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3/5
|
27%
|
The Vow (2012) |
"
Both stars make decent use of the script's gently humorous potential. As a superficial look at a weird situation, it's reasonably diverting."
—
Time Out
Posted Feb 7, 2012
|
|
2/5
|
42%
|
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012) |
"
It's a harmless family film with an old-fashioned spirit of adventure, but the writing doesn't live up to the promise of the premise."
—
Time Out
Posted Feb 2, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
50%
|
Best Laid Plans () |
"
This might be uneven, but it's well filmed, with a clutch of affecting scenes - a more thoughtful affair than your average Brit fight flick."
—
Time Out
Posted Feb 2, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
32%
|
Man on a Ledge (2012) |
"
This embraces its own lunacy readily enough, never aiming for anything more than the disposable thrills it delivers thick and fast."
—
Time Out
Posted Jan 31, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
69%
|
X: Night of Vengeance (2011) |
"
Raw, convincing Aussie thriller set on the meaner streets of Sydney."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Jan 18, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
79%
|
Mother and Child (2010) |
"
There's no shortage of talent in this ensemble drama about the bond between mothers and their children."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Jan 3, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
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Oscar and the Lady in Pink () |
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Time Out
Posted Dec 23, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
38%
|
The Lady (2011) |
"
A worthwhile tribute with unforgettable scenes and an awards-worthy performance from Yeoh."
—
Time Out
Posted Dec 22, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
83%
|
Puss in Boots (2011) |
"
'Puss in Boots' is uneven, but when it's on course, cat fans will be in heaven."
—
Time Out
Posted Dec 6, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
71%
|
Las Acacias () |
"
A moving drama set against beautiful Latin American backdrops - just don't expect fireworks."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Nov 28, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
16%
|
The Tiger's Tail (2006) |
—
Time Out
Posted Nov 18, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
41%
|
Feast of Love (2007) |
—
Time Out
Posted Nov 18, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
28%
|
What Happens in Vegas (2008) |
—
Time Out
Posted Nov 18, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
25%
|
Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 (2011) |
"
As a stand-alone movie it's a mixed bag. But it progresses the story of beloved characters with a reverence for the source material that will doubtlessly please Twi-hards, ushering in a finale that promises to be darker still."
—
Time Out
Posted Nov 17, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
14%
|
Made of Honor (2008) |
—
Time Out
Posted Nov 16, 2011
|
|
—
|
36%
|
Accepted (2006) |
—
Time Out
Posted Nov 16, 2011
|
|
—
|
——
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Rabbit Fever (2006) |
—
Time Out
Posted Nov 16, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
26%
|
Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007) |
—
Time Out
Posted Nov 16, 2011
|
|
—
|
29%
|
Half Light (2005) |
—
Time Out
Posted Nov 16, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
0%
|
How To Stop Being A Loser () |
"
It's not the worst British comedy, but if it were a TV pilot - which it feels like - there'd be little chance of this winning a full series."
—
Time Out
Posted Nov 15, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
20%
|
Snow Flower And The Secret Fan (2011) |
"
Not even the second best Hugh Jackman cameo of the year can save it from being little more than a period curio."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Nov 1, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
50%
|
Sket () |
"
Despite some confusing narrative turns, writer-director Nirpal Bhogal's thriller is an impactful and authentic look at gang culture on London's meaner streets."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Oct 27, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
89%
|
Miss Bala (2012) |
"
That innocuous title disguises a Mexican thriller with genuine bite, though the hokey ending doesn't quite live up to the edgy plotting and Sigman's classy turn as a tough heroine in an impossible situation."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Oct 23, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
76%
|
The Help (2011) |
"
Sure, it's corny, but it mostly works."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Oct 23, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
37%
|
Monte Carlo (2011) |
"
Glossy entertainment for tweens. Avoid if you're over 14."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Oct 18, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
70%
|
Footloose (2011) |
"
The plot may be straightforward but it's refreshing to see a modern dance film that tackles religion, convention and local law alongside the requisite forbidden romance."
