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1/5
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20%
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Death Sentence (2007) |
"
A film so uncertain about its tone and sensibilities that it just doesn't work. If Wan and screenwriter Ian Jeffers had just embraced the ridiculous retribution-based violence, it might have been more entertaining, albeit odious."
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Film4
Posted Aug 31, 2007
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13%
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Ghost Ship (2002) |
"
B-movies can be better than this."
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Film4
Posted Oct 29, 2008
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29%
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The Punisher (2004) |
"
A comic-book-movie-that-pretends-it's-not that falls between stools."
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Film4
Posted Oct 14, 2008
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|
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25%
|
Gone in 60 Seconds (Gone in Sixty Seconds) (2000) |
"
It's just kinda dull though, unless you get excited by 60s Thunderbirds, Chevies and wot not."
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Film4
Posted May 6, 2008
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36%
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The Matrix Revolutions (2003) |
"
Enlarging the scale of proceedings isn't the same as providing something fresh."
—
Film4
Posted Jun 10, 2003
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11%
|
A Man Apart (2003) |
"
Tthis is an attempt at something grittier for Vin Diesel. But it's muddled by filmmakers unclear about their aims."
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FilmFour.com
Posted Apr 8, 2003
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|
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74%
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Signs (2002) |
"
Shyamalan continues his run of moody, skilfully-constructed pictures. Pity about plot weaknesses and the pretentious dialogue."
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FilmFour.com
Posted Sep 17, 2002
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1.5/5
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0%
|
Strange Wilderness (2008) |
"
Really not very funny. Unless you're a moronic frat boy who's been smoking a lot of wacky backy, in which case it's probably hilarious."
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Film4
Posted Apr 11, 2008
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1.5/5
|
14%
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The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising (2007) |
"
Not very likely to seize that Potter market, this is a disappointing film that starts out okay but goes rapidly downhill, thanks to rudimentary characterisation and storytelling that's designed more to accommodate gratuitous action."
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Film4
Posted Oct 19, 2007
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2/5
|
8%
|
31 North 62 East (Too Close to the Truth) (2009) |
"
As a low-budget, quickly-made Brit flick, this is impressive for its ambition, but as a globe-spanning political thriller it lacks credibility and veers into the absurd."
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Film4
Posted Sep 18, 2009
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2/5
|
39%
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Imagine That (2009) |
"
Short of laughs, sense and morality, this is an awkward, peculiar, peculiarly American, endeavour."
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Film4
Posted Aug 14, 2009
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2/5
|
55%
|
Surveillance (2009) |
"
Nasty, brutish and not short enough, this is a muddled, unpleasant film that falls half-way between not very entertaining horror and not-as-smart-as-it-thinks-it-is arthouse."
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Film4
Posted Mar 7, 2009
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2/5
|
36%
|
Transporter 3 (2008) |
"
With its eco-trappings, car chases and fights, the film feels very sub-Quantum Of Solace. The fact that Quantum itself felt very sub-Bourne says even less for Transporter 3. Even if you're a Statham fan, this series is starting to feel tired."
—
Film4
Posted Dec 5, 2008
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2/5
|
53%
|
City of Ember (2008) |
"
A film that doesn't fulfil the promise of its source material but still offers a novel setting and reasonably gripping - if rushed - story."
—
Film4
Posted Oct 10, 2008
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2/5
|
31%
|
Nights in Rodanthe (2008) |
"
Just about provides the goods as a romantic weepie but not the best Sparks adaptation."
—
Film4
Posted Oct 10, 2008
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2/5
|
22%
|
Make It Happen (2008) |
"
There's dancing, there's emotion, there's an earnestly cheesy inspirational storyline, there's nothing you won't have seen before."
—
Film4
Posted Aug 8, 2008
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2/5
|
25%
|
Botched (2008) |
"
A hit-and-miss comedy-horror. Mostly miss."
