{"text_a":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","text_b":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","text_b":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","text_b":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","text_b":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i hate this movie","text_b":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i hate this movie","text_b":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","text_b":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","text_b":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","text_b":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","text_b":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","text_b":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","text_b":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","text_b":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","text_b":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","text_b":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","text_b":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","text_b":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","text_b":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","text_b":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","text_b":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","text_b":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","text_b":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","text_b":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","text_b":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","text_b":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","text_b":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","text_b":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","text_b":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","text_b":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","text_b":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","text_b":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","text_b":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","text_b":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","text_b":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","text_b":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","text_b":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","text_b":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","text_b":"almost everything else is wan .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","text_b":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","text_b":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","text_b":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","text_b":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","text_b":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","text_b":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","text_b":"now it 's just tired .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","text_b":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","text_b":"now it 's just tired .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","text_b":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","text_b":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","text_b":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","text_b":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","text_b":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","text_b":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","text_b":"just a bloody mess .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","text_b":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","text_b":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","text_b":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","text_b":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","text_b":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","text_b":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","text_b":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a sour , nasty offering .","text_b":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a sour , nasty offering .","text_b":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","text_b":"now it 's just tired .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","text_b":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","text_b":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","text_b":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","text_b":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","text_b":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","text_b":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","text_b":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","text_b":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","text_b":"now it 's just tired .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","text_b":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","text_b":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","text_b":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","text_b":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","text_b":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","text_b":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","text_b":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","text_b":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"for caine lovers only .","text_b":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"for caine lovers only .","text_b":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","text_b":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","text_b":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","text_b":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","text_b":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","text_b":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","text_b":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","text_b":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","text_b":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","text_b":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","text_b":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","text_b":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","text_b":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","text_b":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","text_b":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","text_b":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","text_b":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","text_b":"just a bloody mess .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","text_b":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","text_b":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","text_b":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","text_b":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"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 .","text_b":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"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 .","text_b":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","text_b":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","text_b":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","text_b":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","text_b":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","text_b":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","text_b":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"topkapi this is not .","text_b":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"topkapi this is not .","text_b":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"frenetic but not really funny .","text_b":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"frenetic but not really funny .","text_b":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","text_b":"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 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","text_b":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","text_b":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","text_b":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","text_b":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","text_b":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","text_b":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","text_b":"topkapi this is not .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","text_b":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","text_b":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","text_b":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","text_b":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","text_b":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","text_b":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","text_b":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","text_b":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","text_b":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","text_b":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","text_b":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","text_b":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","text_b":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","text_b":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","text_b":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","text_b":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","text_b":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","text_b":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","text_b":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","text_b":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","text_b":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","text_b":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","text_b":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","text_b":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","text_b":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","text_b":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","text_b":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","text_b":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","text_b":"topkapi this is not .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","text_b":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","text_b":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","text_b":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","text_b":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","text_b":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","text_b":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","text_b":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","text_b":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","text_b":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","text_b":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","text_b":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","text_b":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","text_b":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","text_b":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","text_b":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","text_b":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","text_b":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","text_b":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","text_b":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","text_b":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","text_b":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","text_b":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","text_b":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"just a bloody mess .","text_b":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"just a bloody mess .","text_b":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"extremely confusing .","text_b":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"extremely confusing .","text_b":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","text_b":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","text_b":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","text_b":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","text_b":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","text_b":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","text_b":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","text_b":"the film 's center will not hold .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","text_b":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","text_b":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","text_b":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","text_b":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","text_b":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","text_b":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","text_b":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","text_b":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","text_b":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","text_b":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","text_b":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","text_b":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","text_b":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","text_b":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","text_b":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","text_b":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","text_b":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's just tired .","text_b":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's just tired .","text_b":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","text_b":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","text_b":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","text_b":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","text_b":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","text_b":"i hated every minute of it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","text_b":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","text_b":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","text_b":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","text_b":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","text_b":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","text_b":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","text_b":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","text_b":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","text_b":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","text_b":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","text_b":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","text_b":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","text_b":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","text_b":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","text_b":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","text_b":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","text_b":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","text_b":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","text_b":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","text_b":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","text_b":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","text_b":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","text_b":"i hated every minute of it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","text_b":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","text_b":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","text_b":"i hate this movie","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","text_b":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","text_b":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","text_b":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","text_b":"extremely confusing .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","text_b":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","text_b":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","text_b":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","text_b":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","text_b":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","text_b":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","text_b":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","text_b":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","text_b":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","text_b":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","text_b":"a sour , nasty offering .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","text_b":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","text_b":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","text_b":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","text_b":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","text_b":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","text_b":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","text_b":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","text_b":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","text_b":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's center will not hold .","text_b":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's center will not hold .","text_b":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","text_b":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","text_b":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","text_b":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","text_b":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","text_b":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","text_b":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","text_b":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","text_b":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","text_b":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","text_b":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","text_b":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","text_b":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","text_b":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","text_b":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","text_b":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","text_b":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","text_b":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","text_b":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","text_b":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","text_b":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","text_b":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","text_b":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","text_b":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","text_b":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"almost everything else is wan .","text_b":"the film 's center will not hold .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"almost everything else is wan .","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","text_b":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","text_b":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","text_b":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","text_b":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","text_b":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","text_b":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","text_b":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","text_b":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","text_b":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","text_b":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","text_b":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","text_b":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","text_b":"almost everything else is wan .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","text_b":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","text_b":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","text_b":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","text_b":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","text_b":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","text_b":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","text_b":"i hate this movie","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","text_b":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","text_b":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","text_b":"a sour , nasty offering .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","text_b":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","text_b":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","text_b":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... has virtually no script at all ...","text_b":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... has virtually no script at all ...","text_b":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","text_b":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","text_b":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","text_b":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","text_b":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","text_b":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","text_b":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","text_b":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","text_b":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a fascinating and fun film .","text_b":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a fascinating and fun film .","text_b":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","text_b":"i hated every minute of it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","text_b":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","text_b":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","text_b":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","text_b":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","text_b":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 've seen them a million times .","text_b":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 've seen them a million times .","text_b":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","text_b":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","text_b":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","text_b":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","text_b":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","text_b":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","text_b":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","text_b":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","text_b":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","text_b":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","text_b":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","text_b":"almost everything else is wan .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","text_b":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","text_b":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","text_b":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","text_b":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","text_b":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","text_b":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","text_b":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","text_b":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","text_b":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","text_b":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","text_b":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","text_b":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","text_b":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","text_b":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","text_b":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","text_b":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","text_b":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","text_b":"... has virtually no script at all ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","text_b":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","text_b":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","text_b":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","text_b":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","text_b":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","text_b":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","text_b":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","text_b":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","text_b":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","text_b":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","text_b":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","text_b":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","text_b":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","text_b":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","text_b":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","text_b":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","text_b":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","text_b":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i hated every minute of it .","text_b":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i hated every minute of it .","text_b":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","text_b":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","text_b":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","text_b":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","text_b":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","text_b":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","text_b":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","text_b":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","text_b":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","text_b":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","text_b":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","text_b":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","text_b":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","text_b":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","text_b":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","text_b":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","text_b":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","text_b":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","text_b":"a sour , nasty offering .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","text_b":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","text_b":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","text_b":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","text_b":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","text_b":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","text_b":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","text_b":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","text_b":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","text_b":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","text_b":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","text_b":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","text_b":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","text_b":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","text_b":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","text_b":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","text_b":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","text_b":"i hated every minute of it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","text_b":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","text_b":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","text_b":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","text_b":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","text_b":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","text_b":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","text_b":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","text_b":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","text_b":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","text_b":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","text_b":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","text_b":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","text_b":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","text_b":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","text_b":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","text_b":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","text_b":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","text_b":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","text_b":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","text_b":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","text_b":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","text_b":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","text_b":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","text_b":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","text_b":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","text_b":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","text_b":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","text_b":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","text_b":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","text_b":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","text_b":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","text_b":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","text_b":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","text_b":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","text_b":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","text_b":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","text_b":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","text_b":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","text_b":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","text_b":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","text_b":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","text_b":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","text_b":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","text_b":"extremely confusing .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","text_b":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","text_b":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","text_b":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","text_b":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","text_b":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","text_b":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","text_b":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","text_b":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","text_b":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","text_b":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","text_b":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","text_b":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","text_b":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","text_b":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","text_b":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","text_b":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","text_b":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","text_b":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","text_b":"frenetic but not really funny .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","text_b":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","text_b":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","text_b":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","text_b":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","text_b":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","text_b":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","text_b":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","text_b":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","text_b":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","text_b":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","text_b":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","text_b":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","text_b":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","text_b":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","text_b":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","text_b":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","text_b":"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 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","text_b":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","text_b":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","text_b":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","text_b":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","text_b":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","text_b":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","text_b":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","text_b":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","text_b":"... has virtually no script at all ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","text_b":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","text_b":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","text_b":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","text_b":"frenetic but not really funny .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","text_b":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","text_b":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","text_b":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","text_b":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","text_b":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","text_b":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","text_b":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","text_b":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","text_b":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","text_b":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","text_b":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","text_b":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","text_b":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","text_b":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","text_b":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","text_b":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","text_b":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","text_b":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","text_b":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","text_b":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","text_b":"for caine lovers only .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","text_b":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","text_b":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","text_b":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","text_b":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","text_b":"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 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","text_b":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","text_b":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","text_b":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","text_b":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","text_b":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","text_b":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","text_b":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","text_b":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","text_b":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","text_b":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","text_b":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","text_b":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","text_b":"a sour , nasty offering .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","text_b":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","text_b":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","text_b":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","text_b":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","text_b":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","text_b":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","text_b":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","text_b":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","text_b":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","text_b":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","text_b":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","text_b":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","text_b":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","text_b":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","text_b":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","text_b":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","text_b":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","text_b":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","text_b":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","text_b":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","text_b":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","text_b":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","text_b":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","text_b":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","text_b":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","text_b":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","text_b":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","text_b":"the film 's center will not hold .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","text_b":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","text_b":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","text_b":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","text_b":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","text_b":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","text_b":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","text_b":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","text_b":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","text_b":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","text_b":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i hate this movie","text_b":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i hate this movie","text_b":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","text_b":"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 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","text_b":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","text_b":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","text_b":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","text_b":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","text_b":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","text_b":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","text_b":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","text_b":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","text_b":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","text_b":"a sour , nasty offering .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","text_b":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","text_b":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","text_b":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","text_b":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","text_b":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","text_b":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","text_b":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","text_b":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","text_b":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","text_b":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","text_b":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","text_b":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","text_b":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","text_b":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","text_b":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","text_b":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","text_b":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","text_b":"just a bloody mess .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","text_b":"topkapi this is not .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","text_b":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","text_b":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","text_b":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","text_b":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","text_b":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","text_b":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","text_b":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","text_b":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","text_b":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","text_b":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","text_b":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","text_b":"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 .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","text_b":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","text_b":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","text_b":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","text_b":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","text_b":"almost everything else is wan .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","text_b":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","text_b":"almost everything else is wan .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","text_b":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","text_b":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","text_b":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","text_b":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","text_b":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","text_b":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","text_b":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a sour , nasty offering .","text_b":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a sour , nasty offering .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","text_b":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","text_b":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","text_b":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","text_b":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","text_b":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","text_b":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","text_b":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","text_b":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","text_b":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","text_b":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","text_b":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","text_b":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","text_b":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","text_b":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","text_b":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","text_b":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","text_b":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","text_b":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"for caine lovers only .","text_b":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"for caine lovers only .","text_b":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","text_b":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","text_b":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","text_b":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","text_b":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","text_b":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","text_b":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","text_b":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","text_b":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","text_b":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","text_b":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","text_b":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","text_b":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","text_b":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","text_b":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","text_b":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","text_b":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","text_b":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","text_b":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","text_b":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","text_b":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","text_b":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"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 .","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"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 .","text_b":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","text_b":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","text_b":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","text_b":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","text_b":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","text_b":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","text_b":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"topkapi this is not .","text_b":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"topkapi this is not .","text_b":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"frenetic but not really funny .","text_b":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"frenetic but not really funny .","text_b":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","text_b":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","text_b":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","text_b":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","text_b":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","text_b":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","text_b":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","text_b":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","text_b":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","text_b":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","text_b":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","text_b":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","text_b":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","text_b":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","text_b":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","text_b":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","text_b":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","text_b":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","text_b":"you 've seen them a million times .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","text_b":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","text_b":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","text_b":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","text_b":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","text_b":"topkapi this is not .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","text_b":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","text_b":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","text_b":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","text_b":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","text_b":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","text_b":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","text_b":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","text_b":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","text_b":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","text_b":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","text_b":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","text_b":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","text_b":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","text_b":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","text_b":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","text_b":"i hated every minute of it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","text_b":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","text_b":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","text_b":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","text_b":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","text_b":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","text_b":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","text_b":"a fascinating and fun film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","text_b":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","text_b":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","text_b":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","text_b":"... has virtually no script at all ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","text_b":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","text_b":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","text_b":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","text_b":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","text_b":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","text_b":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","text_b":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"just a bloody mess .","text_b":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"just a bloody mess .","text_b":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"extremely confusing .","text_b":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"extremely confusing .","text_b":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","text_b":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","text_b":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","text_b":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","text_b":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","text_b":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","text_b":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","text_b":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","text_b":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","text_b":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","text_b":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","text_b":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","text_b":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","text_b":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","text_b":"for caine lovers only .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","text_b":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","text_b":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","text_b":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","text_b":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","text_b":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","text_b":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","text_b":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","text_b":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","text_b":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","text_b":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's just tired .","text_b":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's just tired .","text_b":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","text_b":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","text_b":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","text_b":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","text_b":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","text_b":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","text_b":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","text_b":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","text_b":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","text_b":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","text_b":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","text_b":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","text_b":"extremely confusing .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","text_b":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","text_b":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","text_b":"frenetic but not really funny .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","text_b":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","text_b":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","text_b":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","text_b":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","text_b":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","text_b":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","text_b":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","text_b":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","text_b":"i hate this movie","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","text_b":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","text_b":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","text_b":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","text_b":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","text_b":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","text_b":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","text_b":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","text_b":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","text_b":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","text_b":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","text_b":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","text_b":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","text_b":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","text_b":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","text_b":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","text_b":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","text_b":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","text_b":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","text_b":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","text_b":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","text_b":"the film 's center will not hold .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","text_b":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","text_b":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","text_b":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","text_b":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","text_b":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","text_b":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","text_b":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","text_b":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","text_b":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","text_b":"extremely confusing .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's center will not hold .","text_b":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's center will not hold .","text_b":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","text_b":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","text_b":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","text_b":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","text_b":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","text_b":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","text_b":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","text_b":"i hate this movie","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","text_b":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","text_b":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","text_b":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","text_b":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","text_b":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","text_b":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","text_b":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","text_b":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","text_b":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","text_b":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","text_b":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","text_b":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","text_b":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","text_b":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","text_b":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","text_b":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","text_b":"now it 's just tired .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"almost everything else is wan .","text_b":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"almost everything else is wan .","text_b":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","text_b":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","text_b":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","text_b":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","text_b":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","text_b":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","text_b":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","text_b":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","text_b":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","text_b":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","text_b":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","text_b":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","text_b":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","text_b":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","text_b":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","text_b":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","text_b":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","text_b":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","text_b":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","text_b":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","text_b":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","text_b":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","text_b":"the film 's center will not hold .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","text_b":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","text_b":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","text_b":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","text_b":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... has virtually no script at all ...","text_b":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... has virtually no script at all ...","text_b":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","text_b":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","text_b":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","text_b":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","text_b":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","text_b":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","text_b":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","text_b":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","text_b":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a fascinating and fun film .","text_b":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a fascinating and fun film .","text_b":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","text_b":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","text_b":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","text_b":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","text_b":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","text_b":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","text_b":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 've seen them a million times .","text_b":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 've seen them a million times .","text_b":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","text_b":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","text_b":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","text_b":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","text_b":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","text_b":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","text_b":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","text_b":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","text_b":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","text_b":"i hated every minute of it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","text_b":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","text_b":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","text_b":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","text_b":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","text_b":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","text_b":"topkapi this is not .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","text_b":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","text_b":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","text_b":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","text_b":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","text_b":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","text_b":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","text_b":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","text_b":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","text_b":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","text_b":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","text_b":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","text_b":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","text_b":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","text_b":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","text_b":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","text_b":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","text_b":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","text_b":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","text_b":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","text_b":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","text_b":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","text_b":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","text_b":"... has virtually no script at all ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","text_b":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","text_b":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","text_b":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","text_b":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","text_b":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","text_b":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","text_b":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","text_b":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","text_b":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","text_b":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","text_b":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i hated every minute of it .","text_b":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i hated every minute of it .","text_b":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","text_b":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","text_b":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","text_b":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","text_b":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","text_b":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","text_b":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","text_b":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","text_b":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","text_b":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","text_b":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","text_b":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","text_b":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","text_b":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","text_b":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","text_b":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","text_b":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","text_b":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","text_b":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","text_b":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","text_b":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","text_b":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","text_b":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","text_b":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","text_b":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","text_b":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","text_b":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","text_b":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","text_b":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","text_b":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","text_b":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","text_b":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","text_b":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","text_b":"topkapi this is not .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","text_b":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","text_b":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","text_b":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","text_b":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","text_b":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","text_b":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","text_b":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","text_b":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","text_b":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","text_b":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","text_b":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","text_b":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","text_b":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","text_b":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","text_b":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","text_b":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","text_b":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","text_b":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","text_b":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","text_b":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","text_b":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","text_b":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","text_b":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","text_b":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","text_b":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","text_b":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","text_b":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","text_b":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","text_b":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","text_b":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","text_b":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","text_b":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","text_b":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","text_b":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","text_b":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","text_b":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","text_b":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","text_b":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","text_b":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","text_b":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","text_b":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","text_b":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","text_b":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","text_b":"the film 's center will not hold .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","text_b":"frenetic but not really funny .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","text_b":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","text_b":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","text_b":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","text_b":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","text_b":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","text_b":"almost everything else is wan .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","text_b":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","text_b":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","text_b":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","text_b":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","text_b":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","text_b":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","text_b":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","text_b":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","text_b":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","text_b":"frenetic but not really funny .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","text_b":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","text_b":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","text_b":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","text_b":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","text_b":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","text_b":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","text_b":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","text_b":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","text_b":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","text_b":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","text_b":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","text_b":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","text_b":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","text_b":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","text_b":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","text_b":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","text_b":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","text_b":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","text_b":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","text_b":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","text_b":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","text_b":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","text_b":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","text_b":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","text_b":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","text_b":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","text_b":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","text_b":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","text_b":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","text_b":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","text_b":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","text_b":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","text_b":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","text_b":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","text_b":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","text_b":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","text_b":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","text_b":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","text_b":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","text_b":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","text_b":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","text_b":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","text_b":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","text_b":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","text_b":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","text_b":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","text_b":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","text_b":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","text_b":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","text_b":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","text_b":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","text_b":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","text_b":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","text_b":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","text_b":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","text_b":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","text_b":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","text_b":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","text_b":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","text_b":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","text_b":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","text_b":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","text_b":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","text_b":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","text_b":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","text_b":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","text_b":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","text_b":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","text_b":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","text_b":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","text_b":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","text_b":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","text_b":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","text_b":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","text_b":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","text_b":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","text_b":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","text_b":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","text_b":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","text_b":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","text_b":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","text_b":"you 've seen them a million times .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","text_b":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","text_b":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","text_b":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","text_b":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","text_b":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","text_b":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","text_b":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","text_b":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","text_b":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","text_b":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","text_b":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","text_b":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","text_b":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","text_b":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","text_b":"just a bloody mess .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","text_b":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","text_b":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","text_b":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","text_b":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","text_b":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","text_b":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","text_b":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","text_b":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","text_b":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","text_b":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","text_b":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","text_b":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","text_b":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","text_b":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","text_b":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","text_b":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","text_b":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","text_b":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","text_b":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i hate this movie","text_b":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i hate this movie","text_b":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","text_b":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","text_b":"topkapi this is not .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","text_b":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","text_b":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","text_b":"just a bloody mess .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","text_b":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","text_b":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","text_b":"you 've seen them a million times .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","text_b":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","text_b":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","text_b":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","text_b":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","text_b":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","text_b":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","text_b":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","text_b":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","text_b":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","text_b":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","text_b":"now it 's just tired .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","text_b":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","text_b":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","text_b":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","text_b":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","text_b":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","text_b":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","text_b":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","text_b":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","text_b":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","text_b":"you 've seen them a million times .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","text_b":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","text_b":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","text_b":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","text_b":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","text_b":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","text_b":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","text_b":"a sour , nasty offering .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","text_b":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","text_b":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","text_b":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","text_b":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","text_b":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","text_b":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","text_b":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","text_b":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","text_b":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","text_b":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","text_b":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","text_b":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","text_b":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","text_b":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","text_b":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","text_b":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","text_b":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","text_b":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","text_b":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","text_b":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","text_b":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a sour , nasty offering .","text_b":"the film 's center will not hold .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a sour , nasty offering .","text_b":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","text_b":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","text_b":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","text_b":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","text_b":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","text_b":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","text_b":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","text_b":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","text_b":"extremely confusing .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","text_b":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","text_b":"a fascinating and fun film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","text_b":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","text_b":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","text_b":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","text_b":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","text_b":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","text_b":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"for caine lovers only .","text_b":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"for caine lovers only .","text_b":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","text_b":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","text_b":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","text_b":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","text_b":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","text_b":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","text_b":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","text_b":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","text_b":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","text_b":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","text_b":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","text_b":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","text_b":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","text_b":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","text_b":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","text_b":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","text_b":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","text_b":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","text_b":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","text_b":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","text_b":"for caine lovers only .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"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 .","text_b":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"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 .","text_b":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","text_b":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","text_b":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","text_b":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","text_b":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","text_b":"... has virtually no script at all ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","text_b":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"topkapi this is not .","text_b":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"topkapi this is not .","text_b":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"frenetic but not really funny .","text_b":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"frenetic but not really funny .","text_b":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","text_b":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","text_b":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","text_b":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","text_b":"the film 's center will not hold .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","text_b":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","text_b":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","text_b":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","text_b":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","text_b":"i hated every minute of it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","text_b":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","text_b":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","text_b":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","text_b":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","text_b":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","text_b":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","text_b":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","text_b":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","text_b":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","text_b":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","text_b":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","text_b":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","text_b":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","text_b":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","text_b":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","text_b":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","text_b":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","text_b":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","text_b":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","text_b":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","text_b":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","text_b":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","text_b":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","text_b":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","text_b":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","text_b":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","text_b":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","text_b":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","text_b":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","text_b":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","text_b":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","text_b":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","text_b":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","text_b":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","text_b":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","text_b":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","text_b":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","text_b":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","text_b":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","text_b":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","text_b":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","text_b":"a sour , nasty offering .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","text_b":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","text_b":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","text_b":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","text_b":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","text_b":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","text_b":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","text_b":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"just a bloody mess .","text_b":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"just a bloody mess .","text_b":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"extremely confusing .","text_b":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"extremely confusing .","text_b":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","text_b":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","text_b":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","text_b":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","text_b":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","text_b":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","text_b":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","text_b":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","text_b":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","text_b":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","text_b":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","text_b":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","text_b":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","text_b":"topkapi this is not .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","text_b":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","text_b":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","text_b":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","text_b":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","text_b":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","text_b":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","text_b":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","text_b":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","text_b":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","text_b":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's just tired .","text_b":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's just tired .","text_b":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","text_b":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","text_b":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","text_b":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","text_b":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","text_b":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","text_b":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","text_b":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","text_b":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","text_b":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","text_b":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","text_b":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","text_b":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","text_b":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","text_b":"now it 's just tired .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","text_b":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","text_b":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","text_b":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","text_b":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","text_b":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","text_b":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","text_b":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","text_b":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","text_b":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","text_b":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","text_b":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","text_b":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","text_b":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","text_b":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","text_b":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","text_b":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","text_b":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","text_b":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","text_b":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","text_b":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","text_b":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","text_b":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","text_b":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","text_b":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","text_b":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","text_b":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","text_b":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","text_b":"for caine lovers only .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","text_b":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","text_b":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","text_b":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","text_b":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","text_b":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","text_b":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","text_b":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","text_b":"... has virtually no script at all ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","text_b":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","text_b":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","text_b":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","text_b":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","text_b":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's center will not hold .","text_b":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's center will not hold .","text_b":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","text_b":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","text_b":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","text_b":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","text_b":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","text_b":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","text_b":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","text_b":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","text_b":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","text_b":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","text_b":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","text_b":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","text_b":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","text_b":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","text_b":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","text_b":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","text_b":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","text_b":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","text_b":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","text_b":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","text_b":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","text_b":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","text_b":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","text_b":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","text_b":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"almost everything else is wan .","text_b":"... has virtually no script at all ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"almost everything else is wan .","text_b":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","text_b":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","text_b":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","text_b":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","text_b":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","text_b":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","text_b":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","text_b":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","text_b":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","text_b":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","text_b":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","text_b":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","text_b":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","text_b":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","text_b":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","text_b":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","text_b":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","text_b":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","text_b":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","text_b":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","text_b":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","text_b":"now it 's just tired .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","text_b":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","text_b":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","text_b":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","text_b":"... has virtually no script at all ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... has virtually no script at all ...","text_b":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... has virtually no script at all ...","text_b":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","text_b":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","text_b":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","text_b":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","text_b":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","text_b":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","text_b":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","text_b":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","text_b":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a fascinating and fun film .","text_b":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a fascinating and fun film .","text_b":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","text_b":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","text_b":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","text_b":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","text_b":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","text_b":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","text_b":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 've seen them a million times .","text_b":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 've seen them a million times .","text_b":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","text_b":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","text_b":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","text_b":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","text_b":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","text_b":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","text_b":"a sour , nasty offering .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","text_b":"a fascinating and fun film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","text_b":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","text_b":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","text_b":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","text_b":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","text_b":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","text_b":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","text_b":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","text_b":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","text_b":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","text_b":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","text_b":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","text_b":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","text_b":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","text_b":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","text_b":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","text_b":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","text_b":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","text_b":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","text_b":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","text_b":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","text_b":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","text_b":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","text_b":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","text_b":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","text_b":"you 've seen them a million times .