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  • Das Boot: The Director's Cut (1981)
    Review preview for Das Boot: The Director's Cut

    The greatest submarine movie ever made.

    Scott Macdonald · 5 out of 5
    The claustrophobic experiences of an inexperienced U-boat crew trying to survive.
  • The NeverEnding Story (1984)
    Review preview for The NeverEnding Story

    This movie has such heart and soul that it remains a true children’s classic.

    Maria Realf · 4 out of 5
    Enchanting fantasy adventure about a magical land under threat.
  • The Perfect Storm (2000)
    Review preview for The Perfect Storm

    There is no room for quirky individualism, as writer Bill Wittliff shovels on the sentimentality. Even the dialogue is highlighted with italics.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 2.5 out of 5
    Soggy disaster flick.
  • Poseidon (2006)
    Review preview for Poseidon

    A handful of the passengers may eventually get out of the ship alive, but in this massive overhaul of The Poseidon Adventure (1972), nothing, it seems, can save them from Mark Protosevich's sinking script.

    Anton Bitel · 2.5 out of 5
    Another cruise liner, another wet day at the office, another remake
  • Troy (2004)
    Review preview for Troy

    Ultimately, there is no depth to the drama and precious little soul.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 3 out of 5
    The ultimate war over a woman, as the ancient Greeks lay siege to Troy.

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