Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 50%
| The Descent: Part 2 (2009) | "
Clunky start apart, an efficient, grisly splatter sequel that’s fine as far as it goes, but doesn’t go far enough. For best results, engineer your own memory loss before going in." — Total Film Posted Dec 4, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 29%
| The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009) | "
Depending on your gender, age and Twihard-ness, this good-looking angst party is either a solid Meyer adaptation with quiver-worthy moments of hotness; or a wet, ludicrous, unintentionally-funny pile of steaming bathos." — Total Film Posted Nov 20, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 44%
| Jennifer's Body (2009) | "
Not likely to wow die-hard gore fans or anyone looking for the originality and wit of Juno, but it won’t break your heart like, well, Jar Jar Binks. It’s just hot, bloody, dirty, disposable fun for a Saturday night." — Total Film Posted Nov 6, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Fresh 62%
| Vanishing of The Bees () | "
Well-intentioned but lacking filmic zip, it’d fly better on the box." — Total Film Posted Oct 9, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 57%
| The Invention of Lying (2009) | "
Wittier than your average romcom, with a conceit that’ll have you dreaming up your own comedic reality checks. A treat for fans – but torture for those who have tired of Gervais’ naked ambition." — Total Film Posted Oct 4, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Fresh 75%
| Julie & Julia (2009) | "
The pace is so slow-braised that the year of cooking seems to pass in real time, and Adams’ usual charm is hindered by a bad wig and constant blubbing." — Total Film Posted Sep 11, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 14%
| The Ugly Truth (2009) | "
Surprisingly sharp and sassy, this romcom for grown-ups is like many a romantic dalliance – the thrill of the chase is more fun than the catch." — Total Film Posted Aug 7, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 69%
| The Private Lives of Pippa Lee (2009) | A quirky look at women, family and Keanu’s bod (still hot). Satisfyingly meatier than your standard chick flick. — Heat Magazine Posted Jul 10, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 43%
| Doghouse (2009) | A sexist, unoriginal but entertaining bit of fun. And isn¹t that exactly what you want some Saturday nights? — Heat Magazine Posted Jun 12, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 43%
| Doghouse (2009) | "
A brisk, lurid and funny bit of popcorn tat." — Total Film Posted Jun 12, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 24%
| Little Ashes (2009) | "
Leaving questions dangling, this isn’t the definitive take on Dalí art-lovers may crave. Still, shot on a shoestring, it’s nevertheless a lush, involving period drama that proves there are other strings to Pattinson’s bow." — Total Film Posted May 8, 2009 |
Rotten 3/5
| Rotten 44%
| Hannah Montana The Movie (2009) | Fans will love this bright if bland romp, but it lacks that crossover appeal to make it a guilty adult pleasure. — Heat Magazine Posted May 1, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Fresh 66%
| Is Anybody There? (2009) | "
The sum of its gently amusing parts doesn’t add up to a film likely to stay long in the heart – or multiplex." — Total Film Posted May 1, 2009 |
Rotten 1/5
| Rotten 37%
| Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel (2009) | "
An undercooked, rapidly unravelling script, low-grade production values (is that the best future costume you have?), plodding direction and an apologetically crap ending are not worth the price of a cinema ticket in these belt-tightening times." — Total Film Posted Apr 25, 2009 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 73%
| The Young Victoria (2009) | It swirls with passion and intrigue, with Blunt’s sovereign feisty in state matters and charmingly flirtatious with Prince Albert. — Heat Magazine Posted Mar 7, 2009 |
Fresh 5/5
| Fresh 98%
| A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) | "
Simply a masterful adap of Tennessee Williams' sultry, searing play and an affirmation of Marlon Brando's acting genius." — Total Film Posted Nov 14, 2008 |
Rotten 1/5
| Rotten 43%
| Live! (2007) | "
This crass, inauthentic mock-doc exposing the evils of reality shows and the venality of TV honchos manages both to bore and insult simultaneously." — Total Film Posted Sep 19, 2008 |
Rotten 2/5
| Fresh 61%
| The Duchess (2008) | "
The main event here is frock porn." — Total Film Posted Sep 5, 2008 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 40%
| 27 Dresses (2008) | "
Something old, something borrowed... but still an assured, perfectly decent popcorn pleaser that sees the limber, likeable Heigl consolidate her Knocked Up lustre. Add sparky his/her chemistry and you’ve got a well-turned-out chick flick." — Total Film Posted Mar 28, 2008 |
Rotten 1/5
| Rotten 0%
| The Accidental Husband (2009) | "
Limp, transparently plotted flight fodder." — Total Film Posted Feb 28, 2008 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 27%
| Closing the Ring (2007) | "
Despite boasting cinematic pedigree on-screen and off, Closing The Ring is amateur and predictable – from Peter ‘son of Edward’ Woodward’s clunky soap opera screenplay to unimaginative lensing and ropey SFX." — Total Film Posted Dec 28, 2007 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 63%
| Death at a Funeral (2007) | "
