|
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47%
|
Hereafter (2010) |
"
An unusual but absolutely absorbing work which bravely tackles the big questions with thoughtfulness and real emotion."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Feb 8, 2011
|
|
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96%
|
True Grit (2010) |
"
Driven by pitch-perfect performances and a real sense of reverence for the western, this marks another extraordinary achievement for the Coens."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Jan 24, 2011
|
|
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44%
|
The Green Hornet (2011) |
"
Despite the talent involved, this ends up an underwhelming superhero flick marred by dull action and non-existent chemistry between the cast."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Jan 18, 2011
|
|
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71%
|
Somewhere (2010) |
"
In its sweet, understated, but deeply meaningful story about making vital connections in an often desperately vacuous world, Sofia Coppola proves that, yes, she might have it all, but she still knows what's important in life."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Dec 20, 2010
|
|
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78%
|
Red Hill (2010) |
"
Tight, economic, exciting and strongly performed, Red Hill is a truly auspicious debut."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Nov 23, 2010
|
|
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43%
|
Dinner for Schmucks (2010) |
"
Dinner For Schmucks is hilariously entertaining. Its pointed messages, meanwhile, make it even more meaningful."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Sep 27, 2010
|
|
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55%
|
Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010) |
"
While a rock solid piece of entertainment, this may have been something special if the focus had been shifted to Gordon Gekko."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Sep 20, 2010
|
|
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69%
|
Matching Jack () |
"
While its premise is a painful one, this warm, surprisingly funny and deeply touching film never feels maudlin."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Aug 16, 2010
|
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41%
|
The Expendables (2010) |
"
Gratuitous explosions, fight scenes and macho stars past and present, this is the pick of this year's cluttered action crop."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Aug 9, 2010
|
|
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74%
|
Splice (2010) |
"
A compelling and intelligent horror film which twists genre conventions to deliver something excitingly new."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Aug 9, 2010
|
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69%
|
The Runaways (2010) |
"
From the actresses gamely doing their own singing, to the grubby, fumbling sex scenes, The Runaways breathlessly seethes with hard fought authenticity."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Jul 13, 2010
|
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52%
|
Knight & Day (2010) |
"
Boasting fine supporting turns (Peter Sarsgaard and Viola Davis are both excellent), perfectly placed twists and turns, and enough star-shine to power a small city, Knight And Day is big time entertainment, with a capital E."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Jul 13, 2010
|
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72%
|
Get Him to the Greek (2010) |
"
Boldly enlivened by its risque, full-force approach to drugs and sex, Get Him To The Greek is comedy gold, but it's the film's serious centre (principally its commentary on addiction and relationships) that makes it even more memorable."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Jun 16, 2010
|
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47%
|
The A-Team (2010) |
"
Though he films his action scenes in the increasingly annoying modern style (namely, shooting them so frantically that you can't actually tell what's going on in the frame), Joe Carnahan hits just the right balance of fun and fury here."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Jun 7, 2010
|
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35%
|
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010) |
"
With its strong narrative sense, unpretentious humour and amusing self awareness, Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time is ample proof that in Hollywood, a little care goes a long way."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted May 25, 2010
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49%
|
The Losers (2010) |
"
While its actions scenes are entertaining, the plot holes and open ending signal a lost opportunity for a potential franchise."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted May 25, 2010
|
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43%
|
Robin Hood (2010) |
"
Robin Hood is good rather than great, ultimately falling victim to its own self-seriousness despite flashes of genuine excitement."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted May 12, 2010
|
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73%
|
Iron Man 2 (2010) |
"
Like its predecessor, Iron Man 2 is a fine example of how impressive big budget studio filmmaking can be when it's done right."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Apr 30, 2010
|
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48%
