Film Reviews for Sophisticated Cinephiles

A movie review podcast hosted by Hollywood critics, Les Roberts and Ann Elder. Each episode contains an in depth analysis of a chosen film. Les and Ann's Hollywood experience gives them the insight to discuss plot, script, casting, and whatever else you might want to know!

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"A Bigger Splash"

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While Les prefered the film for it’s interesting casting choices, Ann disagreed and concluded it wasn’t such a big splash after all....
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"Now You See Me 2"

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Ann and Les agreed that the all-star cast and epic stunt sequences made for a delightful, feel-good show....
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"Indignation"

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Ann and Les agreed this film masterfully captured the 50’s era tribulations, featuring outstanding actors who perfectly depicted the stirring emot...
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"Blade Runner 2049"

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Despite the epic sci-fi adventure and stunning visual effects, Ann and Les felt the emotionless characters held back the picture from being a true...
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"Battle of the Sexes"

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Ann and Les had their own battle of the sexes during this review; Les proclaimed Emma Stone’s brilliant performance while Ann thought the story l...
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"Home Again"

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The only thing Ann and Les had in common when reviewing this rom-com, was their adoration for Reese Witherspoon....
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"American Made"

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Ann’s appreciation for Tom Cruise as an actor outshone Les’ opposition of the flaws found in the movie’s storytelling...
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"Logan"

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Ann’s distaste for violence was a strong argument against Les’ admiration for this continuation of the X-Men action saga...
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"Sully"

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Ann and Les agreed that this was ​an extraordinary story but not a very extraordinary or exciting film to watch....
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"It"

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While Ann loved the family-friendly approach of this horror flick, Les thought the clichés of haunted houses dragged on for too long....
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"42"

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Ann & Les were moved by the beautiful tribute to Jackie Robinson's life, struggles, and triumphs in the game of baseball and beyond....
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The Saphires

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Ann and Les adore these strong, beautiful women and the inspiring story they tell....
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"The Accountant"

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Our reviewers were thrilled with the performance by Ben Affleck, who vastly improved since his role in Batman....
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"The Place Beyond the Pines"

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Ann and Les couldn't find anything to pine about in this film!...
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"Mr. Holmes"

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Ann and Les adore this film that shows the personality of Sherlock, an aspect sometimes forgotten over the years....
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"Bernie"

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Ann and Les adored this dark comedy which features gritty, real citizens from Bernie's hometown....
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"Albert Nobbs"

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Ann and Les were not impressed by the eerie, emotionless performance of the lead....
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"Horrible Bosses"

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The lead actors had great timing, great chemistry and really worked well together. However, their humor was too vulgar for Ann's tastes which rui...
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"No Strings Attached"

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While Ann did not find this rom-com to be either romantic or comedic, Les disagreed with her on both accounts....
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"Doctor Strange"

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While Ann and Les were blown away by the amazing special effects in this film, the confusing plot left something to be desired for Les....
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"Allied"

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Les & Ann's high expectations for this brilliant team of director and performers were seriously disappointed....
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"The Founder"

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Ann and Les thought this movie was a lot of fun and gave a lot of insight into the fast food industry in America and the man behind McDonald's....
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"Beauty and the Beast"

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Ann and Les loved the direction, score, and lead performers in the rendition of the old fairy tale even though it wasn't quite as brilliant as the...
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"Patriots Day"

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Les thought that Mark Wahlberg was absolutely terrific in this film, and Ann thought that they did a phenomenal job with such a tough story to tel...
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"Get Out"

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Ann & Les were fascinated with the way this movie combined horror and comedy....
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"Gifted"

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Ann & Les adore this film that will tug at your heartstrings....
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"Moonlight"

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Les thought this film was overhyped, but Ann found valuable lessons in the story....
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"Trainwreck"

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Ann and Les thought this raunchy comedy showed intelligence and honesty. They loved the supporting role of LeBron James (played by himself)....
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"Public Enemies"

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Ann did not like the way Johnny Depp played his role, and both she and Les had much higher expectations for this film....
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"The Men Who Stare at Goats"

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This movie is goofy and quirky, but the eccentricity begins to grate on the nerves after a bit....
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"Blue Jasmine"

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Cate Blanchett's performance makes this film unmissable - another Woody Allen success!...
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"The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo"

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Ann and Les were both absolutely riveted with this original and unconventional mystery film....
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"Being Flynn"

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Robert De Niro lives up to expectations in his performance, but the overall film was still lacking....
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"Mamma Mia!"

