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Tribeca Review: About Alex

4
Submitted by Jeff Festa - Movie Room Reviews
on 2014-04-18 15:21

About Alex
Director: Jesse Zwick
Run Time: 96 minutes

 ‘About Alex’ is a comedy-drama that tells the story of six former college friends as they gather for a weekend vacation following the suicide attempt of a group member.

As the friends begin to reacquaint with one another, old issues surface that offer insight and resolution into everyone’s current situations. Old flames shed light on some harsher truths, only bringing the group closer together as they help each other through the challenges life has since thrown their way.

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Tribeca Review: Human Capital

3.5
Submitted by Jeff Festa - Movie Room Reviews
on 2014-04-18 15:07

Human Capital
Run Time 110 minutes
Italian, subtitles

When a biker is run down on a snowy Italian road, the lives of everyone involved in the accident begin to unravel. Human Capital tells the story of three lives overturned by a variety of obstacles, connected through the involvement in a single police investigation.

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"Transcendence" Review: Craig's First Take

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Submitted by Craig Younkin - Movie Room Reviews
on 2014-04-18 14:26

So there is a surprisingly strong sci-fi film that no one seems to like coming to theaters this weekend called “Transcendence”. It's been beaten to a bloody pulp on Rotten Tomatoes, called a big idea movie that’s also narratively inert. Say it ain’t so. Aren’t big ideas why we go to the movies in the first place? Or is it just to watch animated squirrels in 3-D?

Well I stand firm on cinematographer Wally Pfister’s directorial debut, "Transcendence" is uniquely adult and also filled with something you don’t see much of in movies today-something to think about.

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Seven Movie Stars Who Are Much Shorter Than Viewers Think

April 18th, 2014

The general public sees movie stars as distant, almost non-human beings with amazing looks, great style and an imposing presence. However, fans would likely be shocked to find out just how short many actors truly are. Filmmakers often use ...

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Emma Stone loves working with Andrew Garfield

April 18th, 2014

Emma Stone loves working with Andrew Garfield.

The 25-year-old actress has reteamed with her real-life boyfriend in superhero sequel 'The Amazing Spider-Man' and finds it ''easier'' working with him because of their ...

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How Does the "Heaven is for Real" Film Stack Up Against the Book?

April 18th, 2014

Based on the best-selling book of the same name, "Heaven is for Real" is a Hollywood film that hit theaters on April 16, 2014. The film tells the story of a father and his young son. Todd Burpo, a pastor of a small Christian church, discovers ...

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Mara Wilson rules out "Mrs. Doubtfire" sequel

April 18th, 2014

Mara Wilson has no ''interest'' in reprising her role for the 'Mrs. Doubtfire' sequel.

The former child star, who played daughter Natalie Hillard in the 1993 hit film, has ruled out her chances of joining Robin Williams and ...

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Cameron Diaz: I barely worked out for scenes

April 18th, 2014

Cameron Diaz ''barely worked out'' before stripping off in scenes for 'The Other Woman'.

The 41-year-old actress, who is seen running down a beach in a bikini with Sports Illustrated model Kate Upton, 21, in the new movie, ...

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Chris Pine to star in "The Finest Hours"

April 18th, 2014

Chris Pine is in talks to star in 'The Finest Hours'.

The 33-year-old actor is in negotiations to take on the leading role in Disney's Coast Guard drama, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Craig Gillespie is ...

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Jason Statham almost drowned on set

April 18th, 2014

Jason Statham nearly ''drowned to death'' on set.

The hunk stars as Lee Christmas in forthcoming 'The Expendables 3' alongside Sylvester Stallone who revealed just how ''dangerous'' action films can be while he was ...

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