|
1/10
|
11%
|
Gone (2012) |
"
There's little to recommend this B-grade, formulaic affair. The plot is tosh, the dialogue hackneyed at best. "
—
The National
Posted Feb 29, 2012
|
|
1/10
|
2%
|
One for the Money (2012) |
"
With yet another ho-hum run at the multiplexes, Katherine Heigl's big-screen resumé is fast looking like an insider's gag. "
—
The Sun Herald
Posted Feb 19, 2012
|
|
1/10
|
12%
|
The Darkest Hour (2011) |
"
The title of this teen disaster-by-numbers affair could not be more apt - as a collective omen for all those involved"
—
The Sun Herald
Posted Jan 24, 2012
|
|
1/5
|
——
|
Interior. Leather Bar. () |
"
Interior. Leather Bar ultimately rings hollow in its diatribe and agenda because its chief instigator refuses to open up."
—
Guardian [UK]
Posted Jan 21, 2013
|
|
1/5
|
12%
|
Alex Cross (2012) |
"
Late-night TV fodder for insomniacs, perhaps, nothing more."
—
The National
Posted Oct 31, 2012
|
|
1/5
|
22%
|
The Words (2012) |
"
A dreadful misfire, particularly for Cooper, who is otherwise pursuing an interesting career trajectory away from The Hangover series. "
—
The National
Posted Oct 5, 2012
|
|
1/5
|
13%
|
W.E. (2012) |
"
Madonna, for all her faults, cast this self-funded feature with uncharacteristic cinematic poise. Otherwise, though, it's a disappointment"
—
The National
Posted Feb 15, 2012
|
|
2/10
|
3%
|
Jack and Jill (2011) |
"
Hastily assembled, uneven and severely lacking in charm and laughs, Jack and Jill is one of Sandler's weakest outings to date. Which is saying something."
—
The Sun Herald
Posted Dec 4, 2011
|
|
1/5
|
11%
|
Killers (2010) |
"
A bloated mess that's not remotely funny -- or suspenseful."
—
Empire Magazine Australasia
Posted Jul 27, 2010
|
|
1.5/5
|
55%
|
Bachelorette (2012) |
"
Unpleasant, repellent viewing that, surprisingly, offers only repugnant characters and toxic protagonists, nothing more."
—
The Sunday Age
Posted Oct 28, 2012
|
|
3/10
|
54%
|
Dr Seuss' The Lorax (2012) |
"
Given its inevitable merchandise tie-ins, this animated eco-preachy affair carries with it more than a whiff of questionable intent."
—
The Sun Herald
Posted Mar 25, 2012
|
|
3/10
|
11%
|
Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs Evil (2011) |
"
As with the wicked witch, there's something inherently untrustworthy, even slapdash, about this whole affair."
—
The Sun Herald
Posted Dec 18, 2011
|
|
3/10
|
54%
|
The Inbetweeners (2012) |
"
It manages to spectacularly abandon all its small-screen smarts and charm. "
—
The Sun Herald
Posted Dec 10, 2011
|
|
3/10
|
61%
|
The Beaver (2011) |
"
This is a wholly wasted opportunity for Gibson -- and a disappointing misfire from Foster."
—
Sydney Morning Herald
Posted Aug 1, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
75%
|
Goddess () |
"
Surprisingly, it is singer Ronan Keating who provides the sole saving grace, in a film that otherwise chokes and splutters with cliches and tired routines."
—
The Sunday Age
Posted Mar 10, 2013
|
|
4/10
|
64%
|
Anna Karenina (2012) |
"
Wright's staged version tries desperately to gain one's attention (which it does) and engage one's affection (which it doesn't)."
—
The Sun Herald
Posted Feb 10, 2013
|
|
2/5
|
67%
|
A.C.O.D. () |
"
Stu Zicherman's amusing but formulaic man-in-crisis comedy has neither a fully realised protagonist nor a clear message."
—
Guardian [UK]
Posted Jan 30, 2013
|
|
2/5
|
43%
|
jOBS () |
"
This is far from the bomb some would have envisaged, but neither is it the character illumination one would wish for."
