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3/5
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34%
|
Battleship (2012) |
"
The third Hasbro toy-to-film franchise (after Transformers and GI Joe) doesn't mess with a winning format."
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Radio Times
Posted Apr 12, 2012
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3/5
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65%
|
The Woman in Black (2012) |
"
The melodrama creaks as much as the nursery rocking chair, but the grim resolution adds an unexpectedly uplifting and bittersweet twist."
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Radio Times
Posted Feb 9, 2012
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3/5
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42%
|
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012) |
"
In this pleasant slice of family fare, teen Josh Hutcherson and stepfather Dwayne Johnson trace the actual location of author Jules Verne's supposedly fictional island."
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Radio Times
Posted Feb 2, 2012
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3/5
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69%
|
A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas (2011) |
"
It all remains on the light-hearted, harmless and inoffensive side despite bad-taste gags and gory Yuletide violence."
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Radio Times
Posted Dec 8, 2011
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3/5
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45%
|
Happy Feet Two (2011) |
"
The visuals are frequently spectacular and the environmental concerns are admirable, but this simply doesn't have the charm of the original."
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Radio Times
Posted Dec 1, 2011
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3/5
|
35%
|
Immortals (2011) |
"
Although it's exceptionally silly and takes itself way too seriously, the movie will give lovers of expertly faked beefcake action their sword-and-sandal fix."
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Radio Times
Posted Nov 16, 2011
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3/5
|
29%
|
The Human Centipede II (Full Sequence) (2011) |
"
It shifts effortlessly between a twisted study in obsessive psychosis and barbed sardonic satire."
—
Radio Times
Posted Nov 9, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
68%
|
Paranormal Activity 3 (2011) |
"
The slow-building, low-key creepiness finally explodes with a welcome rattling ingenuity."
—
Radio Times
Posted Oct 26, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
79%
|
Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) |
"
War movie clichés, gung ho derring-do and seamless special effects all fit together well in a pleasingly retro environment that boasts enough sci-fi paraphernalia to put an end to the argument that it may be too old-fashioned."
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Radio Times
Posted Jul 28, 2011
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|
3/5
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97%
|
Cell 211 (Celda 211) (2009) |
"
The film is shot in a documentary-style that's enhanced by using actual convicts as extras."
—
Radio Times
Posted Jul 14, 2011
|
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3/5
|
75%
|
Stake Land (2011) |
"
As much a character-driven coming-of-age tale as a gritty horror fable, writer/director Jim Mickle's socially relevant shocker is The Road with vampires."
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Radio Times
Posted Jun 16, 2011
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3/5
|
81%
|
Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011) |
"
The movie is as busy and crisply detailed as ever, and the action sequences involving rickshaw chases, martial arts dust-ups and cannonball juggling score high."
—
Radio Times
Posted Jun 9, 2011
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3/5
|
80%
|
Wake Wood (2011) |
"
A compelling twist on the Faustian-pact dilemma that builds to a truly memorable, if starkly horrifying, ending."
—
Radio Times
Posted Mar 24, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
35%
|
Battle: Los Angeles (2011) |
"
War of the Worlds meets The Hurt Locker in director Jonathan Liebesman's down-and-dirty alien-invasion flick."
—
Radio Times
Posted Mar 10, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
56%
|
Unknown (2011) |
"
Unravelling the jigsaw clues is a lot of fun, while the changes rung during the familiar ticking-bomb countdown finale marks Collet-Serra as a genuinely gifted genre specialist."
—
Radio Times
Posted Mar 3, 2011
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3/5
|
45%
|
Drive Angry (2011) |
"
A non-stop riot of gratuitous sex, full-on violence, gory gunfights and explosive car crashes make this fun chase-and-chiller combo a high-energy trash extravaganza."
—
Radio Times
Posted Feb 24, 2011
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|
3/5
|
30%
|
Sanctum (2011) |
"
It's the locations, eerie sets, special effects and marine photography that count here, and all are impressively spectacular."