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","text_b":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","text_b":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","text_b":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","text_b":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","text_b":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","text_b":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","text_b":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","text_b":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","text_b":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","text_b":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","text_b":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","text_b":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","text_b":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","text_b":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","text_b":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","text_b":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i hated every minute of it .","text_b":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i hated every minute of it .","text_b":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","text_b":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","text_b":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","text_b":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","text_b":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","text_b":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","text_b":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","text_b":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","text_b":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","text_b":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","text_b":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","text_b":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","text_b":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","text_b":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","text_b":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","text_b":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","text_b":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","text_b":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","text_b":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","text_b":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","text_b":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","text_b":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","text_b":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","text_b":"frenetic but not really funny .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","text_b":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","text_b":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","text_b":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","text_b":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","text_b":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","text_b":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","text_b":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","text_b":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","text_b":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","text_b":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","text_b":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","text_b":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","text_b":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","text_b":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","text_b":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","text_b":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","text_b":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","text_b":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","text_b":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","text_b":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","text_b":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","text_b":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","text_b":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","text_b":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","text_b":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","text_b":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","text_b":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","text_b":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","text_b":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","text_b":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","text_b":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","text_b":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","text_b":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","text_b":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","text_b":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","text_b":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","text_b":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","text_b":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","text_b":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","text_b":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","text_b":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","text_b":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","text_b":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","text_b":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","text_b":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","text_b":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","text_b":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","text_b":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","text_b":"a fascinating and fun film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","text_b":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","text_b":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","text_b":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","text_b":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","text_b":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","text_b":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","text_b":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","text_b":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","text_b":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","text_b":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","text_b":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","text_b":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","text_b":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","text_b":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","text_b":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","text_b":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","text_b":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","text_b":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","text_b":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","text_b":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","text_b":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","text_b":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","text_b":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","text_b":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","text_b":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","text_b":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","text_b":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","text_b":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","text_b":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","text_b":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","text_b":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","text_b":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","text_b":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","text_b":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","text_b":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","text_b":"topkapi this is not .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","text_b":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","text_b":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","text_b":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","text_b":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","text_b":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","text_b":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","text_b":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","text_b":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","text_b":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","text_b":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","text_b":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","text_b":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","text_b":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","text_b":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","text_b":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","text_b":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","text_b":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","text_b":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","text_b":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","text_b":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","text_b":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","text_b":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","text_b":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","text_b":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","text_b":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","text_b":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","text_b":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","text_b":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","text_b":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","text_b":"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 .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","text_b":"extremely confusing .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","text_b":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","text_b":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","text_b":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","text_b":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","text_b":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","text_b":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","text_b":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","text_b":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","text_b":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","text_b":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","text_b":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","text_b":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","text_b":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","text_b":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","text_b":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","text_b":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","text_b":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","text_b":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","text_b":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","text_b":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","text_b":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","text_b":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","text_b":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","text_b":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","text_b":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","text_b":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","text_b":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","text_b":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","text_b":"extremely confusing .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","text_b":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","text_b":"you 've seen them a million times .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","text_b":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","text_b":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","text_b":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","text_b":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","text_b":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","text_b":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","text_b":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","text_b":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","text_b":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","text_b":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","text_b":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","text_b":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","text_b":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","text_b":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","text_b":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","text_b":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","text_b":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","text_b":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","text_b":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","text_b":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","text_b":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","text_b":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","text_b":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","text_b":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","text_b":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","text_b":"i hated every minute of it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","text_b":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","text_b":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","text_b":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","text_b":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","text_b":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","text_b":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","text_b":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","text_b":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","text_b":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","text_b":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","text_b":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","text_b":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","text_b":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i hate this movie","text_b":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i hate this movie","text_b":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","text_b":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","text_b":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","text_b":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","text_b":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","text_b":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","text_b":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","text_b":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","text_b":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","text_b":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","text_b":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","text_b":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","text_b":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","text_b":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","text_b":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","text_b":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","text_b":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","text_b":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","text_b":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","text_b":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","text_b":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","text_b":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","text_b":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","text_b":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","text_b":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","text_b":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","text_b":"extremely confusing .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","text_b":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","text_b":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","text_b":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","text_b":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","text_b":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","text_b":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","text_b":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","text_b":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","text_b":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","text_b":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","text_b":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","text_b":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","text_b":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","text_b":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","text_b":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","text_b":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","text_b":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","text_b":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","text_b":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","text_b":"i hated every minute of it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","text_b":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","text_b":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","text_b":"you 've seen them a million times .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","text_b":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","text_b":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","text_b":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","text_b":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","text_b":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","text_b":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","text_b":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a sour , nasty offering .","text_b":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a sour , nasty offering .","text_b":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","text_b":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","text_b":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","text_b":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","text_b":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","text_b":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","text_b":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","text_b":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","text_b":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","text_b":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","text_b":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","text_b":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","text_b":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","text_b":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","text_b":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","text_b":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","text_b":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","text_b":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","text_b":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"for caine lovers only .","text_b":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"for caine lovers only .","text_b":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","text_b":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","text_b":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","text_b":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","text_b":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","text_b":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","text_b":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","text_b":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","text_b":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","text_b":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","text_b":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","text_b":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","text_b":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","text_b":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","text_b":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","text_b":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","text_b":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","text_b":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","text_b":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","text_b":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","text_b":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","text_b":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","text_b":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"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 .","text_b":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"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 .","text_b":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","text_b":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","text_b":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","text_b":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","text_b":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","text_b":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","text_b":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"topkapi this is not .","text_b":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"topkapi this is not .","text_b":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"frenetic but not really funny .","text_b":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"frenetic but not really funny .","text_b":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","text_b":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","text_b":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","text_b":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","text_b":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","text_b":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","text_b":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","text_b":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","text_b":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","text_b":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","text_b":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","text_b":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","text_b":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","text_b":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","text_b":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","text_b":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","text_b":"extremely confusing .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","text_b":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","text_b":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","text_b":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","text_b":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","text_b":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","text_b":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","text_b":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","text_b":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","text_b":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","text_b":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","text_b":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","text_b":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","text_b":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","text_b":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","text_b":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","text_b":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","text_b":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","text_b":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","text_b":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","text_b":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","text_b":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","text_b":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","text_b":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","text_b":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","text_b":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","text_b":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","text_b":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","text_b":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","text_b":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","text_b":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","text_b":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","text_b":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","text_b":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","text_b":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","text_b":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","text_b":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","text_b":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","text_b":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","text_b":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","text_b":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","text_b":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","text_b":"the film 's center will not hold .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","text_b":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"just a bloody mess .","text_b":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"just a bloody mess .","text_b":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"extremely confusing .","text_b":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"extremely confusing .","text_b":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","text_b":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","text_b":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","text_b":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","text_b":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","text_b":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","text_b":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","text_b":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","text_b":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","text_b":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","text_b":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","text_b":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","text_b":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","text_b":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","text_b":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","text_b":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","text_b":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","text_b":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","text_b":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","text_b":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","text_b":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","text_b":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","text_b":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","text_b":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","text_b":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's just tired .","text_b":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's just tired .","text_b":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","text_b":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","text_b":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","text_b":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","text_b":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","text_b":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","text_b":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","text_b":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","text_b":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","text_b":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","text_b":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","text_b":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","text_b":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","text_b":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","text_b":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","text_b":"frenetic but not really funny .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","text_b":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","text_b":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","text_b":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","text_b":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","text_b":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","text_b":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","text_b":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","text_b":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","text_b":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","text_b":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","text_b":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","text_b":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","text_b":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","text_b":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","text_b":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","text_b":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","text_b":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","text_b":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","text_b":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","text_b":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","text_b":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","text_b":"frenetic but not really funny .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","text_b":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","text_b":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","text_b":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","text_b":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","text_b":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","text_b":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","text_b":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","text_b":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","text_b":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","text_b":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","text_b":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","text_b":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","text_b":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","text_b":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","text_b":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","text_b":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","text_b":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","text_b":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's center will not hold .","text_b":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's center will not hold .","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","text_b":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","text_b":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","text_b":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","text_b":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","text_b":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","text_b":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","text_b":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","text_b":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","text_b":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","text_b":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","text_b":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","text_b":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","text_b":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","text_b":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","text_b":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","text_b":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","text_b":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","text_b":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","text_b":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","text_b":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","text_b":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","text_b":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","text_b":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","text_b":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"almost everything else is wan .","text_b":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"almost everything else is wan .","text_b":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","text_b":"just a bloody mess .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","text_b":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","text_b":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","text_b":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","text_b":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","text_b":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","text_b":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","text_b":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","text_b":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","text_b":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","text_b":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","text_b":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","text_b":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","text_b":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","text_b":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","text_b":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","text_b":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","text_b":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","text_b":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","text_b":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","text_b":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","text_b":"just a bloody mess .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","text_b":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","text_b":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","text_b":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... has virtually no script at all ...","text_b":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... has virtually no script at all ...","text_b":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","text_b":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","text_b":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","text_b":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","text_b":"a fascinating and fun film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","text_b":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","text_b":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","text_b":"a sour , nasty offering .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a fascinating and fun film .","text_b":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a fascinating and fun film .","text_b":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","text_b":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","text_b":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","text_b":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","text_b":"you 've seen them a million times .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","text_b":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","text_b":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 've seen them a million times .","text_b":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 've seen them a million times .","text_b":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","text_b":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","text_b":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","text_b":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","text_b":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","text_b":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","text_b":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","text_b":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","text_b":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","text_b":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","text_b":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","text_b":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","text_b":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","text_b":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","text_b":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","text_b":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","text_b":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","text_b":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","text_b":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","text_b":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","text_b":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","text_b":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","text_b":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","text_b":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","text_b":"the film 's center will not hold .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","text_b":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","text_b":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","text_b":"i hated every minute of it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","text_b":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","text_b":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","text_b":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","text_b":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","text_b":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","text_b":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","text_b":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","text_b":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","text_b":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","text_b":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","text_b":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","text_b":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","text_b":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","text_b":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","text_b":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","text_b":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","text_b":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","text_b":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","text_b":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","text_b":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","text_b":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","text_b":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i hated every minute of it .","text_b":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i hated every minute of it .","text_b":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","text_b":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","text_b":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","text_b":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","text_b":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","text_b":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","text_b":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","text_b":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","text_b":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","text_b":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","text_b":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","text_b":"the film 's center will not hold .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","text_b":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","text_b":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","text_b":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","text_b":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","text_b":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","text_b":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","text_b":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","text_b":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","text_b":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","text_b":"frenetic but not really funny .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","text_b":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","text_b":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","text_b":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","text_b":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","text_b":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","text_b":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","text_b":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","text_b":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","text_b":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","text_b":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","text_b":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","text_b":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","text_b":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","text_b":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","text_b":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","text_b":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","text_b":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","text_b":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","text_b":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","text_b":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","text_b":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","text_b":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","text_b":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","text_b":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","text_b":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","text_b":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","text_b":"i hate this movie","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","text_b":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","text_b":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","text_b":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","text_b":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","text_b":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","text_b":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","text_b":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","text_b":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","text_b":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","text_b":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","text_b":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","text_b":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","text_b":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","text_b":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","text_b":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","text_b":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","text_b":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","text_b":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","text_b":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","text_b":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","text_b":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","text_b":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","text_b":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","text_b":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","text_b":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","text_b":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","text_b":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","text_b":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","text_b":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","text_b":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","text_b":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","text_b":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","text_b":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","text_b":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","text_b":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","text_b":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","text_b":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","text_b":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","text_b":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","text_b":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","text_b":"i hated every minute of it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","text_b":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","text_b":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","text_b":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","text_b":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","text_b":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","text_b":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","text_b":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","text_b":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","text_b":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","text_b":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","text_b":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","text_b":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","text_b":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","text_b":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","text_b":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","text_b":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","text_b":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","text_b":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","text_b":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","text_b":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","text_b":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","text_b":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","text_b":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","text_b":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","text_b":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","text_b":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","text_b":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","text_b":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","text_b":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","text_b":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","text_b":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","text_b":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","text_b":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","text_b":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","text_b":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","text_b":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","text_b":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","text_b":"now it 's just tired .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","text_b":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","text_b":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","text_b":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","text_b":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","text_b":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","text_b":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","text_b":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","text_b":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","text_b":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","text_b":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","text_b":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","text_b":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","text_b":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","text_b":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","text_b":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","text_b":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","text_b":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","text_b":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","text_b":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","text_b":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","text_b":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","text_b":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","text_b":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","text_b":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","text_b":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","text_b":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","text_b":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","text_b":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","text_b":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","text_b":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","text_b":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","text_b":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","text_b":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","text_b":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","text_b":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","text_b":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","text_b":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","text_b":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","text_b":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","text_b":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","text_b":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","text_b":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","text_b":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","text_b":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","text_b":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","text_b":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","text_b":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","text_b":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","text_b":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","text_b":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","text_b":"extremely confusing .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","text_b":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","text_b":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","text_b":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","text_b":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","text_b":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","text_b":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","text_b":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","text_b":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","text_b":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","text_b":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","text_b":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","text_b":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","text_b":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","text_b":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","text_b":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","text_b":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","text_b":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","text_b":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","text_b":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","text_b":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","text_b":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","text_b":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","text_b":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","text_b":"just a bloody mess .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","text_b":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","text_b":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","text_b":"frenetic but not really funny .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","text_b":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","text_b":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","text_b":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i hate this movie","text_b":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i hate this movie","text_b":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","text_b":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","text_b":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","text_b":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","text_b":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","text_b":"almost everything else is wan .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","text_b":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","text_b":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","text_b":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","text_b":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","text_b":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","text_b":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","text_b":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","text_b":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","text_b":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","text_b":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","text_b":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","text_b":"extremely confusing .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","text_b":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","text_b":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","text_b":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","text_b":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","text_b":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","text_b":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","text_b":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","text_b":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","text_b":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","text_b":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","text_b":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","text_b":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","text_b":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","text_b":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","text_b":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","text_b":"now it 's just tired .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","text_b":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","text_b":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","text_b":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","text_b":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","text_b":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","text_b":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","text_b":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","text_b":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","text_b":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","text_b":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","text_b":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","text_b":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","text_b":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","text_b":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","text_b":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","text_b":"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 .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","text_b":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","text_b":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","text_b":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","text_b":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","text_b":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","text_b":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","text_b":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a sour , nasty offering .","text_b":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a sour , nasty offering .","text_b":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","text_b":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","text_b":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","text_b":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","text_b":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","text_b":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","text_b":"topkapi this is not .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","text_b":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","text_b":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","text_b":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","text_b":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","text_b":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","text_b":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","text_b":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","text_b":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","text_b":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","text_b":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","text_b":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"for caine lovers only .","text_b":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"for caine lovers only .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","text_b":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","text_b":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","text_b":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","text_b":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","text_b":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","text_b":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","text_b":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","text_b":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","text_b":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","text_b":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","text_b":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","text_b":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","text_b":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","text_b":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","text_b":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","text_b":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","text_b":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","text_b":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","text_b":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","text_b":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","text_b":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","text_b":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"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 .","text_b":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"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 .","text_b":"you 've seen them a million times .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","text_b":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","text_b":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","text_b":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","text_b":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","text_b":"frenetic but not really funny .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","text_b":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"topkapi this is not .","text_b":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"topkapi this is not .","text_b":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"frenetic but not really funny .","text_b":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"frenetic but not really funny .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","text_b":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","text_b":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","text_b":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","text_b":"now it 's just tired .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","text_b":"a sour , nasty offering .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","text_b":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","text_b":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","text_b":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","text_b":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","text_b":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","text_b":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","text_b":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","text_b":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","text_b":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","text_b":"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 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","text_b":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","text_b":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","text_b":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","text_b":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","text_b":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","text_b":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","text_b":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","text_b":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","text_b":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","text_b":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","text_b":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","text_b":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","text_b":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","text_b":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","text_b":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","text_b":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","text_b":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","text_b":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","text_b":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","text_b":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","text_b":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","text_b":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","text_b":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","text_b":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","text_b":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","text_b":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","text_b":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","text_b":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","text_b":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","text_b":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","text_b":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","text_b":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","text_b":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","text_b":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","text_b":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","text_b":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","text_b":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","text_b":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","text_b":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","text_b":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","text_b":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","text_b":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","text_b":"for caine lovers only .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","text_b":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"just a bloody mess .","text_b":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"just a bloody mess .","text_b":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"extremely confusing .","text_b":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"extremely confusing .","text_b":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","text_b":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","text_b":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","text_b":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","text_b":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","text_b":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","text_b":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","text_b":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","text_b":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","text_b":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","text_b":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","text_b":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","text_b":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","text_b":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","text_b":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","text_b":"just a bloody mess .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","text_b":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","text_b":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","text_b":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","text_b":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","text_b":"i hated every minute of it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","text_b":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","text_b":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","text_b":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","text_b":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's just tired .","text_b":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's just tired .","text_b":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","text_b":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","text_b":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","text_b":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","text_b":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","text_b":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","text_b":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","text_b":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","text_b":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","text_b":"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 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","text_b":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","text_b":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","text_b":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","text_b":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","text_b":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","text_b":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","text_b":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","text_b":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","text_b":"you 've seen them a million times .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","text_b":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","text_b":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","text_b":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","text_b":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","text_b":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","text_b":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","text_b":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","text_b":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","text_b":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","text_b":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","text_b":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","text_b":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","text_b":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","text_b":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","text_b":"i hated every minute of it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","text_b":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","text_b":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","text_b":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","text_b":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","text_b":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","text_b":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","text_b":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","text_b":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","text_b":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","text_b":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","text_b":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","text_b":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","text_b":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","text_b":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","text_b":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","text_b":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","text_b":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","text_b":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","text_b":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","text_b":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","text_b":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","text_b":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","text_b":"i hate this movie","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's center will not hold .","text_b":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's center will not hold .","text_b":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","text_b":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","text_b":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","text_b":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","text_b":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","text_b":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","text_b":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","text_b":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","text_b":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","text_b":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","text_b":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","text_b":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","text_b":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","text_b":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","text_b":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","text_b":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","text_b":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","text_b":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","text_b":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","text_b":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","text_b":"... has virtually no script at all ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","text_b":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","text_b":"i hate this movie","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","text_b":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","text_b":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"almost everything else is wan .","text_b":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"almost everything else is wan .","text_b":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","text_b":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","text_b":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","text_b":"i hated every minute of it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","text_b":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","text_b":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","text_b":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","text_b":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","text_b":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","text_b":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","text_b":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","text_b":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","text_b":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","text_b":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","text_b":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","text_b":"... has virtually no script at all ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","text_b":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","text_b":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","text_b":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","text_b":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","text_b":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","text_b":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","text_b":"i hate this movie","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","text_b":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","text_b":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","text_b":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... has virtually no script at all ...","text_b":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... has virtually no script at all ...","text_b":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","text_b":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","text_b":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","text_b":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","text_b":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","text_b":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","text_b":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","text_b":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","text_b":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a fascinating and fun film .","text_b":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a fascinating and fun film .","text_b":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","text_b":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","text_b":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","text_b":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","text_b":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","text_b":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","text_b":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 've seen them a million times .","text_b":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 've seen them a million times .","text_b":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","text_b":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","text_b":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","text_b":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","text_b":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","text_b":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","text_b":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","text_b":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","text_b":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","text_b":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","text_b":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","text_b":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","text_b":"a fascinating and fun film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","text_b":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","text_b":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","text_b":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","text_b":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","text_b":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","text_b":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","text_b":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","text_b":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","text_b":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","text_b":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","text_b":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","text_b":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","text_b":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","text_b":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","text_b":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","text_b":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","text_b":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","text_b":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","text_b":"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 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","text_b":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","text_b":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","text_b":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","text_b":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","text_b":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","text_b":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","text_b":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","text_b":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","text_b":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","text_b":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","text_b":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","text_b":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","text_b":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","text_b":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","text_b":"now it 's just tired .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","text_b":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","text_b":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","text_b":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","text_b":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i hated every minute of it .","text_b":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i hated every minute of it .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","text_b":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","text_b":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","text_b":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","text_b":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","text_b":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","text_b":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","text_b":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","text_b":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","text_b":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","text_b":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","text_b":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","text_b":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","text_b":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","text_b":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","text_b":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","text_b":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","text_b":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","text_b":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","text_b":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","text_b":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","text_b":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","text_b":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","text_b":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","text_b":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","text_b":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","text_b":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","text_b":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","text_b":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","text_b":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","text_b":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","text_b":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","text_b":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","text_b":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","text_b":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","text_b":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","text_b":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","text_b":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","text_b":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","text_b":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","text_b":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","text_b":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","text_b":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","text_b":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","text_b":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","text_b":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","text_b":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","text_b":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","text_b":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","text_b":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","text_b":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","text_b":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","text_b":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","text_b":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","text_b":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","text_b":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","text_b":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","text_b":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","text_b":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","text_b":"the film 's center will not hold .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","text_b":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","text_b":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","text_b":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","text_b":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","text_b":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","text_b":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","text_b":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","text_b":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","text_b":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","text_b":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","text_b":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","text_b":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","text_b":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","text_b":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","text_b":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","text_b":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","text_b":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","text_b":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","text_b":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","text_b":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","text_b":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","text_b":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","text_b":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","text_b":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","text_b":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","text_b":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","text_b":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","text_b":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","text_b":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","text_b":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","text_b":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","text_b":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","text_b":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","text_b":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","text_b":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","text_b":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","text_b":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","text_b":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","text_b":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","text_b":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","text_b":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","text_b":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","text_b":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","text_b":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","text_b":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","text_b":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","text_b":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","text_b":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","text_b":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","text_b":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","text_b":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","text_b":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","text_b":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","text_b":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","text_b":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","text_b":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","text_b":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","text_b":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","text_b":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","text_b":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","text_b":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","text_b":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","text_b":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","text_b":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","text_b":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","text_b":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","text_b":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","text_b":"i hate this movie","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","text_b":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","text_b":"just a bloody mess .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","text_b":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","text_b":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","text_b":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","text_b":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","text_b":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","text_b":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","text_b":"now it 's just tired .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","text_b":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","text_b":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","text_b":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","text_b":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","text_b":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","text_b":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","text_b":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","text_b":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","text_b":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","text_b":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","text_b":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","text_b":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","text_b":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","text_b":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","text_b":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","text_b":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","text_b":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","text_b":"for caine lovers only .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","text_b":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","text_b":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","text_b":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","text_b":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","text_b":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","text_b":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","text_b":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","text_b":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","text_b":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","text_b":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","text_b":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","text_b":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","text_b":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","text_b":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","text_b":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","text_b":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","text_b":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","text_b":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","text_b":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","text_b":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","text_b":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","text_b":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","text_b":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","text_b":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","text_b":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","text_b":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","text_b":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","text_b":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","text_b":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","text_b":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","text_b":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","text_b":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","text_b":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","text_b":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","text_b":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","text_b":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","text_b":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","text_b":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","text_b":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","text_b":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","text_b":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","text_b":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","text_b":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","text_b":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","text_b":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","text_b":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","text_b":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","text_b":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","text_b":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","text_b":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","text_b":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","text_b":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","text_b":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","text_b":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","text_b":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","text_b":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","text_b":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i hate this movie","text_b":"topkapi this is not .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i hate this movie","text_b":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","text_b":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","text_b":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","text_b":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","text_b":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","text_b":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","text_b":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","text_b":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","text_b":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","text_b":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","text_b":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","text_b":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","text_b":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","text_b":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","text_b":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","text_b":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","text_b":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","text_b":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","text_b":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","text_b":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","text_b":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","text_b":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","text_b":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","text_b":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","text_b":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","text_b":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","text_b":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","text_b":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","text_b":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","text_b":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","text_b":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","text_b":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","text_b":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","text_b":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","text_b":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","text_b":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","text_b":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","text_b":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","text_b":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","text_b":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","text_b":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","text_b":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","text_b":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","text_b":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","text_b":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","text_b":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","text_b":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","text_b":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","text_b":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","text_b":"... has virtually no script at all ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","text_b":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","text_b":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","text_b":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","text_b":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","text_b":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","text_b":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","text_b":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","text_b":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","text_b":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a sour , nasty offering .","text_b":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a sour , nasty offering .","text_b":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","text_b":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","text_b":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","text_b":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","text_b":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","text_b":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","text_b":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","text_b":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","text_b":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","text_b":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","text_b":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","text_b":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","text_b":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","text_b":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","text_b":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","text_b":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","text_b":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","text_b":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","text_b":"... has virtually no script at all ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"for caine lovers only .","text_b":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"for caine lovers only .","text_b":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","text_b":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","text_b":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","text_b":"a fascinating and fun film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","text_b":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","text_b":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","text_b":"frenetic but not really funny .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","text_b":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","text_b":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","text_b":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","text_b":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","text_b":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","text_b":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","text_b":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","text_b":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","text_b":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","text_b":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","text_b":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","text_b":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","text_b":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","text_b":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","text_b":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","text_b":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"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 .","text_b":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"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 .","text_b":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","text_b":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","text_b":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","text_b":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","text_b":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","text_b":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","text_b":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"topkapi this is not .","text_b":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"topkapi this is not .","text_b":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"frenetic but not really funny .","text_b":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"frenetic but not really funny .