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Daniel Kelly

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Publications:: DVD Verdict , eFilmCritic.com

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Rating	T-Meter	Title \| Year	Add Date
1/5	56%	Man of Steel (2013)	" I expect Chris Nolan's ambitions were probably noble - but nobility counts for very little when envisioned through Snyder's pre-pubescent mind-set. "Man of Steel" is a fetid creation; dull, excruciatingly overlong and inexcusably dumb." — eFilmCritic.com Posted Jun 18, 2013
B	20%	The Hangover Part III (2013)	" I personally found "The Hangover Part III" a mirthful way to bring this charade to a halt. Oh, and stay during the credits. You'll be rewarded with an absolute doozy of a farewell." — eFilmCritic.com Posted May 26, 2013
A-	50%	The Great Gatsby (2013)	" I acknowledge it's not for everyone, but in my eyes this Gatsby is truly great. " — eFilmCritic.com Posted May 17, 2013
A	79%	Punch-Drunk Love (2002)	" Absurd and lovable in equal measure, this quirky rom-com has feeling and heart to spare, with a pair of adorable performances courtesy of Adam Sandler and Emily Watson. " — eFilmCritic.com Posted May 14, 2013
C+	73%	POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold (2011)	" Affable and digestible, but there's a more cutting work to be made on the topic of product placement than this smiley yet superficial piece. " — eFilmCritic.com Posted May 14, 2013
A-	96%	Martin (1977)	" Incredibly astute twist on the vampire myth, ditching most of the frilly, campy stuff in favour of a more honest and focused approach." — eFilmCritic.com Posted May 14, 2013
D+	81%	Pitch Perfect (2012)	" Overlong and clichéd underdog musical comedy has a few bright spots, generally thanks to infectious A Capella, but stumbles on the back of an unfocused script and too many clunky jokes. " — eFilmCritic.com Posted May 14, 2013
C	87%	Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)	" It's wholly polished, but "Into Darkness" is a broody, charmless heartbreaker." — eFilmCritic.com Posted May 10, 2013
A	93%	What Richard Did (2013)	" This is an explosive work, and I suspect not the last time you'll see the names Jack Reynor and Lenny Abrahamson attached to ecstatic prose." — eFilmCritic.com Posted May 3, 2013
D+	20%	Identity Thief (2013)	" "Identity Thief" might as well be a modestly budgeted TV affair. There's just no distinction in its visual appearance whatsoever. " — eFilmCritic.com Posted Apr 30, 2013
B+	78%	Iron Man 3 (2013)	" "Iron Man 3" concludes with a satisfactory bang and gratifying note of logical character progression, coating the promise of further installments with legitimate intrigue." — eFilmCritic.com Posted Apr 27, 2013
B+	62%	Evil Dead (2013)	" "The Evil Dead" is a movie that thematically examines the notion of absolution from past sin, something which separates it from Raimi's less densely arranged cavalcade of scares." — eFilmCritic.com Posted Apr 18, 2013
B	90%	Good Vibrations ()	" Northern Irish production impresses mightily for two thirds of its run-time, before delivering a last act riddled with loose ends and rose-tinted frustrations. " — eFilmCritic.com Posted Apr 16, 2013
A-	91%	The Hunt (2013)	" As the falsely accused main character Mads Mikkelsen is fantastic, churning out understated torment and suffering with tragic honesty. " — eFilmCritic.com Posted Apr 16, 2013
B+	81%	Michael (2012)	" Very well made, but only recommended for those made of tough stuff. " — eFilmCritic.com Posted Apr 16, 2013
C	21%	Taken 2 (2012)	" Completely forgettable but less egregious than its reputation suggests." — eFilmCritic.com Posted Apr 16, 2013
A-	55%	Oblivion (2013)	" I look forward to whatever Kosinski unleashes next, because within him the potential for striking artistry simmers with gentle certainty." — eFilmCritic.com Posted Apr 12, 2013
C	65%	Spring Breakers (2013)	" Maybe it's entirely for you to make up your own mind, but Korine's refusal to assert himself leaves the picture feeling incomplete and empty." — eFilmCritic.com Posted Apr 9, 2013
A-	68%	Trance (2013)	" It's certainly nice to have Boyle back where he belongs." — eFilmCritic.com Posted Apr 8, 2013
F	14%	Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013)	" Getting cooked by a witch is preferable" — eFilmCritic.com Posted Mar 30, 2013
B+	84%	Side Effects (2013)	" Gripping stuff that should hold up on repeat inspection" — eFilmCritic.com Posted Mar 30, 2013
C+	39%	Here Comes the Boom (2012)	" Generic but appreciatively likable comedy delivers enough cheeky giggles and warmheartedness to render it serviceable. " — eFilmCritic.com Posted Mar 30, 2013
B-	91%	Safety Not Guaranteed (2012)	" It's a clever conceit handled with balance and humanity by the film-makers, but it's no ground-shaker. Adept but forgettable." — eFilmCritic.com Posted Mar 30, 2013
