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Movie Review: The Five Year Engagement

Mike Finkelstein is madly in love with his fiance. But then, she got offered a job across the country, and now the two are trying to figure out how to make things work. For some advice, Mike went to the movies. That probably wasn't the smartest idea. Here is his review of The Five Year Engagement
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Movie Review: The Cabin in the Woods

Mike Finkelstein has learned many things from horror films. One of the greatest lessons: never go camping in a deserted area with four friends. Except for this one time-maybe this time, it'll be fun-maybe? Here is his review for The Cabin in the Woods.
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MOVIE REVIEW: American Reunion

Mike Finkelstein is heading back home for his high school reunion. Luckily, he has been brushing up on the AMERICAN PIE films for all the things NOT to do when he gets back. Here is his review of “American Reunion.”
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Movie Review: Titanic 3D

On the 100th Anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Titanic, James Cameron re-released his 1997 epic, TITANIC, in theaters with a brand new 3D conversion. Mike Finkelstein was there, ready to see one of his favorites back on the big screen. Here is his review of “Titanic”.
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Movie Review: Haywire

Mike Finkelstein has a friend who argued that girls always need a guy to take care of them. He said that guys are always stronger. Mike took this friend to see a little movie with Gina Carano. That friend is now terrified of getting beat up by a girl (which probably could have happened anyway, even before they saw the movie…). Here is his review of “Haywire”.
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Movie Review: The Iron Lady

Mike Finkelstein wants to run for office so he could make this country a better place. For some inspiration, he decided to watch a film about a woman who did just that. Instead, he just started to develop a British accent. Here is his review of “The Iron Lady."
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Movie Review: Carnage

Mike Finkelstein had an hour long conversation with a friend.  He wondered how something as simple as a conversation would look dramatized and thrown...
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Movie Review: Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol

Mike Finkelstein is being offered a mission, should he choose to accept it. Go to the theater. See an action movie starring Tom Cruise that absolutely blows the rest of the action movies this year out of the water. Buy popcorn. Don’t get killed. He did all this, and even bought gummy worms. Mission accomplished. Here is his review of “Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol”.
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Movie Review: New Year’s Eve

Mike Finkelstein was getting ready for the New Year and needed some inspiration. Suddenly, he saw previews for a new holiday film that was directed by Garry Marshall and filled to the brim with celebrities. He decided that that would be his inspiration for the amazing night. Here is his review of New Year's Eve.
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Movie Review: The Muppets

Mike Finkelstein decided to take a trip back to when he was five years old. Suddenly, he saw Kermit the Frog! And there’s Miss Piggy! And Animal! And Beaker! And Rowlf! His heart just exploded from happiness. Here is his review of “The Muppets.”
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Movie Review: Twilight Saga Breaking Dawn Part I

Mike Finkelstein wants to sparkle in the sunlight. He also thinks that marrying a vampire probably isn’t the best idea…Here is his review of “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part I”
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Movie Review: A Very Harold and Kumar 3D Christmas

Mike Finkelstein was in the holiday spirit and wanted to visit some old friends. He was also in the mood for White Castle. He figured he’d put both together, and go see a little ridiculous movie about those guys who had the munchies so many years ago. (Who knew Santa delivered joints?!) Here is his review of “A Very Harold and Kumar 3D Christmas.”
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Movie Review: 50/50

Mike Finkelstein just went on an emotional roller coaster ride, and for the first time ever, teared up in a movie (don’t tell anyone…). ...
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Movie Review: Take Shelter

Mike Finkelstein is having some really horrible dreams.  Some have to do with death, some have to do with kidnapping and stabbings.  Mostly, they...
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Movie Review: Puncture

Mike Finkelstein wants to believe he has the courage to lose for what’s right.  Michael Weiss did.  Here is his review for “Puncture”. PLOT:...
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Movie Review Monday: Crazy Stupid Love

Mike Finkelstein obviously needs no help when it comes to the ladies. But IF he did, he would definitely ask Ryan Gosling for some advice. That’s what Steve Carell did, and he got Marisa Tomei! Here is Mike’s review of “Crazy, Stupid, Love.”