Rushmore Review

Hype:  Rushmore is considered to be one of the better cult classic films.  This movie stars Bill Murray and Jason Schwartzman and was directed by Wes Anderson.  I have heard a lot of good things about this movie.  Wes Anderson is a director who is pretty well known for his comedic style of movies.  I have only seen one of his films, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, and really enjoyed the style it was done.  I really want to see Wes' other films and I figured Rushmore was a good place to start.

Initial Review:  Rushmore stars Jason Schwartzman as Max Fischer, a 15-year old high school student.  Max attends Rushmore Academy, a prestigious private school.  Max is known for not getting the best grades in school, but is the most active.  He is president and/or founder of many of the schools extracurricular activities.  The schools headmaster, Dr. Guggenheim, played by Brian Cox, is constantly feuding with Max and threatens to kick him out of school.  Max meets Herman Blume, played by Bill Murray, when he gives a speech at Rushmore.  Max immediately agrees with what Herman has to say and wants to become his friend.

One day Max is at the schools library and notices something written in one of the books.  He immediately must know who wrote it.  He finds out that the person who last checked out the book was Rosemary Cross, a first grade teacher at Rushmore.  Max instantly falls for Miss Cross, but she rejects him because of the age difference.  Max schemes up various activities so he, Miss Cross and Herman must hang out.  This ends up backfiring on Max, because Miss Cross and Herman fall for each other.  The rest of the movie focuses on Max and Herman going back and forth with various revenge tactics.

I found Rushmore to be hilarious.  The things Max does in this film are amazing.  Whether it's convincing the school board that Latin should be a required class just because Miss Cross says its a romance language or putting on these out of this world plays.  Rushmore isn't filled with slap-stick humor, it's all original and witty.  It's all in the way the characters speak and act and just flows well with the movie.

I was really impressed with Jason Schwartzman.  I felt like he really played Max perfectly.  You really felt like in real life Jason is Max.  Jason was at his best when after his first play, he wants to take Herman and Miss Cross out to dinner.  Miss Cross ends up bring a date, who happened to be played by Luke Wilson, and Max becomes extremely jealous.  During this scene you really got a sense of how awkward it was for Luke and Bill's characters.  Max is completely blunt about how upset and jealous he is about Luke's character being there.

The scenes with Jason and Bill were incredible, they really played well off each other.  Bill was extremely believable as the crazy business owner, that when Miss Cross rejects him turns to drinking.  To me Bill's comedic style has changed as he has gotten older and I prefer the way he acts in his more recent films, like Rushmore and Broken Flowers.

Rushmore went above and beyond all expectations I had for it.  I heard this movie was funny, but I didn't think it was going to be this funny.  I never got bored with Rushmore.  None of the jokes were the same and all were very original.  Not once did I feel like I've seen this in a movie before.  If you like smart, original comedies that are a pleasure to watch, Rushmore is the movie for you.  You will not be disappointed.  Rushmore has got to be one of the best comedies I have seen in quite some time.  I highly recommend everyone seeing Rushmore.

The Dark Knight Review

Hype:  The Dark Knight is probably the movie I have been the most hyped for in a very long time, if not ever.  I remember being very sceptical about the casting of Heath Ledger as the Joker, and now they are talking about him getting an Oscar nomination.  Aaron Eckhart as Harvey Dent/Two-Face sounded great to me especially after seeing him in Thank You For Smoking.  Then with the rest of the cast coming back, minus Katie Holmes which is probably for the best, how could this movie go wrong?  

I have been completely sucked into the viral campaign for this film.  Never before have I seen a movie that made so many websites and phone numbers to make the fans seem like they are actually part of the movie.  Whether it's been getting phone calls from Harvey Dent, voting in the Gotham election or calling some Gotham hotel to try and receive a package, all aspects have made it feel real.  With everything that has been done for this movie it is hard to not excited for it.

Christian Bale is probably my favorite actor right now and Christopher Nolan is probably one of my favorite directors out.  I can hardly contain my excitement for this movie.

Initial Review:  Blown away, that's how I feel about The Dark Knight.  Everything about this movie is amazing and epic.  The Dark Knight isn't just a comic book movie done right, it's a crime drama done right, almost to perfection.  For those that don't know, you would have to be living in space not to, The Dark Knight is the sequel to Batman Begins.  With Batman Begins, Christopher Nolan and Christian Bale gave the Batman franchise a reboot and showed what Batman movies should be like.  With The Dark Knight, they raised the bar and took it to the next level, showing how comic book movies should be made.

