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  1. Casanova 2005 Is it Oscar bait? Not in the least. But it's a great date flick and perfect for a time full of all those 'serious' films. full review
  2. Four Brothers 2005 The main reason this films works so well is that Singleton has assembled an excellent cast to play the brothers. full review
  3. Sahara 2005 Whatever it lacks in substance it makes up for in gloss, humor and thrills, and a good time should be had by all. full review
  4. Big Fish 2004 A compelling look at the relationships between fathers and sons, and the child coming to terms with the parent's mortality. full review
  5. The Passion of the Christ 2004 Controversy aside, The Passion is ultimately a movie -- and a masterful one at that, obviously the work of an extremely talented filmmaker. full review
  6. Atlantis - The Lost Empire 2001 Atlantis is good, and kids will love it, but it doesn't achieve greatness. full review
  7. The Gift 2000 Raimi's skillful direction, the way he positions the camera, and his brilliant pacing keep things jumping almost until the final frame. full review
  8. Mission: Impossible 2 2000 Mission: Impossible 2 is pure escapism and never pretends to be anything else. full review
  9. The Original Kings of Comedy 2000 These kings ... eventually walk off the stage without the viewer knowing any more about them than when the film began. full review
  10. A Midsummer Night's Dream 1999 Unfortunately, despite the wonderful locations, sets, costumes, and strong acting, this adaptation has a strange lack of magic or chemistry between players. full review