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","text_b":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","text_b":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","text_b":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","text_b":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","text_b":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","text_b":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","text_b":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","text_b":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","text_b":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","text_b":"... has virtually no script at all ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","text_b":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","text_b":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","text_b":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","text_b":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","text_b":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","text_b":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","text_b":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","text_b":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","text_b":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","text_b":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","text_b":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","text_b":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","text_b":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","text_b":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","text_b":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","text_b":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","text_b":"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 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","text_b":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","text_b":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","text_b":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","text_b":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","text_b":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","text_b":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","text_b":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","text_b":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","text_b":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","text_b":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","text_b":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","text_b":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","text_b":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","text_b":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","text_b":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","text_b":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","text_b":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","text_b":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","text_b":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","text_b":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","text_b":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","text_b":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","text_b":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","text_b":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","text_b":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","text_b":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","text_b":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","text_b":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","text_b":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","text_b":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","text_b":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"just a bloody mess .","text_b":"the film 's center will not hold .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"just a bloody mess .","text_b":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"extremely confusing .","text_b":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"extremely confusing .","text_b":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","text_b":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","text_b":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","text_b":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","text_b":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","text_b":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","text_b":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","text_b":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","text_b":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","text_b":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","text_b":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","text_b":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","text_b":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","text_b":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","text_b":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","text_b":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","text_b":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","text_b":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","text_b":"almost everything else is wan .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","text_b":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","text_b":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","text_b":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","text_b":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","text_b":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's just tired .","text_b":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's just tired .","text_b":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","text_b":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","text_b":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","text_b":"for caine lovers only .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","text_b":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","text_b":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","text_b":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","text_b":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","text_b":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","text_b":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","text_b":"topkapi this is not .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","text_b":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","text_b":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","text_b":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","text_b":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","text_b":"just a bloody mess .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","text_b":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","text_b":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","text_b":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","text_b":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","text_b":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","text_b":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","text_b":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","text_b":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","text_b":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","text_b":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","text_b":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","text_b":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","text_b":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","text_b":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","text_b":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","text_b":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","text_b":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","text_b":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","text_b":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","text_b":"frenetic but not really funny .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","text_b":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","text_b":"now it 's just tired .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","text_b":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","text_b":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","text_b":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","text_b":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","text_b":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","text_b":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","text_b":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","text_b":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","text_b":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","text_b":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","text_b":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","text_b":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","text_b":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","text_b":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","text_b":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","text_b":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","text_b":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","text_b":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's center will not hold .","text_b":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's center will not hold .","text_b":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","text_b":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","text_b":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","text_b":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","text_b":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","text_b":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","text_b":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","text_b":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","text_b":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","text_b":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","text_b":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","text_b":"i hated every minute of it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","text_b":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","text_b":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","text_b":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","text_b":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","text_b":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","text_b":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","text_b":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","text_b":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","text_b":"i hate this movie","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","text_b":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","text_b":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","text_b":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","text_b":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"almost everything else is wan .","text_b":"i hate this movie","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"almost everything else is wan .","text_b":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","text_b":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","text_b":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","text_b":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","text_b":"... has virtually no script at all ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","text_b":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","text_b":"the film 's center will not hold .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","text_b":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","text_b":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","text_b":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","text_b":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","text_b":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","text_b":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","text_b":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","text_b":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","text_b":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","text_b":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","text_b":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","text_b":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","text_b":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","text_b":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","text_b":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","text_b":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","text_b":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","text_b":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... has virtually no script at all ...","text_b":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... has virtually no script at all ...","text_b":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","text_b":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","text_b":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","text_b":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","text_b":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","text_b":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","text_b":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","text_b":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","text_b":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a fascinating and fun film .","text_b":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a fascinating and fun film .","text_b":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","text_b":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","text_b":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","text_b":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","text_b":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","text_b":"you 've seen them a million times .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","text_b":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 've seen them a million times .","text_b":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 've seen them a million times .","text_b":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","text_b":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","text_b":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","text_b":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","text_b":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","text_b":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","text_b":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","text_b":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","text_b":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","text_b":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","text_b":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","text_b":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","text_b":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","text_b":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","text_b":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","text_b":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","text_b":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","text_b":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","text_b":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","text_b":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","text_b":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","text_b":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","text_b":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","text_b":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","text_b":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","text_b":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","text_b":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","text_b":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","text_b":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","text_b":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","text_b":"i hate this movie","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","text_b":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","text_b":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","text_b":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","text_b":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","text_b":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","text_b":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","text_b":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","text_b":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","text_b":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","text_b":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","text_b":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","text_b":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","text_b":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","text_b":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","text_b":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","text_b":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","text_b":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","text_b":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","text_b":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","text_b":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i hated every minute of it .","text_b":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i hated every minute of it .","text_b":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","text_b":"now it 's just tired .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","text_b":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","text_b":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","text_b":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","text_b":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","text_b":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","text_b":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","text_b":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","text_b":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","text_b":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","text_b":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","text_b":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","text_b":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","text_b":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","text_b":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","text_b":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","text_b":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","text_b":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","text_b":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","text_b":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","text_b":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","text_b":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","text_b":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","text_b":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","text_b":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","text_b":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","text_b":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","text_b":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","text_b":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","text_b":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","text_b":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","text_b":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","text_b":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","text_b":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","text_b":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","text_b":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","text_b":"for caine lovers only .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","text_b":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","text_b":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","text_b":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","text_b":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","text_b":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","text_b":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","text_b":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","text_b":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","text_b":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","text_b":"now it 's just tired .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","text_b":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","text_b":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","text_b":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","text_b":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","text_b":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","text_b":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","text_b":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","text_b":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","text_b":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","text_b":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","text_b":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","text_b":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","text_b":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","text_b":"for caine lovers only .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","text_b":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","text_b":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","text_b":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","text_b":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","text_b":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","text_b":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","text_b":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","text_b":"just a bloody mess .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","text_b":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","text_b":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","text_b":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","text_b":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","text_b":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","text_b":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","text_b":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","text_b":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","text_b":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","text_b":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","text_b":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","text_b":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","text_b":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","text_b":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","text_b":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","text_b":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","text_b":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","text_b":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","text_b":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","text_b":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","text_b":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","text_b":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","text_b":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","text_b":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","text_b":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","text_b":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","text_b":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","text_b":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","text_b":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","text_b":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","text_b":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","text_b":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","text_b":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","text_b":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","text_b":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","text_b":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","text_b":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","text_b":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","text_b":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","text_b":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","text_b":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","text_b":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","text_b":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","text_b":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","text_b":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","text_b":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","text_b":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","text_b":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","text_b":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","text_b":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","text_b":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","text_b":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","text_b":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","text_b":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","text_b":"just a bloody mess .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","text_b":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","text_b":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","text_b":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","text_b":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","text_b":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","text_b":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","text_b":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","text_b":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","text_b":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","text_b":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","text_b":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","text_b":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","text_b":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","text_b":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","text_b":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","text_b":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","text_b":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","text_b":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","text_b":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","text_b":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","text_b":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","text_b":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","text_b":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","text_b":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","text_b":"the film 's center will not hold .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","text_b":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","text_b":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","text_b":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","text_b":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","text_b":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","text_b":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","text_b":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","text_b":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","text_b":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","text_b":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","text_b":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","text_b":"extremely confusing .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","text_b":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","text_b":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","text_b":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","text_b":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","text_b":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","text_b":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","text_b":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","text_b":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","text_b":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","text_b":"you 've seen them a million times .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","text_b":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","text_b":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","text_b":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","text_b":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","text_b":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","text_b":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","text_b":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","text_b":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","text_b":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","text_b":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","text_b":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","text_b":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","text_b":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","text_b":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","text_b":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","text_b":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","text_b":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","text_b":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","text_b":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","text_b":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","text_b":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","text_b":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","text_b":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","text_b":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","text_b":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","text_b":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","text_b":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","text_b":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","text_b":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","text_b":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","text_b":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","text_b":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","text_b":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","text_b":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","text_b":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","text_b":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","text_b":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","text_b":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i hate this movie","text_b":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i hate this movie","text_b":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","text_b":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","text_b":"a sour , nasty offering .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","text_b":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","text_b":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","text_b":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","text_b":"... has virtually no script at all ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","text_b":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","text_b":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","text_b":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","text_b":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","text_b":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","text_b":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","text_b":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","text_b":"the film 's center will not hold .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","text_b":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","text_b":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","text_b":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","text_b":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","text_b":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","text_b":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","text_b":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","text_b":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","text_b":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","text_b":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","text_b":"you 've seen them a million times .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","text_b":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","text_b":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","text_b":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","text_b":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","text_b":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","text_b":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","text_b":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","text_b":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","text_b":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","text_b":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","text_b":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","text_b":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","text_b":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","text_b":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","text_b":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","text_b":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","text_b":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","text_b":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","text_b":"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 .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","text_b":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","text_b":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","text_b":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","text_b":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","text_b":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","text_b":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","text_b":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","text_b":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","text_b":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","text_b":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","text_b":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","text_b":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","text_b":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","text_b":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a sour , nasty offering .","text_b":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a sour , nasty offering .","text_b":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","text_b":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","text_b":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","text_b":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","text_b":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","text_b":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","text_b":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","text_b":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","text_b":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","text_b":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","text_b":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","text_b":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","text_b":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","text_b":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","text_b":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","text_b":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","text_b":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","text_b":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","text_b":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"for caine lovers only .","text_b":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"for caine lovers only .","text_b":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","text_b":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","text_b":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","text_b":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","text_b":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","text_b":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","text_b":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","text_b":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","text_b":"a fascinating and fun film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","text_b":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","text_b":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","text_b":"for caine lovers only .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","text_b":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","text_b":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","text_b":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","text_b":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","text_b":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","text_b":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","text_b":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","text_b":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","text_b":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","text_b":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","text_b":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"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 .","text_b":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"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 .","text_b":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","text_b":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","text_b":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","text_b":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","text_b":"i hate this movie","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","text_b":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","text_b":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"topkapi this is not .","text_b":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"topkapi this is not .","text_b":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"frenetic but not really funny .","text_b":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"frenetic but not really funny .","text_b":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","text_b":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","text_b":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","text_b":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","text_b":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","text_b":"topkapi this is not .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","text_b":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","text_b":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","text_b":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","text_b":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","text_b":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","text_b":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","text_b":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","text_b":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","text_b":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","text_b":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","text_b":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","text_b":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","text_b":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","text_b":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","text_b":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","text_b":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","text_b":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","text_b":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","text_b":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","text_b":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","text_b":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","text_b":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","text_b":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","text_b":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","text_b":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","text_b":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","text_b":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","text_b":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","text_b":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","text_b":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","text_b":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","text_b":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","text_b":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","text_b":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","text_b":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","text_b":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","text_b":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","text_b":"frenetic but not really funny .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","text_b":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","text_b":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","text_b":"frenetic but not really funny .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","text_b":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","text_b":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","text_b":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","text_b":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","text_b":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","text_b":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","text_b":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","text_b":"now it 's just tired .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","text_b":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","text_b":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","text_b":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","text_b":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","text_b":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"just a bloody mess .","text_b":"frenetic but not really funny .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"just a bloody mess .","text_b":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"extremely confusing .","text_b":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"extremely confusing .","text_b":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","text_b":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","text_b":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","text_b":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","text_b":"... has virtually no script at all ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","text_b":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","text_b":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","text_b":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","text_b":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","text_b":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","text_b":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","text_b":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","text_b":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","text_b":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","text_b":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","text_b":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","text_b":"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 .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","text_b":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","text_b":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","text_b":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","text_b":"extremely confusing .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","text_b":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","text_b":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","text_b":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","text_b":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's just tired .","text_b":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's just tired .","text_b":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","text_b":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","text_b":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","text_b":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","text_b":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","text_b":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","text_b":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","text_b":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","text_b":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","text_b":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","text_b":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","text_b":"a fascinating and fun film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","text_b":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","text_b":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","text_b":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","text_b":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","text_b":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","text_b":"i hate this movie","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","text_b":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","text_b":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","text_b":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","text_b":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","text_b":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","text_b":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","text_b":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","text_b":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","text_b":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","text_b":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","text_b":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","text_b":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","text_b":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","text_b":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","text_b":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","text_b":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","text_b":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","text_b":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","text_b":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","text_b":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","text_b":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","text_b":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","text_b":"a sour , nasty offering .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","text_b":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","text_b":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","text_b":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","text_b":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","text_b":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","text_b":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","text_b":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","text_b":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","text_b":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","text_b":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","text_b":"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 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","text_b":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","text_b":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","text_b":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's center will not hold .","text_b":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's center will not hold .","text_b":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","text_b":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","text_b":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","text_b":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","text_b":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","text_b":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","text_b":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","text_b":"frenetic but not really funny .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","text_b":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","text_b":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","text_b":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","text_b":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","text_b":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","text_b":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","text_b":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","text_b":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","text_b":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","text_b":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","text_b":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","text_b":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","text_b":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","text_b":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","text_b":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","text_b":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"almost everything else is wan .","text_b":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"almost everything else is wan .","text_b":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","text_b":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","text_b":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","text_b":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","text_b":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","text_b":"frenetic but not really funny .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","text_b":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","text_b":"a sour , nasty offering .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","text_b":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","text_b":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","text_b":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","text_b":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","text_b":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","text_b":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","text_b":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","text_b":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","text_b":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","text_b":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","text_b":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","text_b":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","text_b":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","text_b":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","text_b":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","text_b":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","text_b":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","text_b":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","text_b":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... has virtually no script at all ...","text_b":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... has virtually no script at all ...","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","text_b":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","text_b":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","text_b":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","text_b":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","text_b":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","text_b":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","text_b":"extremely confusing .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a fascinating and fun film .","text_b":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a fascinating and fun film .","text_b":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","text_b":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","text_b":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","text_b":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","text_b":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","text_b":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","text_b":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 've seen them a million times .","text_b":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 've seen them a million times .","text_b":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","text_b":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","text_b":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","text_b":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","text_b":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","text_b":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","text_b":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","text_b":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","text_b":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","text_b":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","text_b":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","text_b":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","text_b":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","text_b":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","text_b":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","text_b":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","text_b":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","text_b":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","text_b":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","text_b":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","text_b":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","text_b":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","text_b":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","text_b":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","text_b":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","text_b":"... has virtually no script at all ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","text_b":"a fascinating and fun film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","text_b":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","text_b":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","text_b":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","text_b":"just a bloody mess .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","text_b":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","text_b":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","text_b":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","text_b":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","text_b":"just a bloody mess .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","text_b":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","text_b":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","text_b":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","text_b":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","text_b":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","text_b":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","text_b":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","text_b":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","text_b":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","text_b":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","text_b":"... has virtually no script at all ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","text_b":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","text_b":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","text_b":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","text_b":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i hated every minute of it .","text_b":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i hated every minute of it .","text_b":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","text_b":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","text_b":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","text_b":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","text_b":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","text_b":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","text_b":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","text_b":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","text_b":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","text_b":"for caine lovers only .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","text_b":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","text_b":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","text_b":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","text_b":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","text_b":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","text_b":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","text_b":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","text_b":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","text_b":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","text_b":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","text_b":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","text_b":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","text_b":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","text_b":"almost everything else is wan .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","text_b":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","text_b":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","text_b":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","text_b":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","text_b":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","text_b":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","text_b":"i hated every minute of it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","text_b":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","text_b":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","text_b":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","text_b":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","text_b":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","text_b":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","text_b":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","text_b":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","text_b":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","text_b":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","text_b":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","text_b":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","text_b":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","text_b":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","text_b":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","text_b":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","text_b":"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 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","text_b":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","text_b":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","text_b":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","text_b":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","text_b":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","text_b":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","text_b":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","text_b":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","text_b":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","text_b":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","text_b":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","text_b":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","text_b":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","text_b":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","text_b":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","text_b":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","text_b":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","text_b":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","text_b":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","text_b":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","text_b":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","text_b":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","text_b":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","text_b":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","text_b":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","text_b":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","text_b":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","text_b":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","text_b":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","text_b":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","text_b":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","text_b":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","text_b":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","text_b":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","text_b":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","text_b":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","text_b":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","text_b":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","text_b":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","text_b":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","text_b":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","text_b":"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 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","text_b":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","text_b":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","text_b":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","text_b":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","text_b":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","text_b":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","text_b":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","text_b":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","text_b":"extremely confusing .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","text_b":"a sour , nasty offering .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","text_b":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","text_b":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","text_b":"extremely confusing .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","text_b":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","text_b":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","text_b":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","text_b":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","text_b":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","text_b":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","text_b":"extremely confusing .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","text_b":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","text_b":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","text_b":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","text_b":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","text_b":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","text_b":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","text_b":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","text_b":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","text_b":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","text_b":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","text_b":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","text_b":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","text_b":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","text_b":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","text_b":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","text_b":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","text_b":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","text_b":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","text_b":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","text_b":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","text_b":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","text_b":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","text_b":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","text_b":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","text_b":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","text_b":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","text_b":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","text_b":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","text_b":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","text_b":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","text_b":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","text_b":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","text_b":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","text_b":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","text_b":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","text_b":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","text_b":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","text_b":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","text_b":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","text_b":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","text_b":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","text_b":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","text_b":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","text_b":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","text_b":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","text_b":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","text_b":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","text_b":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","text_b":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","text_b":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","text_b":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","text_b":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","text_b":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","text_b":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","text_b":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","text_b":"for caine lovers only .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","text_b":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","text_b":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","text_b":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","text_b":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","text_b":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","text_b":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","text_b":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","text_b":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","text_b":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","text_b":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","text_b":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","text_b":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","text_b":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","text_b":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","text_b":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","text_b":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","text_b":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","text_b":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","text_b":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","text_b":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","text_b":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","text_b":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","text_b":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","text_b":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","text_b":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","text_b":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","text_b":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","text_b":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","text_b":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","text_b":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","text_b":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","text_b":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","text_b":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","text_b":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","text_b":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","text_b":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","text_b":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","text_b":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","text_b":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","text_b":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","text_b":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","text_b":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","text_b":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","text_b":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","text_b":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","text_b":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i hate this movie","text_b":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i hate this movie","text_b":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","text_b":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","text_b":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","text_b":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","text_b":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","text_b":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","text_b":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","text_b":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","text_b":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","text_b":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","text_b":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","text_b":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","text_b":"a fascinating and fun film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","text_b":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","text_b":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","text_b":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","text_b":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","text_b":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","text_b":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","text_b":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","text_b":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","text_b":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","text_b":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","text_b":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","text_b":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","text_b":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","text_b":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","text_b":"topkapi this is not .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","text_b":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","text_b":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","text_b":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","text_b":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","text_b":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","text_b":"topkapi this is not .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","text_b":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","text_b":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","text_b":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","text_b":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","text_b":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","text_b":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","text_b":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","text_b":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","text_b":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","text_b":"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 .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","text_b":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","text_b":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","text_b":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","text_b":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","text_b":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","text_b":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","text_b":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","text_b":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","text_b":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","text_b":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","text_b":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","text_b":"you 've seen them a million times .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","text_b":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","text_b":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a sour , nasty offering .","text_b":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a sour , nasty offering .","text_b":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","text_b":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","text_b":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","text_b":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","text_b":"now it 's just tired .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","text_b":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","text_b":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","text_b":"i hate this movie","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","text_b":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","text_b":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","text_b":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","text_b":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","text_b":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","text_b":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","text_b":"for caine lovers only .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","text_b":"... has virtually no script at all ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","text_b":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","text_b":"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 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","text_b":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"for caine lovers only .","text_b":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"for caine lovers only .","text_b":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","text_b":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","text_b":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","text_b":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","text_b":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","text_b":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","text_b":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","text_b":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","text_b":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","text_b":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","text_b":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","text_b":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","text_b":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","text_b":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","text_b":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","text_b":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","text_b":"i hate this movie","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","text_b":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","text_b":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","text_b":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","text_b":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"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 .","text_b":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"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 .","text_b":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","text_b":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","text_b":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","text_b":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","text_b":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","text_b":"almost everything else is wan .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","text_b":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"topkapi this is not .","text_b":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"topkapi this is not .","text_b":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"frenetic but not really funny .","text_b":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"frenetic but not really funny .","text_b":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","text_b":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","text_b":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","text_b":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","text_b":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","text_b":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","text_b":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","text_b":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","text_b":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","text_b":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","text_b":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","text_b":"... has virtually no script at all ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","text_b":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","text_b":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","text_b":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","text_b":"i hated every minute of it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","text_b":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","text_b":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","text_b":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","text_b":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","text_b":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","text_b":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","text_b":"i hate this movie","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","text_b":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","text_b":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","text_b":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","text_b":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","text_b":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","text_b":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","text_b":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","text_b":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","text_b":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","text_b":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","text_b":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","text_b":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","text_b":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","text_b":"you 've seen them a million times .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","text_b":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","text_b":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","text_b":"... has virtually no script at all ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","text_b":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","text_b":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","text_b":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","text_b":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","text_b":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","text_b":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","text_b":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","text_b":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","text_b":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","text_b":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","text_b":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","text_b":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","text_b":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","text_b":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","text_b":"extremely confusing .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","text_b":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","text_b":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","text_b":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","text_b":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","text_b":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"just a bloody mess .","text_b":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"just a bloody mess .","text_b":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"extremely confusing .","text_b":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"extremely confusing .","text_b":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","text_b":"i hate this movie","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","text_b":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","text_b":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","text_b":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","text_b":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","text_b":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","text_b":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","text_b":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","text_b":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","text_b":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","text_b":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","text_b":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","text_b":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","text_b":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","text_b":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","text_b":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","text_b":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","text_b":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","text_b":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","text_b":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","text_b":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","text_b":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","text_b":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's just tired .","text_b":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's just tired .","text_b":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","text_b":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","text_b":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","text_b":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","text_b":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","text_b":"extremely confusing .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","text_b":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","text_b":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","text_b":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","text_b":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","text_b":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","text_b":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","text_b":"i hated every minute of it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","text_b":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","text_b":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","text_b":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","text_b":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","text_b":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","text_b":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","text_b":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","text_b":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","text_b":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","text_b":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","text_b":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","text_b":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","text_b":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","text_b":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","text_b":"almost everything else is wan .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","text_b":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","text_b":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","text_b":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","text_b":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","text_b":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","text_b":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","text_b":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","text_b":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","text_b":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","text_b":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","text_b":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","text_b":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","text_b":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","text_b":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","text_b":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","text_b":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","text_b":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","text_b":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","text_b":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","text_b":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","text_b":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","text_b":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","text_b":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","text_b":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","text_b":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","text_b":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","text_b":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","text_b":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's center will not hold .","text_b":"now it 's just tired .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's center will not hold .","text_b":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","text_b":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","text_b":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","text_b":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","text_b":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","text_b":"now it 's just tired .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","text_b":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","text_b":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","text_b":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","text_b":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","text_b":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","text_b":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","text_b":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","text_b":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","text_b":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","text_b":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","text_b":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","text_b":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","text_b":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","text_b":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","text_b":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","text_b":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","text_b":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","text_b":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","text_b":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"almost everything else is wan .","text_b":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"almost everything else is wan .","text_b":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","text_b":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","text_b":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","text_b":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","text_b":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","text_b":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","text_b":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","text_b":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","text_b":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","text_b":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","text_b":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","text_b":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","text_b":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","text_b":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","text_b":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","text_b":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","text_b":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","text_b":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","text_b":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","text_b":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","text_b":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","text_b":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","text_b":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","text_b":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","text_b":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","text_b":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","text_b":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... has virtually no script at all ...","text_b":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... has virtually no script at all ...","text_b":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","text_b":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","text_b":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","text_b":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","text_b":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","text_b":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","text_b":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","text_b":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","text_b":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a fascinating and fun film .","text_b":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a fascinating and fun film .","text_b":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","text_b":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","text_b":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","text_b":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","text_b":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","text_b":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","text_b":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 've seen them a million times .","text_b":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 've seen them a million times .","text_b":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","text_b":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","text_b":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","text_b":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","text_b":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","text_b":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","text_b":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","text_b":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","text_b":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","text_b":"i hate this movie","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","text_b":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","text_b":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","text_b":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","text_b":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","text_b":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","text_b":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","text_b":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","text_b":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","text_b":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","text_b":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","text_b":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","text_b":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","text_b":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","text_b":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","text_b":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","text_b":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","text_b":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","text_b":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","text_b":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","text_b":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","text_b":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","text_b":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","text_b":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","text_b":"a sour , nasty offering .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","text_b":"a fascinating and fun film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","text_b":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","text_b":"almost everything else is wan .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","text_b":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","text_b":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","text_b":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","text_b":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","text_b":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","text_b":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","text_b":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","text_b":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","text_b":"the film 's center will not hold .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","text_b":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","text_b":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","text_b":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i hated every minute of it .","text_b":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i hated every minute of it .","text_b":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","text_b":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","text_b":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","text_b":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","text_b":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","text_b":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","text_b":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","text_b":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","text_b":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","text_b":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","text_b":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","text_b":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","text_b":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","text_b":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","text_b":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","text_b":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","text_b":"just a bloody mess .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","text_b":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","text_b":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","text_b":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","text_b":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","text_b":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","text_b":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","text_b":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","text_b":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","text_b":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","text_b":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","text_b":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","text_b":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","text_b":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","text_b":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","text_b":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","text_b":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","text_b":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","text_b":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","text_b":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","text_b":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","text_b":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","text_b":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","text_b":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","text_b":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","text_b":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","text_b":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","text_b":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","text_b":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","text_b":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","text_b":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","text_b":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","text_b":"the film 's center will not hold .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","text_b":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","text_b":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","text_b":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","text_b":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","text_b":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","text_b":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","text_b":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","text_b":"for caine lovers only .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","text_b":"i hated every minute of it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","text_b":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","text_b":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","text_b":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","text_b":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","text_b":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","text_b":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","text_b":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","text_b":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","text_b":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","text_b":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","text_b":"extremely confusing .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","text_b":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","text_b":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","text_b":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","text_b":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","text_b":"a sour , nasty offering .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","text_b":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","text_b":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","text_b":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","text_b":"... has virtually no script at all ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","text_b":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","text_b":"a fascinating and fun film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","text_b":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","text_b":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","text_b":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","text_b":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","text_b":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","text_b":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","text_b":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","text_b":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","text_b":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","text_b":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","text_b":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","text_b":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","text_b":"extremely confusing .