The Dark Knight picks up pretty much right where Batman Begins left off.  Gotham is pretty much being controlled by two feuding mobs and one man decides they should join forces.  Who's that man you ask?  Well it just so happens to be the Joker, played to perfection by Heath Ledger.  The thing with the Joker is that he doesn't care about the money and power that would come with bringing the mobs together, he only cares about the death and destruction it would cause.  When you watch the Joker you can just see and feel how truly insane he is.  Heath did an amazing job with the Joker.  He is absolutely crazy and you just can't help but love every minute of it.  In fact a lot of the time I felt like I had a permanent smile while watching him.  You can't help but get completely sucked in.

Trying to stop the Joker is the newly elected district attorney, Harvey Dent, played by Aaron Eckhart.  Harvey is determined to bring down the mob, the Joker and all of the corrupt cops in the Gotham police department.  To help aid him, Harvey looks to Lieutenant James Gordon, played by Gary Oldman, and Batman.  Batman is eager to assist Harvey.  He knows that if Harvey can be the focal point of cleaning up Gotham, he, Bruce Wayne, can get back with his life-long love, Rachel Dawes, played by Maggie Gyllenhaal.  The problem with Bruce getting back together with Rachel, is that she is actually dating Harvey.  Batman, Gordon, and Harvey take to the streets and do everything possible to bring down the Joker, even if it means hurting the ones they love.

There is a lot going on in The Dark Knight, but it never feels like it's too much.  All of the different story lines that happen are all very important and a joy to experience.  Everything flows really well and keeps you on the edge of your seat, there is never a dull moment.  It is really hard to find a negative thing to say about this movie.  The characters are incredible and acted extremely well.  The action scenes are mind blowing and not filled with a ton of CGI, most in fact have no CGI at all.  I can't even begin to count the number of times I was like "No Way!!!!!  Did that just happen?".  The story is amazing.  It doesn't even feel like a comic book movie, feels more like a Godfather or GoodFellas-type movie.  

This is one of those films where you can't stop talking about it.  You wanna talk about all the twists and turns.  You wanna talk about the Joker and how terrifying he is.  You wanna talk about all the action and the "How did they do that?" moments.  The Dark Knight is everything I wanted it to be and more.  If you are a fan of movies, you have to see this film.  If you are like me, once is not enough though.  Don't waste your time with the other movies out there, see The Dark Knight immediately and enjoy yourself.  The Dark Knight will be the best time you have had at the movies in a long time.

Wait Until Dark Review

Hype:  Wait Until Dark is a movie I have actually never heard of.  I looked it up on IMDB and saw that it stars Audrey Hepburn and Alan Arkin.  Audrey Hepburn has been in some pretty popular movies, like Breakfast at Tiffany's and My Fair Lady.  I can only remember Alan Arkin being in recent films, such as Little Miss Sunshine and Get Smart.  Wait Until Dark sounds very Alfred Hitchcock-like.  Since I don't know much about this movie, I don't have too high of expectations for it.

Initial Review:  In Wait Until Dark, Audrey Hepburn plays Susy Hendrix, a blind housewife.  Her husband, Sam, is given a doll filled with drugs at the airport.  Sam has no idea the drugs are in the doll.  Soon these three guys, Mike, Roat and Carlino come to Susy's house looking for the doll. Roat, played by Alan Arkin, is the leader and convinces Mike and Carlino that they must fool Susy into telling them where the doll is.  Mike pretends to be an old friend of Sam and Carlino pretends to be a cop.  

Since Susy is blind, the interaction between her and the three thugs is pretty interesting.  They came up with some pretty creative ways to try and get Susy to spill the beans on where the doll is located.  Roat, pretended to be a father and son.  Roat acted like the father's wife was seeing Sam and had suddenly gone missing.  Sam was then the prime suspect and Carlino's character was in charge of investigating.  Mike tried to calm Susy down through this ordeal and was able to gain a lot of trust.

Susy, with the help of a neighbor girl, Gloria, soon finds out what is going on.  Once she realizes whats happening she panics and tries to not show the thugs that she knows.  This causes one climactic and intense scene.

