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www.bloody-disgusting.com - : Director Sam Raimi’s third foray into his comically grotesque cult saga The Evil Dead trilogy, Army of Darkness succeeds like our valiant hero closing a sale at S-Mart. It’s smart, it’s funny, it’s an adventure of epic proportions! Well, not really epic, but that’s what Ash would like you to believe anyway. more...
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www.bbc.co.uk - : Whereas the second installment of Sam Raimi's ''The Evil Dead'' series was little more than a stylish remake of his original low budget gore-fest showcasing a director of great promise, ''Army of Darkness'' ventured further into almost Pythonesque territory. In 1985 Raimi had worked with the Coen Brothers on ''Crimewave'', which shares this film's violent slapstick, but eight years later he was showing none of the maturity he would bring to bear on ''A Simple Plan'' and ''The Gift''. more...
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2/5
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movie-reviews.colossus.net - : Army of Darkness is openly campy -- and proud of it -- blending a unique mix of horror, swords-and-sorcery, and the Three Stooges. If you've seen the previews, you know what to expect. They accurately depict the tone and content of the film without giving away all the slapstick and one-liners. While Army of Darkness isn't one gag after another, there's enough humor present to make it funnier and more enjoyable than the recent joke-packed Loaded Weapon One. more...
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3/4
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