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5/5
|
62%
|
Griff the Invisible (2011) |
"
Imagination, Intelligence, Imagination, Romance, Imagination, Super Powers, Imagination, Comedy. If you like any of those things in your cinema, with extra imagination... you'll love Griff The Invisible."
—
Sydney Morning Herald
Posted Mar 17, 2011
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|
5/5
|
86%
|
Inception (2010) |
"
Intelligent and imaginative Inception is eye bending and mind bending in equal measures. "
—
Sydney Morning Herald
Posted Aug 8, 2010
|
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5/5
|
76%
|
Kick-Ass (2010) |
"
Kick-Ass is ultra-funny, ultra-silly and ultra-geeky, but what Kick-Ass mostly is, is monumentally cool - this is the film the kids will be swearing about."
—
Sydney Morning Herald
Posted Apr 18, 2010
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|
5/5
|
83%
|
Avatar (2009) |
"
From the music to the muse, this is clearly a James Cameron flick, clearly a masterpiece, and clearly marks a revolution in blockbusters, for if you only see one film in a 3-D cinema this year, make it Avatar."
—
smh.com.au
Posted Dec 23, 2009
|
|
5/5
|
79%
|
Nowhere Boy (2010) |
"
Setting a cracking pace, Nowhere Boy is a joyful journey into the power of personality, the finding of friends and the start of an amazing life, and to top it off, is one of the best films of the year to boot."
—
smh.com.au
Posted Dec 23, 2009
|
|
5/5
|
90%
|
Zombieland (2009) |
"
With its brain seeking tongue wedged firmly in its blood soaked cheek, Zombieland embraces its violence and language warnings to make a truly hysterical, enjoyable and mouth watering zom-com ride."
—
Unknown2
Posted Dec 3, 2009
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|
5/5
|
87%
|
500 Days of Summer (2009) |
"
(500) Days of Summer is a classic independent film, taking a bunch of risks and trying to break as many rules as possible, yet it is in many ways a traditional ode to love, and it will leave you yearning for the opportunity to be dumped yourself."
—
Unknown2
Posted Sep 16, 2009
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|
5/5
|
76%
|
The Young Victoria (2009) |
"
Blunt is magnificent here, surrounded by a sumptuous ensemble who give life, passion and warmth to this fast paced and engaging tale, suitably worth of its royal lineage and glorious in every way."
—
Sydney Morning Herald
Posted Aug 23, 2009
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|
5/5
|
89%
|
Coraline (2009) |
"
It takes an extraordinary mind to create a truly original, truly new, truly beautiful fable, Coraline is one such creation."
—
Sydney Morning Herald
Posted Jul 29, 2009
|
|
4.5/5
|
96%
|
True Grit (2010) |
"
Steinfeld more than holds her own in this high callibre company, shining in her role, as the Coen's shift the focus of the film on to her character to mirror the original novel's style."
—
Sydney Morning Herald
Posted Jan 28, 2011
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|
4.5/5
|
73%
|
Iron Man 2 (2010) |
"
Iron Man 2 is the Tony Stark of films - utterly aware of just how awesome it is, and yet charming and funny enough to get away with it."
—
Sydney Morning Herald
Posted Apr 29, 2010
|
|
4.5/5
|
74%
|
Micmacs (Micmacs à tire-larigot) (2010) |
"
Jean-Pierre Jeunet creates a circus like caper film that barely pauses for breath."
—
Sydney Morning Herald
Posted Apr 18, 2010
|
|
4.5/5
|
85%
|
A Single Man (2009) |
"
A Single man is beautiful to look at, exquisitely told and possessed of a rare casual-paced charm that most other film makers take a career to evolve."
—
smh.com.au
Posted Feb 24, 2010
|
|
4.5/5
|
97%
|
The Hurt Locker (2009) |
"
Succeeds where so many others have failed, by crafting a compelling Iraq war film."
—
smh.com.au
Posted Feb 17, 2010
|
|
4.5/5
|
91%
|
Crazy Heart (2009) |
"
Jeff Bridges as Bad Blake truly embodies the phrase Oscar worthy performance... Crazy Heart is great and wonderfully worth seeing, but Jeff Bridges performance in it, is not to be missed."