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","text_b":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","text_b":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","text_b":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","text_b":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","text_b":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","text_b":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","text_b":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","text_b":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","text_b":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","text_b":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","text_b":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","text_b":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","text_b":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","text_b":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","text_b":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","text_b":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","text_b":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","text_b":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","text_b":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","text_b":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","text_b":"i hate this movie","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","text_b":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","text_b":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","text_b":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","text_b":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","text_b":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","text_b":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","text_b":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","text_b":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","text_b":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","text_b":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","text_b":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","text_b":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","text_b":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","text_b":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","text_b":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","text_b":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","text_b":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","text_b":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","text_b":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","text_b":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","text_b":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","text_b":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","text_b":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","text_b":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","text_b":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","text_b":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","text_b":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","text_b":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","text_b":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","text_b":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","text_b":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","text_b":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","text_b":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","text_b":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","text_b":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","text_b":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","text_b":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","text_b":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","text_b":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","text_b":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","text_b":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","text_b":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","text_b":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","text_b":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","text_b":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","text_b":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","text_b":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","text_b":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","text_b":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","text_b":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","text_b":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","text_b":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","text_b":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","text_b":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","text_b":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","text_b":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","text_b":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","text_b":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","text_b":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","text_b":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","text_b":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","text_b":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","text_b":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","text_b":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","text_b":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","text_b":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","text_b":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","text_b":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","text_b":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","text_b":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","text_b":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","text_b":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","text_b":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","text_b":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","text_b":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","text_b":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","text_b":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","text_b":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","text_b":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","text_b":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","text_b":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","text_b":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","text_b":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","text_b":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","text_b":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","text_b":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","text_b":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","text_b":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","text_b":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","text_b":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","text_b":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","text_b":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","text_b":"for caine lovers only .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","text_b":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","text_b":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","text_b":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","text_b":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i hate this movie","text_b":"... has virtually no script at all ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i hate this movie","text_b":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","text_b":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","text_b":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","text_b":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","text_b":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","text_b":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","text_b":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","text_b":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","text_b":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","text_b":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","text_b":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","text_b":"extremely confusing .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","text_b":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","text_b":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","text_b":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","text_b":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","text_b":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","text_b":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","text_b":"you 've seen them a million times .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","text_b":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","text_b":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","text_b":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","text_b":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","text_b":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","text_b":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","text_b":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","text_b":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","text_b":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","text_b":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","text_b":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","text_b":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","text_b":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","text_b":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","text_b":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","text_b":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","text_b":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","text_b":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","text_b":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","text_b":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","text_b":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","text_b":"a fascinating and fun film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","text_b":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","text_b":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","text_b":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","text_b":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","text_b":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","text_b":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","text_b":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","text_b":"a sour , nasty offering .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","text_b":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","text_b":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","text_b":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","text_b":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","text_b":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","text_b":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","text_b":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","text_b":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","text_b":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a sour , nasty offering .","text_b":"you 've seen them a million times .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a sour , nasty offering .","text_b":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","text_b":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","text_b":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","text_b":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","text_b":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","text_b":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","text_b":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","text_b":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","text_b":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","text_b":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","text_b":"just a bloody mess .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","text_b":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","text_b":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","text_b":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","text_b":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","text_b":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","text_b":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","text_b":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","text_b":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"for caine lovers only .","text_b":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"for caine lovers only .","text_b":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","text_b":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","text_b":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","text_b":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","text_b":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","text_b":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","text_b":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","text_b":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","text_b":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","text_b":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","text_b":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","text_b":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","text_b":"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 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","text_b":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","text_b":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","text_b":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","text_b":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","text_b":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","text_b":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","text_b":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","text_b":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","text_b":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"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 .","text_b":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"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 .","text_b":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","text_b":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","text_b":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","text_b":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","text_b":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","text_b":"a sour , nasty offering .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","text_b":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"topkapi this is not .","text_b":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"topkapi this is not .","text_b":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"frenetic but not really funny .","text_b":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"frenetic but not really funny .","text_b":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","text_b":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","text_b":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","text_b":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","text_b":"i hated every minute of it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","text_b":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","text_b":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","text_b":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","text_b":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","text_b":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","text_b":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","text_b":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","text_b":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","text_b":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","text_b":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","text_b":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","text_b":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","text_b":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","text_b":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","text_b":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","text_b":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","text_b":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","text_b":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","text_b":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","text_b":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","text_b":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","text_b":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","text_b":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","text_b":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","text_b":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","text_b":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","text_b":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","text_b":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","text_b":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","text_b":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","text_b":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","text_b":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","text_b":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","text_b":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","text_b":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","text_b":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","text_b":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","text_b":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","text_b":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","text_b":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","text_b":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","text_b":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","text_b":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","text_b":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","text_b":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","text_b":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","text_b":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","text_b":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","text_b":"i hated every minute of it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","text_b":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","text_b":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","text_b":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","text_b":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","text_b":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"just a bloody mess .","text_b":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"just a bloody mess .","text_b":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"extremely confusing .","text_b":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"extremely confusing .","text_b":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","text_b":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","text_b":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","text_b":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","text_b":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","text_b":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","text_b":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","text_b":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","text_b":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","text_b":"a sour , nasty offering .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","text_b":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","text_b":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","text_b":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","text_b":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","text_b":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","text_b":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","text_b":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","text_b":"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 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","text_b":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","text_b":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","text_b":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","text_b":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","text_b":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","text_b":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","text_b":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's just tired .","text_b":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's just tired .","text_b":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","text_b":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","text_b":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","text_b":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","text_b":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","text_b":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","text_b":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","text_b":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","text_b":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","text_b":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","text_b":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","text_b":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","text_b":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","text_b":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","text_b":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","text_b":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","text_b":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","text_b":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","text_b":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","text_b":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","text_b":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","text_b":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","text_b":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","text_b":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","text_b":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","text_b":"topkapi this is not .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","text_b":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","text_b":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","text_b":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","text_b":"a fascinating and fun film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","text_b":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","text_b":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","text_b":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","text_b":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","text_b":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","text_b":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","text_b":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","text_b":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","text_b":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","text_b":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","text_b":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","text_b":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","text_b":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","text_b":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","text_b":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","text_b":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","text_b":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","text_b":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","text_b":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","text_b":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","text_b":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","text_b":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","text_b":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","text_b":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","text_b":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's center will not hold .","text_b":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's center will not hold .","text_b":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","text_b":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","text_b":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","text_b":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","text_b":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","text_b":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","text_b":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","text_b":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","text_b":"you 've seen them a million times .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","text_b":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","text_b":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","text_b":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","text_b":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","text_b":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","text_b":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","text_b":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","text_b":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","text_b":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","text_b":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","text_b":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","text_b":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","text_b":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","text_b":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","text_b":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"almost everything else is wan .","text_b":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"almost everything else is wan .","text_b":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","text_b":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","text_b":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","text_b":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","text_b":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","text_b":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","text_b":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","text_b":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","text_b":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","text_b":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","text_b":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","text_b":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","text_b":"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 .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","text_b":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","text_b":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","text_b":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","text_b":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","text_b":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","text_b":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","text_b":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","text_b":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","text_b":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","text_b":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","text_b":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","text_b":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","text_b":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","text_b":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... has virtually no script at all ...","text_b":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... has virtually no script at all ...","text_b":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","text_b":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","text_b":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","text_b":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","text_b":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","text_b":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","text_b":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","text_b":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","text_b":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a fascinating and fun film .","text_b":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a fascinating and fun film .","text_b":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","text_b":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","text_b":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","text_b":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","text_b":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","text_b":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","text_b":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 've seen them a million times .","text_b":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 've seen them a million times .","text_b":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","text_b":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","text_b":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","text_b":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","text_b":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","text_b":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","text_b":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","text_b":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","text_b":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","text_b":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","text_b":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","text_b":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","text_b":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","text_b":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","text_b":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","text_b":"you 've seen them a million times .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","text_b":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","text_b":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","text_b":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","text_b":"almost everything else is wan .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","text_b":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","text_b":"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 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","text_b":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","text_b":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","text_b":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","text_b":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","text_b":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","text_b":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","text_b":"frenetic but not really funny .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","text_b":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","text_b":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","text_b":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","text_b":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","text_b":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","text_b":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","text_b":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","text_b":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","text_b":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","text_b":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","text_b":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","text_b":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","text_b":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","text_b":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","text_b":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","text_b":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","text_b":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","text_b":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","text_b":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","text_b":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i hated every minute of it .","text_b":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i hated every minute of it .","text_b":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","text_b":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","text_b":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","text_b":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","text_b":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","text_b":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","text_b":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","text_b":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","text_b":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","text_b":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","text_b":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","text_b":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","text_b":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","text_b":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","text_b":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","text_b":"i hated every minute of it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","text_b":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","text_b":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","text_b":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","text_b":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","text_b":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","text_b":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","text_b":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","text_b":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","text_b":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","text_b":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","text_b":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","text_b":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","text_b":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","text_b":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","text_b":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","text_b":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","text_b":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","text_b":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","text_b":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","text_b":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","text_b":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","text_b":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","text_b":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","text_b":"a fascinating and fun film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","text_b":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","text_b":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","text_b":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","text_b":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","text_b":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","text_b":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","text_b":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","text_b":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","text_b":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","text_b":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","text_b":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","text_b":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","text_b":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","text_b":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","text_b":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","text_b":"now it 's just tired .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","text_b":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","text_b":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","text_b":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","text_b":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","text_b":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","text_b":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","text_b":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","text_b":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","text_b":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","text_b":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","text_b":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","text_b":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","text_b":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","text_b":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","text_b":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","text_b":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","text_b":"i hated every minute of it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","text_b":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","text_b":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","text_b":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","text_b":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","text_b":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","text_b":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","text_b":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","text_b":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","text_b":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","text_b":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","text_b":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","text_b":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","text_b":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","text_b":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","text_b":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","text_b":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","text_b":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","text_b":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","text_b":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","text_b":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","text_b":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","text_b":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","text_b":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","text_b":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","text_b":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","text_b":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","text_b":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","text_b":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","text_b":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","text_b":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","text_b":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","text_b":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","text_b":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","text_b":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","text_b":"... has virtually no script at all ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","text_b":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","text_b":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","text_b":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","text_b":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","text_b":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","text_b":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","text_b":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","text_b":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","text_b":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","text_b":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","text_b":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","text_b":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","text_b":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","text_b":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","text_b":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","text_b":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","text_b":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","text_b":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","text_b":"almost everything else is wan .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","text_b":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","text_b":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","text_b":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","text_b":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","text_b":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","text_b":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","text_b":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","text_b":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","text_b":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","text_b":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","text_b":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","text_b":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","text_b":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","text_b":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","text_b":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","text_b":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","text_b":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","text_b":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","text_b":"i hated every minute of it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","text_b":"i hated every minute of it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","text_b":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","text_b":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","text_b":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","text_b":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","text_b":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","text_b":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","text_b":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","text_b":"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 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","text_b":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","text_b":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","text_b":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","text_b":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","text_b":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","text_b":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","text_b":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","text_b":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","text_b":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","text_b":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","text_b":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","text_b":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","text_b":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","text_b":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","text_b":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","text_b":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","text_b":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","text_b":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","text_b":"frenetic but not really funny .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","text_b":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","text_b":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","text_b":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","text_b":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","text_b":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","text_b":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","text_b":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","text_b":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","text_b":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","text_b":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","text_b":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","text_b":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","text_b":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","text_b":"for caine lovers only .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","text_b":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","text_b":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","text_b":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","text_b":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","text_b":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","text_b":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","text_b":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","text_b":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","text_b":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","text_b":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","text_b":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","text_b":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","text_b":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","text_b":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","text_b":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","text_b":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","text_b":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","text_b":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","text_b":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i hate this movie","text_b":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i hate this movie","text_b":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","text_b":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","text_b":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","text_b":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","text_b":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","text_b":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","text_b":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","text_b":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","text_b":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","text_b":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","text_b":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","text_b":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","text_b":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","text_b":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","text_b":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","text_b":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","text_b":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","text_b":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","text_b":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","text_b":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","text_b":"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 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","text_b":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","text_b":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","text_b":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","text_b":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","text_b":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","text_b":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","text_b":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","text_b":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","text_b":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","text_b":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","text_b":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","text_b":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","text_b":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","text_b":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","text_b":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","text_b":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","text_b":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","text_b":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","text_b":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","text_b":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","text_b":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","text_b":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","text_b":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","text_b":"i hate this movie","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","text_b":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","text_b":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","text_b":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","text_b":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","text_b":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","text_b":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","text_b":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","text_b":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","text_b":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","text_b":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","text_b":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","text_b":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","text_b":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a sour , nasty offering .","text_b":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a sour , nasty offering .","text_b":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","text_b":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","text_b":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","text_b":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","text_b":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","text_b":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","text_b":"you 've seen them a million times .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","text_b":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","text_b":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","text_b":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","text_b":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","text_b":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","text_b":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","text_b":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","text_b":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","text_b":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","text_b":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","text_b":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"for caine lovers only .","text_b":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"for caine lovers only .","text_b":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","text_b":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","text_b":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","text_b":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","text_b":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","text_b":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","text_b":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","text_b":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","text_b":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","text_b":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","text_b":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","text_b":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","text_b":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","text_b":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","text_b":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","text_b":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","text_b":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","text_b":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","text_b":"you 've seen them a million times .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","text_b":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","text_b":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","text_b":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","text_b":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"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 .","text_b":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"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 .","text_b":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","text_b":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","text_b":"for caine lovers only .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","text_b":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","text_b":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","text_b":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","text_b":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"topkapi this is not .","text_b":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"topkapi this is not .","text_b":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"frenetic but not really funny .","text_b":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"frenetic but not really funny .","text_b":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","text_b":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","text_b":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","text_b":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","text_b":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","text_b":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","text_b":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","text_b":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","text_b":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","text_b":"a fascinating and fun film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","text_b":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","text_b":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","text_b":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","text_b":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","text_b":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","text_b":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","text_b":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","text_b":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","text_b":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","text_b":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","text_b":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","text_b":"now it 's just tired .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","text_b":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","text_b":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","text_b":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","text_b":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","text_b":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","text_b":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","text_b":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","text_b":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","text_b":"extremely confusing .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","text_b":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","text_b":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","text_b":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","text_b":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","text_b":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","text_b":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","text_b":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","text_b":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","text_b":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","text_b":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","text_b":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","text_b":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","text_b":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","text_b":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","text_b":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","text_b":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","text_b":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","text_b":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","text_b":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","text_b":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","text_b":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","text_b":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","text_b":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","text_b":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","text_b":"extremely confusing .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","text_b":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","text_b":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","text_b":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","text_b":"for caine lovers only .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","text_b":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"just a bloody mess .","text_b":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"just a bloody mess .","text_b":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"extremely confusing .","text_b":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"extremely confusing .","text_b":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","text_b":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","text_b":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","text_b":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","text_b":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","text_b":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","text_b":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","text_b":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","text_b":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","text_b":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","text_b":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","text_b":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","text_b":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","text_b":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","text_b":"for caine lovers only .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","text_b":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","text_b":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","text_b":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","text_b":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","text_b":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","text_b":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","text_b":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","text_b":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","text_b":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","text_b":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's just tired .","text_b":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's just tired .","text_b":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","text_b":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","text_b":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","text_b":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","text_b":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","text_b":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","text_b":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","text_b":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","text_b":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","text_b":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","text_b":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","text_b":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","text_b":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","text_b":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","text_b":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","text_b":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","text_b":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","text_b":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","text_b":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","text_b":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","text_b":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","text_b":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","text_b":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","text_b":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","text_b":"now it 's just tired .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","text_b":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","text_b":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","text_b":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","text_b":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","text_b":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","text_b":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","text_b":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","text_b":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","text_b":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","text_b":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","text_b":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","text_b":"a sour , nasty offering .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","text_b":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","text_b":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","text_b":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","text_b":"almost everything else is wan .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","text_b":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","text_b":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","text_b":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","text_b":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","text_b":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","text_b":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","text_b":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","text_b":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","text_b":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","text_b":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","text_b":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","text_b":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","text_b":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","text_b":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","text_b":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","text_b":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's center will not hold .","text_b":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's center will not hold .","text_b":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","text_b":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","text_b":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","text_b":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","text_b":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","text_b":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","text_b":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","text_b":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","text_b":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","text_b":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","text_b":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","text_b":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","text_b":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","text_b":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","text_b":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","text_b":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","text_b":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","text_b":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","text_b":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","text_b":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","text_b":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","text_b":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","text_b":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","text_b":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","text_b":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"almost everything else is wan .","text_b":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"almost everything else is wan .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","text_b":"now it 's just tired .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","text_b":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","text_b":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","text_b":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","text_b":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","text_b":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","text_b":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","text_b":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","text_b":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","text_b":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","text_b":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","text_b":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","text_b":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","text_b":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","text_b":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","text_b":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","text_b":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","text_b":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","text_b":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","text_b":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","text_b":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","text_b":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","text_b":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","text_b":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","text_b":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","text_b":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... has virtually no script at all ...","text_b":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... has virtually no script at all ...","text_b":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","text_b":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","text_b":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","text_b":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","text_b":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","text_b":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","text_b":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","text_b":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","text_b":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a fascinating and fun film .","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a fascinating and fun film .","text_b":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","text_b":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","text_b":"a fascinating and fun film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","text_b":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","text_b":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","text_b":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","text_b":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 've seen them a million times .","text_b":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 've seen them a million times .","text_b":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","text_b":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","text_b":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","text_b":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","text_b":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","text_b":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","text_b":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","text_b":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","text_b":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","text_b":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","text_b":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","text_b":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","text_b":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","text_b":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","text_b":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","text_b":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","text_b":"... has virtually no script at all ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","text_b":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","text_b":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","text_b":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","text_b":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","text_b":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","text_b":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","text_b":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","text_b":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","text_b":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","text_b":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","text_b":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","text_b":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","text_b":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","text_b":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","text_b":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","text_b":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","text_b":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","text_b":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","text_b":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","text_b":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","text_b":"the film 's center will not hold .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","text_b":"frenetic but not really funny .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","text_b":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","text_b":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","text_b":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","text_b":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","text_b":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","text_b":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","text_b":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","text_b":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","text_b":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","text_b":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","text_b":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i hated every minute of it .","text_b":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i hated every minute of it .","text_b":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","text_b":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","text_b":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","text_b":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","text_b":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","text_b":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","text_b":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","text_b":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","text_b":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","text_b":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","text_b":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","text_b":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","text_b":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","text_b":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","text_b":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","text_b":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","text_b":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","text_b":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","text_b":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","text_b":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","text_b":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","text_b":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","text_b":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","text_b":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","text_b":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","text_b":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","text_b":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","text_b":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","text_b":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","text_b":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","text_b":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","text_b":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","text_b":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","text_b":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","text_b":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","text_b":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","text_b":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","text_b":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","text_b":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","text_b":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","text_b":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","text_b":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","text_b":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","text_b":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","text_b":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","text_b":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","text_b":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","text_b":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","text_b":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","text_b":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","text_b":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","text_b":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","text_b":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","text_b":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","text_b":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","text_b":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","text_b":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","text_b":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","text_b":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","text_b":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","text_b":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","text_b":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","text_b":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","text_b":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","text_b":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","text_b":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","text_b":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","text_b":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","text_b":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","text_b":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","text_b":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","text_b":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","text_b":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","text_b":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","text_b":"you 've seen them a million times .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","text_b":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","text_b":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","text_b":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","text_b":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","text_b":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","text_b":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","text_b":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","text_b":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","text_b":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","text_b":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","text_b":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","text_b":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","text_b":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","text_b":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","text_b":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","text_b":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","text_b":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","text_b":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","text_b":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","text_b":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","text_b":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","text_b":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","text_b":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","text_b":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","text_b":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","text_b":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","text_b":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","text_b":"i hate this movie","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","text_b":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","text_b":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","text_b":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","text_b":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","text_b":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","text_b":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","text_b":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","text_b":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","text_b":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","text_b":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","text_b":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","text_b":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","text_b":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","text_b":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","text_b":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","text_b":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","text_b":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","text_b":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","text_b":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","text_b":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","text_b":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","text_b":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","text_b":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","text_b":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","text_b":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","text_b":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","text_b":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","text_b":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","text_b":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","text_b":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","text_b":"frenetic but not really funny .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","text_b":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","text_b":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","text_b":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","text_b":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","text_b":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","text_b":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","text_b":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","text_b":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","text_b":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","text_b":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","text_b":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","text_b":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","text_b":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","text_b":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","text_b":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","text_b":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","text_b":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","text_b":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","text_b":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","text_b":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","text_b":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","text_b":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","text_b":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","text_b":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","text_b":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","text_b":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","text_b":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","text_b":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","text_b":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","text_b":"a fascinating and fun film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","text_b":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","text_b":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","text_b":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","text_b":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","text_b":"i hate this movie","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","text_b":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","text_b":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","text_b":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","text_b":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","text_b":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","text_b":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","text_b":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","text_b":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","text_b":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","text_b":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","text_b":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","text_b":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","text_b":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","text_b":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","text_b":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","text_b":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","text_b":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","text_b":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","text_b":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","text_b":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","text_b":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","text_b":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","text_b":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","text_b":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","text_b":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","text_b":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","text_b":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","text_b":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","text_b":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","text_b":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","text_b":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","text_b":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","text_b":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","text_b":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","text_b":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","text_b":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","text_b":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","text_b":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","text_b":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","text_b":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","text_b":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i hate this movie","text_b":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i hate this movie","text_b":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","text_b":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","text_b":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","text_b":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","text_b":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","text_b":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","text_b":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","text_b":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","text_b":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","text_b":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","text_b":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","text_b":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","text_b":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","text_b":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","text_b":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","text_b":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","text_b":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","text_b":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","text_b":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","text_b":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","text_b":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","text_b":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","text_b":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","text_b":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","text_b":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","text_b":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","text_b":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","text_b":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","text_b":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","text_b":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","text_b":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","text_b":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","text_b":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","text_b":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","text_b":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","text_b":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","text_b":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","text_b":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","text_b":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","text_b":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","text_b":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","text_b":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","text_b":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","text_b":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","text_b":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","text_b":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","text_b":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","text_b":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","text_b":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","text_b":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","text_b":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","text_b":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","text_b":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","text_b":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","text_b":"i hated every minute of it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","text_b":"the film 's center will not hold .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","text_b":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a sour , nasty offering .","text_b":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a sour , nasty offering .","text_b":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","text_b":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","text_b":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","text_b":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","text_b":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","text_b":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","text_b":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","text_b":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","text_b":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","text_b":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","text_b":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","text_b":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","text_b":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","text_b":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","text_b":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","text_b":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","text_b":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","text_b":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","text_b":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"for caine lovers only .","text_b":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"for caine lovers only .","text_b":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","text_b":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","text_b":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","text_b":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","text_b":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","text_b":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","text_b":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","text_b":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","text_b":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","text_b":"topkapi this is not .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","text_b":"i hated every minute of it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","text_b":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","text_b":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","text_b":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","text_b":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","text_b":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","text_b":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","text_b":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","text_b":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","text_b":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","text_b":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","text_b":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"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 .","text_b":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"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 .","text_b":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","text_b":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","text_b":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","text_b":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","text_b":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","text_b":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"topkapi this is not .","text_b":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"topkapi this is not .","text_b":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"frenetic but not really funny .","text_b":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"frenetic but not really funny .","text_b":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","text_b":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","text_b":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","text_b":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","text_b":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","text_b":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","text_b":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","text_b":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","text_b":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","text_b":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","text_b":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","text_b":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","text_b":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","text_b":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","text_b":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","text_b":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","text_b":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","text_b":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","text_b":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","text_b":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","text_b":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","text_b":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","text_b":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","text_b":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","text_b":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","text_b":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","text_b":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","text_b":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","text_b":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","text_b":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","text_b":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","text_b":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","text_b":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","text_b":"a fascinating and fun film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","text_b":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","text_b":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","text_b":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","text_b":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","text_b":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","text_b":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","text_b":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","text_b":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","text_b":"you 've seen them a million times .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","text_b":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","text_b":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","text_b":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","text_b":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","text_b":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","text_b":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","text_b":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","text_b":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","text_b":"a sour , nasty offering .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","text_b":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","text_b":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","text_b":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","text_b":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","text_b":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","text_b":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","text_b":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","text_b":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"just a bloody mess .","text_b":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"just a bloody mess .","text_b":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"extremely confusing .","text_b":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"extremely confusing .","text_b":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","text_b":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","text_b":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","text_b":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","text_b":"extremely confusing .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","text_b":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","text_b":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","text_b":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","text_b":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","text_b":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","text_b":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","text_b":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","text_b":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","text_b":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","text_b":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","text_b":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","text_b":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","text_b":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","text_b":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","text_b":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","text_b":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","text_b":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","text_b":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","text_b":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","text_b":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's just tired .","text_b":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's just tired .","text_b":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","text_b":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","text_b":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","text_b":"i hated every minute of it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","text_b":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","text_b":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","text_b":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","text_b":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","text_b":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","text_b":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","text_b":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","text_b":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","text_b":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","text_b":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","text_b":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","text_b":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","text_b":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","text_b":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","text_b":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","text_b":"i hate this movie","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","text_b":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","text_b":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","text_b":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","text_b":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","text_b":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","text_b":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","text_b":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","text_b":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","text_b":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","text_b":"just a bloody mess .