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Although not the best musical they've ever seen, Ann & Les agree that "Mamma Mia!" was both fun and catchy....
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"Hanna"

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Les found this movie to be "terrifically suspenseful," and Ann thought it was very creative and original, with "brilliant moments of small discove...
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"Hugo"

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While the 3D and visual execution of this film blew Ann & Les away, the actors and finished storyline were a little underwhelming....
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"Birdman"

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Ann & Les loved the camera work, direction and mood of this film. It's artistic and brilliant!...
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"What to Expect When You're Expecting"

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Ann and Les agreed that this was a sweet, entertaining movie that handled pregnancy tastefully, although it was not a great movie....
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"Prometheus"

Greenlight Reviews
Ann and Les detested this film; it seemed like a cheap reinvention of Alien that went horribly wrong....
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"Moonrise Kingdom"

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Les loved the whimsy and romance of this film, but Ann thought it was a bit of a stretch the whole way through....
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"Adam"

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Ann says that this film is honest, but almost too much so. She and Les like the offbeat and upbeat tone at points, but it's a little bit too much ...
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"Taking Woodstock"

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Ann & Les hated this "stale" film that overused '70s speak like "psychedelic" and "groovy" until it became cliché.​...
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"Argo"

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Ann says the movie succeeds as good "popcorn entertainment," but it is not very true to the real life happenings and is not an altogether exceptio...
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"Soul Surfer"

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Ann and Les think this film is great for young girls, but it's a little heavy-handed with the morals and will likely seem cheesy for adults....
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"Tangled"

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While this is definitely a kids' movie, the whole family will have fun watching it together - boys and girls!...
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"Julie and Julia"

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The casting and storyline make this film "cute, smart, and gloriously entertaining..."...
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"The Informant!"

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Ann & Les love seeing Matt Damon in an atypical role, which they call it "one of his best performances."...
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"Green Lantern"

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Ann & Les can't figure out how they spent $150M making this film; the special effects look cheap, as does the rest of the film....
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"Warrior"

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This film does something Ann hasn't seen in years: "it has two protagonists, but you're rooting for both."...
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"Jackie"

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Ann and Les were thoroughly disappointed by this depiction of an American icon; they thought the film made this strong woman appear weak and unadm...
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"The Wolf of Wall Street"

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Although raunchy, Ann and Les found this movie to be terribly funny and entertaining, and they thought Leonardo DiCaprio was just wonderful as the...
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"Kill the Irishman"

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While Les enjoyed seeing the life of a local legend up on screen, Ann said that even the Cleveland setting wasn't enough to save this cinematic di...
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"The American"

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Les thinks this is a brilliant psychological thriller, but to Ann it is a cheap Action film....
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"Shrek Forever After"

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Ann loved how the writers threw in lots of grown-up jokes, and Les thoroughly enjoyed himself watching the final Shrek movie....
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"Brooklyn"

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Ann and Les thought this was a beautifully made movie full of charm and wonderful acting....
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"Dinner for Schmucks"

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Ann thought that the characters in this movie were unrealistic and unfunny. Les did find some scenes to be funny, although the actual dinner part...
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"Incendies"

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Ann and Les thought this was a classic piece of filmmaking, and they found it both touching and intellectually entertaining....
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"Extract"

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The performances of Bateman and Kunis were excellent, but they can't fully make up for the director's flaws.​​...
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"In the Loop"

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Les and Ann adore the sophisticated British humor of this political film....
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"Hidden Figures"

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The courage of three real American women, reflected by brilliant performances in this film, moved Ann and Les to tears several times....
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"La La Land"

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Ann and Les absolutely loved this charming and romantic original musical, which Les thought was the most entertaining movie he's seen in years....
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"Lion"

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Although Ann and Les thought that the movie went downhill during the second half, they loved the scenes with the young boy in the first half....
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The Annual Oscars Show: Predictions for the 89th Academy Awards with Ann and Les

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Our experienced Hollywood critics discuss the Oscars nominations this year. For each of the 5 main categories, they choose who SHOULD win, and who...
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"Miss Sloane"

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Ann and Les were very excited by this political thriller and thought that Jessica Chastain "played this role to perfection."...
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"The Artist"

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Ann and Les love this "masterpiece" which reminds them of classic Hollywood films such as "Singing in the Rain" and "Sunset Boulevard."...
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"Valentine's Day"

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Despite its great ensemble cast, Ann and Les did not find this romantic comedy to be either romantic or comedic....
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"Manchester by the Sea"

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Although they liked the acting, Ann and Les found this movie to be extremely depressing without any uplifting moment....
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"The Time Traveler's Wife"

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Ann thought this movie was confusing and messy, and Les thought it did not live up to the "magic" of the book....
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"The Blind Side"

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For Ann and Les, The Blind Side was a little too obvious with its Christian message, telling them what to think instead of ​showing ​them.​...
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"Leap Year"

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Ann loves this film because it reminds her of the innocent romantic comedies of the 1940's....
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"Slumdog Millionaire"

