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    Articles by Robert Wilonsky
    Anthony turns clichés into song.
    El Cantante: J.Lo Can’t Save Clichéd Biopic
    By Robert Wilonsky • July 31, 2007 12:00 am

    Director Leon Ichaso, already responsible for mucking up a made-for-TV Jimi Hendrix biopic, is back at it with this turgid…

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    Not taught in Sunday school: Alba tempts Rudd.
    The Ten: The Bible Was More Fun
    By Robert Wilonsky • July 31, 2007 12:00 am

    A cross between Dekalog and The Meaning of Life, though without the poignant curiosity of the former or the anarchic…

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    Zeta-Jones resists aging, succumbs to sugar.
    No Reservations: Catherine Zeta-Jones and Aaron Eckhart Are...
    By Robert Wilonsky • July 24, 2007 12:00 am

    In this by-the-recipe remake of 2001’s German chocolate cake Mostly Martha, Catherine Zeta-Jones plays Kate, a top chef in New…

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    Head case Cusack.
    1408: Stephen King Drives John Cusack Crazy
    By Robert Wilonsky • June 20, 2007 12:00 am

    There was every reason going in to believe that 1408, based on a Stephen King short story, would be nothing…

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    Freeman (left) shocks Carell as God.
    Evan Almighty: Steve Carell’s Comedy Hot Streak Trips...
    By Robert Wilonsky • June 19, 2007 12:00 am

    This sequel to Bruce Almighty is the work of an angry God. A sanctimonious sitcom dolled up as the most…

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    Killer Costner.
    Mr. Brooks: Kevin Costner Follows the 12 Steps–to...
    By Robert Wilonsky • May 29, 2007 12:00 am

    Bloody disappointing, that’s what Mr. Brooks is. Kevin Costner plays a respectable Portland businessman who kills for thrills, thanks to…

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    Elmaleh finds himself out of Taglioni's league.
    The Valet: Another Unfunny Farce From Francis Veber
    By Robert Wilonsky • May 1, 2007 12:00 am

    Of all of Francis Veber’s farces (The Dinner Game, La Cage aux Folles, The Closet, etc.), this is the one…

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    Surprise" Douglas "Gen X" Coupland writes a charming screenplay.
    Everything’s Gone Green : Winsome Tale of Vancouver...
    By Robert Wilonsky • May 1, 2007 12:00 am

    With, say, a Fox Searchlight or some other mini-major behind it, director Paul Fox’s charming adaptation of Doug “Generation X”…

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    Frost: Heavy firepower.
    Hot Fuzz
    By Robert Wilonsky • April 17, 2007 12:00 am

    Those Shaun of the Dead Brits lampoon our police buddy flicks.

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    Humble heroes Frylock,  Meatwad, and Master Shake.
    Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for...
    By Robert Wilonsky • April 10, 2007 12:00 am

    Late night cartoon humor is processed into a belly bomb.

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    We feel the ache, but never really get to know Stumpf's character.
    Wild Tigers I Have Known
    By Robert Wilonsky • April 10, 2007 12:00 am

    Gay tween longing presented without leering (or coherence).

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    OMG! Roemer and LaBeouf spy something nasty next door.
    Disturbia
    By Robert Wilonsky • April 10, 2007 12:00 am

    There are worse things than a retread of Rear Window.

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    Goode leads to no good.
    The Lookout
    By Robert Wilonsky • March 27, 2007 12:00 am

    Joseph Gordon-Levitt is a young star on the rise.

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    Changing lanes: Howard (left) and Bernie Mac.
    Pride
    By Robert Wilonsky • March 20, 2007 12:00 am

    Terrence Howard and Bernie Mac can make even the worst sports movie, well, bearable.

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    Wahlberg briefly trades his rifle for Kate Mara.
    Shooter
    By Robert Wilonsky • March 20, 2007 12:00 am

    Marky Mark meets Red Dawn.

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    Travolta: "Does this tight leather bondage outfit make me look gay?"
    Wild Hogs
    By Robert Wilonsky • February 28, 2007 12:00 am

    John Travolta dressed in tight leather? Unfortunately, it’s not a gay bondage movie.

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    Timberlake (left) studies Hirsch.
    Alpha Dog
    By Robert Wilonsky • February 12, 2007 12:00 am

    Opens at Meridian and other theaters, Fri., Jan. 12. Rated R. 117 minutes.

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    Jolie won't make passes at spies who wear glasses.
    Wake Me When the Cold War Is Over
    By Robert Wilonsky • February 12, 2007 12:00 am

    De Niro turns CIA history into a snooze-fest.

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    Gass and Black:  ready for  the heavy-metal  borscht belt.
    Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny
    By Robert Wilonsky • February 12, 2007 12:00 am

    Opens at Metro and other theaters, Wed., Nov. 22. Rated R. 97 minutes.

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    Craig and new Bond girl Green.
    Casino Royale
    By Robert Wilonsky • February 12, 2007 12:00 am

    Opens at Metro and other theaters, Fri., Nov. 17. Rated PG-13. 144 minutes.

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