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The Reel Deal

The Reel Deal is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this publication only count toward the Tomatometer® when written by the following Tomatometer-approved critic(s): Mark Sells.

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Rating Title | Year Author Quote
4.5/5
Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012) Mark Sells Beasts of the Southern Wild is the reason we go to movies.
Posted Jan 18, 2013  Edit critic review
4.5/5
Amour (2012) Mark Sells Amour is as heartbreaking and real as it gets.
Posted Jan 17, 2013  Edit critic review
4.5/5
Django Unchained (2012) Mark Sells A revenge film best served cold.
Posted Jan 10, 2013  Edit critic review
5/5
Zero Dark Thirty (2012) Mark Sells Powerfully provocative, Zero Dark Thirty is Kathryn Bigelow's finest hour.
Posted Dec 17, 2012  Edit critic review
3/5
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) Mark Sells Hems and haws with only an occasional cinematic punch, making it a good, but very expected journey.
Posted Dec 14, 2012  Edit critic review
5/5
Life of Pi (2012) Mark Sells An absolute wonder to behold.
Posted Dec 07, 2012  Edit critic review
4.5/5
Silver Linings Playbook (2012) Mark Sells A razor sharp, unfiltered exploration of recovery and reconciliation.
Posted Nov 14, 2012  Edit critic review
4.5/5
Skyfall (2012) Mark Sells Skyfall is as satisfying as a great martini.
Posted Nov 08, 2012  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Wreck-It Ralph (2012) Mark Sells A cleverly conceived, coin operated machine.
Posted Oct 30, 2012  Edit critic review
4/5
Cloud Atlas (2012) Mark Sells You have to admire the imagination, philosophy, and courage behind Cloud Atlas, boldly going where few films dare to tread.
Posted Oct 26, 2012  Edit critic review
4.5/5
The Sessions (2012) Mark Sells A very elegant and charming film about the simple need for human affection.
Posted Oct 18, 2012  Edit critic review
5/5
Argo (2012) Mark Sells A testament to Affleck's uncanny storytelling ability, making mission impossible possible.
Posted Oct 12, 2012  Edit critic review
4.5/5
Looper (2012) Mark Sells A very fulfilling sci-fi adventure that certainly knows how to close the loop.
Posted Sep 27, 2012  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Dredd (2012) Mark Sells Foregoes the Hollywood blockbuster trademarks for grit and gore.
Posted Sep 19, 2012  Edit critic review
3/5
For a Good Time, Call ... (2012) Mark Sells Even though the film plays out like a formulaic sitcom, it does have its moments.
Posted Aug 29, 2012  Edit critic review
Cosmopolis (2012) Mark Sells Cold and calculated, Cosmospolis is a mesmerizing journey that takes us deep into the heart of darkness -- familiar territory for such an extraordinary auteur.
Posted Aug 28, 2012  Edit critic review
4/5
Robot & Frank (2012) Mark Sells Human and artificial intelligence coexisting in the most meaningful way.
Posted Aug 15, 2012  Edit critic review
3/5
The Campaign (2012) Mark Sells Parody speaks louder than words.
Posted Aug 09, 2012  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Ruby Sparks (2012) Mark Sells The fantasy of every novelist - a charming escape for book lovers and romanticists alike.
Posted Jul 26, 2012  Edit critic review
3.5/5
The Dark Knight Rises (2012) Mark Sells A heavy, chaotic drama on a massive scale that tackles modern issues and concerns.
Posted Jul 19, 2012  Edit critic review
4.5/5
The Imposter (2012) Mark Sells A crime thriller so real, it's hard to believe.
Posted Jul 12, 2012  Edit critic review
4/5
Ted (2012) Mark Sells A guilty pleasure - devilishly wrong and yet, oh so right.
Posted Jun 27, 2012  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Brave (2012) Mark Sells Shows signs of brilliance - an adventure that is both familiar and fun.
Posted Jun 21, 2012  Edit critic review
3/5
Rock of Ages (2012) Mark Sells A mindless satire, Rock of Ages won't stop the legions of fans from believin' in the power of rock n' roll.
Posted Jun 14, 2012  Edit critic review
3/5
Prometheus (2012) Mark Sells Even though the cliches are overly abundant, it's gratifying to see Ridley Scott once more serving up aliens in style.