—
Radio Times
Posted Feb 3, 2011
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|
3/5
|
47%
|
Hereafter (2010) |
"
It thoughtfully reflects on how deep sorrow and melancholy can change existence, with both Damon and de France really making their performances count."
—
Radio Times
Posted Jan 27, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
36%
|
Burlesque (2010) |
"
There's an innocent sweetness about this showcase for Christina Aguilera's vocal and dance skills that just about excuses its utter hokiness."
—
Radio Times
Posted Dec 16, 2010
|
|
3/5
|
51%
|
Tron Legacy (2010) |
"
As an action-packed visual feast ... Tron Legacy is truly astonishing..."
—
Radio Times
Posted Dec 16, 2010
|
|
3/5
|
90%
|
Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (2010) |
"
One of the oddest and quirkiest nightmares before Christmas."
—
Radio Times
Posted Dec 2, 2010
|
|
3/5
|
90%
|
Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives (2011) |
"
The film's stark approach to the fantastic and supernatural won't appeal to the mainstream, despite a distinctive and visually arresting presentation."
—
Radio Times
Posted Nov 18, 2010
|
|
3/5
|
74%
|
Dream Home (2010) |
"
This nightmarish satire on the more cut-throat aspects of the Hong Kong property market manages to be both a thoughtful social commentary and gory slasher without any real awkwardness in tone."
—
Radio Times
Posted Nov 18, 2010
|
|
3/5
|
15%
|
Skyline (2010) |
"
Once the ace special effects and full-on monster mania take prominence over the soap opera plot, it does become weirdly fascinating."
—
Radio Times
Posted Nov 11, 2010
|
|
3/5
|
89%
|
Let Me In (2010) |
"
This Americanisation of the elegantly eerie Swedish cult hit Let the Right One In is an honourable effort."
—
Radio Times
Posted Nov 4, 2010
|
|
3/5
|
34%
|
Burke and Hare (2011) |
"
Landis pounces on every contemporary innovation and social issue for its inherent gallows humour to craft an entertaining version of the historical facts."
—
Radio Times
Posted Oct 28, 2010
|
|
3/5
|
60%
|
Frozen (2010) |
"
Green choreographs the dangling trio from a multitude of intriguing angles, showing a keen eye for moody menace and compelling gruesomeness."
—
Radio Times
Posted Sep 23, 2010
|
|
3/5
|
79%
|
The Hole (2012) |
"
Very much in the Dante family-friendly fantasy tradition of Gremlins, this nostalgic exercise in mild scares resembles the director's segment from Twilight Zone: the Movie in many creepy/fun respects..."
—
Radio Times
Posted Sep 16, 2010
|
|
3/5
|
69%
|
The Girl Who Played with Fire (Flickan som lekte med elden) (2010) |
"
It's efficient enough, in the vein of a Swedish episode of Wallander, but fans of the novels will no doubt overlook its deficiencies and thrill to it."
—
Radio Times
Posted Aug 27, 2010
|
|
3/5
|
73%
|
Piranha 3-D (2010) |
"
Aside from the 3D gimmick, there's not much on offer here that the low-budget original didn't include, with plenty of comical gore, snappy thrills and in-joke references."
—
Radio Times
Posted Aug 19, 2010
|
|
3/5
|
41%
|
The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010) |
"
A barrage of spectacular special effects in search of an appealing story."
—
Radio Times
Posted Aug 5, 2010
|
|
3/5
|
46%
|
Step Up 3-D (2010) |
"
Even if you've heard the one about the high-stakes dance contest that Manhattan street performers must win to hold onto their communal home, you've never seen it done quite like this."
—
Radio Times
Posted Aug 5, 2010
|
|
3/5
|
74%
|
Splice (2010) |
"
As Natali's potent allegory about child-rearing turns deadly, absurdity is, thankfully, just about kept in check through committed performances and the director's deflating of the most risible moments with well-judged levity."
—
Radio Times
Posted Jul 22, 2010
|
|
3/5
|
31%
|
The Collector (2009) |
"
Dunstan makes his directorial debut with this fast-paced, suspenseful horror that wastes no time on pointless exposition, but instead tosses plenty of genuinely tense moments into this primal fear-fest."
