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In a word, emotional. A roller coaster of feelings: suppressed joy to palpable fear to excruciating pain and overwhelming grief.

There are much better animated stories about overcoming fears and superficial differences which are far more family-friendly.

Like a violent dream you're thankful isn't real, this film is simply too demented for any real, meaningful takeaway value.

All you need to know is a two-time driving test flunkie manages some major maneuvers behind the wheel. That's how dumb this sequel is.

This is Woody Allen at his laziest, not much more than a collection of four non-intersecting short stories.

As timely and noble as the issue of educational reform is, this treatment is too simplistic and needlessly political with its approach.

Thinking about homeless children is a difficult and sobering task. We can learn a lot from the true story of Zach Bonner.

Creative and visually inspired at times, but thematically a dark film that may frighten younger viewers unaccustomed to dealing with loss.

The 2012 remake of Dredd lives up to its name in all the worst ways. What a waste this is.

Just because a movie is "alive" on screen doesn't mean it will edify or stimulate you intellectually.

I can't tell you if Looper will become a classic or not, but man, it sure feels like one.

Wants to deliver a moral about choosing real life over living a lie, but the point comes across as tepid rather than deeply resonant.

Proves that less can indeed be more when anchored by a standout performance from the likeable Joseph Gordon Levitt.

Goes several innings without committing an error, but neither does it connect with the ball until it's already behind in the game.

A balanced thrill ride: dark but not depressing, gritty but not grimy, sometimes slick without sacrificing authenticity.