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Les and Ann absolutely adored this heart-wrenching story with a beautiful ending....
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"Nocturnal Animals"

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Ann and Les agree about most of the casting, but Les enjoyed the direction and storyline a little more than Ann did....
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"Arrival"

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Ann and Les agree that this movie was over-hyped, confusing, pretentious, and dull....
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"(500) Days of Summer"

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While "not a love story," Ann and Les loved the very real, detailed nature of this relationship, which brought them many laughs....
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"Water for Elephants"

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The casting is the real "elephant in the room" according to our reviewers!...
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"Maggie's Plan"

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Ann and Les say that this film is like "a bad Woody Allen movie."...
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"The Light Between Oceans"

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Ann was awed by the questions brought up in this film, but Les was a little uncomfortable with its thought-provoking nature....
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"Letters to Juliet"

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Ann and Les had mixed feelings about the casting, but they thought the plot had a cute premise over all....
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"Blue Valentine"

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Ann loves the authenticity of the main characters, which Les calls "absolutely heartbreaking."...
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"The Sitter"

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Les said that "this might be the worst film of the 21st century."...
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"The Big Short"

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Ann and Les thought the financial aspects of this film were incredibly confusing, but the emotional impact of the end redeems it in part....
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"Philomena"

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Ann and Les adore the plot and casting of this film!...
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"A Christmas Tale"

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Ann and Les enjoyed many aspects of the film, but it was a little too long for their tastes....
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"Four Christmases"

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Ann and Les agree that this was not a feel-good, funny holiday movie, although the relationship between the lead roles was a redeeming factor for ...
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"Miss Pettigrew Lives For A Day"

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Ann & Les thought this film tried hard, but fell flat. Listen to their rebukes about casting, script and plot....
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"The Tree of Life"

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Ann and Les think director, Terrence Malick, tries far too hard to be artistic at the expense of a plot....
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"The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian"

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Ann thought that the world of Narnia was just as magical as ever, but Les found this sequel to be darker and less charming than the first Narnia f...
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"Monte Carlo"

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Les and Ann think this is a bright, clean, and giggly movie perfect for teen girls....
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"Side Effects"

Greenlight Reviews
Ann thought this film did a brilliant job of integrating crime, thriller, comedy and exposé into one script....
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"The Boss"

Greenlight Reviews
Les thinks that "Melissa McCarthy laughs are few and far between," and Ann laments that this is a disaster of a movie....
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"Hell or High Water"

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Ann doesn't love Westerns, but she thinks this film reaches beyond the genre to please anyone. Les loves this as much as all Westerns!...
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"The Monuments Men"

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Ann and Les thought George Clooney wavered between directing a comedy and drama. The result was a mess....
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"Quartet"

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Ann and Les loved Dustin Hoffman's first film as a director....
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"Oz: The Great and Powerful"

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Ann and Les thought the acting and story of this "Wizard of Oz" prequel were pretty weak. However, they loved the beautiful CGI and camera work!...
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"The Theory of Everything"

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Ann and Les agree that what makes this film so wonderful is the performance of the two stars....
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"The Legend of Tarzan"

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Ann and Les agree that "even the apes are dull" in the latest Tarzan installment....
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"The Hurt Locker"

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Ann loved this film because it "sets aside politics and shows how soldiers will take care of one another."​...
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"Lincoln"

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Ann and Les thought the film was literate, human, and well-acted....
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"12 Years a Slave"

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Ann and Les thought the history of this film deserves a retelling, but the acting and direction in this film adaptation did not do it justice.​...
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"Saving Mr. Banks" Earns a Spoonful of Sugar

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Ann and Les give this one a rave review for the brilliant performance by Emma Thompson and for the charming story and script...
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"Eye in the Sky"

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Ann and Les thought this movie was thoughtful and thought-provoking....
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"Insidious"

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Ann thought this film was far too tame, but Les jumped off the edge of his seat a few times....
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"Genius"

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Ann and Les thought this premise had potential, but despised the focus and execution of the film....
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"Inglourious Basterds"

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Ann and Les love this atypical Tarantino film, which takes a unique approach to World War II....
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"World War Z"

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This "relatively bloodless" zombie film has the right amount of humor, horror and humanity for our reviewers...
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"Identity Thief"

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While Les found parts of this film entertaining, he thought it went a little over the top with its attempts at humor.​...
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"Wild" is Mild

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Ann & Les believe that Reese Witherspoon took on a role meant for someone tougher; they say she ruined an already dull script....
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"Avatar" is Out of this World

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Ann and Les loved the spectacular visuals which enhanced an already incredible story!...
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"Self/Less" is Hopeless

