|
1/5
|
29%
|
Night of the Demons (2010) |
"
Edward Furlong plays a depressed, catastrophe-hit loser who goes to a party in a haunted house and is duly pursued by demons. You feel the part wasn't much of a stretch."
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This is London
Posted Sep 22, 2010
|
|
1/5
|
0%
|
The Last Seven () |
"
Here's a pretentious, cliché-ridden, London-set thriller notable for absolutely nothing."
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This is London
Posted Sep 1, 2010
|
|
1/5
|
57%
|
Burlesque Undressed () |
"
Purportedly offering a slice of cultural history, this documentary is basically a big plug for fancy-schmancy "neo-burlesque" stripper Immodesty Blaize. Shameless stuff and about as sexy as a poke in the groin with a blunt stick."
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This is London
Posted Jan 22, 2010
|
|
1/5
|
26%
|
Ninja Assassin (2009) |
"
The first time we see heads roll it's entertaining. The second time it's boring. The eighth time..."
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This is London
Posted Jan 22, 2010
|
|
1/5
|
15%
|
Mr. Right (2006) |
"
This interminable, Soho-based gay relationship drama is especially marred by the dire acting of Luke de Woolfson, who plays a bad actor."
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This is London
Posted Nov 27, 2009
|
|
1/5
|
25%
|
Friday the 13th (2009) |
"
The beast of high-budget horror can be vanquished only if we starve it of cash. Stay out of the cinemas, my friends, and Jason and his kind will finally be able to rest in peace."
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This is London
Posted Feb 12, 2009
|
|
1/5
|
9%
|
Bangkok Dangerous (2008) |
"
One day someone will make a film about a lone-wolf killer who gets offered One Last Job, turns it down, retires rich and lives happily ever after."
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This is London
Posted Sep 4, 2008
|
|
1/5
|
14%
|
Hitman (2007) |
"
The film's target audience - dummies everywhere - will be blown away."
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This is London
Posted Nov 30, 2007
|
|
1/5
|
28%
|
Smokin' Aces (2007) |
"
I imagine someone like Gareth from The Office watching it, a big grin on his face, a box of tissues by his side."
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This is London
Posted Jan 12, 2007
|
|
|
0%
|
The Shadow Conspiracy (1997) |
"
Sadly, Sheen doesn't even look profound. Like a zombie who's spent too much time in the gym, he blunders heavily from one stunt to the next, his pursed lips conveying nothing more than pique."
—
Time Out
Posted Jun 24, 2006
|
|
|
19%
|
Out for Justice (1991) |
"
If you cut the beatings, you wouldn't be left with much."
—
Time Out
Posted Jan 26, 2006
|
|
|
50%
|
Dance with Me (1998) |
"
The use of Plowright as a middle-aged frump wanting to get in on the sexy action is deeply patronizing."
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Time Out
Posted Jan 26, 2006
|
|
|
7%
|
Woo (1998) |
"
Equally unengaging are hero Tim (Davidson), the wimpish buppie who loves her, and his male buddies, who provide the requisite quota of chauvinism."
—
Time Out
Posted Jan 26, 2006
|
|
|
13%
|
54 (1998) |
"
Myers exploits every vicious, self-hating line that comes his way."
—
Time Out
Posted Jan 26, 2006
|
|
|
64%
|
Anywhere But Here (2000) |
"
In its eagerness to give voice to the overshadowed daughter, the film never allows the mother to live."
—
Sight and Sound
Posted Dec 2, 2002
|
|
|
65%
|
Possession (2002) |
"
The irony is that LaBute (revising a screenplay by Laura Jones) has added syrup to the romances and drained out the danger."
—
Sight and Sound
Posted Nov 5, 2002
|
|
|
78%
|
Beloved (1998) |
"
Both Winfrey and Demme get a lot wrong."
—
Sight and Sound
Posted Mar 5, 2002
|
|
|
68%
|
You've Got Mail (1998) |
"
You've Got Mail has much in common with Sleepless in Seattle but ultimately pales by comparison."
—
Sight and Sound
Posted Mar 5, 2002
|
|
2/5
|
18%
|
Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2012) |
"
If originality were a crime, this film's screenplay wouldn't need a lawyer."
—
This is London
Posted Feb 17, 2012
|
|
2/5
|
36%
|
The Thing (2011) |
"
This isn't the real Thing; keep it at bay."
—
This is London
Posted Dec 2, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
50%
|
Sket () |
"
Thanks to the posturing, intrusive soundtrack and implausible, clichéd script, it's hard to take any of it too seriously."
—
This is London
Posted Oct 28, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
13%
|
Demons Never Die () |
"
The problem lies with writer/director Arjun Rose, whose opportunism is matched only by his indifference to logic."
—
This is London
Posted Oct 28, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
4%
|
Abduction (2011) |
"
Some movies are hard to spoof."
—
This is London
Posted Sep 30, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
77%
|
A Lonely Place to Die (2012) |
"
I almost died laughing."
—
This is London
Posted Sep 9, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
17%
|
The Art of Getting By (2011) |
"
A glossy fudge."