—
Film4
Posted Apr 18, 2008
|
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2/5
|
5%
|
Good Luck Chuck (2007) |
"
Good Luck Chuck has its moments - though the half-decent comedy moments are outweighed by the gags that fizzle and the cruddy loutish moments."
—
Film4
Posted Nov 9, 2007
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2/5
|
29%
|
The Heartbreak Kid (2007) |
"
Lumpy and sour. A few good laughs, but mostly this is just uninspired, and deeply cynical to boot."
—
Film4
Posted Oct 5, 2007
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2/5
|
27%
|
Evening (2007) |
"
Dull. It's hard to engage with the characters, the themes are underdeveloped and the tone is flat as the waters lapping the Wittenborn beach."
—
Film4
Posted Sep 21, 2007
|
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2/5
|
36%
|
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) |
"
By the time it comes back to its bracketing device of police crime scene footage, Niespel, Bay and Kosar's movie has very much wasted its promising start and descended into a pointless exercise."
—
Film4
Posted Oct 14, 2003
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2.5/5
|
28%
|
The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009) |
"
Considering it's about vampires, it's ironic the whole affair is mostly bloodless and decidedly toothless."
—
Film4
Posted Nov 20, 2009
|
|
2.5/5
|
30%
|
Gamer (2009) |
"
If you are a gamer, and like shooters, science fiction, action, and wouldn't consider gratuitous boob shots gratuitous, you won't feel short-changing on leaving the cinema after watching Gamer."
—
Film4
Posted Sep 18, 2009
|
|
2.5/5
|
73%
|
The Meerkats (2008) |
"
Visually striking but not a nature documentary for people who like their wildlife presented with the emphasis on knowledge and information, rather than on story, cuteness and anthropomorphism."
—
Film4
Posted Aug 7, 2009
|
|
2.5/5
|
16%
|
Crossing Over (2009) |
"
While the film certainly has some viable, provocative points to make about the US's attitudes to migrants and the labyrinthine horrors of getting citizenship, it lacks the subtlety and eloquence it really needs to succeed."
—
Film4
Posted Jul 31, 2009
|
|
2.5/5
|
24%
|
The Life Before Her Eyes (2007) |
"
A thoughtful, if sentimental, semi-successful attempt to craft a drama about life and choice around the difficult subject matter of a school shooting."
—
Film4
Posted Mar 28, 2009
|
|
2.5/5
|
12%
|
Pink Panther 2 (2009) |
"
Moronic, but even moronic humour can be passingly entertaining, in parts."
—
Film4
Posted Feb 12, 2009
|
|
2.5/5
|
56%
|
The Tale of Despereaux (2008) |
"
Visually it's special, but while the characters may inhabit a wonderful environment, they just don't inhabit a satisfying narrative."
—
Film4
Posted Dec 19, 2008
|
|
2.5/5
|
58%
|
The Secret Life of Bees (2008) |
"
Fanning and Latifah form the proficient core of this reliable if humdrum American period drama."
—
Film4
Posted Dec 5, 2008
|
|
2.5/5
|
16%
|
Max Payne (2008) |
"
Among the best films adapted from videogames. Say no more."
—
Film4
Posted Nov 14, 2008
|
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2.5/5
|
12%
|
Timeline (2003) |
"
In Michael Crichton's oeuvre, this is more The 13th Warrior than Westworld. Silly larks for young boys with liberal parents."
—
Film4
Posted Nov 5, 2008
|
|
2.5/5
|
27%
|
Fantastic Four (2005) |
"
An opportunity squandered by Marvel, which really needs to watch its quality control more closely."
—
Film4
Posted Oct 14, 2008
|
|
2.5/5
|
14%
|
Mirrors (2008) |
"
It's not the worst entry in Hollywood's catalogue of Asian horror remakes, but is Aja's most disappointing film to date."
