DefenceLab/mr · Datasets at Hugging Face

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chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .	1positive
steve irwin's method is ernest hemmingway at accelerated speed and volume .	1positive
a refreshing korean film about five female high school friends who face an uphill battle when they try to take their relationships into deeper waters .	1positive
on the surface , it's a lovers-on-the-run crime flick , but it has a lot in common with piesiewicz's and kieslowski's earlier work , films like the double life of veronique .	1positive
the values that have held the enterprise crew together through previous adventures and perils do so again-courage , self-sacrifice and patience under pressure .	1positive
if it's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .	1positive
a romantic comedy that operates by the rules of its own self-contained universe .	1positive
4 friends , 2 couples , 2000 miles , and all the pabst blue ribbon beer they can drink - it's the ultimate redneck road-trip .	1positive
the film is often filled with a sense of pure wonderment and excitement not often seen in today's cinema du sarcasm	1positive
it might be tempting to regard mr . andrew and his collaborators as oddballs , but mr . earnhart's quizzical , charming movie allows us to see them , finally , as artists .	1positive
a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .	1positive
edited and shot with a syncopated style mimicking the work of his subjects , pray turns the idea of the documentary on its head , making it rousing , invigorating fun lacking any mtv puffery .	1positive
a mostly intelligent , engrossing and psychologically resonant suspenser .	1positive
it's this memory-as-identity obviation that gives secret life its intermittent unease , reaffirming that long-held illusions are indeed reality , and that erasing them recasts the self .	1positive
hip-hop has a history , and it's a metaphor for this love story .	1positive
in scope , ambition and accomplishment , children of the century . . . takes kurys' career to a whole new level .	1positive
this may not have the dramatic gut-wrenching impact of other holocaust films , but it's a compelling story , mainly because of the way it's told by the people who were there .	1positive
between the drama of cube ? s personal revelations regarding what the shop means in the big picture , iconic characters gambol fluidly through the story , with charming results .	1positive
a gentle , compassionate drama about grief and healing .	1positive
somewhere short of tremors on the modern b-scene : neither as funny nor as clever , though an agreeably unpretentious way to spend ninety minutes .	1positive
digital-video documentary about stand-up comedians is a great glimpse into a very different world .	1positive
unlike most teen flicks , swimming takes its time to tell its story , casts mostly little-known performers in key roles , and introduces some intriguing ambiguity .	1positive
an enthralling , playful film that constantly frustrates our desire to know the 'truth' about this man , while deconstructing the very format of the biography in a manner that derrida would doubtless give his blessing to .	1positive
" extreme ops " exceeds expectations . good fun , good action , good acting , good dialogue , good pace , good cinematography .	1positive
you should pay nine bucks for this : because you can hear about suffering afghan refugees on the news and still be unaffected . dramas like this make it human .	1positive
a thunderous ride at first , quiet cadences of pure finesse are few and far between ; their shortage dilutes the potency of otherwise respectable action . still , this flick is fun , and host to some truly excellent sequences .	1positive
it's obviously struck a responsive chord with many south koreans , and should work its magic in other parts of the world .	1positive
run , don't walk , to see this barbed and bracing comedy on the big screen .	1positive
a classy item by a legend who may have nothing left to prove but still has the chops and drive to show how its done .	1positive
it is nature against progress . in fessenden's horror trilogy , this theme has proved important to him and is especially so in the finale .	1positive
it's not exactly a gourmet meal but the fare is fair , even coming from the drive-thru .	1positive
this is what imax was made for : strap on a pair of 3-d goggles , shut out the real world , and take a vicarious voyage to the last frontier -- space .	1positive
merely as a technical , logistical feat , russian ark marks a cinematic milestone .	1positive
[schweiger is] talented and terribly charismatic , qualities essential to both movie stars and social anarchists .	1positive
it's a great deal of sizzle and very little steak . but what spectacular sizzle it is ! . . . in this incarnation its fizz is infectious .	1positive
an original gem about an obsession with time .	1positive
it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .	1positive
gloriously goofy ( and gory ) midnight movie stuff .	1positive
the film overcomes the regular minefield of coming-of-age cliches with potent doses of honesty and sensitivity .	1positive
if your senses haven't been dulled by slasher films and gorefests , if you're a connoisseur of psychological horror , this is your ticket .	1positive
it's a minor comedy that tries to balance sweetness with coarseness , while it paints a sad picture of the singles scene .	1positive
it is intensely personal and yet -- unlike quills -- deftly shows us the temper of the times .	1positive
as lo-fi as the special effects are , the folks who cobbled nemesis together indulge the force of humanity over hardware in a way that george lucas has long forgotten .	1positive
like mike doesn't win any points for originality . it does succeed by following a feel-good formula with a winning style , and by offering its target audience of urban kids some welcome role models and optimism .	1positive
it's a hoot and a half , and a great way for the american people to see what a candidate is like when he's not giving the same 15-cent stump speech .	1positive
far from perfect , but its heart is in the right place . . . innocent and well-meaning .	1positive