—
This is London
Posted Sep 2, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
92%
|
One Life () |
"
A technically brilliant wildlife documentary from BBC Earth Film, let down by its gushy, absurdly pro-family script."
—
This is London
Posted Jul 22, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
25%
|
Break My Fall () |
"
The Hackney-bound pals sulk, flirt and hoover up vast quantities of cocaine."
—
This is London
Posted Jul 22, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
67%
|
Hobo With a Shotgun (2011) |
"
Fans of the genre will relish the ironies (or, as it's known in the trade, the chance to have your cake and eat it)."
—
This is London
Posted Jul 15, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
——
|
Planeat (2011) |
"
PlanEat is on a serious mission but its lack of focus is infectious. My big question as the credits rolled: why are so many vegan chefs covered in tattoos?"
—
This is London
Posted May 20, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
42%
|
Faster (2010) |
"
Writers Tony and Joe Gayton feed the trio just enough lines to make it seem like a team effort."
—
This is London
Posted Mar 25, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
44%
|
Sammy's Adventures: The Secret Passage () |
"
It seems guaranteed to infuriate anyone over seven."
—
This is London
Posted Mar 25, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
45%
|
Drive Angry (2011) |
"
Harmless fun."
—
This is London
Posted Feb 25, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
5%
|
Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son (2011) |
"
Agonisingly slow and laughter-free."
—
This is London
Posted Feb 18, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
10%
|
Chatroom (2011) |
"
Director Hideo "The Ring" Nakata never connects with the script (by Enda Walsh, adapting from his own play)."
—
This is London
Posted Dec 24, 2010
|
|
2/5
|
53%
|
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest (2010) |
"
As well as being conventional, The Girl Who Kicked is also confusing, dull and grubby (do we really need to see examples from a child-porn site?)."
—
This is London
Posted Nov 29, 2010
|
|
2/5
|
66%
|
The American (2010) |
"
One of the most annoying things about the film is its smugness."
—
This is London
Posted Nov 29, 2010
|
|
2/5
|
38%
|
The Horde (La Horde) (2010) |
"
French-made zombie flick The Horde isn't up there with Night of the Living Dead but still induces some unexpected gulps."
—
This is London
Posted Sep 22, 2010
|
|
2/5
|
45%
|
Just Wright (2010) |
"
Just about bearable."
—
This is London
Posted Sep 22, 2010
|
|
2/5
|
78%
|
Bluebeard (2010) |
"
Breillat's ideas owes much to Angela Carter, yet The Bloody Chamber author would surely be depressed by the lack of dynamism on display."
—
This is London
Posted Jul 22, 2010
|
|
2/5
|
19%
|
Cop Out (2010) |
"
It could have been a match made in heaven. The snake in the garden is a tired script from Rob and Mark Cullen, which purports to "spoof" Eighties buddy movies (Beverly Hills Cop, Lethal Weapon, etc) but lacks any real brain power of its own."
—
This is London
Posted May 27, 2010
|
|
2/5
|
70%
|
The Last Station (2010) |
"
The film is full of rows between Lev and his stagily irate wife. She's meant to be OTT - that's not the problem - it's the film itself that creaks."
—
This is London
Posted Feb 19, 2010
|
|
2/5
|
42%
|
Armored (2009) |
"
Armored is based on a first-time script which, thanks to a bit of industry hype, became the subject of a bidding war among the studios. Sony won the day. Guys, you were robbed."
—
This is London
Posted Jan 22, 2010
|
|
2/5
|
72%
|
The Boys Are Back (2009) |
"
The Boys Are Back is frightened of being frightening and, as a result, has no sense of momentum."
—
This is London
Posted Jan 22, 2010
|
|
2/5
|
50%
|
Jetsam (2007) |
"
It's all a bit silly. There are lots of chases, curses, kisses and the odd fancy gadget."
—
This is London
Posted Aug 29, 2009
|
|
2/5
|
25%
|
Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience (2009) |
"
This does pretty much what it says on the tin, though the interactive "3D" element does introduce a twist of sorts."
—
This is London
Posted Jun 2, 2009
|
|
2/5
|
12%
|
Pink Panther 2 (2009) |
"
Possibly the most excruciating comedy of the year."
—
This is London
Posted Feb 12, 2009
|
|
2/5
|
46%
|
Hotel for Dogs (2009) |
"
At the start, Kudrow's character tells the time-wasting kids, "You owe me 30 seconds of my life." I'm owed rather more."
—
This is London
Posted Feb 12, 2009
|
|
2/5
|
21%
|
Faintheart (2008) |
"
Even if you hate it, the only thing you'll be wasting is your time."
—
This is London
Posted Jan 23, 2009
|
|
2/5
|
45%
|
Yes Man (2008) |
"
Yes Man is not the edgy hit it so longs to be. When you look into the eyes of Stamp and the rest, what you see is embarrassed amusement. They said yes - to a big fat paycheque - and laughed all the way to the bank."
—
This is London
Posted Jan 5, 2009
|
|
2/5
|
58%
|
The Secret Life of Bees (2008) |
"
The casting is fine, but the film's strange and potentially heartening story desperately needs a bolder touch."
—
This is London
Posted Dec 5, 2008
|
67%
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