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Cabin Fever (2003)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Gory, weird, funny, and as imaginatively bizarre as anything you are bound to see this year. High praise in my book!
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 7
The Call of Cthulhu (2005)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: About as good a Lovecraft film as there is out there.
Rating: 9 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Calvaire (2004)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Far from shocking and far from interesting French take on crazy hillbillies.
Rating: 5 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Capturing the Friedmans (2003)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: A haunting and harrowing look at the death and slow decay of an American family.
Rating: 8 Readers: 3
Comments: 1
The Card Player (2005)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Imagine watching a good friend taking up disco dancing in 2005...this movie is the equivelent of that.
Rating: 4 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Cars (2006)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Another great Pixar movie. As good as the others, that's debateable, a damn good movie? Absolutely.
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Cars (2006)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: Cute idea and animation, but the pacing hurts the movie.
Rating: 6 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Casino Royale (2006)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: There's a new Bond in town and he's got explosive action and boring poker.
Rating: 6 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Catch & Release (2007)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: A depressing plot and too many characters result in a disappointing film.
Rating: 6 Readers: 0
Comments: 1
Caveman (1981)
      by Matt Fuerst
Highlight: Tries to be slapstick, turns out to feel like slapdick.
Rating: 1 Readers: 0
Comments: 7
The Celebration (1998)
      by Matt Fuerst
Highlight: Spectacular family drama showing how quickly lives can be destroyed.
Rating: 10 Readers: 0
Comments: 1
Chaos (2005)
      by Matt Fuerst
Highlight: An unpleasant experience without merit.
Rating: 1 Readers: 0
Comments: 1
Chappelle's Show: Season 2 (2004)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: This DVD set contains one classic moment after another. A must have.
Rating: 9 Readers: 8
Comments: 4
Chappelle's Show: Season One (2003)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: An hilarious sketch comedy show, seen for the first time in its uncensored glory on this DVD.
Rating: 9 Readers: 0
Comments: 13
Charlie and the Chcolate Factory (2005)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Beautifully imperfect, like most of the recent Burton films.
Rating: 7 Readers: 0
Comments: 5
Charlie and The Chocolate Factory (2005)
      by Geoff Roberts
Highlight: SWEET CHOCOLATE.
Rating: 10 Readers: 5
Comments: 7
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003)
      by Matt Fuerst
Highlight: Flighty and fun, good look effects carry the movie.
Rating: 6 Readers: 2
Comments: 5
Charmed: The Complete First Season (1998)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: This series shows potential, but falls short of being a must-see.
Rating: 5 Readers: 0
Comments: 5
Charmed: The Complete Second Season (1999)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: A show in search of a plot.
Rating: 4 Readers: 0
Comments: 2
Cheaper by the Dozen (2003)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: A predictable comedy which should be seen as an insult to intelligent people and parents everywhere.
Rating: 3 Readers: 0
Comments: 3
Cheaper by the Dozen 2 (2005)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: Welcome to la-la land.
Rating: 2 Readers: 0
Comments: 5
Chicago (2002)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: This Oscar winner proves to by an impressive, lively film.
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 3
Chicago 10 (2007)
      by Tom Blain
Highlight: For a documentary whose director seems to want to glorify the Chicago 8, I felt really turned off by them by the end.
Rating: 3 Readers: 0
Comments: 3
Chickenhawk (1994)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Very creepy but interesting doc about pedophiles.
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Children of Men (2006)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: One of the most powerful films of 2006.
Rating: 9 Readers: 9
Comments: 0
Children of Men (2006)
      by Tom Blain
Highlight: Best movie of 2006. Cuaron's camerawork will some day be legendary.
Rating: 9 Readers: 0
Comments: 2
Christmas Evil (1980)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Weird horror fairy tale about a man obsessed with Old Saint Nick that is very fun but is an acquired taste.
Rating: 7 Readers: 0
Comments: 1
The Chronicles of Narnia - the lion, the witch, and the wardrobe (2005)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: A well made and spirited fantasy that may not be an instant classic but it is a great film that may become one in the future.
Rating: 8 Readers: 7
Comments: 7
The Chronicles of Riddick (2004)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Inspired but spotty sci-fi actioner which is worth a cheapie show and a rent but maybe not full price.
Rating: 7 Readers: 1
Comments: 2
Cinderella Man (2005)
      by Cinema Guru Boy
Highlight: Impressive reteaming of Crowe and Howard makes for a keeper both touching and exciting.
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 5
Citizen Kane (1941)
      by Tom Blain
Highlight: I happen to like sleds too.
Rating: 10 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
City of God (2003)
      by Rosie
Highlight: God may be a crappy city manager, but this is a good movie.
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 2
Clean, Shaven (1994)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: It's a mad, mad, mad, mad guy.
Rating: 7 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Clear and Present Danger (1994)
      by Matt Fuerst
Highlight: Jack Ryan has been better, but a better than average action movie.
