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The Avengers—movie review

  • By Leonard Maltin
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  • May 4, 2012 1:01 AM
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  • 27 Comments
If every summer blockbuster or comic-book movie were as good as 'Marvel’s The Avengers' I’d greet the upcoming release slate with a lot more enthusiasm…but there aren’t many writer-directors as talented as Joss Whedon. Indeed, it’s the writing that sets this film apart...

We Bought A Zoo—movie review

  • By Leonard Maltin
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  • December 23, 2011 1:00 AM
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  • 12 Comments
If your favorite descriptive word for a movie is “edgy,” you might want to skip this one. If, however, you like heartwarming—not cloying—stories about decent people, and hope to leave the theater feeling better than you did when you walked in, 'We Bought a Zoo' will be a welcome cup of holiday cheer. Rated PG, it is intended to please a family audience, so the timing is perfect.