V.A. Musetto, New York Post
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For 1,266 reviews, this critic has graded:
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49% higher than the average critic
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48% lower than the average critic
On average, this critic grades 2.9 points higher than other critics.
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V.A. Musetto's Scores
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Positive: 818 out of 1266
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Mixed: 254 out of 1266
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Negative: 194 out of 1266
1,266
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V.A. Musetto 75
Sweet isn't a word often used to describe movies these days, but it's one that applies to The Cave of the Yellow Dog. -
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V.A. Musetto 75
Mainstream audiences will be put off by the lack of a straightforward narrative, but adventurous moviegoers will find pleasure in the hypnotic originality of the images. -
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V.A. Musetto 75
An amazing portrait of the great filmmaker Ingmar Bergman in his later years. -
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V.A. Musetto 75
Yes, The Secret Life of Words owes much to Lars von Trier's 1999 "Breaking the Waves." But Coixet's riff stands on its own thanks to thoughtful performances by Polley and Robbins. -
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V.A. Musetto 75
Mafioso starts out as a comedy of manners before turning into a mob thriller that brings Nino to Bergen County, N.J. When he gets there, look for a man reading The Post on a street corner. -
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V.A. Musetto 75
Long, talky and shot in black and white. In other words, it requires a commitment in time and brain power - a commitment worth making. -
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V.A. Musetto 75
Credit Sissako for entertainingly blending serious international issues with the daily comings and goings of village life. A bit more Glover wouldn't have hurt - but you can't have everything. -
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V.A. Musetto 75
A tad too long, "Tea" is nevertheless touching and funny, with charming performances. You might say it's as calming as a hot cup of green tea. -
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V.A. Musetto 75
The overwhelming silence is broken mainly by chanting and the ringing of the monastery bells. Call it life in the slow, slow, slow lane. -
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V.A. Musetto 75
The story is good-natured, but Panahi's message is serious: That ludicrous rules turn Iranian women into third-class citizens. And what better way is there to get that point across than through sports and laughter? -
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V.A. Musetto 75
Dickie is intense in her screen debut, which requires her to be in nearly every scene. The supporting cast is strong, and Robbie Ryan's handheld camera provides gritty ambiance for this taut thriller. -
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V.A. Musetto 75
Nobody familiar with To will be surprised by the way he presents stylish violence in innovative and humorous ways. -
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V.A. Musetto 75
A poignant moment occurs in Election when a young boy sees his father brutally beat another mobster to death. -
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V.A. Musetto 75
Gordon and Abel (who delivers one of the longest yawns in screen history) are howls as husband and wife. Their long, lean buddies seem custom-made for slapstick humor. Keaton would approve. -
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V.A. Musetto 75
The indie film is funny and, at times, heartbreaking. Wisely, it avoids the happy ending that Hollywood would have insisted upon. -
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V.A. Musetto 75
The acting is superb, especially the always alluring Charlotte Gainsbourg as a mysterious Englishwoman taking the ship to America. Agnes Godard's lensing is painterly, and Crialese's direction is seamless. -
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V.A. Musetto 75
As a one-time suburbanite now living happily in Manhattan, I can attest that Radiant City tells it like it is. The film ends with a surprise that you won't see coming and I won't spoil. -
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V.A. Musetto 75
Jokes about flatulence, human excrement and the size of someone's manhood also come into play, but they never cheapen this lush and enjoyable film. -
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V.A. Musetto 75
Burtynsky doesn't preach. He's content to let viewers make up their own minds from his eye-opening and eye-pleasing images. -
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V.A. Musetto 75
Viewers in Gotham will be perplexed, frightened, disgusted - and, mostly, entertained. -
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V.A. Musetto 75
The 34-year-old Meadows has assembled an effective cast, especially newcomer Thomas Turgoose as Shaun and veteran Stephen Graham as Combo. -
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V.A. Musetto 75
Blame It on Fidel doesn't aim for the profundity of Costa-Gavras films like "State of Siege" and "Z" - but who's complaining? -
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V.A. Musetto 75
A welcome change from horror movies like "Hostel' and "Saw" and their mind-numbing gore and violence. -
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V.A. Musetto 75
Unlike traditional zombie romps, these crazies don't stumble around mindlessly, noshing on human flesh. They look and act like normal people - until the second they go bonkers. -
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V.A. Musetto 75
How can a movie with such a charming cast (let's not forget Ry Russo-Young as Hannah's female roommate) and believable dialogue (seemingly taken from the actors' real lives) go wrong? It can't. -
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V.A. Musetto 75
Gronkjaer's cinematography is pleasing, with beautiful sunsets and tranquil snowscapes. I won't give away the ending, but it might bring a tear to your eye. -
