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    “Prometheus (2012)” movie review.

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    / June 10, 2012
    It does seem like I am being more negative than positive, but "Prometheus" isn't guilty of any cinematic crime that most blockbusters haven't already committed. Sure, the characters and their actions are lifted from the big book of cliches. Sure, it's not as intelligent as it wants to be. But it does at least have substance and story wise, it accomplishes far more than most of its ilk. I only seem harsher because it nearly did achieve greatness, making its failures more frustrating.
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    “Snow White and the Huntsman (2012)” movie review.

    Posted by
    / June 3, 2012
    While yes, "Snow White and the Huntsman" does contain a mundane love triangle that I'm sure was only present due to Kristen Stewart playing the leading lady, it resists the urge to focus on that crap and instead just wants us to feast our eyes on glorious sets, lavish scenery and fascinating creature designs
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    “John Carter (2012)” review

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    / March 10, 2012
    "John Carter" is one of those movies that can be enjoyed if you go into it with the right mentality. If you just look at it as another conventional epic that's only purpose is to show off some cool special effects, or you want a high spectacle/low plot ratio, then you'll likely find the movie to be agreeable enough. The problem is it should've been more. Armed with a $250,000,000 budget and a lot talent (behind and in front of the camera), it should've bitch slapped us with the golden arm of cinema. But it didn't and in the end, it's just another CGI-fest, high on spectacle and low on everything else.
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