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CRITICS / AUTHORS REVIEWS AND ARTICLES
ANNA SMITH
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• BBC
• Channel 4 Film
• Empire Magazine
• Empire Magazine Australasia
• Time Out
• Time Out New York

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Total Reviews: 170


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4/5 Red Road
3/5 The Saddest Music in the World
3/6 Firehouse Dog
2/5 Maid in Manhattan
2/6 Nancy Drew
1/5 The Pacifier
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1/6 Good Luck Chuck
1/5 The Hottie & the Nottie
1/5 Evan Almighty
1/5 Dead Silence
1/5 Next
1/5 The Reaping
1/5 Material Girls
1/5 Popcorn
1/5 The Truth About Love
1/5 Christmas with the Kranks
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4/5
 
"A revealing portrait of a ground-breaking band." -- Empire Magazine
Posted May 2, 2008
 
Joy Division (2006)n/a
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2/5
 
"A strong opening, bursting with wit and vigour, gives way to a predictable, patronising and immensely lazy second half. Could have been so much more." -- Empire Magazine
Posted Apr 29, 2008
 
Made of Honor (2008)13%
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4/5
 
"The predominantly black-and-white animation is used to amusing effect as Satrapi gently pokes fun at her youthful exuberance and innocence, making serious political points easy to swallow. The lack of sense of direction is the film's only let-down." -- BBC
Posted Apr 25, 2008
 
Persepolis (2007)95%
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4/5
 
"Russell Brand is, for once, well cast in the role of vague, vain singer Aldous, who's also the object of obsession for a waiter and aspiring musician in the Hawaiian resort." -- BBC
Posted Apr 25, 2008
 
Bandit Queen (1994)100%
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2/5
 
"Interesting, but messy." -- Empire Magazine
Posted Apr 21, 2008
 
Three and Out (2008)20%
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4/5
 
"An improvisational comedy drama, it's very funny and establishes Hawkins as a major talent to watch." -- BBC
Posted Apr 18, 2008
 
Happy-Go-Lucky (2008)93%
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3/5
 
"A cheerfully frothy romantic comedy that benefits from sharp writing, lively performances and touching characterisation." -- Channel 4 Film
Posted Apr 15, 2008
 
Bridget Jones' Diary (2001)80%
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1/5
 
"After a panning in the States, The Hottie And The Nottie is being promoted as one of the worst-reviewed films ever." -- BBC
Posted Mar 28, 2008
 
The Hottie & the Nottie (2008)5%
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2/6
 
"‘Drillbit Taylor’ is a bit of a giggle, but it lacks bite and direction: even the old prom showdown routine would have enlivened this aimless comedy." -- Time Out
Posted Mar 27, 2008
 
Drillbit Taylor (2008)26%
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3/6
 
"hops along merrily enough thanks to an engaging turn from Heigl, who’s nailed the unusually-pretty-girl-next-door act while embracing physical and risqué comedy." -- Time Out
Posted Mar 27, 2008
 
27 Dresses (2008)39%
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3/5
 
"The humour's lively and just irreverent enough to make you laugh without offending your mum." -- BBC
Posted Mar 25, 2008
 
27 Dresses (2008)39%
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2/5
 
"It suffers from a real lack of charisma, still the dance bits are good." -- Empire Magazine
Posted Mar 20, 2008
 
Step Up 2 the Streets (2008)27%
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2/5
 
"It suffers from a real lack of charisma, still the dance bits are good." -- Empire Magazine Australasia
Posted Mar 19, 2008
 
Step Up 2 the Streets (2008)27%
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4/5
 
"The daily grind of a Brick Lane Bangladeshi is credibly brought to life in this sensitive and intelligent adaptation of Monica Ali’s novel." -- Empire Magazine Australasia
Posted Mar 19, 2008
 
Brick Lane (2008)68%
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2/5
 
"French drama The Flight Of The Red Balloon has been praised at film festivals, but it's likely to divide audiences less tolerant of arthouse minimalism." -- BBC
Posted Mar 14, 2008
 