Audrey Hepburn was absolutely stunning as Susy.  She did an amazing job of making you feel like she was helpless, but very likeable.  Mike, played by Richard Crenna, was very trusting and it was easy to see how Susy could fall into his trap.  Having only seen Alan Arkin in comedies, his role in Wait Until Dark, was surprising and scary.  He was unbelievably insane and ruthless.

Wait Until Dark is a great thriller and if you are a fan of Hitchcock you will really enjoy this film.  The final scene alone is intense and will have you on the edge of your seat.  Audrey Hepburn was nominated for an Academy Award for her role in this film and I can see why.  She is a joy to watch.  Wait Until Dark is a classic thriller and a must see.  I am definitely glad I was able to see this film.

In Bruges Review

Hype:  I really know absolutely nothing about the movie In Bruges.  Well that's not exactly true, I do know it stars Colin Farrell and it has gotten really good reviews.  The plot has something to do with hitman, not exactly sure how though.  I am a little hesitant about this film though because of Colin.  At one point Colin was one of my favorite actors.  Why?  I have no idea, his movies have never really been that great.  That's why when I saw this movie get some good reviews, I was shocked.  I never thought Colin would be in a well received film.  Let's see if this movie lives up to the reviews I have seen.

Initial Review:  In Bruges stars Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson.  Colin character, Ray, has killed a little boy and he and his partner, Ken, played by Brendan, are in Bruges hiding.  They must wait in a hotel room until their boss calls them and gives them their next instructions.  Ray absolutely hates being in Bruges, but Ken wants to sightsee and explore the historical elements.  Ray's view of Bruges changes when he sees Chloe, a local drug dealer.  As time passes Ray begins to fall for Chloe and starts to enjoy his time in Bruges.  Soon Ken gets the phone call from their boss Harry, played by Ralph Fiennes.  Harry instructs end up setting off a punch of crazy events with the locals in Bruge.  The locals include Chloe's crazy ex-boyfriend, the hotel manager, tourists and a dwarf actor.

In Bruges was really a joy to watch.  It reminded me a lot of Snatch and Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.  It was funny and dark at the same time.  I was expecting a serious drama about the lives of hitman, instead it was surprisingly funny.  It was really good to see Colin in this role.  He usually plays this touch macho man, but in this movie he is a man that is trouble by the events of killing a little boy.  You can really see and feel how this event has changed his life and wants to forget about it.  I enjoyed seeing the more human, emotional side of Colin, I hope this is a sign of the things to come from him.  Then you have Brendan Gleeson, whom I have only seen in a couple movies, and his character is almost the complete opposite of Colin's character.  He understands that things happen when being a hitman and that they should just enjoy their time in Bruges.  I felt that Colin and Brendan really worked well together, they seemed to have a lot of chemistry when they shared the same scenes.

If you like movies that are funny, but not slapstick funny, and dark at times, In Bruges is a film that you will enjoy.  The comedy strikes at the right moments and knows when to stop.  Colin Farrell is absolutely a joy to watch and shows he can be a good actor.  In Bruges is a movie that I highly recommend.  It's not a movie that got a lot of publicity when it came out, I don't even think it came out to a theater where I live, but it deserves all the praise the critics have given it.  In Bruges should be put high on your Netflix list, you will enjoy every minute of it.

Control Review

Hype:  Control is a movie about the lead singer of the band Joy Division.  I have never listened to Joy Division, but I really like bands that have been heavly influenced by them.  The only thing I really know about them is that they were popular in the 80's and the lead singer commited suicide.  From what I've read this movie is supposed to be real good, all the reviews for it have been excellent.

Initial Review:  The movie Control is the story of Ian Curtis, the lead singer of the post-punk band Joy Division.  Ian is played by Sam Riley.  Control starts out when Ian is 17 years old and first meets his future wife, Deborah (played by Samantha Morton).  After they are married, Ian meets this band that is not happy about their singer so Ian decides he should be their new singer.  The band ends up recording an EP and come up with the name Joy Division.  The band performs live on this television and after that sign a record deal.

As the band starts to grow in popularity Ian and Deborah's marriage starts to suffer.  After one of Joy Division's concerts Ian meets a journalist named Annik and immediately falls for her.  Ian continues to see Annik behind his pregnant wife's back.  Deborah ends up finding out about this affair, but stays with Ian.

