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4/5
|
88%
|
Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) |
"
In some sense, the title is misleading. Into Darkness is a blast, fun, funny, spectacular and exhilarating."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted May 5, 2013
|
|
4/5
|
85%
|
Side Effects (2013) |
"
We may lose Soderbergh to painting, theatre and HBO-fuelled TV, and that's a crying shame. If that's the case, Side Effects is a great note on which to go out. "
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Mar 3, 2013
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3/5
|
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Before Dawn () |
"
A suitably icky, effective Brit horror."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Feb 17, 2013
|
|
4/5
|
91%
|
Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan () |
"
A fascinating and loving look at one of cinema's true greats. "
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Nov 4, 2012
|
|
5/5
|
94%
|
Room 237 (2013) |
"
A celebration of Kubrick, The Shining and the thrill of watching, analysing and loving film. It's the best movie about a movie we've seen in ages."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Oct 21, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
69%
|
Liberal Arts (2012) |
"
Strong writing, great performances (Olsen is the real deal) and a touching, upbeat tale for the big-brained and big-hearted."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Oct 1, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
70%
|
Keyhole (2012) |
"
A peculiar film rich with varying tones and styles. It's not hard to see why Maddin has been deemed Canada's answer to David Lynch."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Sep 9, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
64%
|
Anna Karenina (2012) |
"
If it doesn't ultimately engage your heart as it might, Anna Karenina is period drama at its most exciting, intoxicating and modern. Spellbinding."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Sep 3, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
73%
|
Cockneys vs Zombies (2013) |
"
Much more than just a witty title, this is a very genuine, very British send-up."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Aug 27, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
96%
|
Undefeated (2012) |
"
It may be a film that feels rather than analyses, but Undefeated is a compelling, uplifting experience that can't fail to move even the most US football-phobic."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Jul 30, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
100%
|
Red Desert (1964) |
"
A stunningly beautiful and evocative use of colour and setting."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Jul 23, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
55%
|
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012) |
"
Perhaps not as funny or affecting as you'd hope, but Carell and Knightley make for good company for the darkest days."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Jul 8, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
43%
|
7 Days in Havana () |
"
Varying in quality and in tone, these seven shorts don't do more than scratch the surface of life in Cuba's capital. They also steer well clear of any political comments."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Jul 1, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
73%
|
The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) |
"
Graced with great performances from Garfield and Stone, The Amazing Spider-Man is a rare comic-book flick that is better at examining relationships than superheroism."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Jun 21, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
52%
|
Where Do We Go Now? (2012) |
"
A likeable comedy with heart and brains."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Jun 19, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
39%
|
Red Tails (2012) |
"
This has great action, an affable cast and an inspirational story. But given its subject, it could have been so much more."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Jun 3, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
38%
|
Dark Shadows (2012) |
"
This is not the knockabout comedy the trailer suggests. Instead, it cleaves closer to what you expect from Burton: darkness, quirk and Johnny Depp on great form."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted May 10, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
75%
|
Damsels in Distress (2012) |
"
Gilded by a giddy Greta Gerwig, Damsels In Distress is a sharp, daffy, eccentric delight. Stillman may be an acquired taste, but no-one else is making films like this. Cherish it."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Apr 12, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
96%
|
The Kid with a Bike (2012) |
"
Raw but compassionate, naturalistic but compelling. If you're looking to get into the Dardennes, this is a great place to start."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Mar 20, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
67%
|
We Bought a Zoo (2011) |
"
Despite Crowe's integrity and lightness of touch doesn't deliver the emotional experience of, say, Jerry Maguire or Almost Famous. Still, it is good to have the righteous dude back."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Mar 11, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
56%
|
The Adopted (Les adoptés) () |
"
Mélanie Laurent's sweet but schmaltzy debut establishes her credentials as a capable director, and she does good work with old Inglourious Basterd Menochet, too."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Feb 20, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
90%
|
Martha Marcy May Marlene (2011) |
"
Rough around the edges and too ambiguous for some tastes, this is grim but clever, insidiously creepy and affecting."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Jan 29, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
77%
|
War Horse (2011) |
"
War Horse is bold, exquisite family filmmaking in the grandest Hollywood tradition."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Jan 9, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
88%
|
Margin Call (2011) |
"
Chock-full of terrific performances, Margin Call is the kind of gripping, grown-up film that these days is usually found on the small screen."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Jan 9, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