The Flight of the Red Balloon (2008)78%
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2/5
 
"It's an endearing enough idea but the film's dark side undermines the charming set-up." -- Empire Magazine
Posted Mar 14, 2008
 
Mister Lonely (2008)44%
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2/5
 
"Despite its cheesy story, The Game Plan has one major trump card: The Rock is actually quite good." -- BBC
Posted Mar 7, 2008
 
The Game Plan (2007)27%
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2/6
 
"Johnson’s amiable performance makes this watchable for the target audience; namely sporty daddies and spoiled little girls primed to assimilate their lives into the Disney brand." -- Time Out
Posted Mar 7, 2008
 
The Game Plan (2007)27%
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2/5
 
"Semi-Pro is no disaster, but debut director Kent Alterman proves that Ferrell is better off working with the pros." -- BBC
Posted Feb 28, 2008
 
Semi-Pro (2008)21%
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"Superb performances and a gripping retrospective plotline make this tough cookie an entertaining one, even if its adult story strand is weighed down with vagaries." -- Channel 4 Film
Posted Feb 27, 2008
 
A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints (2006)75%
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3/5
 
"The playlist alone with thrill fans, but while spectacular, the 3D element still can't replicate the feeling of a live gig." -- BBC
Posted Feb 19, 2008
 
U2 3D (2008)92%
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4/5
 
"A challenging yet rewarding watch." -- BBC
Posted Jan 4, 2008
 
The Violin (2007)97%
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3/5
 
"It's just a shame the script doesn't push the humour further; brief, amusing put-downs aren't quite enough to make this a bonafide comedy. But if you're looking for a well-performed drama about dementia, you've got it." -- BBC
Posted Jan 1, 2008
 
The Savages (2007)90%
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2/5
 
"Fun musical numbers and cartoonish humour give way to a bland sermon about the evils of the music industry." -- Empire Magazine
Posted Dec 20, 2007
 
Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)24%
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3/5
 
"A Comedy Of Power fails to dig deep into this idea, or into the life of its protagonist. It's largely left to the charismatic Huppert to make this sly but oddly slight drama a decent watch." -- BBC
Posted Dec 13, 2007
 
Comedy of Power (2005)80%
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3/5
 
"A lengthy ensemble piece that's emotionally distant but rarely dull." -- BBC
Posted Dec 13, 2007
 
Chromophobia (2005)31%
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2/5
 
"Don't expect realism from this frothy little number, but do expect a bit of heart-warming cheer courtesy of romantic unions, overcome prejudices, reconciled enemies and general peace and understanding." -- BBC
Posted Nov 29, 2007
 
This Christmas (2007)53%
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2/5
 
"Student horror fans may find this worth a giggle, but it's not the nail-biting experience the trailers promise." -- BBC
Posted Nov 23, 2007
 
Shrooms (2006)14%
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2/5
 
"A flat story, lean characters and a miscast lead make this a poor facsimile of period epics like Farewell My Concubine." -- Empire Magazine
Posted Nov 23, 2007
 
Silk (2007)8%
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4/5
 
"The daily grind of a Brick Lane Bangladeshi is credibly brought to life in this sensitive and intelligent adaptation of Monica Ali’s novel." -- Empire Magazine
Posted Nov 14, 2007
 
Brick Lane (2008)68%
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3/6
 
"Just fine in a sentimental, mainstream kind of way. Although by constantly referencing Austen’s sharp wit and characterisation, this can only ever come up short in comparison." -- Time Out
Posted Nov 14, 2007
 
The Jane Austen Book Club (2007)64%
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1/6
 
"The script is so reliant on wish-fulfillment it forgets to add those important little touches: you know, wit, sincerity, characterisation, that kind of thing… A very cheap shot – and hardly anyone calls him ‘Chuck’." -- Time Out
Posted Nov 9, 2007
 
