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...Oscar Race In his rundown of who is likely to win what at this year's Academy Awards [Feb. 9], Richard Corliss noted that in the Best Picture category, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King "plods a bit" but Master and Commander "soars." Although there are thrilling moments in the latter film, its slow beginning and almost complete lack of character development (especially compared with Patrick O'Brian's books) left me feeling let down. But The Return of the King had unforgettable images, amazing heart and a thrilling conclusion. It is a stunning example...
...early shouldering of the responsibility a son may assume when a parent declines and the child becomes the caregiver. With the narrative briskness of Amelie and a nimble political savvy, Good Bye, Lenin! is a romantic comedy so smart and sweetly mature, it's liberating. --By Richard Corliss...
...rundown of who is likely to win what at this year's Academy Awards [Feb. 9], Richard Corliss noted that in the Best Picture category, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King "plods a bit" but Master and Commander "soars." Although there are thrilling moments in the latter film, its slow beginning and almost complete lack of character development (especially compared with Patrick O'Brian's books) left me feeling let down. But The Return of the King had unforgettable images, amazing heart and a thrilling conclusion. It is a stunning example of literature brought successfully...
...four blithe Liverpudlians, ages 20 to 24. Leaving their hotel room to go to the Peppermint Lounge, they wave a sweet goodbye to the two-man camera crew. Did celebrity ever take such innocent pleasure in its own good fortune? Was the world ever this young? --By Richard Corliss...
...film twice to get all the fun. (Look for the Mickeys!) As CGI cartooning takes over the world--Disney just closed down its traditional-animation studio in Florida--Teacher's Pet finds a fresh and frisky approach to doing things the old, Walt way. --By Richard Corliss...