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Ben Rawson-Jones

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Rating	T-Meter	Title \| Year	Add Date
4/5	64%	The Woman in Black (2012)	" Allow yourself to be consumed by the eerie tone and convincing performances and there is every chance you will be consistently gripped for this impressive foray into old-school horror." — Digital Spy Posted Feb 8, 2012
3/5	32%	Man on a Ledge (2012)	" While less than 'ledgendary' (groan), this movie delivers enough entertainment and excitement to pass muster for an escapist trip to the cinema." — Digital Spy Posted Feb 1, 2012
2/5	93%	Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol (2011)	" After the infectious fun of JJ Abrams' M:I 3, which sparkled with the wit and charm of his espionage series Alias, the fourth installment is a thudding disappointment." — Digital Spy Posted Dec 14, 2011
5/5	87%	The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)	" A mesmerizing movie that veers towards an unbearably tense climax, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo benefits from invigorating direction and superb acting that allows the old-fashioned mystery to unravel in a hugely satisfying and captivating way." — Digital Spy Posted Dec 14, 2011
4/5	94%	Hugo (2011)	" A powerful reminder of the magic of cinema and Martin Scorsese's astounding versatility..." — Digital Spy Posted Nov 27, 2011
5/5	94%	Ghostbusters (1984)	" As funny, spooky and marvellous as ever." — Digital Spy Posted Nov 2, 2011
1/5	25%	The Three Musketeers (2011)	" To be consistent with his previous efforts, Anderson deploys a relentless stream of fight sequences that revert to nauseating and outmoded slow-mo during moments of supposedly heightened tension." — Digital Spy Posted Oct 13, 2011
1/5	38%	Johnny English Reborn (2011)	" Director Oliver Parker displays a shocking inadequacy at generating even a mild titter from a few moments that had the potential to be funny." — Digital Spy Posted Oct 5, 2011
2/5	24%	What's Your Number? (2011)	" A waste of talent, it proves that the most important people involved in cinema are those responsible for the scripts. Whether there are flies buzzing around it or not, some turds cannot be polished." — Digital Spy Posted Sep 28, 2011
4/5	58%	Red State (2011)	" A tense journey into the darkness of Middle America, Red State holds the power to both shock and amuse with its increasingly audacious story and strong performances." — Digital Spy Posted Sep 28, 2011
5/5	83%	Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)	" This latest installment in the franchise is a near-perfect blockbuster that provides a myriad of visual and cerebral treats to devour." — Digital Spy Posted Aug 10, 2011
3/5	52%	The Devil's Double (2011)	" The terrific dual performances in The Devil's Double ensure that this sensationalized account of Saddam Hussein's merciless son and his beleaguered lookalike is a worthwhile experience." — Digital Spy Posted Aug 10, 2011
2/5	49%	Last Night (2011)	" The actors try their best to transcend the flimsy script and unappealing direction, but ultimately the movie offers a mostly hollow experience that delivers a night that you will struggle to remember." — Digital Spy Posted Jul 14, 2011
5/5	98%	The Wrestler (2008)	" Savour one of cinema's rawest talents finally powerslamming his way to glory and be grateful that Aronofsky dragged himself off the ropes on countless occasions to convince the money men to finance the movie with such a seemingly unbankable lead actor." — Digital Spy Posted Jul 14, 2011
3/5	53%	Brighton Rock (2011)	" Brighton Rock's pros and cons pretty much cancel each other out when assessed as a standalone movie, but it comes nowhere close to breaking free from the shackles of its 1947 antecedent." — Digital Spy Posted Jul 14, 2011
5/5	90%	Hunger (2009)	" Hunger will leave you feeling emotionally battered and bruised -- yet emerging from the cinema a stronger person for having witnessed such a beautiful and brutal film. " — Digital Spy Posted Jul 14, 2011
4/5	51%	The Next Three Days (2010)	" Managing to overcome the contrivances and implausibilities of the storyline, The Next Three Days succeeds through the sheer verisimilitude of the performances and direction." — Digital Spy Posted Jul 14, 2011
1/5	26%	Eagle Eye (2008)	" As the film drags on, there are several nauseatingly dogmatic moments that make you feel like you're trapped in some kind of uber-liberal rally." — Digital Spy Posted Jul 14, 2011
5/5	83%	Tropic Thunder (2008)	" A clever structure, glorious ensemble cast and above all conviction ensure that laughter will be rippling like thunder inside the cinema." — Digital Spy Posted Jul 14, 2011
2/5	17%	Priest (2011)	" There's an overriding sense that many aspects of the movie have either been shockingly underdeveloped... or left on the cutting room floor." — Digital Spy Posted Jul 14, 2011
4/5	58%	Kaboom (2011)	" Enjoy the audacious, electrifying and subversive components thrown at the audience in scattergun style." — Digital Spy Posted Jul 14, 2011
—	68%	Disturbia (2007)	" Disturbia is a thoroughly enjoyable film that conforms to the horror genre's conventions, yet always feels fresh thanks to a combination of well-judged performances, cleverly structured writing and suitably claustrophobic direction." — Digital Spy Posted Jul 14, 2011
