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  • This was kind of a cool story, well-played with a few scenes of shocking violence which called to mind Dressed to Kill.

    2010 January : Scrubbles.net 2010

  • This was kind of a cool story, well-played with a few scenes of shocking violence which called to mind Dressed to Kill.

    Weekly Mishmash: January 10-16 : Scrubbles.net 2010

  • As it turned out, the particular pile of rubble we'd been led to that afternoon in 2004 was strategically placed: As we chatted and swatted flies, Seif al-Islam suddenly popped out from behind a nearby wall, dressed in a long, traditional "holi" robe and grinning ear-to-ear at his well-played prank he was seemingly unaccompanied and the machinations by which he was positioned in such an unlikely hiding place were, indeed, mysterious.

    Michael Bronner: Civil War (Hold the Mustard...) Michael Bronner 2011

  • Despite all that, it is a very evocative and well-played film right up to the bittersweet finale.

    Weekly Mishmash: February 21-27 : Scrubbles.net 2010

  • There's well-played grief (particularly from Debra Monk, returning as George's mother), dark humor, and a needed reminder that work and life go on in the person of a concerned mother (a strong guest turn by Martha Plimpton).

    'Grey's Anatomy' returns with sadness and determination 2009

  • As it turned out, the particular pile of rubble we'd been led to that afternoon in 2004 was strategically placed: As we chatted and swatted flies, Seif al-Islam suddenly popped out from behind a nearby wall, dressed in a long, traditional "holi" robe and grinning ear-to-ear at his well-played prank he was seemingly unaccompanied and the machinations by which he was positioned in such an unlikely hiding place were, indeed, mysterious.

    Michael Bronner: Civil War (Hold the Mustard...) Michael Bronner 2011

  • "[It's] very unique [with] well-drawn characters, well-played by very talented actors and insightful writing."

    Celebrity Watchlist: Frances Fisher Wants a Modern Family and Loves Lucy 2011

  • There's well-played and dark humor here, along with a needed reminder that work and life go on in the person of a concerned mother (a strong guest turn by Martha Plimpton).

    Critic's Corner Thursday 2009

  • The Fijian junta's cooptation of the 99% meme as it outlaws and brutally punishes any form of protest is a meta-lobbying joke well-played on HuffPost readers.

    Anna Lenzer: "Team Fiji" Co-opts the 99% Anna Lenzer 2011

  • There was well-played grief, dark humor, a new recession-linked crisis, and a needed reminder that work and life go on in the person of a concerned mother (a strong guest turn by Martha Plimpton).

    For the networks, early returns for returning shows look solid 2009

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