|
The Book of Eli (2010) |
"
Gripping and thought provoking entertainment."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Apr 13, 2010
|
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67%
|
Date Night (2010) |
"
The real pity about the middle-of-the-road Hollywood comedy Date Night is that there's actually a great film in there somewhere kicking and clawing in a desperate effort to get out."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Apr 7, 2010
|
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28%
|
Clash of the Titans (2010) |
"
This idiotic "event movie" pretty much sums up everything that's wrong with Hollywood right now. It's big, it's loud, and it's filled with meaningless action...and it also feels like not one single person involved with the production could give two hoots."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Apr 1, 2010
|
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51%
|
Alice in Wonderland (2010) |
"
Alice In Wonderland is most certainly a lot of fun, with flashes of comic spark and occasionally interesting visuals, but considering the array of talent on hand, this tea party has been seasoned with a little too much sugar, and not enough spice."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Mar 2, 2010
|
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68%
|
Shutter Island (2010) |
"
Although bogged down with its denouement, this is still Scorsese, which means genre cinema at its visionary best."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Feb 15, 2010
|
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91%
|
Crazy Heart (2009) |
"
Deeply felt performances, great music and pitch-perfect detail make this a film to be cherished."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Feb 15, 2010
|
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76%
|
Invictus (2009) |
"
Eastwood seems to inherently know that even in a big story, it's the intimate moments that hold everything together, and he is never overwhelmed by the size of the story."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Jan 19, 2010
|
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83%
|
Avatar (2009) |
"
Though certainly not the pioneering experience it's been touted as, Avatar is an exciting, visually arresting, and occasionally powerful slab of Hollywood filmmaking driven by one of the industry's most committed, passionate, stand-alone creative forces."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Dec 13, 2009
|
|
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73%
|
Where the Wild Things Are (2009) |
"
The real beauty of Where The Wild Things Are comes with its simplicity. With only minimal plot to work with, Jonze instead makes this a weird, funky mood piece, finding an odd but highly effective rhythm on which the film joyously floats."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Dec 1, 2009
|
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27%
|
The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009) |
"
The first half is laboured and feels like a bridge for the third instalment, but there's still plenty of cast chemistry and great set pieces."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Nov 17, 2009
|
|
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55%
|
Prime Mover () |
"
Ambitious, colourful and jolting film, which succeeds on the back of its winning performances and strain of magic realism."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Nov 11, 2009
|
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|
80%
|
It Might Get Loud (2009) |
"
A God-like experience for the rock music fan, this documentary contains both amazing music and insight."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Oct 27, 2009
|
|
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64%
|
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009) |
"
A hard to fathom storyline and obvious CGI effects detract from an otherwise big-hearted final film for Heath Ledger."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Oct 27, 2009
|
|
|
84%
|
Whip It (2009) |
"
Drew Barrymore's directorial debut is an absolute delight, with fast paced action, hilarious comedy and outstanding performances from the majority female cast."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Oct 8, 2009
|
|
|
68%
|
Funny People (2009) |
"
Comedy king Judd Apatow delivers another hit with this hilarious personal story that also deals with the big issues in a touching way."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Sep 8, 2009
|
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48%
|
Taking Woodstock (2009) |
"
Despite the sometimes crazy rhythm, the diverse and exuberant characters bring a sense of fun and merry frivolity to this one small tale about the iconic festival."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Aug 24, 2009
|
|
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88%
|
Inglourious Basterds (2009) |
"
This rollicking epic harks back to typical wordy Tarantino fare, with the added explicit violence that's to be expected from this cult director."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Aug 19, 2009
|
|
|
100%
|
Balibo (2009) |
"
An incredible film with a well crafted script, beautiful cinematography and a touching story that exposes a deep anger and sorrow."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Aug 12, 2009
|
|
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67%
|
Brüno (2009) |
"
