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The Movie Critics: Holiday Season Blockbusters

The Movie Critics are back with their reviews on the films coming out this holiday season. From the Oscar contenders to the Box Office blockbusters, the critics tell us which movies are must-sees before the end of the year.By Walt Bodine Show, Dec 4, 2009

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The Movie Critics:
Thom Poe, Professor of Communication Studies, UMKC
John Tibbets,Associate Professor of Theater and Film, University of Kansas
Marie Asner, Metro Voice

Rating are from one (1) low to five (5) high.

The Fantastic Mr. Fox (PG) 3

Old Dogs (PG) 2.5

The Road (R) 3

The Messenger (R) 3.5

Paris (R) 4

Crude 3

The Horse Boy 4

Boondock Saints II (R) 2.5

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