a sad , superior human comedy played out on the back roads of life .	1positive
waydowntown is by no means a perfect film , but its boasts a huge charm factor and smacks of originality .	1positive
tim allen is great in his role but never hogs the scenes from his fellow cast , as there are plenty of laughs and good lines for everyone in this comedy .	1positive
more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .	1positive
enormously likable , partly because it is aware of its own grasp of the absurd .	1positive
here's a british flick gleefully unconcerned with plausibility , yet just as determined to entertain you .	1positive
it's an old story , but a lively script , sharp acting and partially animated interludes make just a kiss seem minty fresh .	1positive
must be seen to be believed .	1positive
ray liotta and jason patric do some of their best work in their underwritten roles , but don't be fooled : nobody deserves any prizes here .	1positive
everything that has to do with yvan and charlotte , and everything that has to do with yvan's rambunctious , jewish sister and her non-jew husband , feels funny and true .	1positive
sweet home alabama " is what it is a nice , harmless date film . . .	1positive
the year's happiest surprise , a movie that deals with a real subject in an always surprising way .	1positive
fans of behan's work and of irish movies in general will be rewarded by borstal boy .	1positive
its mysteries are transparently obvious , and it's too slowly paced to be a thriller . [but it's] worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .	1positive
the film is faithful to what one presumes are the book's twin premises -- that we become who we are on the backs of our parents , but we have no idea who they were at our age ; and that time is a fleeting and precious commodity no matter how old you are .	1positive
stephen earnhart's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .	1positive
a solidly seaworthy chiller .	1positive
if you can get past the fantastical aspects and harsh realities of " the isle " you'll get a sock-you-in-the-eye flick that is a visual tour-de-force and a story that is unlike any you will likely see anywhere else .	1positive
there are as many misses as hits , but ultimately , it finds humor in the foibles of human behavior , and it's a welcome return to the roots of a genre that should depend on surprises .	1positive
a well-made thriller with a certain level of intelligence and non-reactionary morality .	1positive
there's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .	1positive
remains a solid , if somewhat heavy-handed , account of the near-disaster . . . done up by howard with a steady , if not very imaginative , hand .	1positive
makmalbaf follows a resolutely realistic path in this uncompromising insight into the harsh existence of the kurdish refugees of iran's borderlands .	1positive
for a good chunk of its running time , trapped is an effective and claustrophobic thriller .	1positive
most of crush is a clever and captivating romantic comedy with a welcome pinch of tartness .	1positive
nair does capture the complexity of a big family and its trials and tribulations . . .	1positive
the seaside splendor and shallow , beautiful people are nice to look at while you wait for the story to get going .	1positive
rare is the 'urban comedy' that even attempts the insight and honesty of this disarming indie .	1positive
ranks among willams' best screen work .	1positive
engagingly captures the maddening and magnetic ebb and flow of friendship .	1positive
an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .	1positive
it's traditional moviemaking all the way , but it's done with a lot of careful period attention as well as some very welcome wit .	1positive
thoroughly enjoyable .	1positive
maybe it's just because this past year has seen the release of some of the worst film comedies in decades . . . but honestly , analyze that really isn't all that bad .	1positive
a droll , well-acted , character-driven comedy with unexpected deposits of feeling .	1positive
this is simply the most fun you'll ever have with a documentary !	1positive
a very funny movie .	1positive
watching haneke's film is , aptly enough , a challenge and a punishment . but watching huppert , a great actress tearing into a landmark role , is riveting .	1positive
a cop story that understands the medium amazingly well .	1positive
one of the best , most understated performances of [jack nicholson's] career .	1positive
britney has been delivered to the big screen safe and sound , the way we like our 20-year-old superstar girls to travel on the fame freeway .	1positive
those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they don't really want to know .	1positive
the kind of nervous film that will either give you a mild headache or exhilarate you .	1positive
watching beanie and his gang put together his slasher video from spare parts and borrowed materials is as much fun as it must have been for them to make it .	1positive
children may not understand everything that happens -- i'm not sure even miyazaki himself does -- but they will almost certainly be fascinated , and undoubtedly delighted .	1positive
a fascinating and fun film .	1positive
tadpole is a sophisticated , funny and good-natured treat , slight but a pleasure .	1positive
this insightful , oscar-nominated documentary , in which children on both sides of the ever-escalating conflict have their say away from watchful parental eyes , gives peace yet another chance .	1positive
i admired this work a lot .	1positive
whether you're moved and love it , or bored or frustrated by the film , you'll still feel something .	1positive
. . . there are enough moments of heartbreaking honesty to keep one glued to the screen .	1positive
my goodness , queen latifah has a lot to offer and she seemed to have no problem flaunting her natural gifts . she must have a very strong back .	1positive
a smart , sweet and playful romantic comedy .	1positive
australian actor/director john polson and award-winning english cinematographer giles nuttgens make a terrific effort at disguising the obvious with energy and innovation .	1positive

chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .

1positive

steve irwin's method is ernest hemmingway at accelerated speed and volume .

1positive

a refreshing korean film about five female high school friends who face an uphill battle when they try to take their relationships into deeper waters .

1positive

on the surface , it's a lovers-on-the-run crime flick , but it has a lot in common with piesiewicz's and kieslowski's earlier work , films like the double life of veronique .

1positive

the values that have held the enterprise crew together through previous adventures and perils do so again-courage , self-sacrifice and patience under pressure .

1positive

if it's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .

1positive

a romantic comedy that operates by the rules of its own self-contained universe .

1positive

4 friends , 2 couples , 2000 miles , and all the pabst blue ribbon beer they can drink - it's the ultimate redneck road-trip .

1positive

the film is often filled with a sense of pure wonderment and excitement not often seen in today's cinema du sarcasm

1positive

it might be tempting to regard mr . andrew and his collaborators as oddballs , but mr . earnhart's quizzical , charming movie allows us to see them , finally , as artists .

1positive

a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .

1positive

edited and shot with a syncopated style mimicking the work of his subjects , pray turns the idea of the documentary on its head , making it rousing , invigorating fun lacking any mtv puffery .

1positive

a mostly intelligent , engrossing and psychologically resonant suspenser .

1positive

it's this memory-as-identity obviation that gives secret life its intermittent unease , reaffirming that long-held illusions are indeed reality , and that erasing them recasts the self .

1positive

hip-hop has a history , and it's a metaphor for this love story .

1positive

in scope , ambition and accomplishment , children of the century . . . takes kurys' career to a whole new level .

1positive

this may not have the dramatic gut-wrenching impact of other holocaust films , but it's a compelling story , mainly because of the way it's told by the people who were there .

1positive

between the drama of cube ? s personal revelations regarding what the shop means in the big picture , iconic characters gambol fluidly through the story , with charming results .

1positive

a gentle , compassionate drama about grief and healing .

