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Miss Pettigrew Lives for Finding True Love

Annabelle Robertson — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:00:00 GMT

As a romance, Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day’s main message is that finding love is what matters most in life. It’s a “chick flick,” to be sure, but one that will be appreciated by that audience—especially those of a certain age.

Faith Plays a Part in The Life Before Her Eyes

Christian Hamaker — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:01:00 GMT

The Life Before Her Eyes suggests potent themes, but settles for a surface resolution that feels like a gimmick. In the end, it is reduced to a third-rate M. Night Shyamalan twist rather than rising to the largely unexplored Bergman-esque spiritual drama at its core.

Formulaic Prom Night Provides More Laughs Than Terror

Christa Banister — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:00:00 GMT

If you’re squeamish about blood, there’s little to worry about there in Prom Night, a remake of the campy 1980 horror flick by the same name. For anyone who has actually seen the original, there’s surprisingly little resemblance.

You Wouldn’t Think Smart People Could Be So Dumb

Stephen McGarvey — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:00:00 GMT

With the success of quirky, independent comedies like Little Miss Sunshine and Juno, expect to see more movies like Smart People. Unfortunately, it doesn’t hold a candle to either of these recent screen gems.

No Clear Answers Found in The Counterfeiters

Annabelle Robertson — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Based on Adolf Burger’s wartime memoir, The Devil’s Workshop, The Counterfeiters wisely keeps its focus on the far more nuanced character of Salomon “Sally” Sorowitsch—an unlikely protagonist who insists that to survive, you must adapt.