Sacha Baron Cohen might be a one trick pony, but he sure knows how to give the audience, ahem, a good ride."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Jul 7, 2009
|
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14%
|
Year One (2009) |
"
Director Harold Ramis knows enough about comedy to keep things ticking over nicely. That said, there's something undeniably lazy and tossed off about Year One: everyone feels like they're cruising."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Jun 16, 2009
|
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79%
|
The Hangover (2009) |
"
Hilarious from go-to-whoa and visually compelling in its rarely seen Vegas-by-day aesthetic, The Hangover is the very definition of raucous entertainment, and will undoubtedly rate as one of the comedies of the year."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Jun 11, 2009
|
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33%
|
Terminator Salvation (2009) |
"
It's exciting and propulsive, but without the required core of emotion. That might not have seemed too important to the Terminator films, but once it's gone, you really notice."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Jun 5, 2009
|
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37%
|
Angels & Demons (2009) |
"
It's a miracle! Angels & Demons is actually a well constructed, entertaining thriller."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted May 14, 2009
|
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|
95%
|
Star Trek (2009) |
"
Star Trek bristles with energy and excitement, and you can practically sense the enthusiasm with which this film has been approached by everyone involved."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted May 8, 2009
|
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38%
|
X-Men Origins - Wolverine (2009) |
"
Lacks any real sense of gravitas and intensity."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Apr 28, 2009
|
|
|
83%
|
JCVD (Van Dammage) (2008) |
"
If you thought that Mickey Rourke had the market cornered on comebacks with his transcendent performance in Darren Aronofsky's masterpiece The Wrestler, then think again."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Apr 10, 2009
|
|
|
59%
|
Love the Beast (2009) |
"
Digs enthusiastically into the rarely seriously discussed issue of the bond that can exist between man and machine."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Mar 13, 2009
|
|
|
64%
|
Watchmen (2009) |
"
A truly extraordinary achievement."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Mar 6, 2009
|
|
|
59%
|
W. (2008) |
"
More character piece than the expected tragedy or parody, W. is surprisingly good fun."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Feb 27, 2009
|
|
|
65%
|
Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008) |
"
While the jokes are admittedly very funny, they're constantly offset by a tumbling waterfall of schmaltz."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Feb 20, 2009
|
|
|
62%
|
Changeling (2008) |
"
This is an Oscar-calibre performance from Angelina Jolie. She conveys a sense of grief, desperation, fear, sadness and determination that is absolutely palpable."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Feb 5, 2009
|
|
|
80%
|
Gran Torino (2009) |
"
Another deeply affecting and unforgettable film from a true American master."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Jan 22, 2009
|
|
|
62%
|
Valkyrie (2008) |
"
It's a testament to Christopher McQuarrie's cogent, keenly observed script and Singer's tightly controlled direction that the film remains so utterly compelling."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Jan 22, 2009
|
|
|
77%
|
Role Models (2008) |
"
Like School Of Rock and The Bad News Bears, it cleverly walks a fine line by throwing kids in amongst the filth."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Jan 14, 2009
|
|
|
78%
|
Bustin' Down the Door (2008) |
"
Perfectly captures the bittersweet moment when the once-free sport of surfing became the big money phenomenon that it is today."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Jan 14, 2009
|
|
|
25%
|
Four Christmases (2008) |
"
Filled with 'hilarious' scenes of people being vomited on and falling off roofs, Four Holidays tries to meld nasty, black-hued comedy with warm sentiment, resulting in a sick melange of treacle and malice."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Dec 4, 2008
|
|
|
55%
|
Australia (2008) |
"
Rich, ambitious and often brave, this is a film that reaches, with desperately clawing outstretched hands, for greatness."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Dec 1, 2008
|
|
|
30%
|
Nights in Rodanthe (2008) |
"
While not for the cynical or hard-of-heart, Nights in Rodanthe is something of a rarity: a film that puts its characters first."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Nov 7, 2008
|
|
|
54%
|
Body of Lies (2008) |
"
Despite the dog-eared set-ups and situations, Body of Lies also has a lot going for it."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Oct 10, 2008
|
|
|
60%
|
Bitter & Twisted () |
"
Bitter & Twisted is a winning combination of glowing hope and battering despair."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Sep 19, 2008
|
|
|
13%
|
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008) |
"
A capable and highly watchable action adventure flick."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Sep 12, 2008
|
|
|
58%
|
Taken (2009) |
"
Taken is neither original nor meaningful...but that's not really the point, is it?"