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","text_b":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","text_b":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","text_b":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","text_b":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","text_b":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","text_b":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","text_b":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","text_b":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","text_b":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","text_b":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","text_b":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","text_b":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","text_b":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","text_b":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","text_b":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","text_b":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","text_b":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","text_b":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","text_b":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","text_b":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","text_b":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","text_b":"extremely confusing .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","text_b":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","text_b":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","text_b":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","text_b":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's center will not hold .","text_b":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's center will not hold .","text_b":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","text_b":"i hate this movie","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","text_b":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","text_b":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","text_b":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","text_b":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","text_b":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","text_b":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","text_b":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","text_b":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","text_b":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","text_b":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","text_b":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","text_b":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","text_b":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","text_b":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","text_b":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","text_b":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","text_b":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","text_b":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","text_b":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","text_b":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","text_b":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","text_b":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","text_b":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"almost everything else is wan .","text_b":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"almost everything else is wan .","text_b":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","text_b":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","text_b":"a fascinating and fun film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","text_b":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","text_b":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","text_b":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","text_b":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","text_b":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","text_b":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","text_b":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","text_b":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","text_b":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","text_b":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","text_b":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","text_b":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","text_b":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","text_b":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","text_b":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","text_b":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","text_b":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","text_b":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","text_b":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","text_b":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","text_b":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","text_b":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","text_b":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... has virtually no script at all ...","text_b":"you 've seen them a million times .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... has virtually no script at all ...","text_b":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","text_b":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","text_b":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","text_b":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","text_b":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","text_b":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","text_b":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","text_b":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","text_b":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a fascinating and fun film .","text_b":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a fascinating and fun film .","text_b":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","text_b":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","text_b":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","text_b":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","text_b":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","text_b":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","text_b":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 've seen them a million times .","text_b":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 've seen them a million times .","text_b":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","text_b":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","text_b":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","text_b":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","text_b":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","text_b":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","text_b":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","text_b":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","text_b":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","text_b":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","text_b":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","text_b":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","text_b":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","text_b":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","text_b":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","text_b":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","text_b":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","text_b":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","text_b":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","text_b":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","text_b":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","text_b":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","text_b":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","text_b":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","text_b":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","text_b":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","text_b":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","text_b":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","text_b":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","text_b":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","text_b":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","text_b":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","text_b":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","text_b":"... has virtually no script at all ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","text_b":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","text_b":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","text_b":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","text_b":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","text_b":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","text_b":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","text_b":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","text_b":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","text_b":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","text_b":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","text_b":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","text_b":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","text_b":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","text_b":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","text_b":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i hated every minute of it .","text_b":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i hated every minute of it .","text_b":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","text_b":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","text_b":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","text_b":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","text_b":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","text_b":"topkapi this is not .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","text_b":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","text_b":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","text_b":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","text_b":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","text_b":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","text_b":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","text_b":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","text_b":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","text_b":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","text_b":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","text_b":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","text_b":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","text_b":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","text_b":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","text_b":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","text_b":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","text_b":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","text_b":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","text_b":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","text_b":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","text_b":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","text_b":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","text_b":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","text_b":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","text_b":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","text_b":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","text_b":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","text_b":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","text_b":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","text_b":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","text_b":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","text_b":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","text_b":"extremely confusing .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","text_b":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","text_b":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","text_b":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","text_b":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","text_b":"the film 's center will not hold .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","text_b":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","text_b":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","text_b":"now it 's just tired .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","text_b":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","text_b":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","text_b":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","text_b":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","text_b":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","text_b":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","text_b":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","text_b":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","text_b":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","text_b":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","text_b":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","text_b":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","text_b":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","text_b":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","text_b":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","text_b":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","text_b":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","text_b":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","text_b":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","text_b":"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 .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","text_b":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","text_b":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","text_b":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","text_b":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","text_b":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","text_b":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","text_b":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","text_b":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","text_b":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","text_b":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","text_b":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","text_b":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","text_b":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","text_b":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","text_b":"a sour , nasty offering .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","text_b":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","text_b":"just a bloody mess .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","text_b":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","text_b":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","text_b":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","text_b":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","text_b":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","text_b":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","text_b":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","text_b":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","text_b":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","text_b":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","text_b":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","text_b":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","text_b":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","text_b":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","text_b":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","text_b":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","text_b":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","text_b":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","text_b":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","text_b":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","text_b":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","text_b":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","text_b":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","text_b":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","text_b":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","text_b":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","text_b":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","text_b":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","text_b":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","text_b":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","text_b":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","text_b":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","text_b":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","text_b":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","text_b":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","text_b":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","text_b":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","text_b":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","text_b":"... has virtually no script at all ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","text_b":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","text_b":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","text_b":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","text_b":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","text_b":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","text_b":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","text_b":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","text_b":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","text_b":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","text_b":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","text_b":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","text_b":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","text_b":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","text_b":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","text_b":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","text_b":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","text_b":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","text_b":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","text_b":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","text_b":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","text_b":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","text_b":"just a bloody mess .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","text_b":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","text_b":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","text_b":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","text_b":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","text_b":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","text_b":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","text_b":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","text_b":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","text_b":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","text_b":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","text_b":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","text_b":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","text_b":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","text_b":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","text_b":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","text_b":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","text_b":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","text_b":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","text_b":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","text_b":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","text_b":"now it 's just tired .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","text_b":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","text_b":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","text_b":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","text_b":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","text_b":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","text_b":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","text_b":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","text_b":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","text_b":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","text_b":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","text_b":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","text_b":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","text_b":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","text_b":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","text_b":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","text_b":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","text_b":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","text_b":"topkapi this is not .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","text_b":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","text_b":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","text_b":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","text_b":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","text_b":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","text_b":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","text_b":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","text_b":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","text_b":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","text_b":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","text_b":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","text_b":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","text_b":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","text_b":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","text_b":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","text_b":"the film 's center will not hold .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","text_b":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","text_b":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","text_b":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","text_b":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","text_b":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","text_b":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i hate this movie","text_b":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i hate this movie","text_b":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","text_b":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","text_b":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","text_b":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","text_b":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","text_b":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","text_b":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","text_b":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","text_b":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","text_b":"for caine lovers only .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","text_b":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","text_b":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","text_b":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","text_b":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","text_b":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","text_b":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","text_b":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","text_b":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","text_b":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","text_b":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","text_b":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","text_b":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","text_b":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","text_b":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","text_b":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","text_b":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","text_b":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","text_b":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","text_b":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","text_b":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","text_b":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","text_b":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","text_b":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","text_b":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","text_b":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","text_b":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","text_b":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","text_b":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","text_b":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","text_b":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","text_b":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","text_b":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","text_b":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","text_b":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","text_b":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","text_b":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","text_b":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","text_b":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","text_b":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","text_b":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","text_b":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","text_b":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","text_b":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","text_b":"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 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","text_b":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","text_b":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","text_b":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","text_b":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","text_b":"a fascinating and fun film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a sour , nasty offering .","text_b":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a sour , nasty offering .","text_b":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","text_b":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","text_b":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","text_b":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","text_b":"you 've seen them a million times .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","text_b":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","text_b":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","text_b":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","text_b":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","text_b":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","text_b":"almost everything else is wan .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","text_b":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","text_b":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","text_b":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","text_b":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","text_b":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","text_b":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","text_b":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","text_b":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"for caine lovers only .","text_b":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"for caine lovers only .","text_b":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","text_b":"extremely confusing .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","text_b":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","text_b":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","text_b":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","text_b":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","text_b":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","text_b":"just a bloody mess .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","text_b":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","text_b":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","text_b":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","text_b":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","text_b":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","text_b":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","text_b":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","text_b":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","text_b":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","text_b":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","text_b":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","text_b":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","text_b":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","text_b":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","text_b":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"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 .","text_b":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"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 .","text_b":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","text_b":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","text_b":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","text_b":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","text_b":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","text_b":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","text_b":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"topkapi this is not .","text_b":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"topkapi this is not .","text_b":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"frenetic but not really funny .","text_b":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"frenetic but not really funny .","text_b":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","text_b":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","text_b":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","text_b":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","text_b":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","text_b":"... has virtually no script at all ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","text_b":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","text_b":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","text_b":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","text_b":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","text_b":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","text_b":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","text_b":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","text_b":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","text_b":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","text_b":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","text_b":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","text_b":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","text_b":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","text_b":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","text_b":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","text_b":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","text_b":"frenetic but not really funny .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","text_b":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","text_b":"a sour , nasty offering .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","text_b":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","text_b":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","text_b":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","text_b":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","text_b":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","text_b":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","text_b":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","text_b":"i hate this movie","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","text_b":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","text_b":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","text_b":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","text_b":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","text_b":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","text_b":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","text_b":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","text_b":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","text_b":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","text_b":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","text_b":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","text_b":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","text_b":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","text_b":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","text_b":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","text_b":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","text_b":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","text_b":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","text_b":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","text_b":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","text_b":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","text_b":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","text_b":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","text_b":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","text_b":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","text_b":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"just a bloody mess .","text_b":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"just a bloody mess .","text_b":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"extremely confusing .","text_b":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"extremely confusing .","text_b":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","text_b":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","text_b":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","text_b":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","text_b":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","text_b":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","text_b":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","text_b":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","text_b":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","text_b":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","text_b":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","text_b":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","text_b":"a fascinating and fun film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","text_b":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","text_b":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","text_b":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","text_b":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","text_b":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","text_b":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","text_b":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","text_b":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","text_b":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","text_b":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","text_b":"a sour , nasty offering .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","text_b":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's just tired .","text_b":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's just tired .","text_b":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","text_b":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","text_b":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","text_b":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","text_b":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","text_b":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","text_b":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","text_b":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","text_b":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","text_b":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","text_b":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","text_b":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","text_b":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","text_b":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","text_b":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","text_b":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","text_b":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","text_b":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","text_b":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","text_b":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","text_b":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","text_b":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","text_b":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","text_b":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","text_b":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","text_b":"for caine lovers only .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","text_b":"almost everything else is wan .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","text_b":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","text_b":"just a bloody mess .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","text_b":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","text_b":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","text_b":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","text_b":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","text_b":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","text_b":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","text_b":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","text_b":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","text_b":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","text_b":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","text_b":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","text_b":"the film 's center will not hold .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","text_b":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","text_b":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","text_b":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","text_b":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","text_b":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","text_b":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","text_b":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","text_b":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","text_b":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","text_b":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","text_b":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","text_b":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","text_b":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","text_b":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","text_b":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's center will not hold .","text_b":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's center will not hold .","text_b":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","text_b":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","text_b":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","text_b":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","text_b":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","text_b":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","text_b":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","text_b":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","text_b":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","text_b":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","text_b":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","text_b":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","text_b":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","text_b":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","text_b":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","text_b":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","text_b":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","text_b":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","text_b":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","text_b":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","text_b":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","text_b":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","text_b":"a fascinating and fun film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","text_b":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"almost everything else is wan .","text_b":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"almost everything else is wan .","text_b":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","text_b":"just a bloody mess .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","text_b":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","text_b":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","text_b":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","text_b":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","text_b":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","text_b":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","text_b":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","text_b":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","text_b":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","text_b":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","text_b":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","text_b":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","text_b":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","text_b":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","text_b":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","text_b":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","text_b":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","text_b":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","text_b":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","text_b":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","text_b":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","text_b":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","text_b":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","text_b":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","text_b":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... has virtually no script at all ...","text_b":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... has virtually no script at all ...","text_b":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","text_b":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","text_b":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","text_b":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","text_b":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","text_b":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","text_b":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","text_b":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","text_b":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a fascinating and fun film .","text_b":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a fascinating and fun film .","text_b":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","text_b":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","text_b":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","text_b":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","text_b":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","text_b":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","text_b":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 've seen them a million times .","text_b":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 've seen them a million times .","text_b":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","text_b":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","text_b":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","text_b":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","text_b":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","text_b":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","text_b":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","text_b":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","text_b":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","text_b":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","text_b":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","text_b":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","text_b":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","text_b":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","text_b":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","text_b":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","text_b":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","text_b":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","text_b":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","text_b":"for caine lovers only .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","text_b":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","text_b":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","text_b":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","text_b":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","text_b":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","text_b":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","text_b":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","text_b":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","text_b":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","text_b":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","text_b":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","text_b":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","text_b":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","text_b":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","text_b":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","text_b":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","text_b":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","text_b":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","text_b":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","text_b":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","text_b":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","text_b":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","text_b":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","text_b":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","text_b":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","text_b":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","text_b":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","text_b":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","text_b":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","text_b":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","text_b":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i hated every minute of it .","text_b":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i hated every minute of it .","text_b":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","text_b":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","text_b":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","text_b":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","text_b":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","text_b":"the film 's center will not hold .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","text_b":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","text_b":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","text_b":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","text_b":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","text_b":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","text_b":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","text_b":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","text_b":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","text_b":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","text_b":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","text_b":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","text_b":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","text_b":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","text_b":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","text_b":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","text_b":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","text_b":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","text_b":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","text_b":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","text_b":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","text_b":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","text_b":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","text_b":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","text_b":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","text_b":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","text_b":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","text_b":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","text_b":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","text_b":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","text_b":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","text_b":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","text_b":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","text_b":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","text_b":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","text_b":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","text_b":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","text_b":"extremely confusing .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","text_b":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","text_b":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","text_b":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","text_b":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","text_b":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","text_b":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","text_b":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","text_b":"frenetic but not really funny .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","text_b":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","text_b":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","text_b":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","text_b":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","text_b":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","text_b":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","text_b":"you 've seen them a million times .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","text_b":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","text_b":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","text_b":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","text_b":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","text_b":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","text_b":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","text_b":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","text_b":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","text_b":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","text_b":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","text_b":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","text_b":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","text_b":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","text_b":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","text_b":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","text_b":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","text_b":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","text_b":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","text_b":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","text_b":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","text_b":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","text_b":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","text_b":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","text_b":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","text_b":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","text_b":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","text_b":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","text_b":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","text_b":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","text_b":"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 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","text_b":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","text_b":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","text_b":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","text_b":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","text_b":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","text_b":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","text_b":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","text_b":"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 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","text_b":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","text_b":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","text_b":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","text_b":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","text_b":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","text_b":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","text_b":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","text_b":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","text_b":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","text_b":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","text_b":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","text_b":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","text_b":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","text_b":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","text_b":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","text_b":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","text_b":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","text_b":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","text_b":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","text_b":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","text_b":"extremely confusing .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","text_b":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","text_b":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","text_b":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","text_b":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","text_b":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","text_b":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","text_b":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","text_b":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","text_b":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","text_b":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","text_b":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","text_b":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","text_b":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","text_b":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","text_b":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","text_b":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","text_b":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","text_b":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","text_b":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","text_b":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","text_b":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","text_b":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","text_b":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","text_b":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","text_b":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","text_b":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","text_b":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","text_b":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","text_b":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","text_b":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","text_b":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","text_b":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","text_b":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","text_b":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","text_b":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","text_b":"you 've seen them a million times .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","text_b":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","text_b":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","text_b":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","text_b":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","text_b":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","text_b":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","text_b":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","text_b":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","text_b":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","text_b":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","text_b":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","text_b":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","text_b":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","text_b":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","text_b":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","text_b":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","text_b":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","text_b":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","text_b":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","text_b":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","text_b":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","text_b":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","text_b":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","text_b":"i hate this movie","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","text_b":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","text_b":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","text_b":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","text_b":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","text_b":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","text_b":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","text_b":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","text_b":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","text_b":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","text_b":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","text_b":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","text_b":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","text_b":"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 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","text_b":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","text_b":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","text_b":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","text_b":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","text_b":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","text_b":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","text_b":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","text_b":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","text_b":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","text_b":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","text_b":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","text_b":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","text_b":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","text_b":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","text_b":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","text_b":"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 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","text_b":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","text_b":"frenetic but not really funny .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","text_b":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","text_b":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i hate this movie","text_b":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i hate this movie","text_b":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","text_b":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","text_b":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","text_b":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","text_b":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","text_b":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","text_b":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","text_b":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","text_b":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","text_b":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","text_b":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","text_b":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","text_b":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","text_b":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","text_b":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","text_b":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","text_b":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","text_b":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","text_b":"for caine lovers only .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","text_b":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","text_b":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","text_b":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","text_b":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","text_b":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","text_b":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","text_b":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","text_b":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","text_b":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","text_b":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","text_b":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","text_b":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","text_b":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","text_b":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","text_b":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","text_b":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","text_b":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","text_b":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","text_b":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","text_b":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","text_b":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","text_b":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","text_b":"i hate this movie","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","text_b":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","text_b":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","text_b":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","text_b":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","text_b":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","text_b":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","text_b":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","text_b":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","text_b":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","text_b":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","text_b":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","text_b":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","text_b":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","text_b":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","text_b":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","text_b":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","text_b":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a sour , nasty offering .","text_b":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a sour , nasty offering .","text_b":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","text_b":"just a bloody mess .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","text_b":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","text_b":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","text_b":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","text_b":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","text_b":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","text_b":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","text_b":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","text_b":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","text_b":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","text_b":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","text_b":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","text_b":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","text_b":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","text_b":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","text_b":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","text_b":"frenetic but not really funny .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"for caine lovers only .","text_b":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"for caine lovers only .","text_b":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","text_b":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","text_b":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","text_b":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","text_b":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","text_b":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","text_b":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","text_b":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","text_b":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","text_b":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","text_b":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","text_b":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","text_b":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","text_b":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","text_b":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","text_b":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","text_b":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","text_b":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","text_b":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","text_b":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","text_b":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","text_b":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","text_b":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"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 .","text_b":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"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 .","text_b":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","text_b":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","text_b":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","text_b":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","text_b":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","text_b":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","text_b":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"topkapi this is not .","text_b":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"topkapi this is not .","text_b":"a fascinating and fun film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"frenetic but not really funny .","text_b":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"frenetic but not really funny .","text_b":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","text_b":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","text_b":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","text_b":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","text_b":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","text_b":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","text_b":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","text_b":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","text_b":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","text_b":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","text_b":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","text_b":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","text_b":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","text_b":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","text_b":"for caine lovers only .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","text_b":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","text_b":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","text_b":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","text_b":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","text_b":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","text_b":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","text_b":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","text_b":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","text_b":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","text_b":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","text_b":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","text_b":"a fascinating and fun film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","text_b":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","text_b":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","text_b":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","text_b":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","text_b":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","text_b":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","text_b":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","text_b":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","text_b":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","text_b":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","text_b":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","text_b":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","text_b":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","text_b":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","text_b":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","text_b":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","text_b":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","text_b":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","text_b":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","text_b":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","text_b":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","text_b":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","text_b":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","text_b":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","text_b":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","text_b":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","text_b":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","text_b":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","text_b":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","text_b":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","text_b":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","text_b":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","text_b":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"just a bloody mess .","text_b":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"just a bloody mess .","text_b":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"extremely confusing .","text_b":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"extremely confusing .","text_b":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","text_b":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","text_b":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","text_b":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","text_b":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","text_b":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","text_b":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","text_b":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","text_b":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","text_b":"frenetic but not really funny .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","text_b":"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 .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","text_b":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","text_b":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","text_b":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","text_b":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","text_b":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","text_b":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","text_b":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","text_b":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","text_b":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","text_b":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","text_b":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","text_b":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","text_b":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","text_b":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's just tired .","text_b":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's just tired .","text_b":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","text_b":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","text_b":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","text_b":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","text_b":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","text_b":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","text_b":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","text_b":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","text_b":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","text_b":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","text_b":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","text_b":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","text_b":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","text_b":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","text_b":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","text_b":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","text_b":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","text_b":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","text_b":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","text_b":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","text_b":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","text_b":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","text_b":"almost everything else is wan .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","text_b":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","text_b":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","text_b":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","text_b":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","text_b":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","text_b":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","text_b":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","text_b":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","text_b":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","text_b":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","text_b":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","text_b":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","text_b":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","text_b":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","text_b":"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 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","text_b":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","text_b":"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 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","text_b":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","text_b":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","text_b":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","text_b":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","text_b":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","text_b":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","text_b":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","text_b":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","text_b":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","text_b":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","text_b":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","text_b":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","text_b":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","text_b":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","text_b":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","text_b":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","text_b":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's center will not hold .","text_b":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's center will not hold .","text_b":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","text_b":"you 've seen them a million times .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","text_b":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","text_b":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","text_b":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","text_b":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","text_b":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","text_b":"almost everything else is wan .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","text_b":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","text_b":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","text_b":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","text_b":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","text_b":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","text_b":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","text_b":"for caine lovers only .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","text_b":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","text_b":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","text_b":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","text_b":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","text_b":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","text_b":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","text_b":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","text_b":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","text_b":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","text_b":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"almost everything else is wan .","text_b":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"almost everything else is wan .","text_b":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","text_b":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","text_b":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","text_b":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","text_b":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","text_b":"for caine lovers only .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","text_b":"a fascinating and fun film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","text_b":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","text_b":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","text_b":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","text_b":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","text_b":"i hate this movie","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","text_b":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","text_b":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","text_b":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","text_b":"a fascinating and fun film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","text_b":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","text_b":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","text_b":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","text_b":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","text_b":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","text_b":"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 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","text_b":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","text_b":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","text_b":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","text_b":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","text_b":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... has virtually no script at all ...","text_b":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... has virtually no script at all ...","text_b":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","text_b":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","text_b":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","text_b":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","text_b":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","text_b":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","text_b":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","text_b":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","text_b":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a fascinating and fun film .","text_b":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a fascinating and fun film .","text_b":"extremely confusing .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","text_b":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","text_b":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","text_b":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","text_b":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","text_b":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","text_b":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 've seen them a million times .","text_b":"i hated every minute of it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 've seen them a million times .","text_b":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","text_b":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","text_b":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","text_b":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","text_b":"you 've seen them a million times .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","text_b":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","text_b":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","text_b":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","text_b":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","text_b":"the film 's center will not hold .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","text_b":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","text_b":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","text_b":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","text_b":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","text_b":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","text_b":"... has virtually no script at all ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","text_b":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","text_b":"you 've seen them a million times .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","text_b":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","text_b":"i hated every minute of it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","text_b":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","text_b":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","text_b":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","text_b":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","text_b":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","text_b":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","text_b":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","text_b":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","text_b":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","text_b":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","text_b":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","text_b":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","text_b":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","text_b":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","text_b":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","text_b":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","text_b":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","text_b":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","text_b":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","text_b":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","text_b":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","text_b":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","text_b":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","text_b":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","text_b":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","text_b":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","text_b":"topkapi this is not .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","text_b":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","text_b":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","text_b":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","text_b":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i hated every minute of it .","text_b":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i hated every minute of it .","text_b":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","text_b":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","text_b":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","text_b":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","text_b":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","text_b":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","text_b":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","text_b":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","text_b":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","text_b":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","text_b":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","text_b":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","text_b":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","text_b":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","text_b":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","text_b":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","text_b":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","text_b":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","text_b":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","text_b":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","text_b":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","text_b":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","text_b":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","text_b":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","text_b":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","text_b":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","text_b":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","text_b":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","text_b":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","text_b":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","text_b":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","text_b":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","text_b":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","text_b":"now it 's just tired .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","text_b":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","text_b":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","text_b":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","text_b":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","text_b":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","text_b":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","text_b":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","text_b":"now it 's just tired .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","text_b":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","text_b":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","text_b":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","text_b":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","text_b":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","text_b":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","text_b":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","text_b":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","text_b":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","text_b":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","text_b":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","text_b":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","text_b":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","text_b":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","text_b":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","text_b":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","text_b":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","text_b":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","text_b":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","text_b":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","text_b":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","text_b":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","text_b":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","text_b":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","text_b":"you 've seen them a million times .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","text_b":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","text_b":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","text_b":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","text_b":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","text_b":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","text_b":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","text_b":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","text_b":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","text_b":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","text_b":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","text_b":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","text_b":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","text_b":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","text_b":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","text_b":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","text_b":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","text_b":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","text_b":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","text_b":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","text_b":"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 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","text_b":"extremely confusing .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","text_b":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","text_b":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","text_b":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","text_b":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","text_b":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","text_b":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","text_b":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","text_b":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","text_b":"a fascinating and fun film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","text_b":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","text_b":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","text_b":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","text_b":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","text_b":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","text_b":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","text_b":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","text_b":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","text_b":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","text_b":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","text_b":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","text_b":"a sour , nasty offering .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","text_b":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","text_b":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","text_b":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","text_b":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","text_b":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","text_b":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","text_b":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","text_b":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","text_b":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","text_b":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","text_b":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","text_b":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","text_b":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","text_b":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","text_b":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","text_b":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","text_b":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","text_b":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","text_b":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","text_b":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","text_b":"extremely confusing .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","text_b":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","text_b":"i hate this movie","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","text_b":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","text_b":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","text_b":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","text_b":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","text_b":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","text_b":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","text_b":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","text_b":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","text_b":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","text_b":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","text_b":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","text_b":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","text_b":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","text_b":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","text_b":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","text_b":"just a bloody mess .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","text_b":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","text_b":"just a bloody mess .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","text_b":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","text_b":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","text_b":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","text_b":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","text_b":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","text_b":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","text_b":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","text_b":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","text_b":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","text_b":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","text_b":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","text_b":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","text_b":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","text_b":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","text_b":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","text_b":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","text_b":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","text_b":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","text_b":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","text_b":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","text_b":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","text_b":"the film 's center will not hold .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","text_b":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","text_b":"for caine lovers only .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","text_b":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","text_b":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","text_b":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","text_b":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","text_b":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","text_b":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","text_b":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","text_b":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","text_b":"just a bloody mess .