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NEWS ABOUT: James McAvoy

James McAvoy stories: 3 news summaries
movie review

 See Wanted, Enjoy the Ride 

Film is a wild ride without much substance

Jun 27, 08 11:18 AM CDT
(Newser) - If you're heading out to see the new Angelina Jolie flick Wanted, critics have some advice: Lighten up and enjoy it. "It’s trash, but I love it anyway,” writes Peter Travers in Rolling Stone. The story of a “nobody” office worker who winds up “a... More »

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Angelina Jolie • film • movie review • James McAvoy

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Penelope: Charmingly Imperfect

Feb 29, 08 1:55 PM CST
(Newser) - Penelope, a romantic fantasy that casts Christina Ricci as a socialite "princess" cursed with a pig's nose, draws mixed reviews. "First-time director Mark Palansky is trying for a deft, hip, modern fairy-tale feel, but the odd material, sprawling story, and complicated tonal balancing act get away from him,... More »

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movie review • Reese Witherspoon • James McAvoy • Christina Ricci • Mark Palansky

Top Breakthrough Roles of 2007

Here's a look at actors who came of age this year

Feb 10, 08 11:38 AM CST
(Newser) - Before No Country for Old Men, Josh Brolin couldn’t get a job. “My most famous role was in The Goonies,” he reflects. Now, scripts are pouring in. Brolin is one of the New York Times’ 15 “breakout” performers of the year. Many, though not all, are... More »

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Academy Awards • list • Paul Dano • Superbad • Michael Cera • Lust, Caution • Casey Affleck • No Country for Old Men • Josh Brolin • Jennifer Jason Leigh • Juno • Atonement • Across the Universe • actor • Marion Cotillard • Julie Christie • Seth Rogen • Knocked Up • The Assassination of Jesse James • Hal Holbrook • James McAvoy • Sienna Miller • Margot at the Wedding • La Vie en Rose • Away From Her

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