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Aug 12, 2008
|
|
|
67%
|
The Incredible Hulk (2008) |
"
While the CGI battles between The Hulk and Abomination are expectedly clunky, there are enough fun references and strongly crafted scenes to mark The Incredible Hulk as a highly enjoyable, if not quite exceptional, comic book adaptation."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Jun 13, 2008
|
|
|
50%
|
Sex and the City (2008) |
"
When it neglects the fizz in favour of the grit (or at least the kind of grit acceptable for Sex And The City), this femme phenomenon hits the spot."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Jun 7, 2008
|
|
|
78%
|
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) |
"
Fun, entertaining, genuinely amusing, and made with an abundance of what appears to be honest-to-god warmth, Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull is a worthy addition to one of the great movie franchises."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted May 29, 2008
|
|
|
86%
|
Shine a Light (2008) |
"
Shine A Light is pure rock'n'roll nirvana, standing mightily as one of the truly great concert films."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted May 29, 2008
|
|
|
93%
|
Iron Man (2008) |
"
An exciting, funny, entertaining and utterly compelling piece of popcorn entertainment that sits at the top end of comic book adaptations."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted May 5, 2008
|
|
|
55%
|
Danny Deckchair (2003) |
"
As well as capturing the elusive glow of magic realism, Balsmeyer also succeeds in drawing fine performances out of his cast."
—
Hollywood Reporter
Posted Aug 4, 2003
|
|
|
56%
|
Ned Kelly (2003) |
"
A striking, stately and ultimately deeply moving experience."
—
Hollywood Reporter
Posted Mar 20, 2003
|
|
|
43%
|
Garage Days (2003) |
"
In trying to create an air of libertine cool, Proyas succeeds in looking like someone who's trying too hard."
—
Hollywood Reporter
Posted Oct 20, 2002
|
|
8/10
|
91%
|
Dinner Rush (2001) |
"
'...beautifully captures the spirit and pace of a popular, bustling eating-house.'"
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Oct 2, 2002
|
|
|
89%
|
Spider-Man (2002) |
"
'...a perfectly pitched blockbuster where the characters come first.'"
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Oct 2, 2002
|
|
|
83%
|
Walking on Water (2002) |
"
This is the kind of subject matter that could so easily have been fumbled by a lesser filmmaker, but Ayres makes the right choices at every turn."
—
FILMINK (Australia)
Posted Oct 1, 2002
|
|
|
64%
|
Dirty Deeds (2003) |
"
A wild ride juiced with enough energy and excitement for at least three films."
—
Hollywood Reporter
Posted Aug 10, 2002
|
|
|
40%
|
The Hard Word (2003) |
"
Roberts always grounds the film with the consistency of his characters and manages to punctuate proceedings with an 'Am I really seeing that?' moment about every 10 minutes."
—
Hollywood Reporter
Posted Jul 17, 2002
|
|
|
88%
|
Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002) |
"
With this film, Noyce has walked into the middle of the fray; using his gifts as a creator of expertly crafted, highly accomplished commercial successes, he has made a movie as exciting and accessible as it is timely."
—
Hollywood Reporter
Posted Feb 21, 2002
|
|
|
71%
|
The Man Who Sued God (2001) |
"
The mix of slapstick and serious societal probing doesn't sit well."
—
Hollywood Reporter
Posted Nov 6, 2001
|
|
|
——
|
He Died With A Felafel In His Hand (2001) |
"
Those who like their cinema on the edge should find a lot to enjoy here."
—
Hollywood Reporter
Posted Oct 31, 2001
|
|
|
90%
|
Lantana (2002) |
"
A strong, consistently engrossing drama that boils with emotions distinctly real and recognizable."
—
Hollywood Reporter
Posted Aug 28, 2001
|
|
|
43%
|
The Monkey's Mask (2001) |
"
It might be dressed up differently, but Monkey's is still a good, old-fashioned murder mystery."
—
Hollywood Reporter
Posted Jul 20, 2001
|
|
|
11%
|
Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles (2001) |
"
Everything about this film is tired and out of touch."
—
Hollywood Reporter
Posted Apr 17, 2001
|
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