Rating: 6 Readers: 0
Comments: 5
Clerks (1994)
      by Matt Fuerst
Highlight: Witty, dialogue driven comedy with some downfalls. But it gave the world Kevin Smith, and I'll take it.
Rating: 6 Readers: 7
Comments: 6
Clerks II (2006)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Two words - donkey show.
Rating: 7 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Click (2006)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: Sandler's mixture of drama and comedy will certainly have you reaching for the remote.
Rating: 4 Readers: 8
Comments: 1
Click (2006)
      by Tom Blain
Highlight: At least there are some more fart jokes.
Rating: 5 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Click (2006)
      by Rosie
Highlight: Sandler continues to prove he could get a phone book greenlighted.
Rating: 7 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Closer (2004)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: This film explores relationships and infidelity in a very frank manner. Not a good date movie.
Rating: 7 Readers: 9
Comments: 0
Cloverfield (2008)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Believe the hype, it's brilliant.
Rating: 9 Readers: 7
Comments: 0
Club Dread (2004)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Mediocre attempt and mixing horror and comedy. You get the comedy, but the horror? Not so much.
Rating: 6 Readers: 0
Comments: 3
Clueless (1995)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: Above average teen comedy which mixes farce with believable characters.
Rating: 7 Readers: 0
Comments: 1
Coach Carter (2005)
      by Cinema Guru Boy
Highlight: Relatively by-the-numbers sports flick about a tough coach helping inner city thugs become men.
Rating: 4 Readers: 0
Comments: 64
Coastlines (2002)
      by Jettie Vanderveen
Highlight: Coastlines would make a great short, but feature length makes audiences snore.
Rating: 4 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Code Monkeys: Season 1 (2007)
      by Tantus
Highlight: Best 8 bit style cartoon released in 2007.
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Cold Creek Manor (2003)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: There's nothing wrong with being derivative, just don't be boring.
Rating: 3 Readers: 0
Comments: 3
Cold Mountain (2003)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: A beautiful, well-acted film that drones on for hours.
Rating: 5 Readers: 3
Comments: 0
College Road Trip (2008)
      by Tom Blain
Highlight: My fantasy college road trip does not include Raven-Symone singing to a bus full of Japanese tourists.
Rating: 2 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Color Me Kubrick: A True...ish Story (2005)
      by Tom Blain
Highlight: Great for the Kubrick moments, but not sure if Malkovich was right for the part.
Rating: 5 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
The Color of Money (1986)
      by Tom Blain
Highlight: The Hustler its not, but still a good one.
Rating: 6 Readers: 6
Comments: 4
Comic Book: The Movie (2004)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: Even die-hard comic book fans will find this one dull and disappointing.
Rating: 3 Readers: 0
Comments: 1
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: George Clooney's directorial debut is visually stunning, but hollow.
Rating: 5 Readers: 4
Comments: 9
Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen (2004)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: Shallow film for Lindsay Lohan fanatics only.
Rating: 4 Readers: 3
Comments: 18
Confetti (2006)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: A Guest-style mockumentary which offers genuine laughs and a surprising amount of heart.
Rating: 7 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Conquest (1982)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Despite the 6, this is a very cheesy, very fun sword amd sorcery pic, with muscles!
Rating: 6 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Constantine (2005)
      by Geoff Roberts
Highlight: A Supense Filled Ride.
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
The Cooler (2003)
      by Rosie
Highlight: Proof that you don't have to like something just because William H. Macy is in it.
Rating: 4 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
The Core (2003)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: It's deja vu all over again.
Rating: 5 Readers: 1
Comments: 2
Corpse Bride (2005)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Beautiful and brilliant film that shows that Burton still has the touch...he just needs a friend to help bring it out.
Rating: 9 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Corpses Are Forever (2003)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Mindless, Pointless, Talentless Crap. Congrats, you just made one of the worst films of all times. Great!
Rating: 1 Readers: 0
Comments: 1
Cowboy Del Amor (2005)
      by Jettie Vanderveen
Highlight: Cowboy Del Amor stumbles on proposal.
Rating: 6 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Crash (2005)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: Not bad, but certainly not Best Picture.
Rating: 7 Readers: 9
Comments: 1
Crash and Burn (1990)
      by Matt Fuerst
Highlight: Robots Fighting, Science Fiction, All uninspired and generally avoidable.
Rating: 3 Readers: 0
Comments: 4
The Crew (2000)
      by Tom Blain
Highlight: Twice I couldn't finish this movie. The DVD should include a vomit bag and cathader.
Rating: 2 Readers: 0
Comments: 2
The Critic: The Complete Series (1994)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: An underrated show with a dispicable main character that most film fanatics will love.
Rating: 8 Readers: 4
Comments: 1
Cronos (1993)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Beautiful and haunting vampire tale that is like none you have seen.
Rating: 9 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
      by Tom Blain
Highlight: Beautiful film with some story, character flaws.
Rating: 7 Readers: 7
Comments: 0


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