Posted Jun 07, 2012  Edit critic review
3/5
Snow White and the Huntsman (2012) Mark Sells Could have benefitted from complexity over fairy tale simplicity.
Posted May 31, 2012  Edit critic review
4.5/5
Moonrise Kingdom (2012) Mark Sells A whimsical tale about a different kind of storm - adolescence before adulthood.
Posted May 24, 2012  Edit critic review
3/5
The Dictator (2012) Mark Sells Provocative, uncomfortable, irreverent, and oftentimes, laugh out loud funny.
Posted May 17, 2012  Edit critic review
4.5/5
Marvel's the Avengers (2012) Mark Sells The Avengers is simply marvelous!
Posted May 01, 2012  Edit critic review
4/5
Marley (2012) Mark Sells A celebration of Bob Marley - the good and the bad.
Posted Apr 18, 2012  Edit critic review
4/5
The Cabin in the Woods (2011) Mark Sells Not so much scary as it is a fun and twisted carnival of modern horror.
Posted Apr 11, 2012  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Damsels in Distress (2011) Mark Sells An unexpected charmer, making the old feel remarkably new again.
Posted Apr 04, 2012  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Bully (2011) Mark Sells A must see film for parents and their children, teachers and administrators, and pretty much anyone willing to make a difference.
Posted Mar 29, 2012  Edit critic review
3.5/5
The Hunger Games (2012) Mark Sells Has all the imagination and youthful exuberance to become the next franchise to catch fire.
Posted Mar 22, 2012  Edit critic review
4/5
Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2011) Mark Sells With mouthwatering visions of fresh fish wrapped in heavenly white rice, Jiro will not only tickle your taste buds. It will leave you with your own dreams of sushi.
Posted Mar 07, 2012  Edit critic review
3/5
Dr. Seuss' the Lorax (2012) Mark Sells Cotton candy on the eyes...audiences will find plenty of superficial delights.
Posted Mar 01, 2012  Edit critic review
4/5
The Forgiveness of Blood (2011) Mark Sells A film of stark contrasts, balancing old constraints with new freedoms.
Posted Feb 28, 2012  Edit critic review
4.5/5
Undefeated (2011) Mark Sells Undefeated may be familiar. But it is an unscripted, unadulterated score.
Posted Feb 16, 2012  Edit critic review
4/5
In Darkness (2011) Mark Sells A suspenseful and somber tale of Holocaust heroism.
Posted Feb 07, 2012  Edit critic review
4/5
We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011) Mark Sells A disturbing exploration of every parent's worst nightmare.
Posted Jan 23, 2012  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Haywire (2011) Mark Sells Gina Carano is the real deal, holding her own against male counterparts like Channing Tatum, Michael Fassbender, and Antonio Banderas, and giving Haywire a whole lot of punch.
Posted Jan 17, 2012  Edit critic review
4.5/5
Moneyball (2011) Mark Sells With razor sharp wit and delivery, Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill are sensational together, hitting Moneyball clean and out of the park.
Posted Jan 12, 2012  Edit critic review
4.5/5
Hugo (2011) Mark Sells An exuberant and meticulous 3D spectacle by one of the greatest filmmakers of all time.
Posted Jan 12, 2012  Edit critic review
5/5
The Artist (2011) Mark Sells Visually stunning, imaginative, and cleverly scored and choreographed, The Artist is quite simply and quietly, the year's finest film.
Posted Jan 12, 2012  Edit critic review
4.5/5
A Separation (2011) Mark Sells Offers a fascinating, impartial view of modern Iran.
Posted Jan 12, 2012  Edit critic review
3/5
Roadie (2011) Mark Sells Shows the unglamorous side of rock n' roll - the lies and denial, the sadness, and the regret of dreams long gone.
Posted Jan 04, 2012  Edit critic review
4/5
Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011) Mark Sells Succeeds in its mission, delivering one of the most entertaining, testosterone infused adventures of the year.
Posted Dec 15, 2011  Edit critic review
4.5/5
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011) Mark Sells A perfectly condensed, carefully calculated game of chess.
Posted Dec 05, 2011  Edit critic review
3.5/4
Shame (2011) Mark Sells Dark and difficult, Shame is not really a redemptive film, but a heavy, reflective one.
Posted Dec 01, 2011  Edit critic review
3.5/5
The Descendants (2011) Mark Sells A quirky, methodical detour through tropical paradise.
Posted Nov 14, 2011  Edit critic review
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