—
Film4
Posted Oct 10, 2008
|
|
2.5/5
|
53%
|
Steep (2007) |
"
Amazing imagery of remarkable achievements and a chronicle of the sport but one that could have dug a little deeper into the psychology of the extreme skiers."
—
Film4
Posted Sep 26, 2008
|
|
2.5/5
|
45%
|
The Strangers (2008) |
"
A lean, effective little exercise in scares. It offers nothing new but is perfect for breaking the ice on a first date."
—
Film4
Posted Aug 29, 2008
|
|
2.5/5
|
24%
|
The Beverly Hillbillies (1993) |
"
An endearing revival for TV's favourite hicks."
—
Film4
Posted May 13, 2008
|
|
2.5/5
|
8%
|
10,000 B.C. (2008) |
"
Should have been a lot more fun."
—
Film4
Posted Mar 14, 2008
|
|
2.5/5
|
28%
|
The Game Plan (2007) |
"
Somebody give Dwayne Johnson a decent role, please. Sure this is relatively inoffensive, but he's a great screen presence and deserves better."
—
Film4
Posted Mar 7, 2008
|
|
2.5/5
|
12%
|
Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (AVP 2) (2007) |
"
This feature directing debut from former visual effects men Colin and Greg is enjoyable enough in rudimentary tension/splatter/scrap terms, but it still doesn't live up to its heritage."
—
Film4
Posted Jan 18, 2008
|
|
2.5/5
|
88%
|
Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (2007) |
"
A crime melodrama that takes risks with characterisation and narrative structure, but ends up as awkward, indulgent and hard to like as its main protagonists."
—
Film4
Posted Jan 11, 2008
|
|
2.5/5
|
14%
|
Hitman (2007) |
"
Yet another depressing confirmation of the inability of filmmakers to turn decent videogames into decent films."
—
Film4
Posted Nov 30, 2007
|
|
2.5/5
|
17%
|
The Last Legion (2007) |
"
A novel hybrid of swords, sandals, horned helmets and furs, this really is a load of old rubbish, but there's some fun to be had, especially for boys who like to have mock sword fights with wooden sticks."
—
Film4
Posted Oct 19, 2007
|
|
2.5/5
|
100%
|
Opera Jawa (2006) |
"
With some remarkable dance and spectacle, this is a unique film, but not exactly one with broad appeal."
—
Film4
Posted Sep 7, 2007
|
|
3/5
|
35%
|
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010) |
"
A reasonable exercise in popcorn entertainment, and not half so bad as many a film based on a videogame."
—
Film4
Posted May 25, 2010
|
|
3/5
|
59%
|
The Vanishing of the Bees (2011) |
"
Its US focus is disappointing considering the global issues, the sound mix is terrible in places, there's some iffy animation."
—
Film4
Posted Oct 9, 2009
|
|
3/5
|
40%
|
Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel (2009) |
"
While it doesn't quite achieve the same standards as its recent forebears in British genre comedy, this modest film has amiable, convoluted charm."
—
Film4
Posted Apr 24, 2009
|
|
3/5
|
57%
|
Defiance (2009) |
"
Manly virtues, melodrama, conflict and combat are all deployed to tell a fascinating, little-known story of remarkable WWII heroism."
—
Film4
Posted Jan 9, 2009
|
|
3/5
|
49%
|
Twilight (2008) |
"
Not quite the solid grounding a major new franchise needs, but a stylish and enjoyable supernatural emo romance."
—
Film4
Posted Dec 19, 2008
|
|
3/5
|
39%
|
Inkheart (2009) |
"
A convoluted story but otherwise this is solid fantasy fare, nicely performed and handsomely made."
—
Film4
Posted Dec 12, 2008
|
|
3/5
|
76%
|
Joyeux Noël (Merry Christmas) (2006) |
"
A heartfelt story of men who managed to find camaraderie and humanity in the face of the torrent of bellicose rhetoric coming from their respective authorities..."
—
Film4
Posted Dec 11, 2008
|
68%
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