|
2/5
|
39%
|
Cars 2 (2011) |
"
Cars 2 won't win any new converts, but will sell an awful lot of car toys."
—
Film4
Posted Jul 22, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
96%
|
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 (2011) |
"
It may not contain many of the series' most comic, surprising or quotable moments, but it does succeed in bidding adieu in fine fashion to some of this century's most popular fictional characters."
—
Film4
Posted Jul 12, 2011
|
|
2.5/5
|
84%
|
The Tree of Life (2011) |
"
Possibly it reinforces our awareness that finding any sort of path through life is a pretty overwhelming business, but this is not a terribly radical conclusion."
—
Film4
Posted Jul 5, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
56%
|
The Conspirator (2011) |
"
Inoffensively didactic and probably of niche appeal in the UK, this is like watching a convincing re-enactment video in history class that's unexpectedly performed by a famous cast of genuine quality."
—
Film4
Posted Jun 29, 2011
|
|
1.5/5
|
35%
|
Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011) |
"
A very long mess that's embarrassingly devoid of gut level thrills."
—
Film4
Posted Jun 27, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
34%
|
Larry Crowne (2011) |
"
I suspect it's supposed to be a heart-warming drama. It left my heart lukewarm, and there's precious little drama."
—
Film4
Posted Jun 27, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
90%
|
Bridesmaids (2011) |
"
A confident, self-assured comedy with nothing to prove. Fresh, occasionally foul-mouthed, and funny."
—
Film4
Posted Jun 21, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
61%
|
The Beaver (2011) |
"
Somewhat tedious once the initial novelty of seeing Mel Gibson talk using a beaver puppet has worn off."
—
Film4
Posted Jun 16, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
58%
|
Kaboom (2011) |
"
The soundtrack's the perfect mixtape, the visuals the perfect day-glo trashpop video - just don't expect too much in the way of boring old depth and meaning."
—
Film4
Posted Jun 10, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
81%
|
Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011) |
"
The odd amusing line doesn't stop this being pretty bland stuff, but it should keep younger viewers occupied."
—
Film4
Posted Jun 8, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
73%
|
Heartbeats (2011) |
"
Every frame is a joy to look at, and the three leads very appealing."
—
Film4
Posted May 26, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
34%
|
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011) |
"
There's nothing 'Stranger' about the tides of commercial appeal on which this entry in the franchise floats. Still, it looks nice."
—
Film4
Posted May 16, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
80%
|
The Way (2011) |
"
Thoughtful, well-intentioned and with the odd moment of true emotional resonance, but also overlong and with sometimes rather pat revelations."
—
Film4
Posted May 10, 2011
|
|
2.5/5
|
17%
|
Priest (2011) |
"
Not terrible."
—
Film4
Posted May 5, 2011
|
|
2.5/5
|
68%
|
Insidious (2011) |
"
Like the ghouls and ghosties confronted by its characters, Insidious overstays its welcome."
—
Film4
Posted Apr 27, 2011
|
|
2.5/5
|
78%
|
Fast Five (2011) |
"
Starts well with dippily exciting action and daft dialogue, but outstays its welcome as it devolves into a deeply daft Ocean's Eleven riff."
—
Film4
Posted Apr 21, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
100%
|
TT3D Closer To The Edge (2011) |
"
A thrilling, funny and moving human drama for pretty much everyone, not just biking enthusiasts."
—
Film4
Posted Apr 21, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
58%
|
Scream 4 (2011) |
"
Welcome to the one of the best fourth parts of a horror franchise ever made."
—
Film4
Posted Apr 18, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
85%
|
Meek's Cutoff (2011) |
"
Not an easy journey for the characters or their audience, Reichardt's film demands respect for its sheer bloody-minded determination to leave its own questions frustratingly up for debate."
—
Film4
Posted Apr 14, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
91%
|
Winnie the Pooh (2011) |
"
Even if you have your reservations about the Disneyfication of Winnie The Pooh, you should consider giving this charming film a whirl."
—
Film4
Posted Apr 14, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
26%
|
Your Highness (2011) |
"
There are funny lewd, crude comedies, and there are lame lewd, crude comedies. Regrettably, this is the second type."
—
Film4
Posted Apr 13, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
71%
|
Rio (2011) |
"
Bright, breezy, entertaining and essentially forgettable, Rio is pretty much everything you would hope for in a children's film, no more, no less."
—
Film4
Posted Apr 8, 2011
|
|
3.5/5
|
83%
|
Essential Killing (2012) |
"
An arresting snow-bound oddity concerning a character you can't care for and yet feel compelled to watch."
—
Film4
Posted Apr 4, 2011
|
|
3.5/5
|
91%
|
Source Code (2011) |
"
Gripping for the duration, and pacier than you might expect from a film where the same eight minutes play out repeatedly..."
—
Film4
Posted Apr 1, 2011
|
|
1.5/5
|
26%
|
Hop (2011) |
"
This Easter, celebrate with a slice of rabbit pie at home while avoiding this film."
