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There is only one word needed to sum up Invictus — underwhelming. While the historically significant story is certainly worthy of a film adaptation, Invictus is little more than a clichéd sports drama, and a rather stale [...]
Invictus
December 10th, 2009 · No Comments · Film Reviews
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District 9
August 14th, 2009 · No Comments · Film Reviews
1/2
District 9 is easily one of the best and most surprising films of the summer, an edge-of-your-seat actioneer that represents the very best that science fiction has to offer—thought-provoking commentary and spine-tingling entertainment.
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