D-	28%	G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013)	" It may very well be the worst movie associated with a Hasbro toyline yet. I'll let you recall 2009's "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" and allow that last statement to sink in a little." — eFilmCritic.com Posted Mar 28, 2013
B+	95%	The Queen of Versailles (2012)	" Very watchable and with some fascinating emotional developments come the final act, "The Queen of Versailles" is a well informed and affecting offering. " — eFilmCritic.com Posted Mar 8, 2013
A-	69%	Liberal Arts (2012)	" . May the affecting earnestness of "Liberal Arts" play a stronger role in his career than the hollow, disjointed pontificating of "HappyThankYouMorePlease". " — eFilmCritic.com Posted Mar 8, 2013
C-	76%	Premium Rush (2012)	" Tonal inconsistencies don't help much (at times "Premium Rush" confusingly favours slapstick) and one dimensional characters render the stakes low. An unexpected failure. " — eFilmCritic.com Posted Mar 3, 2013
C	48%	Snow White and the Huntsman (2012)	" It's not offensively bad and does boast some genuine aesthetic merit, but as a blockbuster it's decidedly mediocre. No sequels please. " — eFilmCritic.com Posted Mar 3, 2013
B	70%	The Vicious Kind (2009)	" Adam Scott and Brittany Snow give powerhouse performances in this encouraging debut from director Lee Toland Krieger." — eFilmCritic.com Posted Mar 3, 2013
A	98%	Taxi Driver (1976)	" Post-Vietnam blues permeate the seedy essence of the picture, and Scorsese's ambiguity concerning the violent rampage the lead characters undergoes is compelling, leaving the rich work open to multiple interpretations." — eFilmCritic.com Posted Mar 3, 2013
D	28%	The Bone Collector (1999)	" What happens if you subtract a character driven narrative and visually arresting direction from Se7en? " — eFilmCritic.com Posted Mar 3, 2013
B+	52%	This is 40 (2012)	" I'm not sure "This is 40" is as rewardingly courageous as "Funny People", but it's an enticing feature none the less." — eFilmCritic.com Posted Feb 20, 2013
B	15%	A Good Day To Die Hard (2013)	" The picture looks very pleasing, Moore and his cinematographer Jonathan Sela continuing their pattern of making attractive images together. At no point is "A Good Day to Die Hard" dull, and for my money that's all that matters. " — eFilmCritic.com Posted Feb 16, 2013
C+	80%	Warm Bodies (2013)	" It's a serviceable picture, strongly visualised and capably performed, but it lacks the edge which might have ascended it toward greatness." — eFilmCritic.com Posted Feb 14, 2013
C+	64%	Sinister (2012)	" As it stands, "Sinister" is an acceptable way to whittle down 100 minutes, but only marginally rises above the label of so-so. " — eFilmCritic.com Posted Feb 11, 2013
B	84%	The Raid: Redemption (2012)	" Hectic actioner blends phenomenal set-piece direction with an ethos of non-stop carnage, but beyond that feels a little empty. " — eFilmCritic.com Posted Feb 11, 2013
B-	41%	Straw Dogs (2011)	" "Straw Dogs" circa 2011 is a better than average thriller." — eFilmCritic.com Posted Feb 11, 2013
A	98%	Rosemary's Baby (1968)	" A horror classic and essential viewing for those studying questionable narrators in both movies and screenwriting." — eFilmCritic.com Posted Feb 11, 2013
C	53%	Jaws 2 (1978)	" Easily the best sequel in the series, but only to be watched by genre historians, completists or those with lower standards when it comes to creature features." — eFilmCritic.com Posted Feb 11, 2013
A-	70%	Celeste and Jesse Forever (2012)	" It's a magical detour for those seeking rich and enlightened viewing" — eFilmCritic.com Posted Feb 10, 2013
B	54%	V/H/S (2012)	" Reasonably fun, but hardly as memorable as handheld classics like "The Blair Witch Project"." — eFilmCritic.com Posted Feb 5, 2013
B+	93%	Zero Dark Thirty (2013)	" Compelling recount of the attempt to nab Osama Bin Laden, directed with energy and ferocity by Bigelow." — eFilmCritic.com Posted Feb 5, 2013
A	90%	Martha Marcy May Marlene (2011)	" Draws the audience in and slowly holds them for the entirety of its disturbing duration. Sensationally understated fare. " — eFilmCritic.com Posted Feb 5, 2013
D	11%	House at the End of the Street (2012)	" I'm not sure if the final shot is a direct homage to "Psycho" or just a clumsy coincidence. Either way, it doesn't do this watered down offering any favours." — eFilmCritic.com Posted Feb 5, 2013
B+	95%	The Imposter (2012)	" Gripping film that splices traditional documentary technique with impressively rendered cinematic reenactments." — eFilmCritic.com Posted Feb 5, 2013
2/5	32%	Gangster Squad (2013)	" L.A Insubstantial" — eFilmCritic.com Posted Jan 28, 2013
—	32%	Fanboys (2008)	— DVD Verdict Posted Jan 22, 2013
—	26%	Land of the Lost (2009)	— DVD Verdict Posted Jan 22, 2013
B	61%	Jack Reacher (2012)	" Tom Cruise's sturdy and imposing performance is the weightiest positive in the film's cannon, the actor overcoming his minute stature to convince as a meticulous and lethal ghost, a phantom of justice from beyond the grid." — eFilmCritic.com Posted Dec 30, 2012

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