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","text_b":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","text_b":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","text_b":"i hated every minute of it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","text_b":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","text_b":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","text_b":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","text_b":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","text_b":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","text_b":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","text_b":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","text_b":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","text_b":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","text_b":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","text_b":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","text_b":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","text_b":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","text_b":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","text_b":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","text_b":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","text_b":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","text_b":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","text_b":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","text_b":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","text_b":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","text_b":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","text_b":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","text_b":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","text_b":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","text_b":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i hate this movie","text_b":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i hate this movie","text_b":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","text_b":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","text_b":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","text_b":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","text_b":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","text_b":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","text_b":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","text_b":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","text_b":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","text_b":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","text_b":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","text_b":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","text_b":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","text_b":"for caine lovers only .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","text_b":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","text_b":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","text_b":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","text_b":"i hated every minute of it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","text_b":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","text_b":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","text_b":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","text_b":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","text_b":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","text_b":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","text_b":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","text_b":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","text_b":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","text_b":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","text_b":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","text_b":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","text_b":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","text_b":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","text_b":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","text_b":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","text_b":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","text_b":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","text_b":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","text_b":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","text_b":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","text_b":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","text_b":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","text_b":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","text_b":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","text_b":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","text_b":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","text_b":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","text_b":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","text_b":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","text_b":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","text_b":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","text_b":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","text_b":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","text_b":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","text_b":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","text_b":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","text_b":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","text_b":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","text_b":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a sour , nasty offering .","text_b":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a sour , nasty offering .","text_b":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","text_b":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","text_b":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","text_b":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","text_b":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","text_b":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","text_b":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","text_b":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","text_b":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","text_b":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","text_b":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","text_b":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","text_b":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","text_b":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","text_b":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","text_b":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","text_b":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","text_b":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","text_b":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"for caine lovers only .","text_b":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"for caine lovers only .","text_b":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","text_b":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","text_b":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","text_b":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","text_b":"extremely confusing .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","text_b":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","text_b":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","text_b":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","text_b":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","text_b":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","text_b":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","text_b":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","text_b":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","text_b":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","text_b":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","text_b":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","text_b":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","text_b":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","text_b":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","text_b":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","text_b":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","text_b":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"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 .","text_b":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"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 .","text_b":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","text_b":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","text_b":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","text_b":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","text_b":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","text_b":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","text_b":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"topkapi this is not .","text_b":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"topkapi this is not .","text_b":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"frenetic but not really funny .","text_b":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"frenetic but not really funny .","text_b":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","text_b":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","text_b":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","text_b":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","text_b":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","text_b":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","text_b":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","text_b":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","text_b":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","text_b":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","text_b":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","text_b":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","text_b":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","text_b":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","text_b":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","text_b":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","text_b":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","text_b":"topkapi this is not .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","text_b":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","text_b":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","text_b":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","text_b":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","text_b":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","text_b":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","text_b":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","text_b":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","text_b":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","text_b":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","text_b":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","text_b":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","text_b":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","text_b":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","text_b":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","text_b":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","text_b":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","text_b":"i hated every minute of it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","text_b":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","text_b":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","text_b":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","text_b":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","text_b":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","text_b":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","text_b":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","text_b":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","text_b":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","text_b":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","text_b":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","text_b":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","text_b":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","text_b":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","text_b":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","text_b":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","text_b":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","text_b":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","text_b":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","text_b":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","text_b":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","text_b":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","text_b":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","text_b":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"just a bloody mess .","text_b":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"just a bloody mess .","text_b":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"extremely confusing .","text_b":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"extremely confusing .","text_b":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","text_b":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","text_b":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","text_b":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","text_b":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","text_b":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","text_b":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","text_b":"topkapi this is not .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","text_b":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","text_b":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","text_b":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","text_b":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","text_b":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","text_b":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","text_b":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","text_b":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","text_b":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","text_b":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","text_b":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","text_b":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","text_b":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","text_b":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","text_b":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","text_b":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's just tired .","text_b":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's just tired .","text_b":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","text_b":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","text_b":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","text_b":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","text_b":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","text_b":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","text_b":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","text_b":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","text_b":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","text_b":"almost everything else is wan .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","text_b":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","text_b":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","text_b":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","text_b":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","text_b":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","text_b":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","text_b":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","text_b":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","text_b":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","text_b":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","text_b":"topkapi this is not .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","text_b":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","text_b":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","text_b":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","text_b":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","text_b":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","text_b":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","text_b":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","text_b":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","text_b":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","text_b":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","text_b":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","text_b":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","text_b":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","text_b":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","text_b":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","text_b":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","text_b":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","text_b":"the film 's center will not hold .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","text_b":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","text_b":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","text_b":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","text_b":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","text_b":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","text_b":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","text_b":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","text_b":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","text_b":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","text_b":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","text_b":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","text_b":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","text_b":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","text_b":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","text_b":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","text_b":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's center will not hold .","text_b":"frenetic but not really funny .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's center will not hold .","text_b":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","text_b":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","text_b":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","text_b":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","text_b":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","text_b":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","text_b":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","text_b":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","text_b":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","text_b":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","text_b":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","text_b":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","text_b":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","text_b":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","text_b":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","text_b":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","text_b":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","text_b":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","text_b":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","text_b":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","text_b":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","text_b":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","text_b":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"almost everything else is wan .","text_b":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"almost everything else is wan .","text_b":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","text_b":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","text_b":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","text_b":"a sour , nasty offering .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","text_b":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","text_b":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","text_b":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","text_b":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","text_b":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","text_b":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","text_b":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","text_b":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","text_b":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","text_b":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","text_b":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","text_b":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","text_b":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","text_b":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","text_b":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","text_b":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","text_b":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","text_b":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","text_b":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","text_b":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","text_b":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","text_b":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","text_b":"for caine lovers only .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... has virtually no script at all ...","text_b":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... has virtually no script at all ...","text_b":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","text_b":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","text_b":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","text_b":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","text_b":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","text_b":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","text_b":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","text_b":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","text_b":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a fascinating and fun film .","text_b":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a fascinating and fun film .","text_b":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","text_b":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","text_b":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","text_b":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","text_b":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","text_b":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","text_b":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 've seen them a million times .","text_b":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 've seen them a million times .","text_b":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","text_b":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","text_b":"... has virtually no script at all ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","text_b":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","text_b":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","text_b":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","text_b":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","text_b":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","text_b":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","text_b":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","text_b":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","text_b":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","text_b":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","text_b":"frenetic but not really funny .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","text_b":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","text_b":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","text_b":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","text_b":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","text_b":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","text_b":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","text_b":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","text_b":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","text_b":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","text_b":"a sour , nasty offering .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","text_b":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","text_b":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","text_b":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","text_b":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","text_b":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","text_b":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","text_b":"just a bloody mess .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","text_b":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","text_b":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","text_b":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","text_b":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","text_b":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","text_b":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","text_b":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","text_b":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","text_b":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","text_b":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","text_b":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","text_b":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","text_b":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","text_b":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","text_b":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","text_b":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","text_b":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","text_b":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","text_b":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","text_b":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i hated every minute of it .","text_b":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i hated every minute of it .","text_b":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","text_b":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","text_b":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","text_b":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","text_b":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","text_b":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","text_b":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","text_b":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","text_b":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","text_b":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","text_b":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","text_b":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","text_b":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","text_b":"almost everything else is wan .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","text_b":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","text_b":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","text_b":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","text_b":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","text_b":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","text_b":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","text_b":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","text_b":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","text_b":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","text_b":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","text_b":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","text_b":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","text_b":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","text_b":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","text_b":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","text_b":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","text_b":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","text_b":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","text_b":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","text_b":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","text_b":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","text_b":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","text_b":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","text_b":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","text_b":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","text_b":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","text_b":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","text_b":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","text_b":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","text_b":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","text_b":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","text_b":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","text_b":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","text_b":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","text_b":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","text_b":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","text_b":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","text_b":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","text_b":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","text_b":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","text_b":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","text_b":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","text_b":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","text_b":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","text_b":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","text_b":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","text_b":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","text_b":"i hate this movie","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","text_b":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","text_b":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","text_b":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","text_b":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","text_b":"just a bloody mess .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","text_b":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","text_b":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","text_b":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","text_b":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","text_b":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","text_b":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","text_b":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","text_b":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","text_b":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","text_b":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","text_b":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","text_b":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","text_b":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","text_b":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","text_b":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","text_b":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","text_b":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","text_b":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","text_b":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","text_b":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","text_b":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","text_b":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","text_b":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","text_b":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","text_b":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","text_b":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","text_b":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","text_b":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","text_b":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","text_b":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","text_b":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","text_b":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","text_b":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","text_b":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","text_b":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","text_b":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","text_b":"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 .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","text_b":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","text_b":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","text_b":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","text_b":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","text_b":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","text_b":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","text_b":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","text_b":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","text_b":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","text_b":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","text_b":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","text_b":"a sour , nasty offering .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","text_b":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","text_b":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","text_b":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","text_b":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","text_b":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","text_b":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","text_b":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","text_b":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","text_b":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","text_b":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","text_b":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","text_b":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","text_b":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","text_b":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","text_b":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","text_b":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","text_b":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","text_b":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","text_b":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","text_b":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","text_b":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","text_b":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","text_b":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","text_b":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","text_b":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","text_b":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","text_b":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","text_b":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","text_b":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","text_b":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","text_b":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","text_b":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","text_b":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","text_b":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","text_b":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","text_b":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","text_b":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","text_b":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","text_b":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","text_b":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","text_b":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","text_b":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","text_b":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","text_b":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","text_b":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","text_b":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","text_b":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","text_b":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","text_b":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","text_b":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","text_b":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","text_b":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","text_b":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","text_b":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","text_b":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","text_b":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","text_b":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","text_b":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","text_b":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","text_b":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","text_b":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","text_b":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","text_b":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","text_b":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","text_b":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","text_b":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","text_b":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","text_b":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","text_b":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","text_b":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","text_b":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","text_b":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","text_b":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","text_b":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","text_b":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","text_b":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","text_b":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","text_b":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","text_b":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","text_b":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","text_b":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","text_b":"now it 's just tired .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","text_b":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","text_b":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","text_b":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","text_b":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","text_b":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","text_b":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","text_b":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","text_b":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","text_b":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","text_b":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i hate this movie","text_b":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i hate this movie","text_b":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","text_b":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","text_b":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","text_b":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","text_b":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","text_b":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","text_b":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","text_b":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","text_b":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","text_b":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","text_b":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","text_b":"frenetic but not really funny .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","text_b":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","text_b":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","text_b":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","text_b":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","text_b":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","text_b":"a fascinating and fun film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","text_b":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","text_b":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","text_b":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","text_b":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","text_b":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","text_b":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","text_b":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","text_b":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","text_b":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","text_b":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","text_b":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","text_b":"a fascinating and fun film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","text_b":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","text_b":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","text_b":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","text_b":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","text_b":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","text_b":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","text_b":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","text_b":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","text_b":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","text_b":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","text_b":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","text_b":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","text_b":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","text_b":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","text_b":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","text_b":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","text_b":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","text_b":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","text_b":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","text_b":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","text_b":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","text_b":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","text_b":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","text_b":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","text_b":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","text_b":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","text_b":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","text_b":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","text_b":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a sour , nasty offering .","text_b":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a sour , nasty offering .","text_b":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","text_b":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","text_b":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","text_b":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","text_b":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","text_b":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","text_b":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","text_b":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","text_b":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","text_b":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","text_b":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","text_b":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","text_b":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","text_b":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","text_b":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","text_b":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","text_b":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","text_b":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","text_b":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"for caine lovers only .","text_b":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"for caine lovers only .","text_b":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","text_b":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","text_b":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","text_b":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","text_b":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","text_b":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","text_b":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","text_b":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","text_b":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","text_b":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","text_b":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","text_b":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","text_b":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","text_b":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","text_b":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","text_b":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","text_b":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","text_b":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","text_b":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","text_b":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","text_b":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","text_b":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"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 .","text_b":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"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 .","text_b":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","text_b":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","text_b":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","text_b":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","text_b":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","text_b":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","text_b":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"topkapi this is not .","text_b":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"topkapi this is not .","text_b":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"frenetic but not really funny .","text_b":"you 've seen them a million times .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"frenetic but not really funny .","text_b":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","text_b":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","text_b":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","text_b":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","text_b":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","text_b":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","text_b":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","text_b":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","text_b":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","text_b":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","text_b":"frenetic but not really funny .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","text_b":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","text_b":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","text_b":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","text_b":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","text_b":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","text_b":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","text_b":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","text_b":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","text_b":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","text_b":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","text_b":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","text_b":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","text_b":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","text_b":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","text_b":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","text_b":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","text_b":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","text_b":"just a bloody mess .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","text_b":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","text_b":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","text_b":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","text_b":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","text_b":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","text_b":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","text_b":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","text_b":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","text_b":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","text_b":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","text_b":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","text_b":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","text_b":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","text_b":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","text_b":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","text_b":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","text_b":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","text_b":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","text_b":"... has virtually no script at all ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","text_b":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","text_b":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","text_b":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","text_b":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","text_b":"almost everything else is wan .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","text_b":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","text_b":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","text_b":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","text_b":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","text_b":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","text_b":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","text_b":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","text_b":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"just a bloody mess .","text_b":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"just a bloody mess .","text_b":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"extremely confusing .","text_b":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"extremely confusing .","text_b":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","text_b":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","text_b":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","text_b":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","text_b":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","text_b":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","text_b":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","text_b":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","text_b":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","text_b":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","text_b":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","text_b":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","text_b":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","text_b":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","text_b":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","text_b":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","text_b":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","text_b":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","text_b":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","text_b":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","text_b":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","text_b":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","text_b":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","text_b":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's just tired .","text_b":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's just tired .","text_b":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","text_b":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","text_b":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","text_b":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","text_b":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","text_b":"almost everything else is wan .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","text_b":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","text_b":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","text_b":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","text_b":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","text_b":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","text_b":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","text_b":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","text_b":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","text_b":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","text_b":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","text_b":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","text_b":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","text_b":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","text_b":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","text_b":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","text_b":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","text_b":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","text_b":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","text_b":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","text_b":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","text_b":"almost everything else is wan .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","text_b":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","text_b":"for caine lovers only .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","text_b":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","text_b":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","text_b":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","text_b":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","text_b":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","text_b":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","text_b":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","text_b":"for caine lovers only .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","text_b":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","text_b":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","text_b":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","text_b":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","text_b":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","text_b":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","text_b":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","text_b":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","text_b":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","text_b":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","text_b":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","text_b":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","text_b":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","text_b":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","text_b":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","text_b":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","text_b":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","text_b":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's center will not hold .","text_b":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's center will not hold .","text_b":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","text_b":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","text_b":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","text_b":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","text_b":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","text_b":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","text_b":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","text_b":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","text_b":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","text_b":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","text_b":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","text_b":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","text_b":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","text_b":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","text_b":"extremely confusing .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","text_b":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","text_b":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","text_b":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","text_b":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","text_b":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","text_b":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","text_b":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","text_b":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","text_b":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","text_b":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"almost everything else is wan .","text_b":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"almost everything else is wan .","text_b":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","text_b":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","text_b":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","text_b":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","text_b":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","text_b":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","text_b":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","text_b":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","text_b":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","text_b":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","text_b":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","text_b":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","text_b":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","text_b":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","text_b":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","text_b":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","text_b":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","text_b":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","text_b":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","text_b":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","text_b":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","text_b":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","text_b":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","text_b":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","text_b":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","text_b":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... has virtually no script at all ...","text_b":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... has virtually no script at all ...","text_b":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","text_b":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","text_b":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","text_b":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","text_b":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","text_b":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","text_b":"a sour , nasty offering .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","text_b":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","text_b":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a fascinating and fun film .","text_b":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a fascinating and fun film .","text_b":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","text_b":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","text_b":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","text_b":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","text_b":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","text_b":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","text_b":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 've seen them a million times .","text_b":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 've seen them a million times .","text_b":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","text_b":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","text_b":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","text_b":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","text_b":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","text_b":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","text_b":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","text_b":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","text_b":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","text_b":"frenetic but not really funny .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","text_b":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","text_b":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","text_b":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","text_b":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","text_b":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","text_b":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","text_b":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","text_b":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","text_b":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","text_b":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","text_b":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","text_b":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","text_b":"the film 's center will not hold .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","text_b":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","text_b":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","text_b":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","text_b":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","text_b":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","text_b":"i hated every minute of it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","text_b":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","text_b":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","text_b":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","text_b":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","text_b":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","text_b":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","text_b":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","text_b":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","text_b":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","text_b":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","text_b":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","text_b":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","text_b":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","text_b":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","text_b":"... has virtually no script at all ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","text_b":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","text_b":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","text_b":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","text_b":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","text_b":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","text_b":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","text_b":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i hated every minute of it .","text_b":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i hated every minute of it .","text_b":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","text_b":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","text_b":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","text_b":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","text_b":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","text_b":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","text_b":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","text_b":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","text_b":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","text_b":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","text_b":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","text_b":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","text_b":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","text_b":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","text_b":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","text_b":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","text_b":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","text_b":"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 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","text_b":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","text_b":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","text_b":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","text_b":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","text_b":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","text_b":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","text_b":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","text_b":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","text_b":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","text_b":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","text_b":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","text_b":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","text_b":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","text_b":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","text_b":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","text_b":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","text_b":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","text_b":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","text_b":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","text_b":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","text_b":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","text_b":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","text_b":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","text_b":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","text_b":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","text_b":"for caine lovers only .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","text_b":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","text_b":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","text_b":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","text_b":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","text_b":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","text_b":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","text_b":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","text_b":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","text_b":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","text_b":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","text_b":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","text_b":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","text_b":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","text_b":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","text_b":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","text_b":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","text_b":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","text_b":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","text_b":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","text_b":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","text_b":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","text_b":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","text_b":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","text_b":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","text_b":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","text_b":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","text_b":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","text_b":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","text_b":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","text_b":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","text_b":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","text_b":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","text_b":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","text_b":"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 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","text_b":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","text_b":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","text_b":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","text_b":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","text_b":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","text_b":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","text_b":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","text_b":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","text_b":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","text_b":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","text_b":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","text_b":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","text_b":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","text_b":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","text_b":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","text_b":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","text_b":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","text_b":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","text_b":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","text_b":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","text_b":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","text_b":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","text_b":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","text_b":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","text_b":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","text_b":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","text_b":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","text_b":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","text_b":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","text_b":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","text_b":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","text_b":"the film 's center will not hold .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","text_b":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","text_b":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","text_b":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","text_b":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","text_b":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","text_b":"for caine lovers only .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","text_b":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","text_b":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","text_b":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","text_b":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","text_b":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","text_b":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","text_b":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","text_b":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","text_b":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","text_b":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","text_b":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","text_b":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","text_b":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","text_b":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","text_b":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","text_b":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","text_b":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","text_b":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","text_b":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","text_b":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","text_b":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","text_b":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","text_b":"frenetic but not really funny .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","text_b":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","text_b":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","text_b":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","text_b":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","text_b":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","text_b":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","text_b":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","text_b":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","text_b":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","text_b":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","text_b":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","text_b":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","text_b":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","text_b":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","text_b":"i hated every minute of it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","text_b":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","text_b":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","text_b":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","text_b":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","text_b":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","text_b":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","text_b":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","text_b":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","text_b":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","text_b":"... has virtually no script at all ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","text_b":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","text_b":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","text_b":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","text_b":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","text_b":"almost everything else is wan .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","text_b":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","text_b":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","text_b":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","text_b":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","text_b":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","text_b":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","text_b":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","text_b":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","text_b":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","text_b":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","text_b":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","text_b":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","text_b":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","text_b":"frenetic but not really funny .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","text_b":"extremely confusing .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","text_b":"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 .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","text_b":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","text_b":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","text_b":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","text_b":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","text_b":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","text_b":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","text_b":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","text_b":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","text_b":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","text_b":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","text_b":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","text_b":"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 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","text_b":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","text_b":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","text_b":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","text_b":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","text_b":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","text_b":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","text_b":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","text_b":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","text_b":"the film 's center will not hold .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","text_b":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i hate this movie","text_b":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i hate this movie","text_b":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","text_b":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","text_b":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","text_b":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","text_b":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","text_b":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","text_b":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","text_b":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","text_b":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","text_b":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","text_b":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","text_b":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","text_b":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","text_b":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","text_b":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","text_b":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","text_b":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","text_b":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","text_b":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","text_b":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","text_b":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","text_b":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","text_b":"i hated every minute of it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","text_b":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","text_b":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","text_b":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","text_b":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","text_b":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","text_b":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","text_b":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","text_b":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","text_b":"almost everything else is wan .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","text_b":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","text_b":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","text_b":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","text_b":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","text_b":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","text_b":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","text_b":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","text_b":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","text_b":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","text_b":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","text_b":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","text_b":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","text_b":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","text_b":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","text_b":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","text_b":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","text_b":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","text_b":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","text_b":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","text_b":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","text_b":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","text_b":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","text_b":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","text_b":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","text_b":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","text_b":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","text_b":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a sour , nasty offering .","text_b":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a sour , nasty offering .","text_b":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","text_b":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","text_b":"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 .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","text_b":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","text_b":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","text_b":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","text_b":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","text_b":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","text_b":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","text_b":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","text_b":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","text_b":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","text_b":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","text_b":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","text_b":"almost everything else is wan .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","text_b":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","text_b":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","text_b":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","text_b":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"for caine lovers only .","text_b":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"for caine lovers only .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","text_b":"i hated every minute of it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","text_b":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","text_b":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","text_b":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","text_b":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","text_b":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","text_b":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","text_b":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","text_b":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","text_b":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","text_b":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","text_b":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","text_b":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","text_b":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","text_b":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","text_b":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","text_b":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","text_b":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","text_b":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","text_b":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","text_b":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"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 .","text_b":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"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 .","text_b":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","text_b":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","text_b":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","text_b":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","text_b":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","text_b":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","text_b":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"topkapi this is not .","text_b":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"topkapi this is not .","text_b":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"frenetic but not really funny .","text_b":"a sour , nasty offering .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"frenetic but not really funny .","text_b":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","text_b":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","text_b":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","text_b":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","text_b":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","text_b":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","text_b":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","text_b":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","text_b":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","text_b":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","text_b":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","text_b":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","text_b":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","text_b":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","text_b":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","text_b":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","text_b":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","text_b":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","text_b":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","text_b":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","text_b":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","text_b":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","text_b":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","text_b":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","text_b":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","text_b":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","text_b":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","text_b":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","text_b":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","text_b":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","text_b":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","text_b":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","text_b":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","text_b":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","text_b":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","text_b":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","text_b":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","text_b":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","text_b":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","text_b":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","text_b":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","text_b":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","text_b":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","text_b":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","text_b":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","text_b":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","text_b":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","text_b":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","text_b":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","text_b":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","text_b":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","text_b":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","text_b":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","text_b":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","text_b":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","text_b":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","text_b":"extremely confusing .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","text_b":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","text_b":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","text_b":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"just a bloody mess .","text_b":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"just a bloody mess .","text_b":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"extremely confusing .","text_b":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"extremely confusing .","text_b":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","text_b":"frenetic but not really funny .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","text_b":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","text_b":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","text_b":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","text_b":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","text_b":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","text_b":"for caine lovers only .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","text_b":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","text_b":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","text_b":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","text_b":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","text_b":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","text_b":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","text_b":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","text_b":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","text_b":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","text_b":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","text_b":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","text_b":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","text_b":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","text_b":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","text_b":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","text_b":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","text_b":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's just tired .","text_b":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's just tired .","text_b":"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 .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","text_b":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","text_b":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","text_b":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","text_b":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","text_b":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","text_b":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","text_b":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","text_b":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","text_b":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","text_b":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","text_b":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","text_b":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","text_b":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","text_b":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","text_b":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","text_b":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","text_b":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","text_b":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","text_b":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","text_b":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","text_b":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","text_b":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","text_b":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","text_b":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","text_b":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","text_b":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","text_b":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","text_b":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","text_b":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","text_b":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","text_b":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","text_b":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","text_b":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","text_b":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","text_b":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","text_b":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","text_b":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","text_b":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","text_b":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","text_b":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","text_b":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","text_b":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","text_b":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","text_b":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","text_b":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","text_b":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","text_b":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","text_b":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","text_b":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","text_b":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","text_b":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","text_b":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","text_b":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","text_b":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","text_b":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","text_b":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's center will not hold .","text_b":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's center will not hold .","text_b":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","text_b":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","text_b":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","text_b":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","text_b":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","text_b":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","text_b":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","text_b":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","text_b":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","text_b":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","text_b":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","text_b":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","text_b":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","text_b":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","text_b":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","text_b":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","text_b":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","text_b":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","text_b":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","text_b":"frenetic but not really funny .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","text_b":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","text_b":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","text_b":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","text_b":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"almost everything else is wan .","text_b":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"almost everything else is wan .","text_b":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","text_b":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","text_b":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","text_b":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","text_b":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","text_b":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","text_b":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","text_b":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","text_b":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","text_b":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","text_b":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","text_b":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","text_b":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","text_b":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","text_b":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","text_b":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","text_b":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","text_b":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","text_b":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","text_b":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","text_b":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","text_b":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","text_b":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","text_b":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","text_b":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","text_b":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","text_b":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... has virtually no script at all ...","text_b":"a sour , nasty offering .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... has virtually no script at all ...","text_b":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","text_b":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","text_b":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","text_b":"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 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","text_b":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","text_b":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","text_b":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","text_b":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","text_b":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a fascinating and fun film .","text_b":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a fascinating and fun film .","text_b":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","text_b":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","text_b":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","text_b":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","text_b":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","text_b":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","text_b":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 've seen them a million times .","text_b":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 've seen them a million times .","text_b":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","text_b":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","text_b":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","text_b":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","text_b":"i hated every minute of it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","text_b":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","text_b":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","text_b":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","text_b":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","text_b":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","text_b":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","text_b":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","text_b":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","text_b":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","text_b":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","text_b":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","text_b":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","text_b":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","text_b":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","text_b":"just a bloody mess .