Good Luck Chuck (2007)3%
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2/5
 
"Political comedy morphs into attempted thriller in this confused, fitfully entertaining film." -- BBC
Posted Nov 2, 2007
 
Man of the Year (2006)20%
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3/5
 
"Charming performances make this an easy watch." -- Empire Magazine
Posted Nov 1, 2007
 
Prête-moi Ta Main (2006)57%
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4/5
 
"The idea is intriguing, and the performances excellent, although lead Gordon-Levitt (Brick) is for once outshone by his co-stars." -- BBC
Posted Oct 30, 2007
 
The Lookout (2007)87%
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2/5
 
"This update on the Nancy Drew saga uses old-fashioned stylings in a modern context to confusing, and none-too-suspenseful effect. It's a non-event that fails to do the much-loved character justice." -- Channel 4 Film
Posted Oct 19, 2007
 
Nancy Drew (2007)48%
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2/5
 
"Princess is rarely a dull watch, but it doesn't pack enough of an emotional punch." -- BBC
Posted Oct 19, 2007
 
Princess (2007)55%
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2/5
 
"Paper-thin characters, stilted conversations and abrupt editing mean this is hard to get involved with, and its link with Arthurian legend feels contrived and clichéd." -- BBC
Posted Oct 19, 2007
 
The Last Legion (2007)16%
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2/5
 
"Swinging from mildly irritating to rather enjoyable, the film eventually settles at merely watchable." -- Empire Magazine
Posted Oct 19, 2007
 
Feast of Love (2007)41%
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2/5
 
"This attempt at reimagining the Arthurian legend fails to raise the pulse due to some leaden dialogue and unconvincing performances." -- Empire Magazine
Posted Oct 19, 2007
 
The Last Legion (2007)16%
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3/5
 
"While it's rarely fall-down hilarious, it's witty enough to please horror fans in search of a light-hearted tribute to splatter flicks of old." -- BBC
Posted Oct 10, 2007
 
Black Sheep (2007)71%
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3/6
 
"The conclusion is desperately trite, but Linney’s performance helps this comedy – based on a novel by two nannies, take note – feel like a credible peek behind very expensive curtains." -- Time Out
Posted Oct 10, 2007
 
The Nanny Diaries (2007)34%
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2/5
 
"The age-old mystery doesn't exactly thrill, but there's humour here and there and a swotty heroine that parents, at least, will approve of." -- BBC
Posted Oct 9, 2007
 
Nancy Drew (2007)48%
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3/5
 
"It's sentimental stuff, but amusing in places." -- BBC
Posted Oct 5, 2007
 
Feast of Love (2007)41%
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4/5
 
"Gripping and desperately moving." -- BBC
Posted Oct 5, 2007
 
Control (2007)87%
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4/5
 
"Anand Tucker brings Blake Morrison’s autobiographical bestseller to the screen with sensitivity, humour and visual flair." -- Empire Magazine
Posted Oct 5, 2007
 
When Did You Last See Your Father? (2008)81%
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3/5
 
"The sunny setting, attractive leads and reasonably involving story help make The Heartbreak Kid a watchable frippery." -- BBC
Posted Oct 2, 2007
 
The Heartbreak Kid (2007)29%
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3/5
 
"Don't come here looking for laughs: the conclusion is sobering stuff." -- BBC
Posted Sep 28, 2007
 
The Right of the Weakest (2006)67%
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2/5
 
"Smart casting and stand-out performances don't compensate for the twee source play and an over-ambitious screenplay from Branagh." -- Channel 4 Film
Posted Sep 21, 2007
 
As You Like It (2006)31%
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2/5
 
"The closing message claims to promote tolerance, but this remains a lads' comedy: it's all about sniggering at pansies and peeking up girls' skirts. And even that market deserves something funnier." -- BBC
Posted Sep 21, 2007
 
I Now Pronounce You Chuck And Larry (2007)14%

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