A patchy but silly caper that will be dead funny (sorry) for anyone who’s recently wrestled with family hysteria. Perfect pre-Christmas fare then." — Total Film Posted Nov 2, 2007 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 39%
| No Reservations (2007) | "
With Shine’s Scott Hicks at the helm, this is a well-presented dish, but too cloying for discerning palates." — Total Film Posted Aug 31, 2007 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 55%
| Vacancy (2007) | "
Vacancy’s an audience divider – a predictable yet occasionally classy film. Depending on your mood it’s an efficient exercise in popcorn frights, or a cynical B-movie..." — Total Film Posted Jun 15, 2007 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 94%
| Away From Her (2007) | "
This cautionary tale of making the most of life during our winter months successfully lodges itself into the memory." — Total Film Posted Apr 27, 2007 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 64%
| Sleeping Dogs Lie (2006) | "
A bestiality rom-com with unexpected charm. Not quite the dog’s bollocks, but certainly no dog’s dinner either." — Total Film Posted Mar 16, 2007 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 75%
| A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints (2006) | "
A deserved hit at Sundance, Guide plays like Stand By Me crossed with Kids. It’s as promising, beautiful and gritty as its onscreen ‘saints’." — Total Film Posted Feb 27, 2007 |
Fresh 4/5
| Rotten 56%
| The Polar Express (2004) | "
Enchanting, if disconcerting, feel-good fare loaded with predictable, wholesome messages but crammed with enough Christmas wonderment to off-set the saccharine." — ViewLondon Posted Dec 4, 2004 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 30%
| The Alamo (2004) |
Click here to read article — ViewLondon Posted Sep 4, 2004 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 53%
| The Transporter (2002) | "
Stylish and enjoyable but prone to stupidity." — ViewLondon Posted Jan 18, 2003 |
Rotten 1/5
| Rotten 22%
| Mr. Deeds (2002) | "
When you've already made something as execrable and universally loathed as Little Nicky, why stop there?" — ViewLondon Posted Nov 3, 2002 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 21%
| Jason X (2002) |
Click here to read article — ViewLondon Posted Oct 30, 2002 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 75%
| My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) |
Click here to read article — ViewLondon Posted Oct 30, 2002 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 45%
| Return to Never Land (2002) | "
A film lacking the wit, enchantment, and spark of the original -- despite being a shameless copy of it." — BBC Posted Mar 25, 2002 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 78%
| Ice Age (2002) | "
Manages to remain consistently entertaining and delightful throughout." — BBC Posted Mar 18, 2002 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 14%
| Crossroads (2002) | "
Spears manages to come across on film as natural, endearing, and extremely likable." — BBC Posted Mar 4, 2002 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 46%
| Shiner (2002) | "
Opening with some contrived banter, cliches and some loose ends, the screenplay only comes into its own in the second half." — BBC Posted Jan 30, 2002 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 66%
| Me Without You (2002) | "
Goldbacher effectively explores the love-hate and competitive nature of close female relationships with wit, evocative staging, and a whimsical soundtrack." — BBC Posted Jan 8, 2002 |
Fresh 4/5
| Rotten 43%
| Rat Race (2001) | "
A genuinely hilarious belly-acher." — BBC Posted Jan 8, 2002 |
Fresh 4/5
| Rotten 58%
| Serendipity (2001) | "
Wittily scripted, beautifully played by an excellent cast, and just so darned... nice, this is must-see viewing for the romantics." — BBC Posted Dec 17, 2001 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 91%
| Chasing Amy (1997) | "
Utilises the same sharp - sometimes sick - observational humour and ear for dialogue that made Clerks such an indie gem." — BBC Posted Dec 10, 2001 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 23%
| Don't Say a Word (2001) | "
A smart script and great casting elevate a pedestrian premise to the status of satisfying thriller." — BBC Posted Nov 19, 2001 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 69%
| Baby Boy (2001) | "
Johnson and Rhames are superb as Jody's charming, hard-working mother and her ex-con boyfriend Melvin." — BBC Posted Nov 12, 2001 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 63%
| Crazy/Beautiful (2001) | "
[Dunst's] intelligent, complex performance makes Nicole a charming, frustrating, pathetic, and ballsy protagonist worthy of screen time." — BBC Posted Sep 10, 2001 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 93%
| Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001) | "
Its off-kilter originality makes a welcome change from the summer's CGI dinosaur or tomb raiding behemoths." — BBC Posted Jul 30, 2001 |
Rotten 1/5
| Rotten 15%
| Dracula 2000 (2000) | "
Bargain basement horror." — BBC Posted May 21, 2001 |
Fresh 5/5
| Fresh 99%
| L.A. Confidential (1997) | "
Director Curtis Hanson's elegant film is faithful to Ellroy's multi-layered and labyrinthine book, requiring some concentration to keep up with the subtle plot twists and coded dialogue." — BBC Posted Apr 17, 2001 |
Fresh
| Fresh 80%
| Bridget Jones' Diary (2001) | "
Faithful to its source, perfectly cast and even funnier than the book." — Popcorn Posted Mar 20, 2001 |
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