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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...)

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  • Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010)

    Review by Matt Anderson: Sure, it's based on a video game, but it works within its own goofy rules.

    DVD review by Matt Anderson: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time proved to be one of summer 2010's more enjoyable romps.

  • The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010)

    Review by Matt Anderson: The Sorcerer's Apprentice is formulaic and predictable, but it's also fun and endearing.

    DVD review by Matt Anderson: With any luck, The Sorcerer's Apprentice will conjure up a bigger audience on Blu-ray.

  • An Education (2009)

    Sarsgaard gives Mulligan An Education Review by Robert Denerstein: An exceptionally smart performance from actress Carey Mulligan

  • The Da Vinci Code (2006)

    Tautou and Hanks crack The Da Vinci Code Review by Matt Anderson: The book's a lark. The movie's an albatross.

  • Spider-Man 2 (2004)

    Maguire dons the tights of Spider-Man 2 Review by Matt Anderson: The screenplay emphasizes character development over mindless action

  • Coffee and Cigarettes (2004)

    Jarmusch takes a break with Coffee and Cigarettes Review by Marty Mapes: Jarmusch missed his mark; trying to present simple, non-dramatic moments but using celebrities

  • Frida (2002)

    DVD review by Matt Anderson: Frida is a lively account of one of art's liveliest characters

  • The Tempest

    DVD review by Matt Anderson: The impeccable cast alone makes this version of The Tempest a pleasure well worth watching.