91%
|
Wreckers () |
"
While the drama occasionally overheats, strong turns from the two leads keep us invested in the characters."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Dec 12, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
64%
|
Another Earth (2011) |
"
It may be too lo-fi for some tastes but it sparks the brain and moves the heart."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Dec 5, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
36%
|
One Day (2011) |
"
It may not truly capture the complexities of its source material but One Day is funny, winning and entertaining - if little else."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Aug 24, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
54%
|
The Inbetweeners (2012) |
"
Like any holiday, it is episodic and suffers from repetition but this is gag-for-gag the funniest film of the summer and a fitting end to a much-loved series. So long boys, it's been great to know you."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Aug 22, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
38%
|
Cars 2 (2011) |
"
It's not vintage Pixar, but Cars 2 is still streets ahead of most of the animated pack."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Jul 18, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
88%
|
Honey (2011) |
"
Replete with the artistic style of recent Middle Eastern art house cinema but lacking the substance to truly engage the viewer."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Jul 11, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
40%
|
Ghosted () |
"
A porridge of prison movie clichés."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Jun 20, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
59%
|
The First Grader (2011) |
"
An amazing tru-life story that's Hollywoodised within an inch of its life. A missed opportunity for something really special."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Jun 20, 2011
|
|
5/5
|
83%
|
Imitation of Life (1958) |
"
A consummate display of populist weepie-making."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted May 20, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
60%
|
That's What I Am (2011) |
"
Charming but conventionally plotted, it's a gentle ride that's lit up by compelling turns from Harris and Ellison."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted May 9, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
86%
|
Meek's Cutoff (2011) |
"
This impressionist Western won't be everyone's slug of bourbon but it's a slow burn that will richly reward the patient."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Apr 11, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
55%
|
Killing Bono (2011) |
"
A clever idea that can't find its feet on the bigger stage."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Mar 30, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
80%
|
Forget Me Not (2011) |
"
A little heavy handed to stand close comparison with cinematic influences like Richard Linklater's romantic diptych, Before Sunrise/Set, there's still plenty of fun to be had in exploring the streets of London with the likable pair."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Mar 21, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
67%
|
Honeymooner () |
"
A real, authentic look at love and commitment."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Jan 18, 2011
|
|
1/5
|
17%
|
Travellers () |
"
An ordinary script and characters that are impossible to really care about saps the life from this low-budget Brit thriller."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Jan 10, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
71%
|
Somewhere (2010) |
"
It may not have Lost In Translation's reach, but it's original and smartly funny with top performances."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Dec 8, 2010
|
|
3/5
|
50%
|
Mammoth (Mammut) (2009) |
"
A return to form by Moodysson although the bigger Iñárritu-like stuff -- globalisation, poverty, fraying family relationships -- are all a bit too neat to really engage."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Nov 3, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
79%
|
The Hole (2012) |
"
Welcome back, Joe Dante, and welcome back '80s family frights. It might be too lightweight for hardcore horror types, but this is a great way to get in touch with your inner eight-year-old."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Sep 22, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
94%
|
The Town (2010) |
"
The Town is that rare beast, a grown-up genre flick, chock-full of compelling character dynamics and a clutch of pitch-perfect performances."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Sep 22, 2010
|
|
3/5
|
52%
|
Going the Distance (2010) |
"
A grittier, saltier than usual rom-com populated with laughs, smarts and a couple you can root for."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Aug 26, 2010
|
|
3/5
|
53%
|
Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010) |
"
Fun, funny and affectionate, though it packs the emotional wallop of an undernourished high school nerd."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Aug 26, 2010
|
|
2/5
|
67%
|
Ivul () |
"
Although Andrew Kötting's film has the potential for something great it seems that over -thinking and too much focus on style has taken away from the content and unfortunately will not be everybody's cup of tea."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Jul 22, 2010
|
|
3/5
|
55%
|
Baarìa (2009) |
"
Although at times it feels a little too packed, taking a closer look into fascist times, war and the notorious Italian mafia through the eyes of every day people is refreshing."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Jul 22, 2010
|
|
3/5
|
61%
|
The Concert (Le concert) (2010) |
"
More sentimental, less spiky than Mihaileanu's stock-in-trade, Le Concert is an enjoyable take on the underdogs genre. And Laurent and the music are sublime."
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Jul 15, 2010
|
|
3/5
|
71%
|
Tetro (2009) |
"
Frustrating and fitfully compelling, Tetro may not be a return to former glories, but this is Coppola through and through, an over-ambitious effort about thwarted ambition, full of ideas and passion, and smitten with cinema. "
—
Empire Magazine
Posted Jun 26, 2010
|
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