|
3/5
|
67%
|
Epic (2013) |
"
While it's not a crossover classic, this has enough wit and charm to entertain both big and little people."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted May 20, 2013
|
|
3/5
|
54%
|
All Stars () |
"
'All Stars' is funny and enthusiastic enough to entertain kids, if not their elder siblings, who may not buy this scrubbed-up version of teenaged Britain."
—
Time Out
Posted Apr 30, 2013
|
|
1/5
|
27%
|
21 And Over (2013) |
"
A Porkies-lite college comedy that offers virtually nothing by way of laughs. Avoid."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Apr 28, 2013
|
|
3/5
|
13%
|
Safe Haven (2013) |
"
Hallström is an old pro at navigating this kind of undemandingly dramatic yarn and does a pretty fine job with Sparks' story."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Feb 25, 2013
|
|
3/5
|
60%
|
The Liability (2013) |
"
A blackly effective British road movie fuelled by the easy chemistry between the two leads."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Feb 17, 2013
|
|
4/5
|
93%
|
Lore (2013) |
"
Shortland's measured pacing and hypnotic visuals make this a mesmerising journey through a defeated landscape."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Feb 17, 2013
|
|
3/5
|
71%
|
Unfinished Song (Song for Marion) (2013) |
"
With Redgrave on top form and the story's moving take on devotion in the face of death, your tear ducts will be powerless to resist."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Feb 17, 2013
|
|
3/5
|
86%
|
Ballroom Dancer () |
"
An insightful portrait of the problems of falling from grace and working with your lover, even if the editing may throw more shade on Kryklyvyy than he deserves."
—
Time Out
Posted Jan 15, 2013
|
|
2/5
|
35%
|
Cheerful Weather For The Wedding (2012) |
"
The film builds up to something that never comes."
—
Time Out
Posted Jan 8, 2013
|
|
3/5
|
79%
|
Quartet (2013) |
"
A frothy and often charming directorial effort from Hoffman, his first in a Hollywood career that's spanned five decades, that will keep Downton fans happy."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Dec 31, 2012
|
|
2/5
|
4%
|
Playing for Keeps (2012) |
"
Everyone involved deserves a script with more wit, originality and sense of purpose."
—
Time Out
Posted Dec 26, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
58%
|
I, Anna () |
"
The story is perhaps better suited to a superior TV thriller but it's given an extra touch of class by the cast, direction and cinematography - something of a love letter to London."
—
Metro [UK]
Posted Dec 12, 2012
|
|
2/5
|
——
|
When Santa Fell to Earth (Als Der Weihnachtsmann Vom Himmel Fiel) () |
"
The main snag is that this was filmed in Funke's native German - and it's been dubbed, not subtitled."
—
Time Out
Posted Dec 4, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
58%
|
I, Anna () |
"
A classy, enigmatic thriller that shows off contemporary London at its cinematic best."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Dec 3, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
93%
|
The Sapphires (2013) |
"
Far too lovable to resist."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Nov 4, 2012
|
|
2/5
|
79%
|
Ginger & Rosa (2013) |
"
Despite some strong moments, Ginger and Rosa fails to really convince."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Oct 15, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
51%
|
Pusher (2012) |
"
Nail-biting and genuinely heartbreaking moments mean it's emotionally involving, even if it isn't the cheeriest drug dealer saga in town."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Oct 7, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
75%
|
The Intouchables (2012) |
"
It delivers broad laughs and tugs at the heartstrings without delving too deep - the very definition of a crowd-pleaser."
—
Time Out
Posted Sep 18, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
56%
|
Now Is Good (2013) |
"
[An] uneven but ultimately effective weepie with terrific turns from Considine and Williams, who outshine the younger cast."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Sep 16, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
58%
|
Hysteria (2012) |
"
Lightly humorous, well performed and not nearly as smutty as you might imagine. The earth may not move, but there are tingles of pleasure along the way."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Sep 16, 2012
|
|
1/5
|
37%
|
Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie (2012) |
"
Various articles describe Tim and Eric's style as 'avant garde' but we remain unconvinced."