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","text_b":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","text_b":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","text_b":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","text_b":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","text_b":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","text_b":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","text_b":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","text_b":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","text_b":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","text_b":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","text_b":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","text_b":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","text_b":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","text_b":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","text_b":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","text_b":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","text_b":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","text_b":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","text_b":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","text_b":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","text_b":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","text_b":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","text_b":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","text_b":"extremely confusing .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","text_b":"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 .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","text_b":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","text_b":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","text_b":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","text_b":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","text_b":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","text_b":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i hated every minute of it .","text_b":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i hated every minute of it .","text_b":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","text_b":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","text_b":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","text_b":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","text_b":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","text_b":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","text_b":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","text_b":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","text_b":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","text_b":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","text_b":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","text_b":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","text_b":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","text_b":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","text_b":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","text_b":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","text_b":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","text_b":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","text_b":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","text_b":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","text_b":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","text_b":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","text_b":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","text_b":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","text_b":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","text_b":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","text_b":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","text_b":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","text_b":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","text_b":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","text_b":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","text_b":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","text_b":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","text_b":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","text_b":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","text_b":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","text_b":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","text_b":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","text_b":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","text_b":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","text_b":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","text_b":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","text_b":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","text_b":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","text_b":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","text_b":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","text_b":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","text_b":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","text_b":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","text_b":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","text_b":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","text_b":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","text_b":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","text_b":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","text_b":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","text_b":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","text_b":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","text_b":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","text_b":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","text_b":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","text_b":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","text_b":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","text_b":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","text_b":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","text_b":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","text_b":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","text_b":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","text_b":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","text_b":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","text_b":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","text_b":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","text_b":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","text_b":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","text_b":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","text_b":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","text_b":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","text_b":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","text_b":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","text_b":"just a bloody mess .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","text_b":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","text_b":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","text_b":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","text_b":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","text_b":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","text_b":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","text_b":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","text_b":"almost everything else is wan .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","text_b":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","text_b":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","text_b":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","text_b":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","text_b":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","text_b":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","text_b":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","text_b":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","text_b":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","text_b":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","text_b":"... has virtually no script at all ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","text_b":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","text_b":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","text_b":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","text_b":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","text_b":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","text_b":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","text_b":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","text_b":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","text_b":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","text_b":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","text_b":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","text_b":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","text_b":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","text_b":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","text_b":"frenetic but not really funny .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","text_b":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","text_b":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","text_b":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","text_b":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","text_b":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","text_b":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","text_b":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","text_b":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","text_b":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","text_b":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","text_b":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","text_b":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","text_b":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","text_b":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","text_b":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","text_b":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","text_b":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","text_b":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","text_b":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","text_b":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","text_b":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","text_b":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","text_b":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","text_b":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","text_b":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","text_b":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","text_b":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","text_b":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","text_b":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","text_b":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","text_b":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","text_b":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","text_b":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","text_b":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","text_b":"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 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","text_b":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","text_b":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","text_b":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","text_b":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","text_b":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","text_b":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","text_b":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","text_b":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","text_b":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","text_b":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","text_b":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","text_b":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","text_b":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","text_b":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","text_b":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","text_b":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","text_b":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","text_b":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","text_b":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","text_b":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","text_b":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","text_b":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","text_b":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","text_b":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","text_b":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","text_b":"a sour , nasty offering .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","text_b":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","text_b":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","text_b":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","text_b":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","text_b":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","text_b":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","text_b":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","text_b":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","text_b":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","text_b":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","text_b":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","text_b":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","text_b":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","text_b":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","text_b":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","text_b":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","text_b":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","text_b":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","text_b":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","text_b":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","text_b":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","text_b":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","text_b":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","text_b":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","text_b":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","text_b":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","text_b":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","text_b":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","text_b":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","text_b":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","text_b":"... has virtually no script at all ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","text_b":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","text_b":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","text_b":"... has virtually no script at all ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","text_b":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","text_b":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","text_b":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i hate this movie","text_b":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i hate this movie","text_b":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","text_b":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","text_b":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","text_b":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","text_b":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","text_b":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","text_b":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","text_b":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","text_b":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","text_b":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","text_b":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","text_b":"a sour , nasty offering .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","text_b":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","text_b":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","text_b":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","text_b":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","text_b":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","text_b":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","text_b":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","text_b":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","text_b":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","text_b":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","text_b":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","text_b":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","text_b":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","text_b":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","text_b":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","text_b":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","text_b":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","text_b":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","text_b":"topkapi this is not .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","text_b":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","text_b":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","text_b":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","text_b":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","text_b":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","text_b":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","text_b":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","text_b":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","text_b":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","text_b":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","text_b":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","text_b":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","text_b":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","text_b":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","text_b":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","text_b":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","text_b":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","text_b":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","text_b":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","text_b":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","text_b":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","text_b":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","text_b":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","text_b":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","text_b":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","text_b":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","text_b":"topkapi this is not .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","text_b":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a sour , nasty offering .","text_b":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a sour , nasty offering .","text_b":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","text_b":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","text_b":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","text_b":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","text_b":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","text_b":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","text_b":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","text_b":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","text_b":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","text_b":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","text_b":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","text_b":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","text_b":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","text_b":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","text_b":"a sour , nasty offering .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","text_b":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","text_b":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","text_b":"a sour , nasty offering .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"for caine lovers only .","text_b":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"for caine lovers only .","text_b":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","text_b":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","text_b":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","text_b":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","text_b":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","text_b":"almost everything else is wan .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","text_b":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","text_b":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","text_b":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","text_b":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","text_b":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","text_b":"a fascinating and fun film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","text_b":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","text_b":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","text_b":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","text_b":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","text_b":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","text_b":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","text_b":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","text_b":"almost everything else is wan .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","text_b":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","text_b":"i hated every minute of it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"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 .","text_b":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"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 .","text_b":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","text_b":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","text_b":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","text_b":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","text_b":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","text_b":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","text_b":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"topkapi this is not .","text_b":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"topkapi this is not .","text_b":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"frenetic but not really funny .","text_b":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"frenetic but not really funny .","text_b":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","text_b":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","text_b":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","text_b":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","text_b":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","text_b":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","text_b":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","text_b":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","text_b":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","text_b":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","text_b":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","text_b":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","text_b":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","text_b":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","text_b":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","text_b":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","text_b":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","text_b":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","text_b":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","text_b":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","text_b":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","text_b":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","text_b":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","text_b":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","text_b":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","text_b":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","text_b":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","text_b":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","text_b":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","text_b":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","text_b":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","text_b":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","text_b":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","text_b":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","text_b":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","text_b":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","text_b":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","text_b":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","text_b":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","text_b":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","text_b":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","text_b":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","text_b":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","text_b":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","text_b":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","text_b":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","text_b":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","text_b":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","text_b":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","text_b":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","text_b":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","text_b":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","text_b":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","text_b":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","text_b":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","text_b":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","text_b":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","text_b":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","text_b":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","text_b":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","text_b":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"just a bloody mess .","text_b":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"just a bloody mess .","text_b":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"extremely confusing .","text_b":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"extremely confusing .","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","text_b":"for caine lovers only .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","text_b":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","text_b":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","text_b":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","text_b":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","text_b":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","text_b":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","text_b":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","text_b":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","text_b":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","text_b":"frenetic but not really funny .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","text_b":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","text_b":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","text_b":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","text_b":"the film 's center will not hold .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","text_b":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","text_b":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","text_b":"i hated every minute of it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","text_b":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","text_b":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","text_b":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","text_b":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","text_b":"frenetic but not really funny .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","text_b":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's just tired .","text_b":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's just tired .","text_b":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","text_b":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","text_b":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","text_b":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","text_b":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","text_b":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","text_b":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","text_b":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","text_b":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","text_b":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","text_b":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","text_b":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","text_b":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","text_b":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","text_b":"i hate this movie","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","text_b":"extremely confusing .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","text_b":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","text_b":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","text_b":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","text_b":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","text_b":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","text_b":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","text_b":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","text_b":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","text_b":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","text_b":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","text_b":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","text_b":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","text_b":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","text_b":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","text_b":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","text_b":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","text_b":"the film 's center will not hold .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","text_b":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","text_b":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","text_b":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","text_b":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","text_b":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","text_b":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","text_b":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","text_b":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","text_b":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","text_b":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","text_b":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","text_b":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","text_b":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","text_b":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","text_b":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","text_b":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","text_b":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","text_b":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","text_b":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","text_b":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","text_b":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","text_b":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","text_b":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","text_b":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's center will not hold .","text_b":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's center will not hold .","text_b":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","text_b":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","text_b":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","text_b":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","text_b":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","text_b":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","text_b":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","text_b":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","text_b":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","text_b":"the film 's center will not hold .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","text_b":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","text_b":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","text_b":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","text_b":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","text_b":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","text_b":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","text_b":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","text_b":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","text_b":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","text_b":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","text_b":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","text_b":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","text_b":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","text_b":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","text_b":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"almost everything else is wan .","text_b":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"almost everything else is wan .","text_b":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","text_b":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","text_b":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","text_b":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","text_b":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","text_b":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","text_b":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","text_b":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","text_b":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","text_b":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","text_b":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","text_b":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","text_b":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","text_b":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","text_b":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","text_b":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","text_b":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","text_b":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","text_b":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","text_b":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","text_b":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","text_b":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","text_b":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","text_b":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","text_b":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","text_b":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","text_b":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... has virtually no script at all ...","text_b":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... has virtually no script at all ...","text_b":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","text_b":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","text_b":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","text_b":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","text_b":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","text_b":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","text_b":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","text_b":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","text_b":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a fascinating and fun film .","text_b":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a fascinating and fun film .","text_b":"now it 's just tired .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","text_b":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","text_b":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","text_b":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","text_b":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","text_b":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","text_b":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 've seen them a million times .","text_b":"for caine lovers only .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 've seen them a million times .","text_b":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","text_b":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","text_b":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","text_b":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","text_b":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","text_b":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","text_b":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","text_b":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","text_b":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","text_b":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","text_b":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","text_b":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","text_b":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","text_b":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","text_b":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","text_b":"frenetic but not really funny .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","text_b":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","text_b":"for caine lovers only .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","text_b":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","text_b":"topkapi this is not .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","text_b":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","text_b":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","text_b":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","text_b":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","text_b":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","text_b":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","text_b":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","text_b":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","text_b":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","text_b":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","text_b":"just a bloody mess .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","text_b":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","text_b":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","text_b":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","text_b":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","text_b":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","text_b":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","text_b":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","text_b":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","text_b":"now it 's just tired .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","text_b":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","text_b":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","text_b":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","text_b":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","text_b":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","text_b":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","text_b":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","text_b":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","text_b":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","text_b":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","text_b":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i hated every minute of it .","text_b":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i hated every minute of it .","text_b":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","text_b":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","text_b":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","text_b":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","text_b":"... has virtually no script at all ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","text_b":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","text_b":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","text_b":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","text_b":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","text_b":"topkapi this is not .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","text_b":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","text_b":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","text_b":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","text_b":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","text_b":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","text_b":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","text_b":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","text_b":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","text_b":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","text_b":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","text_b":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","text_b":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","text_b":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","text_b":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","text_b":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","text_b":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","text_b":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","text_b":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","text_b":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","text_b":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","text_b":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","text_b":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","text_b":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","text_b":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","text_b":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","text_b":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","text_b":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","text_b":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","text_b":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","text_b":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","text_b":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","text_b":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","text_b":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","text_b":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","text_b":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","text_b":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","text_b":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","text_b":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","text_b":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","text_b":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","text_b":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","text_b":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","text_b":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","text_b":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","text_b":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","text_b":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","text_b":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","text_b":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","text_b":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","text_b":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","text_b":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","text_b":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","text_b":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","text_b":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","text_b":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","text_b":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","text_b":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","text_b":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","text_b":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","text_b":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","text_b":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","text_b":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","text_b":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","text_b":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","text_b":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","text_b":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","text_b":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","text_b":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","text_b":"frenetic but not really funny .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","text_b":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","text_b":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","text_b":"i hated every minute of it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","text_b":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","text_b":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","text_b":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","text_b":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","text_b":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","text_b":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","text_b":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","text_b":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","text_b":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","text_b":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","text_b":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","text_b":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","text_b":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","text_b":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","text_b":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","text_b":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","text_b":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","text_b":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","text_b":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","text_b":"the film 's center will not hold .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","text_b":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","text_b":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","text_b":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","text_b":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","text_b":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","text_b":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","text_b":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","text_b":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","text_b":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","text_b":"a fascinating and fun film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","text_b":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","text_b":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","text_b":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","text_b":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","text_b":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","text_b":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","text_b":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","text_b":"a sour , nasty offering .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","text_b":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","text_b":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","text_b":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","text_b":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","text_b":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","text_b":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","text_b":"extremely confusing .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","text_b":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","text_b":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","text_b":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","text_b":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","text_b":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","text_b":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","text_b":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","text_b":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","text_b":"for caine lovers only .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","text_b":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","text_b":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","text_b":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","text_b":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","text_b":"topkapi this is not .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","text_b":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","text_b":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","text_b":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","text_b":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","text_b":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","text_b":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","text_b":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","text_b":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","text_b":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","text_b":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","text_b":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","text_b":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","text_b":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","text_b":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","text_b":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","text_b":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","text_b":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","text_b":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","text_b":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","text_b":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","text_b":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","text_b":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","text_b":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","text_b":"you 've seen them a million times .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","text_b":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","text_b":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","text_b":"now it 's just tired .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","text_b":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","text_b":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","text_b":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","text_b":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","text_b":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","text_b":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","text_b":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","text_b":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","text_b":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","text_b":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","text_b":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","text_b":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","text_b":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","text_b":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","text_b":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","text_b":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","text_b":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","text_b":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","text_b":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","text_b":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","text_b":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","text_b":"for caine lovers only .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","text_b":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","text_b":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","text_b":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","text_b":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","text_b":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","text_b":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","text_b":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","text_b":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","text_b":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","text_b":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","text_b":"i hated every minute of it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","text_b":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","text_b":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","text_b":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","text_b":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","text_b":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","text_b":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","text_b":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","text_b":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","text_b":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i hate this movie","text_b":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i hate this movie","text_b":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","text_b":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","text_b":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","text_b":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","text_b":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","text_b":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","text_b":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","text_b":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","text_b":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","text_b":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","text_b":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","text_b":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","text_b":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","text_b":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","text_b":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","text_b":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","text_b":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","text_b":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","text_b":"topkapi this is not .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","text_b":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","text_b":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","text_b":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","text_b":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","text_b":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","text_b":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","text_b":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","text_b":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","text_b":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","text_b":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","text_b":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","text_b":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","text_b":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","text_b":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","text_b":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","text_b":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","text_b":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","text_b":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","text_b":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","text_b":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","text_b":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","text_b":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","text_b":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","text_b":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","text_b":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","text_b":"for caine lovers only .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","text_b":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","text_b":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","text_b":"... has virtually no script at all ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","text_b":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","text_b":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","text_b":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","text_b":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","text_b":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","text_b":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","text_b":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","text_b":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","text_b":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a sour , nasty offering .","text_b":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a sour , nasty offering .","text_b":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","text_b":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","text_b":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","text_b":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","text_b":"a sour , nasty offering .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","text_b":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","text_b":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","text_b":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","text_b":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","text_b":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","text_b":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","text_b":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","text_b":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","text_b":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","text_b":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","text_b":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","text_b":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","text_b":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","text_b":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"for caine lovers only .","text_b":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"for caine lovers only .","text_b":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","text_b":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","text_b":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","text_b":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","text_b":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","text_b":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","text_b":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","text_b":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","text_b":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","text_b":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","text_b":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","text_b":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","text_b":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","text_b":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","text_b":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","text_b":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","text_b":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","text_b":"the film 's center will not hold .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","text_b":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","text_b":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","text_b":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","text_b":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"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 .","text_b":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"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 .","text_b":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","text_b":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","text_b":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","text_b":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","text_b":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","text_b":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","text_b":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"topkapi this is not .","text_b":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"topkapi this is not .","text_b":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"frenetic but not really funny .","text_b":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"frenetic but not really funny .","text_b":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","text_b":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","text_b":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","text_b":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","text_b":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","text_b":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","text_b":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","text_b":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","text_b":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","text_b":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","text_b":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","text_b":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","text_b":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","text_b":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","text_b":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","text_b":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","text_b":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","text_b":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","text_b":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","text_b":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","text_b":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","text_b":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","text_b":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","text_b":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","text_b":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","text_b":"almost everything else is wan .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","text_b":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","text_b":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","text_b":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","text_b":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","text_b":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","text_b":"frenetic but not really funny .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","text_b":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","text_b":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","text_b":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","text_b":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","text_b":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","text_b":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","text_b":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","text_b":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","text_b":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","text_b":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","text_b":"the film 's center will not hold .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","text_b":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","text_b":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","text_b":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","text_b":"a sour , nasty offering .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","text_b":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","text_b":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","text_b":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","text_b":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","text_b":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","text_b":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","text_b":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","text_b":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","text_b":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","text_b":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","text_b":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","text_b":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","text_b":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"just a bloody mess .","text_b":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"just a bloody mess .","text_b":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"extremely confusing .","text_b":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"extremely confusing .","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","text_b":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","text_b":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","text_b":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","text_b":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","text_b":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","text_b":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","text_b":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","text_b":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","text_b":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","text_b":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","text_b":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","text_b":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","text_b":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","text_b":"the film 's center will not hold .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","text_b":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","text_b":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","text_b":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","text_b":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","text_b":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","text_b":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","text_b":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","text_b":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","text_b":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's just tired .","text_b":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's just tired .","text_b":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","text_b":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","text_b":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","text_b":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","text_b":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","text_b":"the film 's center will not hold .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","text_b":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","text_b":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","text_b":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","text_b":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","text_b":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","text_b":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","text_b":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","text_b":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","text_b":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","text_b":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","text_b":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","text_b":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","text_b":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","text_b":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","text_b":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","text_b":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","text_b":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","text_b":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","text_b":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","text_b":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","text_b":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","text_b":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","text_b":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","text_b":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","text_b":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","text_b":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","text_b":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","text_b":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","text_b":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","text_b":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","text_b":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","text_b":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","text_b":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","text_b":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","text_b":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","text_b":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","text_b":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","text_b":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","text_b":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","text_b":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","text_b":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","text_b":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","text_b":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","text_b":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","text_b":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","text_b":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","text_b":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","text_b":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","text_b":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","text_b":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's center will not hold .","text_b":"... has virtually no script at all ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's center will not hold .","text_b":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","text_b":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","text_b":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","text_b":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","text_b":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","text_b":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","text_b":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","text_b":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","text_b":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","text_b":"the film 's center will not hold .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","text_b":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","text_b":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","text_b":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","text_b":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","text_b":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","text_b":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","text_b":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","text_b":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","text_b":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","text_b":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","text_b":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","text_b":"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 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","text_b":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"almost everything else is wan .","text_b":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"almost everything else is wan .","text_b":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","text_b":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","text_b":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","text_b":"... has virtually no script at all ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","text_b":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","text_b":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","text_b":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","text_b":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","text_b":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","text_b":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","text_b":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","text_b":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","text_b":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","text_b":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","text_b":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","text_b":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","text_b":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","text_b":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","text_b":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","text_b":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","text_b":"a sour , nasty offering .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","text_b":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","text_b":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","text_b":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","text_b":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","text_b":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","text_b":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... has virtually no script at all ...","text_b":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... has virtually no script at all ...","text_b":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","text_b":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","text_b":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","text_b":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","text_b":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","text_b":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","text_b":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","text_b":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a fascinating and fun film .","text_b":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a fascinating and fun film .","text_b":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","text_b":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","text_b":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","text_b":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","text_b":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","text_b":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","text_b":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 've seen them a million times .","text_b":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 've seen them a million times .","text_b":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","text_b":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","text_b":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","text_b":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","text_b":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","text_b":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","text_b":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","text_b":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","text_b":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","text_b":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","text_b":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","text_b":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","text_b":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","text_b":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","text_b":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","text_b":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","text_b":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","text_b":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","text_b":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","text_b":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","text_b":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","text_b":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","text_b":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","text_b":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","text_b":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","text_b":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","text_b":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","text_b":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","text_b":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","text_b":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","text_b":"topkapi this is not .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","text_b":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","text_b":"... has virtually no script at all ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","text_b":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","text_b":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","text_b":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","text_b":"a fascinating and fun film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","text_b":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","text_b":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","text_b":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","text_b":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","text_b":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","text_b":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","text_b":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","text_b":"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 .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","text_b":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","text_b":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","text_b":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","text_b":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","text_b":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","text_b":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i hated every minute of it .","text_b":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i hated every minute of it .","text_b":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","text_b":"i hated every minute of it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","text_b":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","text_b":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","text_b":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","text_b":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","text_b":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","text_b":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","text_b":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","text_b":"i hated every minute of it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","text_b":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","text_b":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","text_b":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","text_b":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","text_b":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","text_b":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","text_b":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","text_b":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","text_b":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","text_b":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","text_b":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","text_b":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","text_b":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","text_b":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","text_b":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","text_b":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","text_b":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","text_b":"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 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","text_b":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","text_b":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","text_b":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","text_b":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","text_b":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","text_b":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","text_b":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","text_b":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","text_b":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","text_b":"just a bloody mess .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","text_b":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","text_b":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","text_b":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","text_b":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","text_b":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","text_b":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","text_b":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","text_b":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","text_b":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","text_b":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","text_b":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","text_b":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","text_b":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","text_b":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","text_b":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","text_b":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","text_b":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","text_b":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","text_b":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","text_b":"almost everything else is wan .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","text_b":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","text_b":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","text_b":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","text_b":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","text_b":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","text_b":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","text_b":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","text_b":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","text_b":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","text_b":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","text_b":"the film 's center will not hold .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","text_b":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","text_b":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","text_b":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","text_b":"i hated every minute of it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","text_b":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","text_b":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","text_b":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","text_b":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","text_b":"the film 's center will not hold .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","text_b":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","text_b":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","text_b":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","text_b":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","text_b":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","text_b":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","text_b":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","text_b":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","text_b":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","text_b":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","text_b":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","text_b":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","text_b":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","text_b":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","text_b":"topkapi this is not .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","text_b":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","text_b":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","text_b":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","text_b":"you 've seen them a million times .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","text_b":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","text_b":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","text_b":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","text_b":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","text_b":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","text_b":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","text_b":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","text_b":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","text_b":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","text_b":"extremely confusing .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","text_b":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","text_b":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","text_b":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","text_b":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","text_b":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","text_b":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","text_b":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","text_b":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","text_b":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","text_b":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","text_b":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","text_b":"frenetic but not really funny .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","text_b":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","text_b":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","text_b":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","text_b":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","text_b":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","text_b":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","text_b":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","text_b":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","text_b":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","text_b":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","text_b":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","text_b":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","text_b":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","text_b":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","text_b":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","text_b":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","text_b":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","text_b":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","text_b":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","text_b":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","text_b":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","text_b":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","text_b":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","text_b":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","text_b":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","text_b":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","text_b":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","text_b":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","text_b":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","text_b":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","text_b":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","text_b":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","text_b":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","text_b":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","text_b":"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 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","text_b":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","text_b":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","text_b":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","text_b":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","text_b":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","text_b":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","text_b":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","text_b":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","text_b":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","text_b":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","text_b":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","text_b":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","text_b":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","text_b":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","text_b":"just a bloody mess .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","text_b":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","text_b":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","text_b":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","text_b":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","text_b":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","text_b":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","text_b":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","text_b":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","text_b":"for caine lovers only .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","text_b":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","text_b":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","text_b":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","text_b":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","text_b":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","text_b":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","text_b":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","text_b":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","text_b":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","text_b":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","text_b":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","text_b":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","text_b":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","text_b":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","text_b":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","text_b":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","text_b":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","text_b":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","text_b":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","text_b":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","text_b":"for caine lovers only .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","text_b":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","text_b":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","text_b":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","text_b":"i hated every minute of it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","text_b":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","text_b":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","text_b":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","text_b":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","text_b":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i hate this movie","text_b":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i hate this movie","text_b":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","text_b":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","text_b":"for caine lovers only .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","text_b":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","text_b":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","text_b":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","text_b":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","text_b":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","text_b":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","text_b":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","text_b":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","text_b":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","text_b":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","text_b":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","text_b":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","text_b":"just a bloody mess .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","text_b":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","text_b":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","text_b":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","text_b":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","text_b":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","text_b":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","text_b":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","text_b":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","text_b":"frenetic but not really funny .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","text_b":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","text_b":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","text_b":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","text_b":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","text_b":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","text_b":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","text_b":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","text_b":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","text_b":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","text_b":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","text_b":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","text_b":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","text_b":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","text_b":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","text_b":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","text_b":"i hate this movie","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","text_b":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","text_b":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","text_b":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","text_b":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","text_b":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","text_b":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","text_b":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","text_b":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","text_b":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","text_b":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","text_b":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","text_b":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","text_b":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","text_b":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","text_b":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","text_b":"a sour , nasty offering .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","text_b":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a sour , nasty offering .","text_b":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a sour , nasty offering .","text_b":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","text_b":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","text_b":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","text_b":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","text_b":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","text_b":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","text_b":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","text_b":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","text_b":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","text_b":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","text_b":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","text_b":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","text_b":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","text_b":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","text_b":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","text_b":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","text_b":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","text_b":"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 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","text_b":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"for caine lovers only .","text_b":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"for caine lovers only .","text_b":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","text_b":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","text_b":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","text_b":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","text_b":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","text_b":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","text_b":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","text_b":"the film 's center will not hold .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","text_b":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","text_b":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","text_b":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","text_b":"i hated every minute of it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","text_b":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","text_b":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","text_b":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","text_b":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","text_b":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","text_b":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","text_b":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","text_b":"just a bloody mess .