|
4/5
|
80%
|
The Lady from Shanghai (1948) |
"
Though the plot is impossible to follow, there are many glimpses of Welles' signature atmosphere-making."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Feb 29, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
79%
|
Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) |
"
Johnston should be saluted for old-fashioned heart in a cynical age, while Marvel should be confined to barracks for cynical marketing."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Jul 27, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
46%
|
Ocean's Eleven (1960) |
"
There are many incidental pleasures to be had."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Jun 10, 2009
|
|
4/5
|
95%
|
Star Trek (2009) |
"
The most exhilarating Trek to date marks a new future for Kirk and co. If this can boldly go on to seek out ideas to match its speed and style, a franchise is reborn."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Apr 9, 2009
|
|
4/5
|
94%
|
Milk (2008) |
"
Milk thoroughly deserves all of the press ink that will doubtless be spilt over it. Wear your 'Vote Penn' Oscar pin with pride."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Jan 23, 2009
|
|
4/5
|
90%
|
National Lampoon's Animal House (1978) |
"
Arguably the most influential comedy of our time."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted May 6, 2008
|
|
5/5
|
97%
|
Schindler's List (1993) |
"
This is a beautifully crafted, hopeful movie."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Feb 19, 2008
|
|
5/5
|
89%
|
McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971) |
"
They say that great actors are never knowingly caught acting; Altman's best movies are similarly effortless - experiences to be lived in, rather than simply watched."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted May 4, 2007
|
|
1/5
|
7%
|
Glitter (2001) |
"
Heroically bad."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Dec 30, 2006
|
|
4/5
|
92%
|
Minority Report (2002) |
"
Hugely ambitious and wildly successful in parts, only a tricky third act trips up a master director clearly enjoying himself in virgin territory. Nonetheless this stands as the best future noir since Blade Runner."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Dec 30, 2006
|
|
5/5
|
98%
|
Sunset Boulevard (1950) |
"
This cold-blooded satire is at once subtle and savage."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Dec 30, 2006
|
|
4/5
|
91%
|
The Devil's Backbone (El Espinazo del diablo) (2001) |
"
So much better than Del Toro's studio efforts, with a masterful command of sound and and colour that is breathtaking."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Dec 30, 2006
|
|
4/5
|
93%
|
About a Boy (2002) |
"
Admirably lacking in sentiment, this is a comedy-drama with a steady supply of laughs."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Dec 30, 2006
|
|
1/5
|
7%
|
Dragonfly (2002) |
"
Boy, does the final reel stink."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Dec 30, 2006
|
|
5/5
|
98%
|
Sweet Smell of Success (1957) |
"
With some of the sharpest dialogue ever cut in Hollywood, only on the most superficial level is this a movie about gossip and publicity. We're talking show business. We're talking America. We're talking cast-iron classic."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Dec 30, 2006
|
|
5/5
|
92%
|
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) |
"
Putting formula blockbusters to shame, Fellowship is impeccably cast and constructed with both care and passion."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Dec 30, 2006
|
|
4/5
|
91%
|
Million Dollar Baby (2004) |
"
To steal from Ali, this one floats like a butterfly and stings like a bee."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Apr 1, 2006
|
|
4/5
|
72%
|
Syriana (2005) |
"
Demanding, even confusing at times, this is required viewing that requires your full attention."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Apr 1, 2006
|
|
5/5
|
93%
|
Paths of Glory (1957) |
"
Star Kirk Douglas used to say he didn't have to wait 50 years to know that Paths Of Glory would 'always be good.' He was right."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Apr 1, 2006
|
|
4/5
|
64%
|
The Shape Of Things (2002) |
"
The actors all benefit from intimate knowledge of difficult parts, and barbs at modern art and sexual mores do cut through."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Apr 1, 2006
|
|
5/5
|
93%
|
Hearts & Minds (2009) |
"
Still shocking, still powerful, still prudent. What is it they say about the more things change?"
