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Movies: <i>The Trip to Italy</i> is Funny — and Gorgeous
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The Trip to Italy is Funny — and Gorgeous

Picture postcard views of Italy set the scene for two comically bantering buddies.

Movies: <i>Sin City A Dame to Kill For</i> is a Lurid Mess
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Sin City A Dame to Kill For is a Lurid Mess

Sequel to Sin City has its visual style and ultra-violence, but a far less coherent plot.

Movies: <i>If I Stay</i> Is Typical Teen Tragedy
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If I Stay Is Typical Teen Tragedy

But hey, the supporting performances are pretty good.

Movies: <i>Calvary</i> Is a Blackly Comic Mystery
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Calvary Is a Blackly Comic Mystery

An Irish priest faces murder and a host of suspects.

Movies: <i>The Expendables 3</i> is Thrice the Schlock
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The Expendables 3 is Thrice the Schlock

Stallone adds a couple of unknown under 30s to his crowded roster of aging action stars in the third instalment.

Movies: <i>The Hundred-Foot Journey</i> Should Delight Foodies
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The Hundred-Foot Journey Should Delight Foodies

Clash between French and Indian cuisine is a light souffle starring Helen Mirren.

Movies: Not Much <i>Magic in the Moonlight</i>
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Not Much Magic in the Moonlight

Woody Allen’s latest film looks beautiful, but script does a disappearing act.

Movies: <i>Guardians of the Galaxy</i> Is Pure Fun
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Guardians of the Galaxy Is Pure Fun

Great cast and right amount of sass makes comic book story work.

Movies: <i>Boyhood</i> Is a True Masterwork
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Boyhood Is a True Masterwork

Richard Linklater’s unique film -- 12 years in the making -- captures a boy’s coming of age.

Movies: <i>Lucy</i> Is Daring, Giddy Adventure
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Lucy Is Daring, Giddy Adventure

Scarlett Johansson evolves into super being in this “glorious mess” directed by Luc Besson.

Movies: The Chilly Suspense of <i>A Most Wanted Man</i>
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The Chilly Suspense of A Most Wanted Man

Philip Seymour Hoffman stars in gripping adaptation of Le Carré’s espionage thriller.

Movies: <i>The Grand Seduction</i> Is a Warm Comedy
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The Grand Seduction Is a Warm Comedy

Maybe too warm. But it could draw tourists to Newfoundland.