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The Return of the Popcorn Circus: June 2008If May almost tent-poled itself out of existence, June will be even worse. After all, are audiences really ready for 13 major release in less than two months -- with more to come? [29 April 2008] Reviews
Get SmartGet Smart makes rudimentary efforts to update, with passing references to terrorists, profiling, and inter-agency competition. [20 June 2008] 
The Longest Yard: Widescreen Collector’s Edition (2005)Given the prison's largely nonwhite population, Paul's friendship with Caretaker (Chris Rock) is invaluable in assembling the team. [17 October 2005] 
Tommy Boy: Holy Schnike Edition (1995)It seems odd that this well-executed formula buddy comedy would have such a tortured birthing process. [29 August 2005] 
The Longest Yard (2005)Sandler is resolutely unriled, whether abused by guards, the warden, or his own teammates, which makes him a decidedly peculiar action comedy hero. [28 May 2005] 
50 First Dates: Special Edition (2004)Always in the present, Drew Barrymore's Lucy is changed in an instant. And she's irresistible. [14 June 2004] 
50 First Dates (2004)Henry sets his sights on doing the right thing for Lucy, who will always be a childish girl, never have agency, never be able to make an informed decision that she can count on lasting. [12 February 2004] 
Anger Management (2003)Dave (Adam Sandler) grumbles okay, to everything, his face reorganized into a permanent twist. [11 April 2003] 
Hidden HillsEven more problematic is the moment when it's time for the episode's moral message, delivered with the subtlety of a bumper sticker. [7 October 2002] 
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000)From start to finish, the film is suffused with Eddie Murphyness, his elevated sense of himself and his desire to do 'what no one else has done before.'" [1 January 1995] Blogs
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