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Apr 1, 2006
|
|
4/5
|
57%
|
Dead Man's Shoes (2006) |
"
Disturbing, uncompromising and completely gripping."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Apr 1, 2006
|
|
4/5
|
74%
|
War of the Worlds (2005) |
"
A greatest-hits package from our greatest living entertainer, there is almost overmuch to admire here, but only the moments that aspire to post-9/11 relevance chill as well as thrill."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Jul 5, 2005
|
|
4/5
|
97%
|
The Incredibles (2004) |
"
Brad Bird strays from the Pixar formula but still delivers enough colour and thrills to keep the faithful happy."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Jun 25, 2005
|
|
4/5
|
80%
|
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith 3D (2013) |
"
Mercifully, Revenge Of The Sith is (deep sigh) light-years ahead of the turgid Menace and the undercooked Clones."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted May 9, 2005
|
|
4/5
|
85%
|
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003) |
"
Oak solid and unsinkable, Master And Commander is old-fashioned entertainment crafted with considerable care."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Apr 6, 2005
|
|
4/5
|
86%
|
Collateral (2004) |
"
Perhaps the best premise for thrills since Speed, only this time the bad guy's on board and the battle of wits is more philosophical debate than pop quiz."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Sep 18, 2004
|
|
5/5
|
92%
|
The Deer Hunter (1978) |
"
A simultaneuosly touching and harrowing experience that puts the audience directly in the shoes of one man's experience of Vietnam."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Aug 4, 2004
|
|
3/5
|
91%
|
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) |
"
Here, at last, Harry Potter And The Movie Adventure hauls itself up to the standards set by the brilliant books."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Jun 4, 2004
|
|
4/5
|
93%
|
Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind (2004) |
"
Some people may find the early going tough, but this remarkable movie is in possession of a serious mind and a rare, true heart."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted May 14, 2004
|
|
4/5
|
45%
|
The Day After Tomorrow (2004) |
"
Everybody is good at one thing, they say; for Emmerich, it's destruction."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted May 14, 2004
|
|
4/5
|
90%
|
Whale Rider (2003) |
"
Like a breath of fresh South Pacific air, director Caro combines classic themes with a little-seen cultural perspective to come up with an uplifting crowd-pleaser."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Jan 4, 2004
|
|
4/5
|
73%
|
The Matrix Reloaded (2003) |
"
An unqualified triumph for the many artisans who brought to life some of the most audacious and astonishing action sequences you are likely to see for a decade."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Jun 1, 2003
|
|
4/5
|
76%
|
8 Mile (2002) |
"
Following L.A. Confidential and Wonder Boys, this makes a remarkable hat-trick for Hanson and is a personal triumph for Eminem."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Jun 1, 2003
|
|
4/5
|
89%
|
The Road Home (Wo de fu qin mu qin) (2001) |
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Apr 21, 2003
|
|
4/5
|
96%
|
The Dish (2001) |
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Oct 30, 2001
|
|
2/5
|
53%
|
Save the Last Dance (2001) |
"
Patronising hybrid of a myriad of other teen movies. Don't bother, just watch them instead."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Mar 30, 2001
|
|
3/5
|
70%
|
Frequency (2000) |
"
A pretty original concoction, spiked with mind bending pseudo-science as well as tear-jerking emotional gravitas."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Mar 21, 2001
|
|
3/5
|
62%
|
The Claim (2000) |
"
In all other respects, this is fine, fine filmmaking, it's just hard to feel very involved."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Feb 7, 2001
|
|
5/5
|
92%
|
Traffic (2000) |
"
Soderbergh's electrifying pace always keeps this huge project firmly on the rails, always moving, always running."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Feb 7, 2001
|
|
2/5
|
73%
|
Remember the Titans (2000) |
"
It's pretty bad."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Feb 7, 2001
|
|
5/5
|
81%
|
Wonder Boys (2000) |
"
Wonderful."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Jan 1, 2000
|
|
4/5
|
82%
|
X-Men (2000) |
"
Critically, Singer gets the details right."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Jan 1, 2000
|
|
4/5
|
85%
|
Chuck & Buck (2000) |
"
Chuck & Buck won't make for the most relaxed evening's entertainment by any means, but it is funny and daring, and well worth the occasional shudder."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Jan 1, 2000
|
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