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Les was disappointed but thought this film was OK, so he says it's worth a viewing because of the interesting storyline....
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"American Hustle" Stole the Show

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Ann and Les adored the amazing, big name performances; the plot and script were also hilariously entertaining....
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Not as Clear as "Knight and Day"

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Les enjoyed the comic interludes in this movie and both he and Ann loved the way the actors worked together, but Ann thought the premise was a bit...
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Push Play on "Silver Linings Playbook"

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Ann and Les say that this film is a must-see; they love the writing, the direction and the brilliant performances of the cast!...
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"A Hologram for the King" is a Royal Flop

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Ann still gives it a yellow despite a weak performance by Tom Hanks, but Les thought there were too many storylines for any merit.​...
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Don't Be Wary of "The Ides of March"

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Les and Ann loved the performances and casting, but they thought the script was lacking....
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"Million Dollar Arm" Hits a Triple

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Ann says this film doesn't hit a home run, but she and Les both liked it enough to give it green lights....
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A Salute to "Free State of Jones"

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Ann and Les loved the very patriotic script, which explores an untold part of our nation's history....
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"Megamind" is Super Dull

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Ann and Les gave this a yellow light for kids, but a red light for adults. They thought the voice acting was dull as was the general storyline....
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The Stark "Iron Man 3"

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Ann and Les thought this film was a vast improvement on the second of the trilogy, but they still thought it was brash and bombastic....
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We "Crazy, Stupid, Love" This Movie

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Ann and Les loved this RomCom which follows the romances of three different generations (even though they thought the ending got a little too chee...
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We're Not Lion about "Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted"

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Ann and Les adored the humor and colorful animation that reminded them of "Fantasia."...
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Remembering 9/11 - "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close"

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Ann and Les liked the idea of paying tribute to the victims and families of 9/11, but they thought this film fell short of that goal....
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"Inception" is a Dream Come True

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Ann and Les loved the story and direction of Christopher Nolan. They thought the performances were remarkable and were thoroughly entertained....
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"Labor Day" is Laborious

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Ann and Les despised the premise and execution of this film....
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"Draft Day" Earns a First Round Pick

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Ann and Les loved this fictional but believable story about the Cleveland Browns....
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The Great "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2"

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Ann and Les absolutely loved this final, suspenseful episode in Harry's fight to preserve good....
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The Humor in "Due Date" is Long Overdue

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Les and Ann thought that this comedy was cheap, raunchy and obvious....
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"The Bourne Legacy:" The Legend Continues

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Ann and Les loved Jeremy Renner as the new lead, but Les didn't think there was a strong enough plot to give it a green light....
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"Anna Karenina:" Beautiful but Boring

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Ann and Les thought that this was absolutely gorgeous cinematically, but it was not enough to save the dull story by Leo Tolstoy....
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"Man of Steel" EsCapes Us

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Ann and Les did not understand this prequel to the classic super hero story....
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"The Revenant:" UnBearable or Masterpiece?

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Les adored everything about this film, but Ann despised its length and brutality....
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"The Homesman" Should Stay Home

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Ann and Les couldn't stand the boring script and weird cameos, but they appreciated the performances by the two leads....
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"Mirror Mirror" Doesn't Reflect Much

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​Ann and Les didn't hate this movie, but they thought it tried too hard to be hip......
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The Adorable "Hello, My Name is Doris"

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Ann adored this film, while Les enjoyed it with a few reservations....
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This Film Steals the "Spotlight"

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Ann and Les loved many aspects of this 2015 film that won Best Screenplay at the Oscars....
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"Toy Story 3" Deserves the Buzz

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​​Les and Ann thought the layers of humor satisfied both adults and children....
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"The Hunger Games" Left Us Starved

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Les couldn't get enough of "The Hunger Games," but Ann says she felt "starved for entertainment."...
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Top Hats Off to "Now You See Me"

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Ann and Les love the good old fashioned illusion and heist elements of this film....
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The Aptly Titled "Les Miserables"

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Contrary to common opinion, Ann & Les did not like this movie....
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The Joy of "Inside Out"

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Our reviewers adored this children's film by Disney-Pixar!...
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"Alice in Wonderland" or Alice in Slumberland?

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This remake put Ann and Les to sleep!...
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"The Campaign" Won Our Votes

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​Ann and Les cast votes in favor of this hilarious cast!​...
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Not Enough "Room"

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Les thought this film was claustrophobic, but Ann couldn't get enough of "Room."...
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Not Jazzed About "The Great Gatsby"

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Ann and Les criticize the film for destroying the beautiful writing and jazz music of the 1920's....
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"Jurassic World"

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In this review, Ann and Les discuss the brilliant job of Trevorrow, a student of Spielberg, and his contribution to the Jurassic dynasty....
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