2/5	28%	Take Me Home Tonight (2011)	" A tonally uneasy mish-mash of stale slapstick and na�ve representations of drug use." — Digital Spy Posted Jul 14, 2011
2/5	4%	The Roommate (2011)	" A storyline that unimaginatively rehashes countless pivotal elements from other stalker-themed movies means that the whole production is a dull and pointless exercise that twists and turns in precisely the manner you expect it to." — Digital Spy Posted Jul 14, 2011
4/5	90%	Attack the Block (2011)	" Attack the Block is exactly the kind of distinctly homegrown product that the British film industry should be making." — Digital Spy Posted Jul 14, 2011
4/5	95%	No Country for Old Men (2007)	" A mostly absorbing tale of the hunter being subverted into the hunted, No Country For Old Men deserves to be lauded for its gripping, relentless thrills rather than its flawed denouement." — Digital Spy Posted Jul 14, 2011
5/5	94%	Slumdog Millionaire (2008)	" There's currently plenty of Oscar buzz and it's richly deserved, as Slumdog Millionaire ranks alongside The Wrestler as the two latest masterpieces of the 21st Century." — Digital Spy Posted Jul 14, 2011
2/5	39%	The Eagle (2011)	" Sadly not a movie about the big-chinned ski jumper Eddie Edwards, this underwhelming feature instead revolves around the 'Ted and Ralph' style bromance between a master and servant during the Roman occupation of England." — Digital Spy Posted Jul 14, 2011
1/5	2%	Meet the Spartans (2008)	" Meet The Spartans? For those unlucky enough to be lured into the cinema, there's every chance you'll be wanting to meet your maker instead." — Digital Spy Posted Jul 14, 2011
3/5	68%	Insidious (2011)	" There is much to recommend in this reunion of the creative forces behind the dazzling first Saw movie." — Digital Spy Posted Jul 14, 2011
—	——	Goodbye Bafana (2007)	— Digital Spy Posted Jul 14, 2011
3/5	59%	Paranormal Activity 2 (2010)	" While the meagre rationing of shocks is undoubtedly frustrating for the bulk of the movie, this allows the final act plenty of room to crank the fear factor up to 11." — Digital Spy Posted Jul 14, 2011
1/5	30%	Sanctum (2011)	" Seriously, you'll find yourself more emotionally and viscerally involved by sticking some Lego men in a water filled blender and watching them go round and round." — Digital Spy Posted Jul 14, 2011
4/5	90%	The Messenger (2009)	" It never feels contrived or overwritten, managing to deftly pack emotional punches through the strength of its performances and direction." — Digital Spy Posted Jul 14, 2011
3/5	94%	Juno (2007)	" Sadly, while Juno may be able to carry a big bun in her oven, this film can't quite bear the heavy burden of expectation so well." — Digital Spy Posted Jul 14, 2011
3/5	10%	Season of the Witch (2011)	" Have low expectations for this movie and you might just be surprised." — Digital Spy Posted Jul 14, 2011
3/5	56%	The Conspirator (2011)	" Superb performances from James McAvoy and Robin Wright Penn alongside an increasingly focused narrative ensure that The Conspirator ultimately proves to be a rewarding experience with a powerful message." — Digital Spy Posted Jul 14, 2011
3/5	65%	Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008)	" Kevin Smith's latest offering provides a constant stream of laughs throughout its duration, but crucially fails to nail the emotional realism it tries so hard to achieve." — Digital Spy Posted Jul 14, 2011
3/5	47%	Shooter (2007)	" Shooter is nothing special, but a combination of appealing performances, intriguing plot twists and exciting action sequences mean that we're never less than entertained." — Digital Spy Posted Jul 14, 2011
1/5	84%	Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008)	" An execrable movie that's incredibly uninspired." — Digital Spy Posted Jul 14, 2011
4/5	85%	Easy A (2010)	" Stone has a glittering career as a leading lady ahead of her." — Digital Spy Posted Jul 14, 2011
3/5	5%	Good Luck Chuck (2007)	" The cracking performances from Alba and Cook do wonders at papering over these creative fissures." — Digital Spy Posted Jul 14, 2011
1/5	23%	Sucker Punch (2011)	" Just how was this staggeringly poor script given the green light?" — Digital Spy Posted Jul 14, 2011
2/5	50%	Get Smart (2008)	" Get Smart certainly has its moments, but suffers badly from an inability to balance the surreal humor and life-threatening terrorist threat." — Digital Spy Posted Jul 14, 2011
2/5	33%	The Ward (2011)	" While a disappointment, The Ward is by no means a complete dud." — Digital Spy Posted Jul 14, 2011
4/5	58%	Scream 4 (2011)	" It's great fun." — Digital Spy Posted Jul 14, 2011
4/5	54%	Morning Glory (2010)	" Behind the frivolity of this rom-com also lurks a serious theme about the importance of proper old-school journalism." — Digital Spy Posted Jul 14, 2011
2/5	33%	For Colored Girls (2010)	" Tyler Perry movies certainly have their place in society, as they undoubtedly have a strong moral core and are made with noble intentions. On the evidence of For Colored Girls though, he should leave the serious drama alone." — Digital Spy Posted Jul 14, 2011
2/5	50%	Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole (2010)	" It's a shame that the painstaking work of the CGI animators was ultimately doomed to failure by the script." — Digital Spy Posted Jul 14, 2011

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