—
Film4
Posted Mar 31, 2011
|
|
1/5
|
23%
|
Sucker Punch (2011) |
"
Proves that while masturbating over your cast may not make you blind, it can impair directorial vision."
—
Film4
Posted Mar 30, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
73%
|
Route Irish () |
"
A film that's actually about something real? Incredible, but true."
—
Film4
Posted Mar 18, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
37%
|
The Resident (2011) |
"
Isn't exactly groundbreaking stuff, but if you're looking for Friday night thrills, The Resident should do the job."
—
Film4
Posted Mar 14, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
72%
|
The Adjustment Bureau (2011) |
"
It's a little like if Men In Black was recast with an army of John Majors, and about as sexy as that sounds."
—
Film4
Posted Mar 2, 2011
|
|
2.5/5
|
49%
|
No Strings Attached (2011) |
"
Quantum string theory, it ain't. But it's passable enough if you just fancy gawping at some glossy leads for a bit."
—
Film4
Posted Feb 25, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
97%
|
Animal Kingdom (2010) |
"
Excellent Aussie crime drama thoroughly deserving of its across-the-board rave reviews. We repeat: go and see it."
—
Film4
Posted Feb 24, 2011
|
|
1.5/5
|
5%
|
Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son (2011) |
"
As magical as ever."
—
Film4
Posted Feb 22, 2011
|
|
2.5/5
|
32%
|
I Am Number Four (2011) |
"
Genre fans are advised to steer clear."
—
Film4
Posted Feb 22, 2011
|
|
2.5/5
|
20%
|
The Rite (2011) |
"
The Rite covers similar thematic ground to that trodden recently by the more effective and fun The Last Exorcism."
—
Film4
Posted Feb 22, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
45%
|
Drive Angry (2011) |
"
The juicy, toxic and unhealthy cinema equivalent of the biggest, tastiest and least nutritional burger you've ever wolfed down in a moment of heedless gluttony."
—
Film4
Posted Feb 22, 2011
|
|
1.5/5
|
19%
|
Just Go with It (2011) |
"
The ideal date movie if your tactic is to yawn your inamorata into bed - even the most unremarkable sex would be more diverting."
—
Film4
Posted Feb 14, 2011
|
|
4.5/5
|
96%
|
True Grit (2010) |
"
Solid, classy entertainment with something for practically everyone, from casual film fans to Coen brothers obsessives."
—
Film4
Posted Feb 14, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
53%
|
Brighton Rock (2011) |
"
A push-me-pull-you film straining in all sorts of different directions and getting nowhere."
—
Film4
Posted Feb 7, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
91%
|
The Fighter (2010) |
"
Predictable, but solid enough."
—
Film4
Posted Feb 7, 2011
|
|
1/5
|
5%
|
A Little Bit Of Heaven (2012) |
"
A Little Bit Of Heaven makes you ask some really big questions. The biggest is why anyone involved in this film thought any of it was a good idea."
—
Film4
Posted Feb 2, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
80%
|
Barney's Version (2011) |
"
Do yourself and the normally appealing Giamatti a favour and watch Sideways again instead."
—
Film4
Posted Jan 31, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
32%
|
How Do You Know (2010) |
"
Seemingly well-intentioned and inoffensive - but there are so many other films that do this sort of thing faster, better and with more jokes, including a couple from writer-director James L Brook's own back catalogue."
—
Film4
Posted Jan 31, 2011
|
|
3.5/5
|
87%
|
Black Swan (2010) |
"
Don't get mad, get sexy! If this doesn't get the kids interested in ballet, nothing will."
—
Film4
Posted Jan 21, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
35%
|
I Spit On Your Grave (2010) |
"
Doesn't appear to set out to eroticise rape, but equally doesn't care if eroticising rape is a by-product of its aim to provoke an emotive reaction - any reaction - in viewers"
—
Film4
Posted Jan 21, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
44%
|
The Green Hornet (2011) |
"
Equal parts amusing and tedious - but not in any sense the disaster some have called it."
—
Film4
Posted Jan 18, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
68%
|
Conviction (2010) |
"
Commendable without being especially electrifying, Conviction is held together by committed performances, despite a relative lack of flair in other departments."
—
Film4
Posted Jan 18, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
88%
|
Blue Valentine (2010) |
"
A rarely cheery but carefully crafted look at flawed and all-too human behaviour, worth seeing for Michelle Williams and Ryan Gosling's sincere, intelligent performances."
—
Film4
Posted Jan 18, 2011
|
|
2.5/5
|
51%
|
The Next Three Days (2010) |
"
Occasionally tense middlebrow thriller that lacks both the set pieces needed to really ramp up the tension and the subtlety to make you care much about the characters."
—
Film4
Posted Jan 6, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
37%
|
Burlesque (2010) |
"
Yes, it bears absolutely no resemblance to the historical art of burlesque, but that's like complaining Jurassic Park didn't have enough palaeontology in it."
—
Film4
Posted Jan 5, 2011
|
71%
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