—
Radio Times
Posted Jun 24, 2010
|
|
3/5
|
73%
|
Iron Man 2 (2010) |
"
It may lack the fresh irreverence and excitement of the first adventure, but there are noteworthy set pieces."
—
Radio Times
Posted Apr 29, 2010
|
|
3/5
|
76%
|
Kick-Ass (2010) |
"
Vaughn's witty verve, instinctive knack for bizarre counterpoint and sheer bravado speed the cartoon violence towards a manic action climax."
—
Radio Times
Posted Mar 25, 2010
|
|
3/5
|
86%
|
Salvage (2009) |
"
A smartly budgeted and often scary chiller."
—
Radio Times
Posted Mar 22, 2010
|
|
3/5
|
68%
|
Shutter Island (2010) |
"
As an exercise in pure style over clichéd content Shutter Island weaves an impressive and gripping spell."
—
Radio Times
Posted Mar 15, 2010
|
|
3/5
|
20%
|
Legion (2010) |
"
More than a little silly, it veers between high camp and supernatural hokum as an overqualified cast gives the portentous, Bible-based action far more conviction than it deserves."
—
Radio Times
Posted Mar 5, 2010
|
|
3/5
|
23%
|
Case 39 (2010) |
"
While the viewer will remain one step ahead of the story at all times, director Christian Alvart manages to keep the emotionally charged events moving at a fair clip to gloss over the mounting credibility factors."
—
Radio Times
Posted Mar 5, 2010
|
|
3/5
|
65%
|
Solomon Kane (2012) |
"
Decked out with terrific Czech locations, Klaus Badelt's rousing score, neat CGI visual effects keen biblical imagery and a solid supporting cast, the imperfections can be forgiven."
—
Radio Times
Posted Feb 19, 2010
|
|
3/5
|
84%
|
The Princess and the Frog (2009) |
"
This is a likeable enough Southern-fried fantasia but it lacks the transporting magical quality of other more memorable Disney efforts."
—
Radio Times
Posted Feb 2, 2010
|
|
3/5
|
76%
|
Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll (2010) |
"
Top-notch performances give viewers Reasons to be Cheerful - Milner is terrific and Serkis is the tour de force at the film's centre, capturing the charisma that made the destructively complex Dury the "housewives' favourite" punk rocker."
—
Radio Times
Posted Jan 8, 2010
|
|
3/5
|
67%
|
Daybreakers (2010) |
"
With beautiful Blade Runner-style cityscapes, smartly conceived takes on the vampire mythos (sun-proofed cars and video mirrors), inventively engineered shocks and copious blood loss, this is an engagingly skilful blend."
—
Radio Times
Posted Jan 8, 2010
|
|
3/5
|
55%
|
The Descent 2 (2009) |
"
Bigger looking but less frightening."
—
Radio Times
Posted Dec 4, 2009
|
|
2/5
|
34%
|
The Odd Life of Timothy Green (2012) |
"
Not so much moving as stomach churning."
—
Radio Times
Posted Apr 12, 2013
|
|
2/5
|
28%
|
G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013) |
"
This dumb ramble isn't a patch on the original."
—
Radio Times
Posted Mar 29, 2013
|
|
2/5
|
52%
|
Jack the Giant Slayer (2013) |
"
This is, at best, dull escapism but there are a few reasons to keep watching, including Stanley Tucci camping away as the hissable villain and knight Ewan McGregor being sausage-rolled up by a chef colossus."
—
Radio Times
Posted Mar 22, 2013
|
|
2/5
|
49%
|
The Man With the Iron Fists (2012) |
"
A one-note pastiche featuring impressive wire-fu, bloody mayhem and CGI mutilation."
—
Radio Times
Posted Dec 7, 2012
|
|
2/5
|
25%
|
Paranormal Activity 4 (2012) |
"
Doors creak, shadows flicker, cats jump: the laziest sequel yet in the supernatural franchise barely bothers to change the formula at all."
—
Radio Times
Posted Oct 18, 2012
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