—
Guardian [UK]
Posted Jan 28, 2013
|
|
2/5
|
39%
|
Here Comes the Boom (2012) |
"
There's hardly a serious message being made about the plight of America's education system here, which makes one wonder what the point of it is."
—
The National
Posted Oct 31, 2012
|
|
2/5
|
43%
|
To Rome with Love (2012) |
"
A largely forgettable letdown that could have, should have been a contender."
—
The Sunday Age
Posted Oct 14, 2012
|
|
2/5
|
51%
|
Savages (2012) |
"
Although typically loud, brash and flat-footed, the Oscar-winning filmmaker oddly opts for hokey romance over stinging critique. "
—
The National
Posted Sep 30, 2012
|
|
2/5
|
74%
|
Hope Springs (2012) |
"
While it may feel familiar to some, such awkward home truths do not a great viewing experience make. Jones is bereft of charm, while Streep seems misplaced as his loyal wife. "
—
The National
Posted Sep 19, 2012
|
|
2/5
|
16%
|
The Watch (2012) |
"
This little-green-men mash-up shows that in space, no one can hear you laugh."
—
The Sunday Age
Posted Sep 9, 2012
|
|
2/5
|
83%
|
The Chef (Comme un chef) () |
"
This is French farce in its most straightforward form, rather than the radical, cutting satire some would wish for."
—
The National
Posted Aug 4, 2012
|
|
2/5
|
29%
|
Bel Ami (2012) |
"
A trifle of a romp, strictly for Pattinson obsessives who can't hold out until November (when Twilight takes its final bow)."
—
The Sunday Age
Posted May 20, 2012
|
|
4/10
|
26%
|
Arthur (2011) |
"
In this rehash of the 1981 smash - which featured fellow English comic Dudley Moore in the title role - Brand looks and sounds comparatively bland."
—
The Sun Herald
Posted Dec 18, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
0%
|
Winnie (2012) |
"
The source material is Anne Marie du Preez Bezdrob's biography, and the period detail is spot on. Yet Winnie: the movie opts to wear its heart openly on its sleeve, and play it absurdly safe."
—
Guardian [UK]
Posted Sep 21, 2011
|
|
5/10
|
40%
|
The Call (2013) |
"
A tense psychological chiller that ratchets up the tension before collapsing with a predictable finale."
—
The Sun Herald
Posted May 12, 2013
|
|
2.5/5
|
38%
|
Hyde Park on Hudson (2012) |
"
The issue of FDR's fidelity remains a thorny topic for traditionalists and historians, never mind the light, fluffy - and ultimately disposable - version of events."
—
The Sunday Age
Posted Mar 24, 2013
|
|
5/10
|
37%
|
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (2013) |
"
Bizarrely, its biggest flaw lies with casting. Carrell is too familiar to convince as a Lothario, Buscemi looks vaguely lost, while Carrey is too long in the tooth. "
—
The Sun Herald
Posted Mar 17, 2013
|
|
2.5/5
|
68%
|
Great Expectations (2013) |
"
A fresh rendering of the Dickens classic, designed to mark the 200th anniversary of the writer's birth, plays it far too safe to ever challenge Lean's definitive take."
—
The Sunday Age
Posted Mar 10, 2013
|
|
5/10
|
30%
|
Broken City (2013) |
"
Aside from feeling bemused and confused by the end, the web of deceit that's presented is not even vaguely believable."
—
The Sun Herald
Posted Mar 10, 2013
|
|
2.5/5
|
46%
|
The Sweeney (2013) |
"
Fans of the original 1970s TV show will not be amused. Casual observers may simply shrug with indifference. "
—
The Sunday Age
Posted Feb 10, 2013
|
|
2.5/5
|
63%
|
Hitchcock (2012) |
"
Disappointingly flat. Hitchcock the man feels best left where he himself enjoyed being most: behind the camera."