—
smh.com.au
Posted Feb 17, 2010
|
|
4.5/5
|
97%
|
A Prophet (Un prophete) (2010) |
"
With a rich vein of brains, brawn and twists to constantly turn this film and its audience on their heads, Une Prophet is a truly compelling journey into the criminal world, that may well prove to be the Godfather of its generation."
—
smh.com.au
Posted Feb 14, 2010
|
|
4.5/5
|
94%
|
In the Loop (2009) |
"
Prepare yourself for an hour and a half of political farce made only funnier by the fact that these ludicrous actions and explanations all feel so terrifyingly plausible."
—
smh.com.au
Posted Jan 30, 2010
|
|
4.5/5
|
91%
|
Up in the Air (2009) |
"
Up In The Air is not only a funny, satirical delight as well as a beautifully crafted thoughtful observation on society, but it is also refreshingly different, and a film that prompts a second viewing even as you enjoy the first ride."
—
smh.com.au
Posted Jan 30, 2010
|
|
4.5/5
|
75%
|
The Road (2009) |
"
Avoiding all the pit falls of the bleak genre, The Road is captivating and in the end inspiring, and though not a film for everyone, a great film for any who enjoy thoughtful, artful cinema."
—
smh.com.au
Posted Jan 30, 2010
|
|
4.5/5
|
93%
|
Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) |
"
With one creative genius adapting the work of another, the result is a mesmeric, visual feast, a host of adorable eccentric characters and a truly wonderful, kid friendly, caper."
—
smh.com.au
Posted Jan 11, 2010
|
|
4.5/5
|
94%
|
An Education (2009) |
"
The most extraordinary thing about this engaging, hysterical and deeply moving film is how natural this supposedly inappropriate relationship feels."
—
Unknown2
Posted Oct 21, 2009
|
|
4.5/5
|
84%
|
Looking for Eric (2010) |
"
Looking For Eric is a film of three halves, each almost a genre unto itself."
—
Unknown2
Posted Sep 23, 2009
|
|
4.5/5
|
88%
|
Inglourious Basterds (2009) |
"
A two and half hour film made up of only a handful of beautifully crafted scenes. Superbly exagerated characters in high intensity moments. This is classic Tarantino."
—
Sydney Morning Herald
Posted Aug 19, 2009
|
|
4.5/5
|
89%
|
Red Cliff (Chi Bi) (2009) |
"
Like your chinese action? The huge battles, physics defying fight sequences, the sense of history in the making? Then you'll love Red Cliff."
—
Sydney Morning Herald
Posted Jul 27, 2009
|
|
4/5
|
82%
|
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) |
"
This is a genuine evolution in digital film making, matched by a razor sharp script that delivers an apetastic action blockbuster."
—
Sydney Morning Herald
Posted Aug 3, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
88%
|
X-Men: First Class (2011) |
"
This is the origins film every fan of the X-Men comics or films wanted and the perfect tonic for those disillusioned by the recent instalments. "
—
Sydney Morning Herald
Posted Jun 1, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
77%
|
Thor (2011) |
"
A magnificent space romp that will thrill even the most cynical viewer, and a fantastic and fantastical reason to make the trip to the cinema. "
—
Sydney Morning Herald
Posted Apr 21, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
23%
|
Sucker Punch (2011) |
"
There is so much front to this that traditional depths of character development and motivation are sidelined, but this is intentional, allowing the audience to immerse in the layers of dreams and later piece together what actually happened."
—
Sydney Morning Herald
Posted Apr 6, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
51%
|
Tron Legacy (2010) |
"
This is a film though that MUST be seen in a 3D cinema to be appreciated, with genuinely mind blowing visual effects, music and sound that immerse the audience in the Grid and whisk you away on a digitally delightful journey."
—
Sydney Morning Herald
Posted Dec 9, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
79%
|
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1 (2010) |
"
This isn't a great movie viewed in isolation but it is near on the perfect adaptation of the prelude to this beloved story's conclusion."
—
Sydney Morning Herald
Posted Nov 16, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
69%
|
The Runaways (2010) |
"
Dakota Fanning's pre-teen innocent appearance contributes greatly to the captivating nature of her metamorphosis into rock diva in The Runaways. "
—
Sydney Morning Herald
Posted Aug 8, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
73%
|
The Waiting City (2011) |
"
The Waiting City is a beautifully crafted bitter-sweet exploration of a functional but near-broken relationship exposed by this perpetually functional but near-broken city."
