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2009

Articles published in 2009.

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Knowing (2009)

Knowing (2009)

Alex Proyas hands Nicolas Cage a page of numbers that predict the end of the world and plays the whole thing dead straight. Critics balked at the solemnity; I came out rattled in the best way. 8/10.

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Watchman

Watchman

Watchman, directed by Zack Snyder. Featuring Malin Akerman, Billy Crudup, Matthew Goode. When an ex-superhero is murdered, vigilante Rorschach begins to investigate the murder, leading to a apocalyptical conclusion.

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The International (2009)

The International (2009)

Tom Tykwer aims a 1970s paranoia thriller at the banks, with Clive Owen chasing money instead of bombs. The plot strains, but the locations and the Guggenheim set piece earn it. 7/10.

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