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Above the Line delivers practical movie reviews from the perspective of a movie enthusiast who also happens to be a movie maker. I write original reviews that explore the craft, content and creativity of movies currently at the box office, on-line and DVD with embedded content gathered from top critics and websites around the globe.
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Above the Line · 2W ago

Roadie (2011)

“Roadie” captures the dying dreams of middle-age coming to terms with changing or staying the same forever. That’s why you should watch “Roadie” because it gets so much of living and dying right. There’s always another comic book movie for getting away from it all. These films are like calling car...
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Above the Line · 1M ago

Ides Of March (2011)

George Clooney writes, directs and stars in this fine and impressive ensemble of talent with some of the brightest stars in front of the camera and behind it. Ides Of March is well made and character driven and for the most part the film accomplishes its goal of poking the seething underbelly of po...
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Above the Line · 1M ago

Take Shelter (2011)

It's easy to fault a film that stumbles for lack of extravagance, which is forgivable but a film that purposefully mires itself in tiny revelations involving breakfast sausage and excavators is neither cinematic nor particularly engaging. Take Shelter makes every effort to portray normal but can't ...
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Above the Line · 3M ago

Miss Nobody (2010)

The fact Miss Nobody (2010) makes no effort to hide its similarities in the comfort of blatant clichés feels short-sighted if not intentionally convenient. It will most likely appeal best to those interested in caricature over character and those looking for a laugh at the expense of clever. Contin...
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Above the Line · 3M ago

Drive (2011)

Calculated and precise, flawed, a vision with cojones and Albert Brooks kills someone. You maybe don't even realize how connected you are until the first scene ends, the first glimpse into this world holds your every second, turns you into the perfect hamster waiting at the cage door of your life f...
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Above the Line · 3M ago

Oscar Nominations The Practical Best Picture

Some films are required viewing for their technical brilliance and cinematic accomplishments, others capture the light just right and the beautiful imagery creates a world for our imagination where captivating characters embark on journeys of adventure, love, and triumph. You might not escape the t...
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Above the Line · 4M ago

Above The Line 2011 Year In Review

Above The Line Practical Movie Reviews by Rory Dean moves on into the New Year with more than a few things to say about art, movies and the art of movies. Continue reading →
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Above the Line · 4M ago

Hollywood’s Blockbuster Makes Victims of Us All

Over the last couple of years there’s been a steady upsurge in the number of big budget, high concept films fueled almost entirely on catchy, gimmick-ridden premises. We have to demand more from Hollywood or they’re going to keep shoveling us manure and laughing when we step in it and track it all o...
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Above the Line · 4M ago

Hollywood’s Blockbuster Makes Victims of Us All

Over the last couple of years there’s been a steady upsurge in the number of big budget, high concept films fueled almost entirely on catchy, gimmick-ridden premises. OK isn't OK when you're paying for good. If Hollywood is the giant metal shark of our generation, of the now generation then one of ...
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Above the Line · 4M ago

War Horse (2011)

War Horse (2011) is effective, entertaining and at times exceedingly sentimental, yet audiences and critics seem mostly upbeat and genuinely receptive since it opened on Christmas day. If Spielberg fails at all it is that he stumbles over this romantic notion of closure and ideals - the often tidy s...
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