|
1/10
|
11%
|
Gone (2012) |
"
There's little to recommend this B-grade, formulaic affair. The plot is tosh, the dialogue hackneyed at best. "
—
The National
Posted Feb 29, 2012
|
|
1/10
|
2%
|
One for the Money (2012) |
"
With yet another ho-hum run at the multiplexes, Katherine Heigl's big-screen resumé is fast looking like an insider's gag. "
—
The Sun Herald
Posted Feb 19, 2012
|
|
1/10
|
11%
|
The Darkest Hour (2011) |
"
The title of this teen disaster-by-numbers affair could not be more apt - as a collective omen for all those involved"
—
The Sun Herald
Posted Jan 24, 2012
|
|
1/5
|
12%
|
W.E. (2012) |
"
Madonna, for all her faults, cast this self-funded feature with uncharacteristic cinematic poise. Otherwise, though, it's a disappointment"
—
The National
Posted Feb 15, 2012
|
|
2/10
|
3%
|
Jack and Jill (2011) |
"
Hastily assembled, uneven and severely lacking in charm and laughs, Jack and Jill is one of Sandler's weakest outings to date. Which is saying something."
—
The Sun Herald
Posted Dec 4, 2011
|
|
1/5
|
11%
|
Killers (2010) |
"
A bloated mess that's not remotely funny -- or suspenseful."
—
Empire Magazine Australasia
Posted Jul 27, 2010
|
|
3/10
|
56%
|
The Lorax (2012) |
"
Given its inevitable merchandise tie-ins, this animated eco-preachy affair carries with it more than a whiff of questionable intent."
—
The Sun Herald
Posted Mar 25, 2012
|
|
3/10
|
11%
|
Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs Evil (2011) |
"
As with the wicked witch, there's something inherently untrustworthy, even slapdash, about this whole affair."
—
The Sun Herald
Posted Dec 18, 2011
|
|
3/10
|
70%
|
The Inbetweeners (2011) |
"
It manages to spectacularly abandon all its small-screen smarts and charm. "
—
The Sun Herald
Posted Dec 10, 2011
|
|
3/10
|
61%
|
The Beaver (2011) |
"
This is a wholly wasted opportunity for Gibson -- and a disappointing misfire from Foster."
—
Sydney Morning Herald
Posted Aug 1, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
41%
|
Bel Ami (2012) |
"
A trifle of a romp, strictly for Pattinson obsessives who can't hold out until November (when Twilight takes its final bow)."
—
The Sunday Age
Posted May 20, 2012
|
|
4/10
|
26%
|
Arthur (2011) |
"
In this rehash of the 1981 smash - which featured fellow English comic Dudley Moore in the title role - Brand looks and sounds comparatively bland."
—
The Sun Herald
Posted Dec 18, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
——
|
Winnie () |
"
The source material is Anne Marie du Preez Bezdrob's biography, and the period detail is spot on. Yet Winnie: the movie opts to wear its heart openly on its sleeve, and play it absurdly safe."
—
Guardian [UK]
Posted Sep 21, 2011
|
|
5/10
|
41%
|
Dark Shadows (2012) |
"
If Burton had ever worried that his celebrated brand of eccentricity might one day feel dated or even irrelevant, that unthinkable day may indeed have come."
—
The Sun Herald
Posted May 13, 2012
|
|
5/10
|
74%
|
Trishna (2012) |
"
Despite some typical visual flair, and an affecting soundtrack to boot, Trishna lacks the emotional punch of Hardy's novel, with Pinto and Ahmed's pairing feeling contrived."
—
The Sun Herald
Posted May 6, 2012
|
|
5/10
|
20%
|
The Lucky One (2012) |
"
Sparks's books are more Mills & Boon than The Deer Hunter, with his characters little more than mere sketches. Only the women even vaguely register dramatically here. "
—
The Sun Herald
Posted Apr 15, 2012
|
|
2.5/5
|
69%
|
This Must Be The Place () |
"
The film seems to be aiming for a whimsical flourish on an otherwise unpleasant subject. Its premiere at Cannes met with a mixed response. I remain underwhelmed."
