Slate's Summary Judgment: 'Beyond the Sea,' 'In Good Company,' 'The Merchant of Venice' Writer Mark Jordan summarizes what the critics are saying about the final film releases of 2004. Legan considers the films Beyond the Sea, In Good Company and The Merchant of Venice.

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Slate's Summary Judgment: 'Beyond the Sea,' 'In Good Company,' 'The Merchant of Venice'

December 31, 200412:00 AM ET

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Writer Mark Jordan summarizes what the critics are saying about the final film releases of 2004. Legan considers the films Beyond the Sea, In Good Company and The Merchant of Venice.