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Overall Grade: B+
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Like the original it has significance right now
by Troy (movies profile) (Nov 21, 2007)
200 of 264 people found this review helpful
Here is a plot that stabs at the heart of what most people view as a problem in American politics and that is corporation interest taking over and becoming a malignant fo... Full Review

Overall Grade: B
Story: B+
Acting: A
Direction: A-
Visuals: B+
Why?
by jamille85 (movies profile) (Dec 30, 2007)
142 of 209 people found this review helpful
Why is everyone complaining about how the movie "can't compare to the original". Oh shut up! How many of you actually saw the original in the first place? Don't just writ... Full Review

Overall Grade: B
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Intriguing but predictable
by Stephen (movies profile) (Mar 25, 2007)
114 of 165 people found this review helpful
I have not seen the original. After having seen this remake, I still have no plans to see the original. The redeeming quality of the film was the terrific acting by Mer... Full Review

Overall Grade: A
Story: A-
Acting: A
Direction: A
Visuals: A
Good for those who never saw the original
by need_a_good_player (movies profile) (Nov 16, 2007)
29 of 39 people found this review helpful
Unfortunately, I saw the original so I knew the basic idea of the movie. I disagree with those who say the original was better, though. This one is updated to match moder... Full Review

Overall Grade: A
Story: A-
Acting: A
Direction: B
Visuals: B+
Number one in the Oscar run so far
by Fluffydaddy (movies profile) (Mar 22, 2007)
34 of 51 people found this review helpful
I'm not a movie reviewer. I'm just a guy that love good movies that make you think. The Manchurian Candidate (2004)is a movie for the times. Just like The Manchurian Can... Full Review

Overall Grade: A-
Story: A
Acting: A+
Direction: A-
Visuals: B
Denzel adds credence to any story line because he
by Steven (movies profile) (Mar 22, 2007)
17 of 20 people found this review helpful
will make you believe the story he is trying to tell. He is such a powerful actor that he brings this foggy story together and allows you to suspend the non-belief and en... Full Review

Overall Grade: B+
Story: B
Acting: A-
Direction: B+
Visuals: B
Proof that The World is Nuts
by Jennifer (movies profile) (Mar 22, 2007)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
Just came back from seeing this movie, and it was everything I expected and a whole lot more. It's very easy to believe what was done to the soldiers, rumors of such have... Full Review

Overall Grade: A
Story: A
Acting: A+
Direction: A
Visuals: A-
Raymond Prentice Shaw - 3.8/4.0 stars
by webpj (movies profile) (May 7, 2006)
12 of 15 people found this review helpful
Audience: 14 and up , not for kids MPAA Rating: R for violence and some language. Profanity: Some strong language Nudity/Sex None noted Alcohol/Drugs: Violent, shootin... Full Review

Overall Grade: C+
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just like the others are saying
by mkeeknox (movies profile) (Aug 28, 2007)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
this doesn't compare to the original. Maybe if you haven't seen the original you might enjoy this more, but there's no tension in this film, and the motivations for the "... Full Review

Overall Grade: D-
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very disappointed. very
by Brandon (movies profile) (Nov 10, 2005)
11 of 15 people found this review helpful
When "The Manchurian Candidate" came out in 1962 with Frank Sinatra, it was an instant classic. Having never seen it, I knew I was missing out. So then one day I heard th... Full Review
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