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","text_b":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","text_b":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"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 .","text_b":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"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 .","text_b":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","text_b":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","text_b":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","text_b":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","text_b":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","text_b":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"topkapi this is not .","text_b":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"topkapi this is not .","text_b":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"frenetic but not really funny .","text_b":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"frenetic but not really funny .","text_b":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","text_b":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","text_b":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","text_b":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","text_b":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","text_b":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","text_b":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","text_b":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","text_b":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","text_b":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","text_b":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","text_b":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","text_b":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","text_b":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","text_b":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","text_b":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","text_b":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","text_b":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","text_b":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","text_b":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","text_b":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","text_b":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","text_b":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","text_b":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","text_b":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","text_b":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","text_b":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","text_b":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","text_b":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","text_b":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","text_b":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","text_b":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","text_b":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","text_b":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","text_b":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","text_b":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","text_b":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","text_b":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","text_b":"i hated every minute of it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","text_b":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","text_b":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","text_b":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","text_b":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","text_b":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","text_b":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","text_b":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","text_b":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","text_b":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","text_b":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","text_b":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","text_b":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","text_b":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","text_b":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","text_b":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","text_b":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","text_b":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","text_b":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","text_b":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","text_b":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"just a bloody mess .","text_b":"frenetic but not really funny .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"just a bloody mess .","text_b":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"extremely confusing .","text_b":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"extremely confusing .","text_b":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","text_b":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","text_b":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","text_b":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","text_b":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","text_b":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","text_b":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","text_b":"for caine lovers only .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","text_b":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","text_b":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","text_b":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","text_b":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","text_b":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","text_b":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","text_b":"now it 's just tired .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","text_b":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","text_b":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","text_b":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","text_b":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","text_b":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","text_b":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","text_b":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","text_b":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","text_b":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","text_b":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's just tired .","text_b":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's just tired .","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","text_b":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","text_b":"now it 's just tired .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","text_b":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","text_b":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","text_b":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","text_b":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","text_b":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","text_b":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","text_b":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","text_b":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","text_b":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","text_b":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","text_b":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","text_b":"the film 's center will not hold .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","text_b":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","text_b":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","text_b":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","text_b":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","text_b":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","text_b":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","text_b":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","text_b":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","text_b":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","text_b":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","text_b":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","text_b":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","text_b":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","text_b":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","text_b":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","text_b":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","text_b":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","text_b":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","text_b":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","text_b":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","text_b":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","text_b":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","text_b":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","text_b":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","text_b":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","text_b":"almost everything else is wan .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","text_b":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","text_b":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","text_b":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","text_b":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","text_b":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","text_b":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","text_b":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","text_b":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","text_b":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","text_b":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","text_b":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","text_b":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","text_b":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","text_b":"... has virtually no script at all ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","text_b":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","text_b":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's center will not hold .","text_b":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's center will not hold .","text_b":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","text_b":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","text_b":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","text_b":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","text_b":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","text_b":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","text_b":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","text_b":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","text_b":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","text_b":"almost everything else is wan .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","text_b":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","text_b":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","text_b":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","text_b":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","text_b":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","text_b":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","text_b":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","text_b":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","text_b":"i hated every minute of it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","text_b":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","text_b":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","text_b":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","text_b":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","text_b":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","text_b":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"almost everything else is wan .","text_b":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"almost everything else is wan .","text_b":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","text_b":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","text_b":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","text_b":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","text_b":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","text_b":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","text_b":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","text_b":"i hate this movie","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","text_b":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","text_b":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","text_b":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","text_b":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","text_b":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","text_b":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","text_b":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","text_b":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","text_b":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","text_b":"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 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","text_b":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","text_b":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","text_b":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","text_b":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","text_b":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","text_b":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","text_b":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","text_b":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","text_b":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... has virtually no script at all ...","text_b":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... has virtually no script at all ...","text_b":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","text_b":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","text_b":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","text_b":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","text_b":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","text_b":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","text_b":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","text_b":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","text_b":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a fascinating and fun film .","text_b":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a fascinating and fun film .","text_b":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","text_b":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","text_b":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","text_b":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","text_b":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","text_b":"extremely confusing .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 've seen them a million times .","text_b":"now it 's just tired .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 've seen them a million times .","text_b":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","text_b":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","text_b":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","text_b":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","text_b":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","text_b":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","text_b":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","text_b":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","text_b":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","text_b":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","text_b":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","text_b":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","text_b":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","text_b":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","text_b":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","text_b":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","text_b":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","text_b":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","text_b":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","text_b":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","text_b":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","text_b":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","text_b":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","text_b":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","text_b":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","text_b":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","text_b":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","text_b":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","text_b":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","text_b":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","text_b":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","text_b":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","text_b":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","text_b":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","text_b":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","text_b":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","text_b":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","text_b":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","text_b":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","text_b":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","text_b":"just a bloody mess .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","text_b":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","text_b":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","text_b":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","text_b":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","text_b":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","text_b":"extremely confusing .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","text_b":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","text_b":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","text_b":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i hated every minute of it .","text_b":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i hated every minute of it .","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","text_b":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","text_b":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","text_b":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","text_b":"a sour , nasty offering .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","text_b":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","text_b":"i hated every minute of it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","text_b":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","text_b":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","text_b":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","text_b":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","text_b":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","text_b":"a fascinating and fun film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","text_b":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","text_b":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","text_b":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","text_b":"i hate this movie","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","text_b":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","text_b":"frenetic but not really funny .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","text_b":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","text_b":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","text_b":"the film 's center will not hold .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","text_b":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","text_b":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","text_b":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","text_b":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","text_b":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","text_b":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","text_b":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","text_b":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","text_b":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","text_b":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","text_b":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","text_b":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","text_b":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","text_b":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","text_b":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","text_b":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","text_b":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","text_b":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","text_b":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","text_b":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","text_b":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","text_b":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","text_b":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","text_b":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","text_b":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","text_b":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","text_b":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","text_b":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","text_b":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","text_b":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","text_b":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","text_b":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","text_b":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","text_b":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","text_b":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","text_b":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","text_b":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","text_b":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","text_b":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","text_b":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","text_b":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","text_b":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","text_b":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","text_b":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","text_b":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","text_b":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","text_b":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","text_b":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","text_b":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","text_b":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","text_b":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","text_b":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","text_b":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","text_b":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","text_b":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","text_b":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","text_b":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","text_b":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","text_b":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","text_b":"you 've seen them a million times .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","text_b":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","text_b":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","text_b":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","text_b":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","text_b":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","text_b":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","text_b":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","text_b":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","text_b":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","text_b":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","text_b":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","text_b":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","text_b":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","text_b":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","text_b":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","text_b":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","text_b":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","text_b":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","text_b":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","text_b":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","text_b":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","text_b":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","text_b":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","text_b":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","text_b":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","text_b":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","text_b":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","text_b":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","text_b":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","text_b":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","text_b":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","text_b":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","text_b":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","text_b":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","text_b":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","text_b":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","text_b":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","text_b":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","text_b":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","text_b":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","text_b":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","text_b":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","text_b":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","text_b":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","text_b":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","text_b":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","text_b":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","text_b":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","text_b":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","text_b":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","text_b":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","text_b":"now it 's just tired .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","text_b":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","text_b":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","text_b":"i hated every minute of it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","text_b":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","text_b":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","text_b":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","text_b":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","text_b":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","text_b":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","text_b":"a fascinating and fun film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","text_b":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","text_b":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","text_b":"frenetic but not really funny .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","text_b":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","text_b":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","text_b":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","text_b":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","text_b":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","text_b":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","text_b":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","text_b":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","text_b":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","text_b":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","text_b":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","text_b":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","text_b":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","text_b":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","text_b":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","text_b":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","text_b":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","text_b":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","text_b":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","text_b":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","text_b":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","text_b":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","text_b":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","text_b":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","text_b":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","text_b":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","text_b":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","text_b":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","text_b":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","text_b":"i hate this movie","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","text_b":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","text_b":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","text_b":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","text_b":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","text_b":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","text_b":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","text_b":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","text_b":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","text_b":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","text_b":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","text_b":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","text_b":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","text_b":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","text_b":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","text_b":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","text_b":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","text_b":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","text_b":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","text_b":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","text_b":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","text_b":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","text_b":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","text_b":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","text_b":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","text_b":"almost everything else is wan .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","text_b":"a fascinating and fun film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","text_b":"frenetic but not really funny .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're looking for comedy to be served up , better look elsewhere .","text_b":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i hate this movie","text_b":"frenetic but not really funny .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i hate this movie","text_b":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","text_b":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","text_b":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","text_b":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"guided more by intellect than heart , his story flattens instead of sharpens .","text_b":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","text_b":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","text_b":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","text_b":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","text_b":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","text_b":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","text_b":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","text_b":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"despite the premise of a good story ... it wastes all its star power on cliched or meaningless roles .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","text_b":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","text_b":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","text_b":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","text_b":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","text_b":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","text_b":"almost everything else is wan .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","text_b":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a distant , even sterile , yet compulsively watchable look at the sordid life of hogan 's heroes star bob crane .","text_b":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","text_b":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","text_b":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","text_b":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","text_b":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","text_b":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","text_b":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","text_b":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this cuddly sequel to the 1999 hit is a little more visually polished , a little funnier , and a little more madcap .","text_b":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","text_b":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","text_b":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","text_b":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but hard-to-believe plot twists force the movie off track in its final half hour .","text_b":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","text_b":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","text_b":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","text_b":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","text_b":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","text_b":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","text_b":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","text_b":"just a bloody mess .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","text_b":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","text_b":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","text_b":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","text_b":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","text_b":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","text_b":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","text_b":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","text_b":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","text_b":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","text_b":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","text_b":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","text_b":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ostensibly celebrates middle-aged girl power , even as it presents friendship between women as pathetic , dysfunctional and destructive .","text_b":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","text_b":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","text_b":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","text_b":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"those outside show business will enjoy a close look at people they do n't really want to know .","text_b":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","text_b":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","text_b":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a sour , nasty offering .","text_b":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a sour , nasty offering .","text_b":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","text_b":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","text_b":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","text_b":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the comic performances are all spot on , especially lee ross 's turn as ken .","text_b":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a good film -- not a classic , but odd , entertaining and authentic .","text_b":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","text_b":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","text_b":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","text_b":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","text_b":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","text_b":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","text_b":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","text_b":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","text_b":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","text_b":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we are left with a superficial snapshot that , however engaging , is insufficiently enlightening and inviting .","text_b":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","text_b":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","text_b":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"for caine lovers only .","text_b":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"for caine lovers only .","text_b":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","text_b":"topkapi this is not .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the impact of the armenian genocide is diluted by too much stage business in the modern day .","text_b":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","text_b":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","text_b":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","text_b":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's -lrb- ricci 's -rrb- best work yet , this girl-woman who sincerely believes she can thwart the world 's misery with blind good will .","text_b":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","text_b":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","text_b":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","text_b":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","text_b":"extremely confusing .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i did n't laugh at the ongoing efforts of cube , and his skinny buddy mike epps , to make like laurel and hardy 'n the hood .","text_b":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","text_b":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","text_b":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","text_b":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","text_b":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","text_b":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","text_b":"a sour , nasty offering .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","text_b":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","text_b":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","text_b":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","text_b":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"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 .","text_b":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"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 .","text_b":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","text_b":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","text_b":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","text_b":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","text_b":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","text_b":"... has virtually no script at all ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","text_b":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"topkapi this is not .","text_b":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"topkapi this is not .","text_b":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"frenetic but not really funny .","text_b":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"frenetic but not really funny .","text_b":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","text_b":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a work of astonishing delicacy and force .","text_b":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","text_b":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","text_b":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","text_b":"extremely confusing .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's best to avoid imprisonment with the dull , nerdy folks that inhabit cherish .","text_b":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","text_b":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","text_b":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","text_b":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","text_b":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","text_b":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment .","text_b":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","text_b":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this version incarnates the prophetic book in a way even its exacting author might admire .","text_b":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","text_b":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","text_b":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","text_b":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","text_b":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","text_b":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the level of maturity displayed by this 33-year-old first-time feature director is astonishing , considering her inexperience and her subject matter .","text_b":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","text_b":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","text_b":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","text_b":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","text_b":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","text_b":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","text_b":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","text_b":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","text_b":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","text_b":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","text_b":"... has virtually no script at all ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","text_b":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","text_b":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","text_b":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","text_b":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a hideous , confusing spectacle , one that may well put the nail in the coffin of any future rice adaptations .","text_b":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","text_b":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","text_b":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","text_b":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","text_b":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","text_b":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","text_b":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","text_b":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","text_b":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","text_b":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the latest installment in the pokemon canon , pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two , likely because much of the japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where pokemon graze in peace .","text_b":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","text_b":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","text_b":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","text_b":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"birot is a competent enough filmmaker , but her story has nothing fresh or very exciting about it .","text_b":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","text_b":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","text_b":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","text_b":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","text_b":"it 's fairly self-aware in its dumbness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","text_b":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","text_b":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","text_b":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"` enigma ' is a good name for a movie this delibrately obtuse and unapproachable .","text_b":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","text_b":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i doubt anyone will remember the picture by the time christmas really rolls around , but maybe it 'll be on video by then .","text_b":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"just a bloody mess .","text_b":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"just a bloody mess .","text_b":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"extremely confusing .","text_b":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"extremely confusing .","text_b":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","text_b":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"others may find it migraine-inducing , despite moore 's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","text_b":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","text_b":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","text_b":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","text_b":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","text_b":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","text_b":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","text_b":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","text_b":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this formulaic chiller will do little to boost stallone 's career .","text_b":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","text_b":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","text_b":"safe conduct , however ambitious and well-intentioned , fails to hit the entertainment bull 's - eye .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","text_b":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","text_b":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","text_b":"kinnear gives a tremendous performance .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","text_b":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","text_b":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"everything you loved about it in 1982 is still there , for everybody who wants to be a kid again , or show it to their own kids .","text_b":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","text_b":"intriguing and beautiful film , but those of you who read the book are likely to be disappointed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","text_b":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","text_b":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","text_b":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's just tired .","text_b":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's just tired .","text_b":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","text_b":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","text_b":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","text_b":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the makers have forsaken the entertaining elements of the original and , instead , rehash old jokes and leave any life at the doorstep .","text_b":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","text_b":"unless you are in dire need of a diesel fix , there is no real reason to see it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","text_b":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","text_b":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","text_b":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","text_b":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","text_b":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","text_b":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"compelling revenge thriller , though somewhat weakened by a miscast leading lady .","text_b":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","text_b":"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 .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"never -lrb- sinks -rrb- into exploitation .","text_b":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","text_b":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the picture , scored by a perversely cheerful marcus miller accordion\\\/harmonica\\\/banjo abomination , is a monument to bad in all its florid variety .","text_b":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","text_b":"it uses an old-time formula , it 's not terribly original and it 's rather messy -- but you just have to love the big , dumb , happy movie my big fat greek wedding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","text_b":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","text_b":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","text_b":"smith 's approach is never to tease , except gently and in that way that makes us consider our own eccentricities and how they are expressed through our homes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","text_b":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","text_b":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","text_b":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it will delight newcomers to the story and those who know it from bygone days .","text_b":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","text_b":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","text_b":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","text_b":"you 've seen them a million times .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this goofy gangster yarn never really elevates itself from being yet another earnestly generic crime-busting comic vehicle -- a well-intentioned remake that shows some spunk and promise but fails to register as anything distinctive or daring","text_b":"an enchanting film that presents an audacious tour of the past and takes within its warm embrace the bounties of cultural artifacts inside st. petersburg 's hermitage museum .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","text_b":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","text_b":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","text_b":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","text_b":"the saturation bombing of reggio 's images and glass ' evocative music ... ultimately leaves viewers with the task of divining meaning .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","text_b":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","text_b":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","text_b":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- but it 's -rrb- worth recommending because of two marvelous performances by michael caine and brendan fraser .","text_b":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","text_b":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"at its best early on as it plays the culture clashes between the brothers .","text_b":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","text_b":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but in imax 3-d , the clich\u00e9s disappear into the vertiginous perspectives opened up by the photography .","text_b":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","text_b":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","text_b":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","text_b":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the tug-of-war at the core of beijing bicycle becomes weighed down with agonizing contrivances , overheated pathos and long , wistful gazes .","text_b":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","text_b":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","text_b":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","text_b":"somehow we 're meant to buy that this doting mother would shun her kids , travel to one of the most dangerous parts of the world , don fatigues and become g.i. jane .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","text_b":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","text_b":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","text_b":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","text_b":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","text_b":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","text_b":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","text_b":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","text_b":"this is a film brimming with detail and nuance and one that speaks volumes about the ability of the human spirit to find solace in events that could easily crush it forever .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"hilarious , touching and wonderfully dyspeptic .","text_b":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's center will not hold .","text_b":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's center will not hold .","text_b":"while not as aggressively impressive as its american counterpart , `` in the bedroom , '' moretti 's film makes its own , quieter observations","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","text_b":"a sour , nasty offering .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it virtually defines a comedy that 's strongly mediocre , with funny bits surfacing every once in a while .","text_b":"more a load of enjoyable , conan-esque claptrap than the punishing , special-effects soul assaults the mummy pictures represent .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","text_b":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","text_b":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","text_b":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though avary has done his best to make something out of ellis ' nothing novel , in the end , his rules is barely worth following .","text_b":"good ol' urban legend stuff .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","text_b":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"one hour photo is an intriguing snapshot of one man and his delusions ; it 's just too bad it does n't have more flashes of insight .","text_b":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","text_b":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","text_b":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","text_b":"the charms of willful eccentricity , at least as evidenced by this latest cinematic essay , are beginning to wear a bit thin .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if this dud had been made in the '70s , it would have been called the hills have antlers and played for about three weeks in drive-ins .","text_b":"do n't plan on the perfect ending , but sweet home alabama hits the mark with critics who escaped from a small town life .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","text_b":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","text_b":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","text_b":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","text_b":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","text_b":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","text_b":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","text_b":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","text_b":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","text_b":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","text_b":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","text_b":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","text_b":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"almost everything else is wan .","text_b":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"almost everything else is wan .","text_b":"you can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale , and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","text_b":"almost everything else is wan .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","text_b":"though the violence is far less sadistic than usual , the film is typical miike : fast , furious and full of off-the-cuff imaginative flourishes .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","text_b":"i hate this movie","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"obvious politics and rudimentary animation reduce the chances that the appeal of hey arnold !","text_b":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","text_b":"a tv episode inflated past its natural length .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","text_b":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","text_b":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"pumpkin sits in a patch somewhere between mirthless todd solondzian satire and callow student film .","text_b":"if this movie were a book , it would be a page-turner , you ca n't wait to see what happens next .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","text_b":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","text_b":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","text_b":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","text_b":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","text_b":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","text_b":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","text_b":"a solidly seaworthy chiller .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","text_b":"frenetic but not really funny .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","text_b":"you might not want to hang out with samantha , but you 'll probably see a bit of yourself in her unfinished story .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ms. fulford-wierzbicki is almost spooky in her sulky , calculating lolita turn .","text_b":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","text_b":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","text_b":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","text_b":"despite some gulps the film is a fuzzy huggy .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","text_b":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","text_b":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","text_b":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","text_b":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","text_b":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... has virtually no script at all ...","text_b":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... has virtually no script at all ...","text_b":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","text_b":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"watching the film is like reading a times portrait of grief that keeps shifting focus to the journalist who wrote it .","text_b":"it 's a beautifully accomplished lyrical meditation on a bunch of despondent and vulnerable characters living in the renown chelsea hotel ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","text_b":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","text_b":"the director 's twitchy sketchbook style and adroit perspective shifts grow wearisome amid leaden pacing and indifferent craftsmanship -lrb- most notably wretched sound design -rrb- .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","text_b":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but if it is indeed a duty of art to reflect life , than leigh has created a masterful piece of artistry right here .","text_b":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","text_b":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","text_b":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a fascinating and fun film .","text_b":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a fascinating and fun film .","text_b":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","text_b":"k-19 may not hold a lot of water as a submarine epic , but it holds even less when it turns into an elegiacally soggy saving private ryanovich .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","text_b":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","text_b":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what 's most striking about this largely celebratory film ... is the sense of isolation that permeates these bastions of individuality in an ikea world .","text_b":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","text_b":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"now it 's a bad , embarrassing movie .","text_b":"the cast is uniformly excellent and relaxed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 've seen them a million times .","text_b":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 've seen them a million times .","text_b":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","text_b":"a tough go , but leigh 's depth and rigor , and his skill at inspiring accomplished portrayals that are all the more impressive for their lack of showiness , offsets to a notable degree the film 's often-mined and despairing milieu .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the result is mesmerizing -- filled with menace and squalor .","text_b":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"we can see the wheels turning , and we might resent it sometimes , but this is still a nice little picture , made by bright and friendly souls with a lot of good cheer .","text_b":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","text_b":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","text_b":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","text_b":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","text_b":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","text_b":"taken individually or collectively , the stories never add up to as much as they promise .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"shadyac shoots his film like an m. night shyamalan movie , and he frequently maintains the same snail 's pace ; he just forgot to add any genuine tension .","text_b":"most new movies have a bright sheen .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","text_b":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","text_b":"in the process , they demonstrate that there 's still a lot of life in hong kong cinema .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","text_b":"while the mystery surrounding the nature of the boat 's malediction remains intriguing enough to sustain mild interest , the picture refuses to offer much accompanying sustenance in the way of characterization , humor or plain old popcorn fun .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"might have been better off as a documentary , with less of mr. eyre 's uninspired dramatics and more of his sense of observation and outrage .","text_b":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","text_b":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","text_b":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","text_b":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","text_b":"mr. parker has brilliantly updated his source and grasped its essence , composing a sorrowful and hilarious tone poem about alienated labor , or an absurdist workplace sitcom .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","text_b":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"before long , the film starts playing like general hospital crossed with a saturday night live spoof of dog day afternoon .","text_b":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","text_b":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","text_b":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","text_b":"overall , the film misses the brilliance of jelinek 's novel by some way .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","text_b":"there 's enough science to make it count as educational , and enough beauty to make it unforgettable .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","text_b":"not every animated film from disney will become a classic , but forgive me if i 've come to expect more from this studio than some 79-minute after-school `` cartoon '' .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","text_b":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","text_b":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","text_b":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","text_b":"... has virtually no script at all ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","text_b":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","text_b":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","text_b":"even if britney spears is really cute , her movie is really bad .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"credibility sinks into a mire of sentiment .","text_b":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","text_b":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","text_b":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","text_b":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the powers team has fashioned a comedy with more laughs than many , no question .","text_b":"the angst-ridden , affluent slacker characters are more grating than engaging .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","text_b":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if melville is creatively a great whale , this film is canned tuna .","text_b":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","text_b":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","text_b":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","text_b":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this film is so slick , superficial and trend-hoppy , that it 's easy to imagine that a new software program spit out the screenplay .","text_b":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","text_b":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","text_b":"almost everything else is wan .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","text_b":"the whole thing plays out with the drowsy heaviness of synchronized swimmer wearing a wool wetsuit .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's an audience for it , but it could have been funnier and more innocent .","text_b":"... a roller-coaster ride of a movie","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","text_b":"a film that takes you inside the rhythms of its subject : you experience it as you watch .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"and if the hours wins ` best picture ' i just might .","text_b":"hey , who else needs a shower ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i hated every minute of it .","text_b":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i hated every minute of it .","text_b":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","text_b":"egoyan 's movie is too complicated to sustain involvement , and , if you 'll excuse a little critical heresy , too intellectually ambitious .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","text_b":"a love for films shines through each frame and the era is recreated with obvious affection , scored to perfection with some tasty boogaloo beats .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","text_b":"this delicately observed story , deeply felt and masterfully stylized , is a triumph for its maverick director .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the movie has an avalanche of eye-popping visual effects .","text_b":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","text_b":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","text_b":"stephen earnhart 's homespun documentary mule skinner blues has nothing but love for its posse of trailer park denizens .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i enjoyed the ride -lrb- bumps and all -rrb- , creamy depth , and ultimate theme .","text_b":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","text_b":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sucking all the ` classic ' out of robert louis stevenson 's treasure island and filling the void with sci-fi video game graphics and disney-fied adolescent angst ...","text_b":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","text_b":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the vampire thriller blade ii starts off as a wild hoot and then sucks the blood out of its fun -- toward the end , you can feel your veins cringing from the workout .","text_b":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","text_b":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it wo n't be long before you 'll spy i spy at a video store near you .","text_b":"barney has created a tour de force that is weird , wacky and wonderful .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","text_b":"maguire is a surprisingly effective peter\\\/spider-man .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the people in dogtown and z-boys are so funny , aggressive and alive , you have to watch them because you ca n't wait to see what they do next .","text_b":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","text_b":"this is as powerful a set of evidence as you 'll ever find of why art matters , and how it can resonate far beyond museum walls and through to the most painfully marginal lives .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","text_b":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","text_b":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while benigni -lrb- who stars and co-wrote -rrb- seems to be having a wonderful time , he might be alone in that .","text_b":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","text_b":"any one episode of the sopranos would send this ill-conceived folly to sleep with the fishes .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","text_b":"from spiritual rebirth to bruising defeat , vincent 's odyssey resonates in a profound way , comparable to the classic films of jean renoir .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","text_b":"the acting is stiff , the story lacks all trace of wit , the sets look like they were borrowed from gilligan 's island -- and the cgi scooby might well be the worst special-effects creation of the year .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"while mcfarlane 's animation lifts the film firmly above the level of other coming-of-age films ... it 's also so jarring that it 's hard to get back into the boys ' story .","text_b":"a feel-good picture in the best sense of the term .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","text_b":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","text_b":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","text_b":"gollum 's ` performance ' is incredible !","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","text_b":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","text_b":"while not all transitions to adulthood are so fraught , there 's much truth and no small amount of poetry in girls ca n't swim .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","text_b":"this pep-talk for faith , hope and charity does little to offend , but if saccharine earnestness were a crime , the film 's producers would be in the clink for life .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","text_b":"this is a very fine movie -- go see it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a harmless and mildly amusing family comedy .","text_b":"technically , the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","text_b":"you 've seen them a million times .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"another rent installment for the ian fleming estate .","text_b":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","text_b":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's performance impresses almost as much as her work with haynes in 1995 's safe .","text_b":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","text_b":"the film 's center will not hold .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","text_b":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","text_b":"it 's hard not to be seduced by -lrb- witherspoon 's -rrb- charisma , even in this run-of-the-mill vehicle , because this girl knows how to drive it to the max .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i admired it , particularly that unexpected downer of an ending .","text_b":"we miss the quirky amazement that used to come along for an integral part of the ride .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","text_b":"the smug , oily demeanor that donovan adopts throughout the stupidly named pipe dream is just repulsive .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","text_b":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","text_b":"frenetic but not really funny .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","text_b":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","text_b":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","text_b":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","text_b":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","text_b":"the film 's center will not hold .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","text_b":"thurman and lewis are hilarious throughout .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","text_b":"if you 're not the target demographic ... this movie is one long chick-flick slog .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","text_b":"i hate this movie","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"but the characters tend to be cliches whose lives are never fully explored .","text_b":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","text_b":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","text_b":"-lrb- two -rrb- fairly dull -- contrasting and interlocking stories about miserable scandinavian settlers in 18th-century canada , and yuppie sailboaters in the here and now .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","text_b":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the film hinges on its performances , and both leads are up to the task .","text_b":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","text_b":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"there 's a disreputable air about the whole thing , and that 's what makes it irresistible .","text_b":"suffers from rambling , repetitive dialogue and the visual drabness endemic to digital video .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","text_b":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's badly acted , blandly directed , and could have been scripted by someone who just graduated from elementary school .","text_b":"it 's one of the saddest films i have ever seen that still manages to be uplifting but not overly sentimental .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","text_b":"pray 's film works well and will appeal even to those who are n't too familiar with turntablism .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"reign of fire may be little more than another platter of reheated aliens , but it 's still pretty tasty .","text_b":"... has virtually no script at all ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","text_b":"just a bloody mess .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's hard to tell with all the crashing and banging where the salesmanship ends and the movie begins .","text_b":"as shaky as the plot is , kaufman 's script is still memorable for some great one-liners .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","text_b":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"behind the snow games and lovable siberian huskies -lrb- plus one sheep dog -rrb- , the picture hosts a parka-wrapped dose of heart .","text_b":"for caine lovers only .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","text_b":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the two leads are almost good enough to camouflage the dopey plot , but so much naturalistic small talk , delivered in almost muffled exchanges , eventually has a lulling effect .","text_b":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","text_b":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","text_b":"creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","text_b":"frenetic but not really funny .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","text_b":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","text_b":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","text_b":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","text_b":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","text_b":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","text_b":"it 's a bittersweet and lyrical mix of elements .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"does what a fine documentary does best : it extends a warm invitation into an unfamiliar world , then illuminates it fully and allows the larger implications of the journey to sink in unobtrusively .","text_b":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","text_b":"with its hints of a greater intelligence lurking somewhere , the ring makes its stupidity more than obvious .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","text_b":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","text_b":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"occasionally funny , always very colorful and enjoyably overblown in the traditional almod\u00f3var style .","text_b":"the film 's center will not hold .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","text_b":"the title 's lameness should clue you in on how bad the movie is .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- t -rrb- hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously , and the stepford wives mentality does n't work in a modern context .","text_b":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","text_b":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a particularly toxic little bonbon , palatable to only a chosen and very jaundiced few .","text_b":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","text_b":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this bold and lyrical first feature from raja amari expands the pat notion that middle-aged women just wanna have fun into a rousing treatise of sensual empowerment .","text_b":"absorbing and disturbing -- perhaps more disturbing than originally intended -- but a little clarity would have gone a long way .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","text_b":"for benigni it was n't shakespeare whom he wanted to define his career with but pinocchio .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a sensual performance from abbass buoys the flimsy story , but her inner journey is largely unexplored and we 're left wondering about this exotic-looking woman whose emotional depths are only hinted at .","text_b":"a sour , nasty offering .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","text_b":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","text_b":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","text_b":"even with all those rough edges safely sanded down , the american insomnia is still pretty darned good .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","text_b":"a boring , formulaic mix of serial killers and stalk 'n' slash .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","text_b":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"life is a crock -- or something like it .","text_b":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","text_b":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a deliciously mordant , bitter black comedy .","text_b":"almost everything else is wan .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","text_b":"every bit as bogus as most disney live action family movies are -- no real plot , no real conflict , no real point .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"murder by numbers is like a couple of mediocre tv-movie - of-the-week films clumsily stuck together .","text_b":"by presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world , pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what 's possible and what we might do to make it so .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this is a raw and disturbing tale that took five years to make , and the trio 's absorbing narrative is a heart-wrenching showcase indeed .","text_b":"it 's so underwritten that you ca n't figure out just where the other characters , including ana 's father and grandfather , come down on the issue of ana 's future .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","text_b":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","text_b":"when -lrb- de palma 's -rrb- bad , he 's really bad , and femme fatale ranks with the worst he has done .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","text_b":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"... a haunting vision , with images that seem more like disturbing hallucinations .","text_b":"a fascinating and fun film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","text_b":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","text_b":"but it offers plenty to ponder and chew on as its unusual relationship slowly unfolds .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","text_b":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"like its two predecessors , 1983 's koyaanisqatsi and 1988 's powaqqatsi , the cinematic collage naqoyqatsi could be the most navel-gazing film ever .","text_b":"this road movie gives you emotional whiplash , and you 'll be glad you went along for the ride .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","text_b":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"proof that a thriller can be sleekly shot , expertly cast , paced with crisp professionalism ... and still be a letdown if its twists and turns hold no more surprise than yesterday 's weather report .","text_b":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","text_b":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"what it lacks in originality it makes up for in intelligence and b-grade stylishness .","text_b":"this time kaufman 's imagination has failed him .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","text_b":"lacks heart , depth and , most of all , purpose .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"anyone who can count to five -lrb- the film 's target market ? -rrb-","text_b":"mixes likeable personalities , inventive photography and cutting , and wall-to-wall toe-tapping music to paint a picture of a subculture that is at once exhilarating , silly , perverse , hopeful and always fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","text_b":"a clever blend of fact and fiction .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if there 's a way to effectively teach kids about the dangers of drugs , i think it 's in projects like the -lrb- unfortunately r-rated -rrb- paid .","text_b":"it would be hard to think of a recent movie that has worked this hard to achieve this little fun .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","text_b":"this is cool , slick stuff , ready to quench the thirst of an audience that misses the summer blockbusters .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"if it 's possible for a sequel to outshine the original , then sl2 does just that .","text_b":"julia is played with exasperating blandness by laura regan .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","text_b":"almost everything else is wan .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"nearly surreal , dabbling in french , this is no simple movie , and you 'll be taking a risk if you choose to see it .","text_b":"though the controversial korean filmmaker 's latest effort is not for all tastes , it offers gorgeous imagery , effective performances , and an increasingly unsettling sense of foreboding .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","text_b":"an amusing , breezily apolitical documentary about life on the campaign trail .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the tenderness of the piece is still intact .","text_b":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","text_b":"these are names to remember , in order to avoid them in the future .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"like those to rome , all roads in the banger sisters inevitably lead to a joke about hawn 's breasts , which constantly threaten to upstage the woman sporting them .","text_b":"though it is by no means his best work , laissez-passer is a distinguished and distinctive effort by a bona-fide master , a fascinating film replete with rewards to be had by all willing to make the effort to reap them .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","text_b":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the movie exists for its soccer action and its fine acting .","text_b":"i hate this movie","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","text_b":"what really surprises about wisegirls is its low-key quality and genuine tenderness .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","text_b":"men in black ii has sequel-itis something fierce .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","text_b":"a lighthearted , feel-good film that embraces the time-honored truth that the most powerful thing in life is love .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"leave it to rohmer , now 82 , to find a way to bend current technique to the service of a vision of the past that is faithful to both architectural glories and commanding open spaces of the city as it was more than two centuries ago .","text_b":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","text_b":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"zhang yimou delivers warm , genuine characters who lie not through dishonesty , but because they genuinely believe it 's the only way to bring happiness to their loved ones .","text_b":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","text_b":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"whether seen on a 10-inch television screen or at your local multiplex , the edge-of-your-seat , educational antics of steve irwin are priceless entertainment .","text_b":"a soggy , cliche-bound epic-horror yarn that ends up being even dumber than its title .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","text_b":"without a strong script and energetic acting , dogma films can produce the same sleep-inducing effects as watching your neighbor 's home videos .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"he 'd create a movie better than this .","text_b":"it could change america , not only because it is full of necessary discussion points , but because it is so accessible that it makes complex politics understandable to viewers looking for nothing but energetic entertainment .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","text_b":"you 've seen them a million times .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the character is too forced and overwritten to be funny or believable much of the time , and clayburgh does n't always improve the over-the-top mix .","text_b":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","text_b":"... a weak , manipulative , pencil-thin story that is miraculously able to entertain anyway .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","text_b":"while the isle is both preposterous and thoroughly misogynistic , its vistas are incredibly beautiful to look at .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","text_b":"i watched the brainless insanity of no such thing with mounting disbelief .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- newton -rrb- wanders through charlie completely unaware she needs to show some presence and star quality .","text_b":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","text_b":"with a story inspired by the tumultuous surroundings of los angeles , where feelings of marginalization loom for every dreamer with a burst bubble , the dogwalker has a few characters and ideas , but it never manages to put them on the same path .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"the best you can say about it is it 's so uninspired , it barely gives one pause when considering some of the other dreck out there right now .","text_b":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","text_b":"well-written , nicely acted and beautifully shot and scored , the film works on several levels , openly questioning social mores while ensnaring the audience with its emotional pull .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","text_b":"to imagine the life of harry potter as a martial arts adventure told by a lobotomized woody allen is to have some idea of the fate that lies in store for moviegoers lured to the mediocrity that is kung pow : enter the fist .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","text_b":"i whole-heartedly recommend that everyone see this movie -- for its historical significance alone .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- davis -rrb- has a bright , chipper style that keeps things moving , while never quite managing to connect her wish-fulfilling characters to the human race .","text_b":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","text_b":"you 're better off staying home and watching the x-files .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i wish i could say `` thank god it 's friday '' , but the truth of the matter is i was glad when it was over .","text_b":"if you 're like me , a sucker for a good old fashion romance and someone who shamelessly loves to eat , then mostly martha offers all the perfect ingredients to more than satisfy your appetite .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","text_b":"has a shambling charm ... a cheerfully inconsequential diversion .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"an absorbing trip into the minds and motivations of people under stress as well as a keen , unsentimental look at variations on the theme of motherhood .","text_b":"but that 's just the problem with it - the director has n't added enough of his own ingredients .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","text_b":"collateral damage is , despite its alleged provocation post-9 \\\/ 11 , an antique , in the end .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"could the whole plan here have been to produce something that makes fatal attraction look like a classic by comparison ?","text_b":"dazzling and sugar-sweet , a blast of shallow magnificence that only sex , scandal , and a chorus line of dangerous damsels can deliver .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","text_b":"sensitive , insightful and beautifully rendered film .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","text_b":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","text_b":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","text_b":"the film 's center will not hold .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","text_b":"... a polished and relatively sincere piece of escapism .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a richly imagined and admirably mature work from a gifted director who definitely has something on his mind .","text_b":"what will , most likely , turn out to be the most repellent movie of 2002 .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","text_b":"christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their lord as a luv-spreading dr. feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists , who might even praise god for delivering such an instant camp classic .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a pro-fat farce that overcomes much of its excessive moral baggage thanks to two appealing lead performances .","text_b":"you 'll be more entertained getting hit by a bus .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","text_b":"chicago is sophisticated , brash , sardonic , completely joyful in its execution .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a candid and often fascinating documentary about a pentecostal church in dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services .","text_b":"the editing is chaotic , the photography grainy and badly focused , the writing unintentionally hilarious , the direction unfocused , the performances as wooden .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","text_b":"i hated every minute of it .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"ritchie 's treatment of the class reversal is majorly ham-fisted , from the repetitive manifestos that keep getting thrown in people 's faces to the fact amber is such a joke .","text_b":"after making several adaptations of other writers ' work , armenian-canadian director atom egoyan broached an original treatment of a deeply personal subject .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"harsh , effective documentary on life in the israeli-occupied palestinian territories .","text_b":"i hated every minute of it .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","text_b":"this is such a dazzlingly self-assured directorial debut that it 's hard to know what to praise first .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"subversive , meditative , clinical and poetic , the piano teacher is a daring work of genius .","text_b":"schindler 's list it ai n't .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","text_b":"with youthful high spirits , tautou remains captivating throughout michele 's religious and romantic quests , and she is backed by a likable cast .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"theirs is a simple and heart-warming story , full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical .","text_b":"extremely confusing .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","text_b":"it 's getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that hollywood is n't laughing with us , folks .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","text_b":"two generations within one family test boundaries in this intelligent and restrained coming-of-age drama .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","text_b":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","text_b":"... -lrb- a -rrb- strained comedy that jettisons all opportunities for rock to make his mark by serving up the usual chaotic nonsense .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","text_b":"just a bloody mess .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i kept thinking over and over again , ' i should be enjoying this . '","text_b":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","text_b":"none of this violates the letter of behan 's book , but missing is its spirit , its ribald , full-throated humor .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"this self-infatuated goofball is far from the only thing wrong with the clumsy comedy stealing harvard , but he 's the most obvious one .","text_b":"and in this regard , on guard delivers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","text_b":"plays less like a coming-of-age romance than an infomercial .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"its underlying mythology is a hodgepodge of inconsistencies that pose the question : since when did dumb entertainment have to be this dumb ?","text_b":"the film 's real appeal wo n't be to clooney fans or adventure buffs , but to moviegoers who enjoy thinking about compelling questions with no easy answers .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","text_b":"a well-made and often lovely depiction of the mysteries of friendship .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"moore 's complex and important film is also , believe it or not , immensely entertaining , a david and goliath story that 's still very much playing itself out .","text_b":"strong setup and ambitious goals fade as the film descends into unsophisticated scare tactics and b-film thuggery .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","text_b":"too timid to bring a sense of closure to an ugly chapter of the twentieth century .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"do n't expect any surprises in this checklist of teamwork cliches ...","text_b":"offers enough playful fun to entertain the preschool set while embracing a wholesome attitude .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","text_b":"a clutchy , indulgent and pretentious travelogue and diatribe against ... well , just stuff .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"sunshine state lacks the kind of dynamic that limbo offers , and in some ways is a rather indulgent piece .","text_b":"a picture that extols the virtues of comradeship and community in a spunky , spirited fashion .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","text_b":"it 's amazingly perceptive in its subtle , supportive but unsentimental look at the marks family .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"only an epic documentary could get it all down , and spike lee 's jim brown : all american at long last gives its subject a movie worthy of his talents .","text_b":"being author wells ' great-grandson , you 'd think filmmaker simon wells would have more reverence for the material .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","text_b":"the only thing in pauline and paulette that you have n't seen before is a scene featuring a football field-sized oriental rug crafted out of millions of vibrant flowers .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"i 'd give real money to see the perpetrators of chicago torn apart by dingoes .","text_b":"a highly intriguing thriller , coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings . .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","text_b":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"flavorful and romantic , you could call this how martha got her groove back -- assuming , that is , she ever had one to begin with .","text_b":"for caine lovers only .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","text_b":"the weight of water uses water as a metaphor for subconscious desire , but this leaky script barely stays afloat .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"unfortunately , the picture failed to capture me .","text_b":"though the film 's scenario is certainly not earthshaking , this depiction of fluctuating female sexuality has two winning lead performances and charm to spare .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","text_b":"extremely confusing .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"leave these flowers unpicked -- they 're dead on the vine .","text_b":"a wonderful character-based comedy .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","text_b":"the principals in this cast are all fine , but bishop and stevenson are standouts .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"a film of precious increments artfully camouflaged as everyday activities .","text_b":"a great ending does n't make up for a weak movie , and crazy as hell does n't even have a great ending .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","text_b":"it 's disappointing when filmmakers throw a few big-name actors and cameos at a hokey script .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"just like hearst 's enormous yacht , it 's slow and unwieldy and takes a long time to reach its destination .","text_b":"an exciting and involving rock music doc , a smart and satisfying look inside that tumultuous world .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","text_b":"much of the way , though , this is a refreshingly novel ride .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"-lrb- a -rrb- rare , beautiful film .","text_b":"a turgid little history lesson , humourless and dull .","label":0.0}
{"text_a":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","text_b":"a taut , intelligent psychological drama .","label":1.0}
{"text_a":"everytime you think undercover brother has run out of steam , it finds a new way to surprise and amuse .","text_b":"say this for the soundtrack , it drowns out the lousy dialogue .","label":0.0}