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Pleasant Surprises: Kung Fu Panda 2

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I was extremely hesitant to see Kung Fu Panda 2 because I absolutely loved the first one. I know that seems odd, but I just didn’t think there was any point in trying to top perfection. Kung Fu Panda has … Continue reading →

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Movie Matchups: Inception vs. Mary Poppins

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Since I first saw Inception in theaters, it has been needling in my mind. Not because it’s a bad film, but because it is so creative and unique that I wanted so badly to come up with an equally creative … Continue reading →

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Why Are There So Many Wizard of Oz Sequels, Prequels, Remakes and Spinoffs?

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Sam Raimi’s Oz the Great and Powerful is coming out this Friday, and it is just one in a long string of sequels, prequels, remakes and spinoffs of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, published in 1900. That book was adapted … Continue reading →

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5 Unsatisfying Endings to Otherwise Good Films

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

How to Train Your Dragon, E.T., Raiders of the Lost Ark, Rocky and RoboCop all have perfect endings. They build up to an exciting climax, and after the heroes triumph, the films end on the best possible note. But I’m … Continue reading →

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Movie Matchups: Skyfall vs. The World Is Not Enough

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I enjoyed a rare treat last week. I got to watch the newest James Bond film Skyfall without any preconceived notions about the film. I had not seen a single commercial, trailer, or clip of any kind from Skyfall, so … Continue reading →

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10 Movies I Wish I Didn’t Like

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

As I promised in last week’s article “10 Movies I Wish I Liked,” here is my follow-up list of 10 movies I wish I didn’t like. Most of these are guilty pleasures, but there are a few genuinely good films … Continue reading →

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10 Movies I Wish I Liked

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Are there any movies that you know are critically acclaimed or beloved by other people, but you just can’t bring yourself to watch them because you think they’re just so-so? I would like to share 10 films (listed alphabetically) that … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Best Things About Marvel’s The Avengers

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Marvel’s The Avengers is a miracle. By all rights, it shouldn’t work as well as it does, but it managed to be one of the most fun films I have ever seen. It ranks right up there with How to … Continue reading →

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Movie Matchups: Die Hard vs. Crocodile Dundee II

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

What do Speed, Cliffhanger, Air Force One, and Sudden Death have in common? They all copy the plot of Crocodile Dundee II. I’m serious. Not Die Hard. The sequel to the popular Paul Hogan vehicle from the mid-1980s debuted in theaters … Continue reading →

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Forgotten Film Gems: Mr. Krueger’s Christmas

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Do you want to watch a movie that brings out the Spirit of Christmas perfectly and fills your heart with nothing but good feelings? Mr. Krueger’s Christmas is exactly what you’re looking for. This little 26-minute, made-for-television musical drama is … Continue reading →

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