—
Time Out
Posted Oct 11, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
50%
|
Sleeping Beauty (2011) |
"
This will divide audiences as much as The Tree Of Life, but it's a brave and beautiful calling card for both filmmaker and star."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Oct 9, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
24%
|
What's Your Number? (2011) |
"
A throwaway giggle rather than a life-affirming mirror for that swelling box-office target: the single woman."
—
Time Out
Posted Sep 27, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
76%
|
The Debt (2011) |
"
'The Debt' tackles themes of humanity, revenge and truth so successfully it's hard not to find it powerful - even if it's not the Oscar bait it might have hoped to be."
—
Time Out
Posted Sep 27, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
83%
|
Warrior (2011) |
"
This doesn't pack a punch like 'The Fighter' - but it's still a must for grapple fans."
—
Time Out
Posted Sep 21, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
30%
|
Turnout () |
"
Plenty of 'he's-not-is-he?' observational details, nice performances and some genuinely funny moments make up for the patchy plotting."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Sep 12, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
96%
|
Tomboy (2011) |
"
A tender, sensitive French drama rich in hazy atmosphere."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Sep 12, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
71%
|
Friends With Benefits (2011) |
"
This coasts along just fine thanks to charm and comical interludes, but it fails to deliver the sassy story it promises. Fine for a romantic comedy, but an inferior follow up to director Gluck's edgier Easy A."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Sep 5, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
17%
|
The Art of Getting By (2011) |
"
A likeable debut from director Gavin Wiesen that will appeal to teens. And, my, hasn't that Freddie Highmore grown up."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Aug 31, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
44%
|
Cowboys & Aliens (2011) |
"
What started as 'True Grit'-meets-'War of the Worlds' ends up closer to - whisper it - 'Wild Wild West'."
—
Time Out
Posted Aug 17, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
100%
|
Poetry (2011) |
"
Well-crafted and compelling, if a little inaccessible to western audiences..."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Jul 24, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
84%
|
Beginners (2011) |
"
With good performances and characters, Beginners is an enjoyable, amusing and occasionally poignant watch."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Jul 18, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
77%
|
Trust (2011) |
"
A strong, compelling and disturbing story that struggles to reach a decent ending."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Jul 4, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
19%
|
Love's Kitchen (2011) |
"
Ham, corn and cheese are the only things this kitchen is serving up - even before Gordon Ramsay's awful cameo."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Jun 20, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
90%
|
Bridesmaids (2011) |
"
Finally, a female ensemble comedy that balances realistic characters with smart laughs and side-splitting farce."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Jun 20, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
83%
|
Potiche (2011) |
"
It's mostly funny, fast and fondly made although it drags a little towards the end."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Jun 13, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
6%
|
Honey 2 (2012) |
"
It's fine for the genre, but one day it'd be great to see an urban dance flick with more ambition."
—
Time Out
Posted Jun 8, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
33%
|
Prom (2011) |
"
Occasionally, it's mildly amusing but the conclusions are so soft it hurts."
—
Time Out
Posted Jun 1, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
82%
|
Life, Above All (2011) |
"
A tough but very rewarding watch."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted May 23, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
44%
|
Third Star (2010) |
"
Even a talented cast struggle to convince in this tough sell of a film."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted May 16, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
94%
|
Los ojos de Julia (Julia's Eyes) (2011) |
"
Yes, it's overlong but Del Toro acolyte Rueda brings some much atmosphere and suspense that you'll barely notice."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted May 16, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
28%
|
Take Me Home Tonight (2011) |
"
It's an amiable but slow slice of nostalgia: think 'Hot Tub Time Machine' meets 'Superbad' - without the big laughs."
—
Time Out
Posted May 10, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
8%
|
Everywhere and Nowhere (2011) |
"
Huda's film avoids the culture clash laughs of an East Is East to deliver a straight-faced drama that fails to engage."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted May 6, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
59%
|
Jig (2011) |
"
A toe-tapping triumph for dance fans, though less so for non-converts."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted May 3, 2011
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