During one of Joy Division's concert's Ian suffers from an epileptic seizure and is dragged off the stage.  At the time there wasn't really treatment for epilepsy, it was just trial and error with a bunch of meds.  Ian continues to suffer through these seizures.  The seizures begin to put a lot of pressure on Ian and the band.

As Ian's world continues to collapse with the affair and seizures, he starts to get more and more depressed.  Ian even tries to kill himself via alcohol poisoning.  Ian's wife is able to get him to the hospital in time for the doctors to pump his stomach.  Ian had left a note for his wife telling her that the fighting would now be over.  After this suicide attempt Ian's life doesn't change for the better.  Deborah ends up asking for a divorce and Ian moves back into his parent's home.

I was really surprised with this movie.  The way Control was done, it doesn't matter if you have never heard of Joy Division or are a die-hard fan.  Control is about Ian's life and how the pressures of the world around him lead him to commit suicide.  Even if he wasn't in the band, the story would still be great.  

Sam Riley was amazing in this movie.  Sam really got into the role of Ian and made you believe you was depressed and suicidal.  His stage presence was amazing.  You could really believe Sam was a rockstar.  After seeing Sam in this movie I am really looking forward to seeing him in other films.

Control was a great film.  It was really interesting to learn about the lead singer of Joy Division and to see how they came and went so quickly.  If you are a fan of Joy Division, I have a feeling you will love this movie.  If you just love movies that deal with the dark sides of life you will enjoy this movie.  Not many people know of Control, but it is a movie that you should totally check out.

Batman - Gotham Knight Review

Hype:  Batman - Gotham Knight is six short animated stories involving Batman.  Each story is done by a different animator.  The stories are supposed to take place between the movies Batman Begins and The Dark Knight.  Being a fan of Batman I have a feeling this movie is a must see.  I am really excited to see The Dark Knight and Batman Begins is one of my favorite films of all-time, this will hopefully hold me over until next Friday.

Initial Review:  Batman - Gotham Knight was very interesting.  It's hard to review a movie that is actually six separate stories.  At first I didn't think the stories would tie together in an way, but once you see all six you can see how they relate.  What I enjoy most about this was seeing the growth of Batman and being able to learn more about his past.  In one of the short stories you learn how Bruce Wayne learned to withstand pain.  In another short you see more of the villain Scarecrow, who appeared in Batman Begins.  You get to learn what he has been up to since.

Out of all the stories the first one, call Have I Got A Story For You, was my favorite.  This short is about this group of kids that are hanging out and telling stories about their encounter with Batman.  This first kid acts like Batman is this shadow, mist-like object that disappears into the ground to get around criminals.  The second kid says Batman is actually a giant bat that flies around town attacking criminals.  The third and final kid says Batman is a robot that can fly and has all sorts of weapons.  What I enjoy about this one is that they did a great job showing how kids tend to exaggerate when telling stories.

Being a fan of Batman I really enjoyed Batman - Gotham Knight.  If you are someone that isn't a fan you may have a tough time with it.  Being just over an hour long and made up of six stories, the stories tend to come and go real quickly.  Batman - Gotham Knight is a must see for Batman fans and does a nice job satisfying those that are looking forward to The Dark Knight.  I wouldn't recommend it for those that aren't that into Batman, but if you love Batman, see this right away.

GoodFellas Review

Hype:  GoodFellas is considered one of the best mob movies of all time.  With Martin Scorsese directing and staring Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta and Joe Pesci, I can see how it has the potential to be a great film.  I have seen bits and pieces of this movie, but I have yet to see the whole thing.  I really look forward to seeing this film.

Initial Review:  GoodFellas tells the story of Henry Hill, played by Ray Liotta, and how he became one of the biggest gangsters in Brooklyn.  Henry started working for the mob at the age of 15.  The mob at Henry doing small deliveries at first.  Soon one of the top dogs in the mob, Jimmy Conway (played by Robert De Niro), looks after Henry and teaches him everything he knows.  Jimmy doesn't just train Henry, he also trains Tommy DeVito, played by Joe Pesci.