1positive

somewhere short of tremors on the modern b-scene : neither as funny nor as clever , though an agreeably unpretentious way to spend ninety minutes .

1positive

digital-video documentary about stand-up comedians is a great glimpse into a very different world .

1positive

unlike most teen flicks , swimming takes its time to tell its story , casts mostly little-known performers in key roles , and introduces some intriguing ambiguity .

1positive

an enthralling , playful film that constantly frustrates our desire to know the 'truth' about this man , while deconstructing the very format of the biography in a manner that derrida would doubtless give his blessing to .

1positive

" extreme ops " exceeds expectations . good fun , good action , good acting , good dialogue , good pace , good cinematography .

1positive

you should pay nine bucks for this : because you can hear about suffering afghan refugees on the news and still be unaffected . dramas like this make it human .

1positive

a thunderous ride at first , quiet cadences of pure finesse are few and far between ; their shortage dilutes the potency of otherwise respectable action . still , this flick is fun , and host to some truly excellent sequences .

1positive

it's obviously struck a responsive chord with many south koreans , and should work its magic in other parts of the world .

1positive

run , don't walk , to see this barbed and bracing comedy on the big screen .

1positive

a classy item by a legend who may have nothing left to prove but still has the chops and drive to show how its done .

1positive

it is nature against progress . in fessenden's horror trilogy , this theme has proved important to him and is especially so in the finale .

1positive

it's not exactly a gourmet meal but the fare is fair , even coming from the drive-thru .

1positive

this is what imax was made for : strap on a pair of 3-d goggles , shut out the real world , and take a vicarious voyage to the last frontier -- space .

1positive

merely as a technical , logistical feat , russian ark marks a cinematic milestone .

1positive

[schweiger is] talented and terribly charismatic , qualities essential to both movie stars and social anarchists .

1positive

it's a great deal of sizzle and very little steak . but what spectacular sizzle it is ! . . . in this incarnation its fizz is infectious .

1positive

an original gem about an obsession with time .

1positive

it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .

1positive

gloriously goofy ( and gory ) midnight movie stuff .

1positive

the film overcomes the regular minefield of coming-of-age cliches with potent doses of honesty and sensitivity .

1positive

if your senses haven't been dulled by slasher films and gorefests , if you're a connoisseur of psychological horror , this is your ticket .

1positive

it's a minor comedy that tries to balance sweetness with coarseness , while it paints a sad picture of the singles scene .

1positive

it is intensely personal and yet -- unlike quills -- deftly shows us the temper of the times .

1positive

as lo-fi as the special effects are , the folks who cobbled nemesis together indulge the force of humanity over hardware in a way that george lucas has long forgotten .

1positive

like mike doesn't win any points for originality . it does succeed by following a feel-good formula with a winning style , and by offering its target audience of urban kids some welcome role models and optimism .

1positive

it's a hoot and a half , and a great way for the american people to see what a candidate is like when he's not giving the same 15-cent stump speech .

1positive

far from perfect , but its heart is in the right place . . . innocent and well-meaning .

1positive

a sad , superior human comedy played out on the back roads of life .

1positive

waydowntown is by no means a perfect film , but its boasts a huge charm factor and smacks of originality .

1positive

tim allen is great in his role but never hogs the scenes from his fellow cast , as there are plenty of laughs and good lines for everyone in this comedy .

1positive

more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .

1positive

enormously likable , partly because it is aware of its own grasp of the absurd .

1positive

here's a british flick gleefully unconcerned with plausibility , yet just as determined to entertain you .

1positive

it's an old story , but a lively script , sharp acting and partially animated interludes make just a kiss seem minty fresh .

1positive

must be seen to be believed .

1positive

ray liotta and jason patric do some of their best work in their underwritten roles , but don't be fooled : nobody deserves any prizes here .

1positive

everything that has to do with yvan and charlotte , and everything that has to do with yvan's rambunctious , jewish sister and her non-jew husband , feels funny and true .

1positive

sweet home alabama " is what it is a nice , harmless date film . . .