—
The Sunday Age
Posted Jan 6, 2013
|
|
5/10
|
49%
|
The Man With the Iron Fists (2012) |
"
Crowe has a blast - and has never been better - in this oversteamed paean to chop-socky classics. With its severe edit, though, the narrative proves almost incomprehensible."
—
The Sun Herald
Posted Dec 2, 2012
|
|
2.5/5
|
87%
|
Arbitrage (2012) |
"
It boasts solid performances from Gere and Sarandon, yet feels overly familiar, even predictable, at times. "
—
The Sunday Age
Posted Sep 23, 2012
|
|
2.5/5
|
31%
|
Total Recall (2012) |
"
Wiseman loves a chase - the film is littered with them - but forgets the rest. The author Philip K Dick would not be impressed, although Farrell emerges unscathed."
—
The National
Posted Aug 31, 2012
|
|
5/10
|
31%
|
Total Recall (2012) |
"
The film's downfall lies in its inability to do anything more than titillate with a continuous series of chase sequences."
—
The Sun Herald
Posted Aug 26, 2012
|
|
2.5/5
|
40%
|
Tonight You're Mine (2012) |
"
We're left with the deflated feeling that we've witnessed something initially promising that proves wholly inconsequential."
—
The Sunday Age
Posted Jul 15, 2012
|
|
5/10
|
38%
|
Dark Shadows (2012) |
"
If Burton had ever worried that his celebrated brand of eccentricity might one day feel dated or even irrelevant, that unthinkable day may indeed have come."
—
The Sun Herald
Posted May 13, 2012
|
|
5/10
|
67%
|
Trishna (2012) |
"
Despite some typical visual flair, and an affecting soundtrack to boot, Trishna lacks the emotional punch of Hardy's novel, with Pinto and Ahmed's pairing feeling contrived."
—
The Sun Herald
Posted May 6, 2012
|
|
5/10
|
20%
|
The Lucky One (2012) |
"
Sparks's books are more Mills & Boon than The Deer Hunter, with his characters little more than mere sketches. Only the women even vaguely register dramatically here. "
—
The Sun Herald
Posted Apr 15, 2012
|
|
2.5/5
|
68%
|
This Must Be The Place (2012) |
"
The film seems to be aiming for a whimsical flourish on an otherwise unpleasant subject. Its premiere at Cannes met with a mixed response. I remain underwhelmed."
—
The Sunday Age
Posted Apr 9, 2012
|
|
5/10
|
75%
|
The Adventures of Tintin (2011) |
"
After all the expectation, this Tintin feels strangely flat and lifeless. A War Horse it is not."
—
The Sun Herald
Posted Dec 18, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
56%
|
Oblivion (2013) |
"
Joseph Kosinski's ode to classic 1970s sci-fi lacks serious tension, but does offer visual flair and elegance, with a typically arresting performance from Andrea Riseborough."
—
The Sunday Age
Posted Apr 14, 2013
|
|
6/10
|
80%
|
Warm Bodies (2013) |
"
An occasionally funny romantic zombie comedy (or rom-zom-com) that offers a fresh twist on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet."
—
The Sun Herald
Posted Apr 7, 2013
|
|
3/5
|
78%
|
Thérèse Desqueyroux (2013) |
"
A respectable swansong for the late Claude Miller, who passed away just weeks before it premiered at Cannes. "
—
The Sunday Age
Posted Apr 7, 2013
|
|
6/10
|
68%
|
Trance (2013) |
"
A hugely entertaining but dreadfully convoluted crime romp, in which logic flies out the door as wandering illusions of the mind take hold. "
—
The Sun Herald
Posted Mar 31, 2013
|
|
6/10
|
45%
|
Beautiful Creatures (2013) |
"
LaGravenese elicits some wonderfully hammy turns, particularly from Irons and Thompson, although a tighter edit wouldn't have gone amiss"
—
The Sun Herald
Posted Feb 24, 2013
|
|
3/5
|
68%
|
Great Expectations (2013) |
"
Faithfully and tastefully performed, without ever threatening the legacy of David Lean's definitive 1946 version."
—
The National
Posted Jan 16, 2013
|
87%
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