—
Time Out
Posted Aug 21, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
67%
|
Offender (2012) |
"
A solid revenge thriller in which Cole excels."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Aug 6, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
50%
|
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (2012) |
"
Greg avoids the curse of the three in the third outing for the Wimpy Kid. Hardly groundbreaking but plenty of fun for its target audience."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Aug 1, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
96%
|
Searching for Sugar Man (2012) |
"
Music fans will love this indie documentary. Try to avoid Googling him before you watch, though."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Jul 23, 2012
|
|
2/5
|
20%
|
The Prey (2013) |
"
A film that might, in America, star Jason Statham or even Steven Seagal."
—
Time Out
Posted Jul 10, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
89%
|
A Royal Affair (2012) |
"
A voluptuous slice of historical drama that will satisfy period fans and Mikkelsen admirers equally."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Jun 10, 2012
|
|
2/5
|
8%
|
A Thousand Kisses Deep () |
"
It's brimming with bold ideas but none entirely come off, despite a willing cast and solid performances from the leads."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Jun 10, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
97%
|
Sing Your Song (2012) |
"
There's so much more to Belafonte than the Banana Boat Song and Rostock does a fine job revealing it in a fitting celebration of a mighty talent."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Jun 7, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
81%
|
Ill Manors () |
"
It may be slow in parts and its heart-sinking scenarios won't fill you with cheer, but it has bags of style and a terrific soundtrack from promising debut director Drew. It might just kickstart a few acting careers, too."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Jun 3, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
71%
|
The Source Family (2013) |
"
Topical and worthwhile, it deserves to find an audience - even if you might struggle to catch it in Saudi Arabia."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted May 14, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
65%
|
All In Good Time () |
"
While Ritchie and Karan offer up charming performances, their characters could use more depth: the romantic complications feel sudden without much psychological insight."
—
Guardian [UK]
Posted May 10, 2012
|
|
2/5
|
20%
|
The Lucky One (2012) |
"
Even taken as simple schmaltz, 'The Lucky One' lacks the romantic impact of the adaptation of Sparks's 'The Notebook' or even the Channing Tatum-starrer 'Dear John'."
—
Time Out
Posted May 1, 2012
|
|
1/5
|
0%
|
Elfie Hopkins () |
"
It's a bit of a mess that doesn't serve its decent cast well. Avoid like a stinky kipper."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Apr 15, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
67%
|
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2012) |
"
As awkward as McGregor's geeky hero and almost as confused as the titular plan, Salmon Fishing is still very likable if you're prepared to take the bait."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Apr 15, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
63%
|
Delicacy (2012) |
"
The storytelling is a little muddled but Tautou brings all her elfine charm to bear."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Apr 10, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
44%
|
StreetDance 2 () |
"
Boutella shows promise beyond her day job as one of Madonna's dancers but otherwise speaking parts are sensibly limited to those who can act."
—
Time Out
Posted Mar 27, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
85%
|
21 Jump Street (2012) |
"
Thanks to charming leads and a smattering of laughs, this is still worth a punt for fans of light buddy comedies."
—
Time Out
Posted Mar 13, 2012
|
|
2/5
|
31%
|
A Man's Story (2012) |
"
Fashion fans may find 'A Man's Story' interesting, but even they may be disappointed by the lack of insight into the man and his process."
—
Time Out
Posted Mar 6, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
——
|
Dattak (2007) |
—
Time Out
Posted Feb 23, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
56%
|
The Adopted (Les adoptés) () |
"
'The Adopted' serves as a calling card for Laurent, who displays a flair for character-based humour as well as strong visual direction."
—
Time Out
Posted Feb 21, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
78%
|
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2012) |
"
Charming, delightful and highly amusing - just what you'd expect from the star studded cast of veterans."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Feb 20, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
30%
|
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
|
67%
|
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
|
38%
|
Oscar and the Lady in Pink () |
—
Time Out
Posted Dec 23, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
33%
|
The Lady (2012) |
"
A worthwhile tribute with unforgettable scenes and an awards-worthy performance from Yeoh."
—
Time Out
Posted Dec 22, 2011
|
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