Claudia Puig, USA Today
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For 1,597 reviews, this critic has graded:
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64% higher than the average critic
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2% same as the average critic
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34% lower than the average critic
On average, this critic grades 4 points higher than other critics.
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Claudia Puig's Scores
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| Average review score: | 63 |
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 1,027 out of 1597
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Mixed: 354 out of 1597
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Negative: 216 out of 1597
1,597
movie reviews
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- Posted Mar 3, 2011
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Claudia Puig 75
Nothing is easily resolved in this complex drama, which makes it all the more honestly moving. More than anything, this is a film about a woman on a journey of self-discovery, finding her way gingerly.- Posted Oct 18, 2012
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Claudia Puig 88
The story feels believable as a witty chronicle of human behavior, in contrast with the self-consciously satirical style of some indie films and the far-fetched heroics of big studio fare.- Posted Mar 17, 2011
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- Posted May 12, 2011
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- Posted Nov 22, 2011
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Claudia Puig 63
The film grows on you, but more substance and less calculated quirks would have been a royal treat. -
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Claudia Puig 100
Just as funny, sweet and engaging as the first film starring the big galoot. -
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Claudia Puig 63
This incarnation is funny, quirky and clever, with some mesmerizing action sequences. -
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Claudia Puig 75
Bruno Coulais' musical score provides an evocative counterpoint to the often dazzling photography. A scene featuring diving sea birds and whales moving in concert with the rhythm of the waves is stunning. -
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Claudia Puig 88
More coming-of-age story than biopic, this Guevara odyssey is a transformative adventure well worth watching. -
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Claudia Puig 75
Little Children maintains much of the power, humor and nuance of Tom Perrotta's wonderful novel, but seems unsure if it's a satire or a serious drama. -
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Claudia Puig 50
At its best, it's a gentle meditation on mortality. But at weaker moments it feels meandering and strangely empty. -
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Claudia Puig 88
About a Boy is a rarity in many ways. It's a well-written, witty film whose memorable characters grapple with the nature of family, love, friendship and despair. Even its soundtrack, by Badly Drawn Boy, is perfectly pitched. -
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Claudia Puig 75
There is no question that the organization is a riveting subject for a film. -
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Claudia Puig 88
Serves up an irresistible helping of delicious fun with writing that is tart and sharp and a story infused with sweetness. -
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Claudia Puig 88
Frankenweenie is a love story between a boy and his dog. It is also a beautifully crafted homage to classic horror films, a study of grief and a commentary on the mysteries of science and those who narrow-mindedly fear its advances.- Posted Oct 7, 2012
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Claudia Puig 75
A touching story of hope, vitality and art rising from the bleakest conditions. -
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Claudia Puig 100
A monumentally moving experience, from the powerful acting by Javier Bardem to the evocative music, composed by the director, Alejandro Amenábar. -
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Claudia Puig 88
The film is easier to admire than to fully grasp or be moved by it. Still, it's worth surrendering to the dream. -
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Claudia Puig 50
The dialogue, delivered mostly in Southern accents, is intended to be funny and fresh, but much of this Western-influenced sci-fi adventure story feels reheated. -
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Claudia Puig 75
Forest Whitaker is astoundingly multifaceted and convincing as Ugandan dictator Idi Amin. In the performance of his career, he fully inhabits the part of the barbaric and charismatic ruler. -
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Claudia Puig 75
In a season filled with dark-themed films, it stands out as an elegantly mounted, surprisingly humane but terrifying horror thriller well worth seeing. -
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Claudia Puig 88
Bully forces audiences to face actions that are unthinkable, inexcusable and excruciatingly sad. It offers no solutions, only the testimony of brave youths.- Posted Mar 29, 2012
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Claudia Puig 88
Mongol is quality escapism: an exotic saga that compels, moves and envelops us with its grand and captivating story. -
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Claudia Puig 75
Farmiga never seems to strike a false note in any role, but this is perhaps her most reflective and multi-layered performance.- Posted Aug 25, 2011
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Claudia Puig 88
Though the narrative is a conventional one, the well-acted, suspenseful story deals in fascinatingly murky morality and mines intriguing material from a historic and complex city. -
