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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Even bringing back Matt Damon wouldn’t have helped; it’s writer/director Tony Gilroy’s script that leaves a poor legacy.

It’s not too far-fetched to suggest that this film could genuinely help couples, and even save some marriages.

There’s a wonderfully relevant message tucked inside this piece of stop-motion animation, but it's more geared towards adults than kids.

Gets less interesting as it goes, but it’s rarely boring. There's fresher popcorn to be found, but the craving is still satisfied.

A terrific lesson about the mother/daughter relationship and the need for grace from both generations.

Comic adventure turns into a heartfelt story about traditions, the meanings behind them and the relationships at their core.

Though not without promise, the story and its moral feel more appropriate to a TV-length program rather than a feature film.