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High Five Best Films of 1998

By Joe Lozito
Shakespeare in Love four stars
I want to say that "Shakespeare in Love" is a near-perfect romantic comedy, but I can't find a flaw to make it near-perfect.

Life is Beautiful three and a half stars
Roberto Benigni has been blessed with a joyous expression that is reminiscent of Harpo Marx.

Saving Private Ryan four stars

Happiness four stars
From the opening scene of "Happiness", Todd Solondz's new pitch-perfect black comedy, it is clear that none of the characters is going to achieve the title emotion.

A Simple Plan three and a half stars
Perhaps the biggest surprise about "A Simple Plan" is that it was directed by Sam Raimi.

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