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— Sigourney Weaver, Alien Resurrection

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Betty Blue

There can be beauty in tragedy, particularly when the key ingredient is the same in both —Marty Mapes (review...)

Betty arrives like a bolt from the Blue

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Nick Nolte

  • A Walk in the Woods (2015)

    Redford goes for A Walk in the Woods Review by Matt Anderson: A Walk in the Woods has too many raisins in its trail mix.

    Review by Robert Denerstein: Follows a trail of second-rate material

  • Hateship Loveship (2014)

    Review by Robert Denerstein: Punchless drama stars a serious Wiig

  • Gangster Squad (2013)

    Penn fights the Gangster Squad Review by Robert Denerstein: In spite of heavy gunfire, Gangster Squad misses

    Review by Matt Anderson: Thanks to some good characters and a nifty theme, Gangster Squad earns a mild recommendation.

  • Warrior (2011)

    Review by Matt Anderson: Warrior ultimately taps out in the final round.

  • Over the Hedge (2006)

    Critters ponder life Over the Hedge Review by Matt Anderson: Doesn't truly achieve liftoff until the inspired conclusion pulls out all the stops

  • The Beautiful Country (2005)

    Vietnamese emigrants leave The Beautiful Country Review by Marty Mapes: The graceful arcs of character and plot make it an effective emotional film

  • Hulk (2003)

    Bana lends a few pixels to The Hulk Review by Ryan Hurtig: Another enjoyable adaptation of one of Marvel's more popular, though uncomplicated, heroes

  • The Good Thief (2003)

    Nolte kicks his habits to become The Good Thief Review by Matt Anderson: Nolte's art thief retired from the heist business with heroin and gambling habits filling the void

  • The Thin Red Line (1998)

    Review by Marty Mapes