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and "15 Word Reviews" of movies released since 1997.
You will also find weekly movie polls and
a growing number of movie lists.
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The movie lists section contains some of my own picks,
plus lists including the
AFI's top 100 American films and
the Academy Awards Winners for Best Picture.
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Below you will find a random sampling of films reviewed by Filmometer. Thanks for visiting!
Featured films for
Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 8:50 pm
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Shutter Island
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Leonardo DiCaprio investigates a disappearance from a hospital for the criminally insane. Chilling and clever.
Rating: 8
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2010
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Up in the Air
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Downsizing expert Clooney spends his days isolated in planes and hotels. Complex, intelligent and moving.
Rating: 9
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2009
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Bomb It
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A global history of street art. Explores cultural/political issues of tagging, graffiti and art activism.
Rating: 7
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2008
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Give 'em Hell, Malone
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Mediocre, ultraviolent detective noir in need of a better director. Ridiculous villains in second-rate makeup.
Rating: 6
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2009
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Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Q...
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The grand celestial ambitions of Chinese contemporary artist Cai Guo-Qiang, famous for his pyrotechnic displays.
Rating: 7
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2016
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Kung Fury
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In 1985, a Miami cop goes back in time to kill Hitler. Over-the-top crowdfunded action-comedy.
Rating: 8
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2015
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Shaun the Sheep Movie
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A bumbling farmer and animals get into big-city shenanigans. Lovely stop-motion Plasticine from Aardman Animations.
Rating: 8
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2015
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The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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A coming-of-age story about a shy freshman who meets his first love. Surprisingly deep, moving.
Rating: 10
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2012
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