—
The Sunday Age
Posted Apr 9, 2012
|
|
5/10
|
75%
|
The Adventures of Tintin (2011) |
"
After all the expectation, this Tintin feels strangely flat and lifeless. A War Horse it is not."
—
The Sun Herald
Posted Dec 18, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
45%
|
Iron Sky () |
"
The production values are extraordinary. Yet for all its chutzpah, matters begin to go awry once the Nazi army descends on Earth, where they lose their sense of comedic power."
—
The Sunday Age
Posted May 6, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
25%
|
This Means War (2012) |
"
McG's film ticks the expected action boxes easily enough but, as per usual, is not designed to be taken remotely seriously."
—
The National
Posted Feb 26, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
51%
|
Contraband (2012) |
"
Fond nods to Wahlberg's cinematic past ("It's like the size of a Mini Cooper") are thrown in, and it's imaginatively shot, yet it all feels rather too familiar. "
—
The National
Posted Feb 19, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
29%
|
The Vow (2012) |
"
The Vow never veers far from its heart-on-sleeve leanings, particularly with Tatum's overbearing voice-over, but McAdams is typically reliable."
—
The National
Posted Feb 13, 2012
|
|
6/10
|
25%
|
This Means War (2012) |
"
The man whose biggest claim to fame remains the fun but frothy Charlie's Angels pushes all the requisite buttons, while never straying too far from the party line."
—
The Sun Herald
Posted Feb 13, 2012
|
|
6/10
|
25%
|
The Change-Up (2011) |
"
We may have seen this stuff before but it could have been so much worse."
—
Sydney Morning Herald
Posted Sep 6, 2011
|
|
6/10
|
23%
|
Conan the Barbarian (2011) |
"
A respectable (if unnecessary) reboot that's brutal, well acted and not overly serious."
—
Sydney Morning Herald
Posted Aug 25, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
——
|
Separation City (2009) |
"
Some great moments of comic timing provide for a pleasant, if flawed, bittersweet comedy of errors."
—
Empire Magazine Australasia
Posted Mar 2, 2010
|
|
3/5
|
91%
|
Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire (2009) |
"
Self-conscious, uneven and confusing at times -- but Sidibe's fine performance has to be seen, regardless. She is, quite simply, astonishing."
—
Empire Magazine Australasia
Posted Jan 31, 2010
|
|
3/5
|
75%
|
$9.99 (2008) |
"
Playful, light-hearted and fun, with an impressive cast of Aussie stars and some fine stop-motion animation. As it stands, at 74 minutes, it's not quite as smart (or rewarding) as one would hope."
—
Empire Magazine Australasia
Posted Sep 13, 2009
|
|
3/5
|
43%
|
Shorts (Shorts: The Adventures of the Wishing Rock) (2009) |
"
Dives straight into whiz-bang gizmoland, opting for "pause, rewind" flourishes. Cute and enjoyable family fare, then, if a little forced."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Sep 1, 2009
|
|
7/10
|
68%
|
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2012) |
"
For those who prefer their otherwise bitter politics lightly coated with sugar, this should suffice. A bolder remit wouldn't have hurt, though, given the source material."
—
The Sun Herald
Posted Apr 9, 2012
|
|
3.5/5
|
85%
|
21 Jump Street (2012) |
"
While hardly raising the bar in action-comedy, it's still a fun, irreverent, laugh-out-loud take on the beloved, small-screen original."
—
The Sunday Age
Posted Mar 21, 2012
|
|
7/10
|
85%
|
21 Jump Street (2012) |
"
While hardly raising the bar in action-comedy, it's still a fun, irreverent, laugh-out-loud take on the beloved, small-screen original."
—
The Sun Herald
Posted Mar 11, 2012
|
|
7/10
|
26%
|
Project X (2012) |
"
It's the party you've only dreamed about, the tagline says. And if you were 17 years old again, you might be inclined to agree."
—
The Sun Herald
Posted Mar 4, 2012
|
|
7/10
|
61%
|
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011) |
"
Infinitely more watchable than its predecessor, with Downey, Law and, now, Fry all on top form. Yet McAdams is sorely missed."