As Henry and Tommy learn more and more about how the mob functions, they start becoming top dogs around town.  They get exclusive access to local clubs and restaurants.  Henry goes on a double date with Tommy and meets his future wife, Karen.  At first Henry and Karen don't hit it off.  In fact Henry stands her up, but her feisty attitude attracts Henry even more to her.  Karen is a little hesitant at first to Henry's actions.  She doesn't fully agree with what he does for a living.  Over time though, Karen realizes that the life of a gangster's wife isn't that bad.

Henry was the level headed one of the bunch, whereas Tommy was a hot head with a very short temper.  One time while at the bar, an old friend of Tommy's starts messing around with him, so Tommy loses it and beats the man to death.  Tommy even shot a young man twice for having an attitude towards him.

The movie GoodFellas does an outstanding job of showing what the life of a gangster is like.  You get to see the family side of the mob.  The different families are always hanging out, going on vacations , and celebrating birthdays together.  They look out for each other, when someone needs something, the mob finds a way to get it done.  GoodFellas also shows how the mob can destroy a family.  Henry ends up cheating on Karen, forcing Karen to threaten leaving Henry, but he is always able to talk her out of it.  Throughout the film, you can see how Karen at times hates being a gangsters wife.  She gets worried when Henry doesn't come home at night.  This movie also shows how if you get in too deep and double cross your own mob or other mobs, your life ends up being taken away.

GoodFellas was a joy to watch.  You could really believe Ray Liotta as a guy who would thrive in the mob setting.  And it isn't really a surprise that Robert De Niro shines as a gangster.  Scorsese did a wonderful job shooting this film.  He didn't make the death scenes just a bang-bang, blood bath, he slowed them down and gave them artistic look.  You really feel like you are in all the places the mob goes.  GoodFellas has gained a lot of critical praise throughout the past couple of years, in fact it is in AFI's Top 100 Films of All Time.  GoodFellas is a must see, especially if you are a fan of the Godfather series.  I highly recommend GoodFellas, it is a must see, must own film.

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Dead Man Walking Review

Hype:  I have been wanting to see Dead Man Walking for a few years now.  Sean Penn is an actor I really enjoy and have heard great things about what he did in this film.  Susan Sarandon has done some amazing work in the past and she was able to win an Academy Award for what she did in this film.  I am really looking forward to seeing this film.

Initial Review:  Powerful.  That's how I would describe Dead Man Walking if I could only use one word.  Dead Man Walking stars Susan Sarandon has Sister Helen, a nun who is asked by Matthew Poncelet, played by Sean Penn, to help with his final appeal before being put to death.  Matthew was found guilty of murdering a teenage couple and his execution date is quickly approaching.  Sister Helen was hesitant at first since she is not used to meeting with convicted criminals.

Sister Helen tells Matthew that she would try her best to help him.  She contacts a lawyer who assists in the appeal process and tries to delay the execution date.  As Sister Helen helps Matthew, she gets to know his family and the family of the teens he murdered.  Sister Helen faces a lot of criticism from the victims family.  They have a hard time understanding how a nun could support for a murder.  Once Sister Helen realizes the appeal process isn't going Matthews way, she tries to get Matthew to confess what he has done and for him to seek salvation.

This movie poses a few important questions.  Is the death penalty correct punishment for a crime?  Can someone go to heaven if they have committed a horrible crime?  Dead Man Walking tries to answer these questions by looking at both sides of each, but doesn't fully answer them, leaving the audience to decide for themselves.

I found Susan Sarandon's performance to be incredible.  She totally deserved the Academy Award for Best Actress.  Sean Penn was also amazing and deserved all the recognition he received.  The scenes where Susan was speaking with Sean through the glass wall in prison where emotional and you could tell both actors were really into their roles.  The ending of Dead Man Walking was intense and emotional.  I really felt for the characters and could really sense the pain and struggle they were going through.

Dead Man Walking is an amazing film, that makes the audience think.  Sean Penn and Susan Sarandon give amazing performances.  This movie needs to be watched by everyone.  If you have not seen Dead Man Walking, you must put it at the top of your Netflix list and run out to your local rental store and rent it right away.

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Mutiny on the Bounty (1935) Review

Hype:  I actually don't know much about the movie Mutiny on the Bounty.  I do know that it is considered a classic.  I also know that it won Best Picture at the 1935 Academy Awards.  Since this film is considered a classic, it is one in which I feel I need to watch.  I have no expectations for it, so let's see how it is.

