What movie critics around the country are saying about this week's releases: "Body of Lies," "City of Ember," "The Express," "Rachel Getting Married" and "Secrecy." "Body of Lies" Christy Lemire, The Associated Press The pieces would all seem to be in place for a compelling take on the war on terror: strong work from acting heavyweights Russell Crowe and Leonardo DiCaprio; an intricate script from William Monahan, an Academy Award winner for "The Departed"; and the virtuoso visual styling of director Ridley Scott. And yet, the result, with its many explosions and shootouts, too often feels like a generic action picture, albeit one with weightier stuff on its mind. "City of Ember" Colin Covert, Star Tribune (Minneapolis) While many of the film's delights will sail over the heads of the preteen demographic, there are exciting...
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