—
Sydney Morning Herald
Posted Aug 8, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
85%
|
Me and Orson Welles (2009) |
"
Christian McKay delivers a stand out performance in two of the best escapist hours you'll experience this year."
—
Sydney Morning Herald
Posted Aug 8, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
74%
|
Greenberg (2010) |
"
Far from the usual slapstick laced with smarts comedy, Greenberg is Ben Stiller's Punch Drunk Love. "
—
Sydney Morning Herald
Posted Aug 8, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
85%
|
The White Ribbon (Das weisse Band) (2009) |
"
Far from enjoyable escapism, The White Ribbon is nonetheless utterly compelling and quite beautiful in its unsettling presentation of this prosaic evil."
—
Sydney Morning Herald
Posted May 6, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
54%
|
I Love You Too (2010) |
"
I Love You Too is a truly Australian rom-com, treating mating and mateship with equal measures of reverence and ridicule."
—
Sydney Morning Herald
Posted May 6, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
56%
|
Accidents Happen (2010) |
"
This take-no-prisoners family flick is not your average suburban trip."
—
Sydney Morning Herald
Posted Apr 22, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
67%
|
Date Night (2010) |
"
Like a great date, Date Night has lots to laugh at, lots to look at, and ends with a climax that leaves everyone smiling."
—
Sydney Morning Herald
Posted Apr 18, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
68%
|
Shutter Island (2010) |
"
A gripping, suspenseful mystery whose plot doesn't so much twist, as writhe as the viewer attempts to grasp it... compelling and captivating, a revitalised gothic mystery that is both terrific and thrilling to the last."
—
smh.com.au
Posted Feb 17, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
67%
|
Daybreakers (2010) |
"
Daybreakers is a perfect panacea to audiences averse to the tweeny romanticisation of the undead by Twilight and its ilk."
—
smh.com.au
Posted Feb 14, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
91%
|
Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire (2009) |
"
Precious is a triumph of the soul, a triumph of a film and a heart-warming story that will touch all but the toughest cynics."
—
smh.com.au
Posted Feb 14, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
35%
|
The Wolfman (2010) |
"
To say there is nothing new about The Wolfman is to miss the fact that this is its charm."
—
smh.com.au
Posted Feb 14, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
57%
|
Bran Nue Dae (2010) |
"
If you dare to like happy films, this Bran Nue Dae is just for you."
—
smh.com.au
Posted Jan 30, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
25%
|
Law Abiding Citizen (2009) |
"
For large portions of Law Abiding Citizen we're not sure who is going to be the winner here, nor who we want to be, and though it won't make for much of a date flick, as far as intelligent action flicks go, it gets two big burly thumbs up."
—
smh.com.au
Posted Jan 30, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
56%
|
It's Complicated (2009) |
"
A refined, balanced and eminently funny film, featuring three sublime performances from its incredibly talented leads."
—
smh.com.au
Posted Jan 11, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
94%
|
Les beaux gosses (The French Kissers) (2009) |
"
Those who feel subtitles inherently mean a dull night at the cinema, would be well advised to try French Kissers or as it should be known France 90210."
—
smh.com.au
Posted Dec 23, 2009
|
|
4/5
|
70%
|
Sherlock Holmes (2009) |
"
This Sherlock Holmes combines dark arts and action, wit and tongue-in-cheek mirth, to feel like a great film adaptation of a comic book version of Holmes."
—
smh.com.au
Posted Dec 23, 2009
|
|
4/5
|
22%
|
Planet 51 (2009) |
"
Well and truly aimed at kids, Planet 51 is a film they will thoroughly enjoy yet which any accompanying adult will have lots of laughs in too."
—
smh.com.au
Posted Dec 9, 2009
|
|
4/5
|
83%
|
Paranormal Activity (2009) |
"
From the changing relationship dynamics to the various reveals, this is a maestro fright flick at its shocking best. And if you're after a film that goes bump in the night, this is the one for you."
—
Unknown2
Posted Dec 3, 2009
|
|
4/5
|
39%
|
2012 (2009) |
"
With a planet sized disaster film, there are nation sized holes to pick at if you choose, but there's a world of fun to be had if you sit back and let the destruction wash over you in this fantastical, mind blowing visual feast."
—
Unknown2
Posted Nov 15, 2009
|
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