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October 14, 2005

40 year old virgin, Wallace and Grommit, Corpse Bride

I did a triple feature a few Fridays ago. It was just after I went to the dentist, so I was downtown at the theatre at 5pm, and didn't reemerge till 10pm.

40 year old virgin. Well, it is funny, in the same way that a chocolate shake is tasty. But not a comedy classic or anything. 3/4 stars.

I thought the casting was good, especially the love interest (who I have completely forgotten). Interesting how the script tried to answer the question 'how did this happen?' and how conservative it is, really, in the end.

2 stars

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Wallace and Grommit was *such* a fantastic joy to see. I definitely want to watch it again. I caught a 7pm show, so there were lots of adults and kids in the audience. Man, it was so much fun.

What's the magic formula? Two great comic characters, incredibly expressive animation, and a lovely, carefully crafted world for the story.

I'll go see this one again.

3.5/4 stars
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Corpse Bride.

Tim Burton, back to form. I liked it, especially the song and dance numbers. Story was a bit of a formula, but still, well done.

3/4

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