—
The Sun Herald
Posted Jan 1, 2012
|
|
7/10
|
91%
|
Source Code (2011) |
"
Were it supremely confident of knowing when to show its trump card, the film could have gone even further."
—
The Sun Herald
Posted Dec 18, 2011
|
|
7/10
|
72%
|
Rio (2011) |
"
You'd be the world's biggest grinch not to get a kick out of this feather fest."
—
The Sun Herald
Posted Dec 18, 2011
|
|
7/10
|
36%
|
Restless (2011) |
"
With a tighter grip on proceedings, one imagines Restless would have Van Sant troubling the Academy all over again. As it stands, it's a sweet, gentle film."
—
The Sun Herald
Posted Nov 27, 2011
|
|
7/10
|
95%
|
Moneyball (2011) |
"
Despite the hoopla surrounding its premiere at this year's Toronto International Film Festival, this fact-based baseball drama remains a rather dry, if serviceable, affair."
—
The Sun Herald
Posted Nov 6, 2011
|
|
7/10
|
58%
|
Red State (2011) |
"
For those who believe self-styled indie filmmaker Kevin Smith to be a one-trick pony - and there are many - this curious horror-thriller will come as something of a shock."
—
The Sun Herald
Posted Oct 9, 2011
|
|
7/10
|
60%
|
Real Steel (2011) |
"
A father-son family yarn that shares the same sweet sentiment as the recent Crazy, Stupid, Love: that the best things in life are far from free - or easy - to obtain."
—
The Sun Herald
Posted Oct 2, 2011
|
|
7/10
|
44%
|
Cowboys & Aliens (2011) |
"
There is nothing that fascinating about Favreau's treatment, nor his source material, but compared with similar blockbuster fare of recent months, this curious exercise in genre bending is very watchable."
—
Sydney Morning Herald
Posted Aug 19, 2011
|
|
8/10
|
96%
|
Silent Souls (2011) |
"
The finale may leave some unfulfilled, but this is an intuitive visual essay that begs to be experienced."
—
Empire Magazine Australasia
Posted May 20, 2012
|
|
8/10
|
65%
|
The Woman in Black (2012) |
"
A gothic horror tale that studiously avoids any modern gimmicks in favour of classically themed motifs, with a neat twist to Hammer its point home."
—
The Sun Herald
Posted May 20, 2012
|
|
8/10
|
93%
|
Marvel's The Avengers (2012) |
"
Joss Whedon marshals matters effectively throughout, without losing sight of that other key demographic: those who dispensed with their comic books long ago."
—
The Sun Herald
Posted Apr 29, 2012
|
|
8/10
|
78%
|
Cafe de Flore () |
"
Vanessa Paradis is superb, playing the tough, single mother struggling in a prejudiced and very un-swinging '60s Paris as if her life depended on it."
—
The Sunday Age
Posted Apr 22, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
78%
|
A Dangerous Method (2011) |
"
Restraint is not something we've come to expect from David Cronenberg. Yet here, the Canadian sticks with his more measured tone of late."
—
The Sunday Age
Posted Mar 25, 2012
|
|
8/10
|
89%
|
Margin Call (2011) |
"
Smart, sharp and dark, J C Chandor's ensemble drama - eliciting defined, defiant performances from an A-grade cast - summons the spirit of David Mamet's Glengarry Glen Ross."
—
The Sun Herald
Posted Mar 11, 2012
|
|
8/10
|
92%
|
Headhunters (2012) |
"
A super-slick thriller that doesn't let up, with exceptional performances all round. Make sure you catch it before the inevitable US remake rears its head."
—
The Sun Herald
Posted Mar 4, 2012
|
|
8/10
|
85%
|
The Tree of Life (2011) |
"
A bold, epic exercise that Malick comes close to pulling off. It may not stack up against his best, but it doesn't fail to incite feelings of awe in its audience, either."
—
The Sun Herald
Posted Dec 18, 2011
|
|
8/10
|
70%
|
Oranges And Sunshine (2011) |
"
Jim Loach's feature debut presents the horrific injustice of forced child migration in a calm, measured manner."
—
The Sun Herald
Posted Dec 18, 2011
|
67%
——
98%