1positive

the year's happiest surprise , a movie that deals with a real subject in an always surprising way .

1positive

fans of behan's work and of irish movies in general will be rewarded by borstal boy .

1positive

its mysteries are transparently obvious , and it's too slowly paced to be a thriller . [but it's] worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .

1positive

the film is faithful to what one presumes are the book's twin premises -- that we become who we are on the backs of our parents , but we have no idea who they were at our age ; and that time is a fleeting and precious commodity no matter how old you are .

1positive

stephen earnhart's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .

1positive

a solidly seaworthy chiller .

1positive

if you can get past the fantastical aspects and harsh realities of " the isle " you'll get a sock-you-in-the-eye flick that is a visual tour-de-force and a story that is unlike any you will likely see anywhere else .

1positive

there are as many misses as hits , but ultimately , it finds humor in the foibles of human behavior , and it's a welcome return to the roots of a genre that should depend on surprises .

1positive

a well-made thriller with a certain level of intelligence and non-reactionary morality .

1positive

there's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .

1positive

remains a solid , if somewhat heavy-handed , account of the near-disaster . . . done up by howard with a steady , if not very imaginative , hand .

1positive

makmalbaf follows a resolutely realistic path in this uncompromising insight into the harsh existence of the kurdish refugees of iran's borderlands .

1positive

for a good chunk of its running time , trapped is an effective and claustrophobic thriller .

1positive

most of crush is a clever and captivating romantic comedy with a welcome pinch of tartness .

1positive

nair does capture the complexity of a big family and its trials and tribulations . . .

1positive

the seaside splendor and shallow , beautiful people are nice to look at while you wait for the story to get going .

1positive

rare is the 'urban comedy' that even attempts the insight and honesty of this disarming indie .

1positive

ranks among willams' best screen work .

1positive

engagingly captures the maddening and magnetic ebb and flow of friendship .

1positive

an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .

1positive

it's traditional moviemaking all the way , but it's done with a lot of careful period attention as well as some very welcome wit .

1positive

thoroughly enjoyable .

1positive

maybe it's just because this past year has seen the release of some of the worst film comedies in decades . . . but honestly , analyze that really isn't all that bad .

1positive

a droll , well-acted , character-driven comedy with unexpected deposits of feeling .

1positive

this is simply the most fun you'll ever have with a documentary !

1positive

a very funny movie .

1positive

watching haneke's film is , aptly enough , a challenge and a punishment . but watching huppert , a great actress tearing into a landmark role , is riveting .

1positive

a cop story that understands the medium amazingly well .

1positive

one of the best , most understated performances of [jack nicholson's] career .

1positive

britney has been delivered to the big screen safe and sound , the way we like our 20-year-old superstar girls to travel on the fame freeway .

1positive

those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they don't really want to know .

1positive

the kind of nervous film that will either give you a mild headache or exhilarate you .

1positive

watching beanie and his gang put together his slasher video from spare parts and borrowed materials is as much fun as it must have been for them to make it .

1positive

children may not understand everything that happens -- i'm not sure even miyazaki himself does -- but they will almost certainly be fascinated , and undoubtedly delighted .

1positive

a fascinating and fun film .

1positive

tadpole is a sophisticated , funny and good-natured treat , slight but a pleasure .

1positive

this insightful , oscar-nominated documentary , in which children on both sides of the ever-escalating conflict have their say away from watchful parental eyes , gives peace yet another chance .

1positive

i admired this work a lot .

1positive

whether you're moved and love it , or bored or frustrated by the film , you'll still feel something .

1positive

. . . there are enough moments of heartbreaking honesty to keep one glued to the screen .

1positive

my goodness , queen latifah has a lot to offer and she seemed to have no problem flaunting her natural gifts . she must have a very strong back .

1positive

a smart , sweet and playful romantic comedy .

1positive

australian actor/director john polson and award-winning english cinematographer giles nuttgens make a terrific effort at disguising the obvious with energy and innovation .

1positive