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Movie Reviews by Todd Wofford— Funny, informative movie reviews

Dec 2022

When Harry Met Sally… (1989)::rating::4::rating::4::rating::4

W hen Harry Met Sally... adheres to the classic rom-com spirituality, wherein nothing could ever happen by chance. Indeed, the film intersperses interviews with elderly couples, who gleefully recount the…

Dec 2022

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Ticket to Paradise (2022)::rating::2

I f they handed out a generic award for Best-Looking Movie of 2022, Ticket to Paradise would be on the noms list. As a squabbling, middle-aged couple, George Clooney and Julia Roberts…

Oct 2022

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Meet Cute (2022)::rating::2.5

M ovies have long depicted the cosmos meddling in affairs of the heart, so it's refreshing to see a character actually meddling back. Meet Cute is a premise that could've yielded…

Jul 2022

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Father of the Bride (2022)::rating::2.5

T his Father of the Bride suffers from the same disease that afflicted the previous two versions: We'll call it the First World Grumpies. That means we spend most of this movie…

Jun 2022

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Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994)::rating::3.5

S o much of dating feels like trying on a new wardrobe: You have to sense the awkwardness of someone who doesn't fit correctly to appreciate the magic of someone…

Jun 2022

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My Best Friend’s Wedding (1997)::rating::2

O n a superficial level, I can respect the ambition of My Best Friend's Wedding. After all, it was a daring move to take Julia Roberts, one of cinema's most likable…

Apr 2022

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Marry Me (2022)::rating::3

M ovies like Marry Me ignite a battle within my soul. The cynical side of my personality wants to bash this thing with a tire iron, as I scream how dopey,…

Dec 2021

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The Holiday (2006)::rating::3

I agonized over how to rate this movie--probably a lot more than I should have. Yes, The Holiday is absolute piffle, but schmaltzy comfort films definitely occupy an important place in…

May 2019

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Long Shot (2019::rating::3.5

With sneaky-smart writing, casual chemistry between the two leads, and a few scene-stealing supporting players, Long Shot turns out to be a surprisingly good romantic comedy.

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