Author: Juan Barquin

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Winnie the Pooh (2011)

Winnie the Pooh is gentle and heart-warming and it’s just the right kind of film for anyone who wants a simple film with plenty of chuckles and smiles.

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Rango (2011)

Gore Verbinski’s first shot at animated filmmaking is unquestionably a success, appealing to both children and adults with its sublime storytelling and spontaneous characters.

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Beginners

The sheer emotion that Mike Mills delivers with Beginners is impressive, providing us with a small and simple film that will leave many touched and hoping for their own beginnings to work out for the best.

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Thumbsucker

Mike Mills directs his first feature length film – presenting us with a coming-of-age story about a teenager who just happens to suck his thumb.

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Spirited Away

With Spirited Away, Hayao Miyazaki reminds audiences that he is a true master of animated film by providing realistic characters and an interesting story that truly enchants viewers.

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Insidious

James Wan’s use of simple techniques that haunted house movies have used for decades, and his impressive work with a small budget, make Insidious a horror film worth watching.

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Arthur (2011)

Although the recently released remake of Arthur is a bit different than its original, it’s definitely worth a watch if you enjoy a sweet story with a good amount laughs.

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Bad Teacher

Adding to the already lengthy list of less than mediocre comedies this year, Bad Teacher needs no more warning than the word “bad” being in its own title.

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Friends with Benefits

However much its characters may have been attempting to avoid Hollywood clichés, Friends With Benefits ends up playing out like just any other average, romantic comedy.