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I've Two words for this movie


Loved It! Every now and than a movie comes along that you can sink your teeth in to and this was it for me. No living in mansions with cadillac escalades in the driveway or a coke-induced hollywood setting, that I can't relate to. just a good ole' dysfunctional family without the blood and death crap, that make up most of the junk we watch.
Well acted too, I might add!

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This is a fabulous movie! Brilliant screenplay. Great acting. Everything comes together to inform you and entertain. This movie generated great discussions afterward about relationships, what we are holding back and how it affects us, about the actors in all of us. it obliterates prejudices somehow. I would call City Island Oscar worthy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_TcbybfLAY

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holy tamale!



Oh, and remember, next Friday is Hawaiian shirt day.

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I just saw it this afternoon and loved it, too. I'll probably add it to my DVD collection also.

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This movie was more amazing than I thought it would be. I watched the tailer while bored on youtube and thought it looked like an interesting movie so I decided to give it a try and I must say I am definitely glad I was bored that night or I would've missed this awesome movie.

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I saw this movie recently having heard nothing at all about it. None of the actors in it are ones I routinely follow, but a friend recommended it. So I checked it out and loved it! Andy Garcia gives a wonderful comedic performance, and all the other actors are spot on. I think young Ezra Miller is one to keep an eye on. Yes, there are some plot points that are over the top, but strangely enough I think they actually add to the film's charm...like the writer/director is winking at us saying "Yeah, I know, but just go with it." You just have to give yourself over to it. I thought it was very funny, utterly charming, quirky, and--best of all--heartwarming. I love being totally surprised by a film, and "City Island" is a delightful surprise!

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clearly, your life is pretty plain and uneventful. not only have i known completely dysfunctional families, my own has involved neighbors, police, and even local news. get out and socialize with various societies and cultures. you just may experience more than what you think you know.

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I agree and I don't understand all the hype here. Painfully bad overacting and unrealistic script.




"To me you are the teacher in a Charlie Brown cartoon"

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I just saw this movie and thought it was great! Everything was very well executed and original. The best thing I liked about it was that it was not predictable like most movies today. The pacing was excellent and you never loose track of what each character is doing. Great writing, acting, and directing! It is so refreshing to see a movie of this caliber being made today. Goes to show that you don't need to spend millions on explosions and special effects to create a well-crafted and highly enjoyable film. I also loved the Ford convertible. Nice touch.

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Agreed! This is an excellent, the best of the year so far in my opinion.

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I always want to think that actors become actors because of such powerful movies. I mean, it must be great to actually play a character that instead of staying in front of a green screen all day.

I was touched by the performances. They really did great work and I loved how the "Truth" reunited them. Awesome movie!

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I'm definitely getting this on DVD!

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"I always want to think that actors become actors because of such powerful movies."-- ischju...i totally second you...its the actors and sum of their parts which makes the whole of the movie special and thats what have happened here...it was funny and intelligent and quirky ....loved vince jr the most lol...he's totally over the edge and makes the everyday boring parent to children relationship a fun ride lol

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I thought that the film was rather interesting. It was rather strange how the entire family smoked particularly the kid.

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i laughed the entire time. great GREAT movie.

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Good movie, I loved everything about it the actors the story everything.

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This movie is great. It was really funny. I loved the son.

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