Initial Review:  The Mutiny on the Bounty stars Clark Gable, Charles Laughton and Franchot Tone.  Charles Laughton plays Captain William Bligh who is in charge of the ship the Bounty.  Bligh doesn't treat the crew of the Bounty well at all.  He often flogs (whips) his crew just to prove his power.  Clark Gable plays Fletcher Christian who takes offense to the way Bligh treats the crew.  Franchot Tone stars as Byam who becomes close friends with Christian.

Christian becomes so fed up with the way Bligh treats the crew that he decides he needs to get Bligh off the ship.  Christian and a few of the deck hands get together and drive Bligh and his followers off the ship and force them to survive on a small boat.  Byam doesn't fully agree with Christians actions but stays on the ship.  Christian takes the Bounty back to Tahiti, where he and Byam both met the loves of their lives.  Christian ends up taking his wife and child back aboard the Bounty to avoid another British ship that is headed for Tahiti.  Byam decides to stay on shore and risk going back to Britain.  Bligh actually ends up being on that ship and takes Byam captive and places him on trial for mutiny.

Overall I thought Mutiny on the Bounty was a great film.  I haven't seen a film with Clark Gable before and I was really impressed.  I can see why so many people enjoy his films.  It was really easy to dislike Charles Laughton character, Captain Bligh.  Just by looking at him you could tell he was an evil man who only cared about himself and let the power go to his head.  You really get to know the characters.  You learn to hate Bligh and like Christian and Byam.  The special effects for this film are incredible considering it was made in the thirties.  The storm scenes on the ships deck looked a lot more believable than those shown in films today, like in the Pirate of the Caribbean movies.  You could really see the actors pain and struggles as they fight against the rain.  This film is definitely worth the Academy Award for Best Picture.  The Mutiny on the Bounty is truly a great film and one that everyone should see.

Repeat Viewings: N/A

Persepolis Review

Hype:  Persepolis is a movie that I have been waiting a while to see.  What first drew me to this film is the artistic style of the animation.  Then I found out it was a foreign film and I wanted to see it even more.  I was also able to find out that Persepolis is actually a graphic novel, that was written by the main character.  In fact Persepolis is actually based on the writers life.  I'm not completely sure what the plot is, but the reviews for Persepolis have been amazing and I really look forward to seeing it.

Initial Review:  Persepolis is the story of a young girl, Marjane Satrapi (Marji for short), who grows up in Iran during the Iranian Revolution.  Growing up Marji becomes more and more obsessed with the government.  Soon the Islamic Fundamentalist come into power and place the citizens under strict rules.  Some of the things the citizens are restricted to are: no parties, the types of clothing they can wear, and the music they can listen to.  Of course Marji wants nothing to do with this and wears a jacket over her school uniform that deals with punk rock and buys music on the black market.  Marji's family worries about her so they send her to Austria .

While in Austria, Marji struggles with life and finding a way to fit in.  She ends up making new friends, falls in and out of love and actually ends up homeless because she gets cheated on.  Marji ends up going back to Iran when she almost dies of bronchitis while living on the streets.  While back in Iran, she still is not happy with the government.  Marji ends up marrying this guy she started dating, against her mothers wishes.  After about a year of marriage, Marji decides she no longer loves him.  After the divorce Marji ends up once again leaving the country, this time for good.

The movie Persepolis has a lot going on during it.  A lot of the scenes are short and come and go very quickly.   There were a few scenes that I really enjoyed.  Like at the beginning when Marji and her friends put nails in between their fingers, Wolverine-style, and chase after a school mate just because he is the child of a government official.  Another fun scene is when Marji breaks out into "Eye of the Tiger" and just starts singing and dancing.

Persepolis isn't for everyone.  It's a movie that I enjoyed watching and am glad I got to see, but it's not one I'm going to watch multiple times.  Persepolis moves pretty slow for only being an hour and a half long, I think this is because of the short scenes.  If you are interested in learning about Iran and it's history during the 80's and 90's than this is a film for you.  I can see why all the critics enjoyed it, but Persepolis is definitely not a movie that will keep you on the edge of your seat.  Overall I was satisfied with Persepolis and would recommend at least renting it.

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