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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 2009

Page

11

Amelia biopic spotlights a bold aviation icon

Roger Ebert notes Amelia Earhart's life as the focus of the film Am elia and praises Swank's portrayal. The piece touches on Earhart's daring independence, aviation legacy, and rumored connections while briefing on the disappearance mystery and tense marriage to George Putnam.

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Amelia biopic review from Roger Ebert praises Swank

Roger Ebert lauds Mira Nairs Amelia as a well directed biopic, with Hilary Swank embodying Amelia Earhart and delivering sound performances and period detail. The review notes the film reenacts radio transmissions verbatim, highlights Earharts feminism and heroism, and comments on the film's lacking dramatic tension in a largely uplifting life story. It mentions supporting cast including Richard Gere Ewan McGregor and Cherry Jones and places the film in Wynnsong Cedar Rapids Sycamore Iowa City with a PG rating.

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This Is It film review notes lack of goose bumps

The Nashington Post review of Michael Jackson's This Is It criticizes the film as a rehearsal piece rather than a full concert experience. It highlights Jackson's frail performance, director Ken Casey Ortegas adulation, and numerous backstage glimpses. It mentions places like Staples Center and London and notes Jackson's decision to cut songs to save his voice.

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Mini-Reviews Preview of Sci Fi and Horror Films

Metro City energy clash and a robot revival drive a bright but action packed review flow. Cirque du Freak pits young heroes in a garish traveling show as Saw VI deepens the Jigsaw conspiracy with grim classifieds of justice.

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