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2/5
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26%
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Jobs (2013) |
"
Forget by the numbers, this biopic is practically binary in its formulaic creation."
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Posted Aug 29, 2013
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3/5
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47%
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We're The Millers (2013) |
"
Aniston provides the showstopping highlight as she homages Flashdance in an Aerosmith-scored sexy strip "clearly essential to the plot" of this edgier, adult version of RV."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Aug 15, 2013
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4/5
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69%
|
The Wolverine (2013) |
"
Even those who think Adamantium is a fan of 1980s New Romanticism will be swept along by the thrills, spills and meaty drama on offer."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Jul 23, 2013
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3/5
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65%
|
The Heat (2013) |
"
A reminder of Bullock's comedic talents and one of the best female comedic pairings since Tina Fey met Amy Poehler."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Jul 11, 2013
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3/5
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64%
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Epic (2013) |
"
Boasts plenty of thrills, good humour and an empowering, tall and angular female protagonist - even if things sometimes feel a little rushed and aren't always in balance."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Jul 11, 2013
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2/5
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11%
|
After Earth (2013) |
"
It makes Oblivion look like 2001 in comparison."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Jun 13, 2013
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4/5
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84%
|
Kon Tiki (2013) |
"
This is not simply a faithful recreation or hagiographic biopic, but rather widens the focus to include the toll Heyerdahl's obsession."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted May 16, 2013
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3/5
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19%
|
Gambit () |
"
The right level of farce, tasteful nudity and general shenanigans for the film to not outstay its welcome, while admittedly not lingering long in the memory."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted May 9, 2013
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4/5
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96%
|
War Witch (2013) |
"
This year's City of God."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted May 9, 2013
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3/5
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67%
|
Haute Cuisine (2013) |
"
Feels slightly over-egged is with the script's repeated mantra of the importance of farm fresh ingredients."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted May 2, 2013
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1/5
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9%
|
The Host (2013) |
"
Come back Bella and Edward - all is forgiven."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Apr 4, 2013
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3/5
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70%
|
Liberal Arts (2012) |
"
Liberal laughs are guaranteed but memorable it ain't."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Mar 14, 2013
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3/5
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68%
|
Great Expectations (2013) |
"
Hits all the themes, twists and turns without ever really providing anything memorable."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Mar 6, 2013
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3/5
|
59%
|
Oz the Great and Powerful (2013) |
"
Great and powerful? More like merely good and enjoyable."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Mar 6, 2013
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4/5
|
63%
|
Hitchcock (2012) |
"
Another excellent, less-than-flattering biopic of a Hollywood icon."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Feb 6, 2013
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4/5
|
68%
|
Barrymore (2012) |
"
As an acting masterclass, it's educational and entertaining."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Nov 15, 2012
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4/5
|
52%
|
Where Do We Go Now? (2012) |
"
Drugs, exotic dancers, dodgy deities. This certainly isn't your usual po-faced, worthy Middle Eastern tale."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Sep 27, 2012
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3/5
|
68%
|
Ted (2012) |
"
Surprisingly sentimental, superior stoner comedy."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Jul 12, 2012
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1/5
|
20%
|
The Lucky One (2012) |
"
The lucky ones will be those who give this a wide berth."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Apr 19, 2012
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4/5
|
86%
|
The Pirates! Band of Misfits (2012) |
"
Pirates' attention to detail and determination to give the audience a rollicking good time is worthy of acclaim."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Apr 10, 2012
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|
2/5
|
54%
|
Dr Seuss' The Lorax (2012) |
"
There's just something missing in translation from that most powerful book."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Apr 10, 2012
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4/5
|
90%
|
Attack the Block (2011) |
"
Fish Tank meets Skyline in this hilarious and arresting British sci-fi comedy."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Apr 4, 2012
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|
2/5
|
70%
|
The Hunter (2012) |
"
Dafoe is at his inscrutable best, giving his gun-for-hire a sense of character via obsessions with opera and baths."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Apr 4, 2012
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3/5
|
47%
|
Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close (2012) |
"
Veering from Amelie-esque whimsy to The Hours-like maudlin."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Feb 23, 2012
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|
2/5
|
60%
|
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011) |
"
Those expecting something more cerebral will be deeply disappointed."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Jan 5, 2012
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|
1/5
|
7%
|
New Year's Eve (2011) |
"
A joyless, overstuffed confection that seems designed more to maximise product placement."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Dec 15, 2011
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|
4/5
|
83%
|
The Salt of Life (2012) |
"
Swingers for sexagenarians, Salt is perfect for older audiences who like a little spice in their cinematic offerings."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Dec 15, 2011
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|
3/5
|
98%
|
Project Nim (2011) |
"
Writer-director James Marsh mines yet another long-forgotten slice of '70s madness."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Dec 7, 2011
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|
4/5
|
91%
|
Arthur Christmas (2011) |
"
A thoroughly entertaining movie that deserves to sleigh audiences both young and old this Yuletide."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Dec 7, 2011
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|
2/5
|
36%
|
One Day (2011) |
"
...you can't help feeling this dreary tale could have done with a bit of fancy editing or narrative reconstruction."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Dec 7, 2011
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|
1/5
|
23%
|
What's Your Number? (2011) |
"
A prime example of romantic-comedy by the numbers."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Oct 6, 2011
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|
4/5
|
100%
|
Upside Down: The Creation Records Story () |
"
Debutant director O'Connor's lively documentary goes some way to capturing the eclectic and eccentric nature of the label's management and recording artists."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Sep 14, 2011
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|
2/5
|
25%
|
The Change-Up (2011) |
"
Even the most ardent 'adult' comedy fans will emerge feeling slightly dirty and more than just vaguely disappointed."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Sep 14, 2011
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4/5
|
83%
|
Potiche (2011) |
"
...rose-tinted, sun-dappled flashbacks and clever use of split-screens and slow-zoom dramatic reveals add to the fromage and homage factor to '70s TV."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Jul 4, 2011
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|
2/5
|
53%
|
Agora (2010) |
"
Filled with literal and metaphysical stone throwing between the religions, Agora is saddled with a muddy narrative and too many blokes who look alike."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Jun 21, 2011
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4/5
|
71%
|
Lovely, Still (2010) |
"
Don't be put off by the golden-hued, overly saccharine opening to this seemingly twee December (in both senses of the word) romance, because it hides a final quarter that packs an emotional wallop."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Jun 2, 2011
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|
3/5
|
64%
|
Secretariat (2010) |
"
This horse-sports-opera boasts all the ingredients for a successful run."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Jan 27, 2011
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|
2/5
|
21%
|
Gulliver's Travels (2010) |
"
A star-studded re-imagining of a classic piece of literature that shoots for the moon, aims for laughs and misses both targets by a country mile."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Jan 11, 2011
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|
1/5
|
10%
|
Little Fockers (2010) |
"
...as dire a comedy as you're likely to see all decade."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Jan 11, 2011
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4/5
|
90%
|
Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (2010) |
"
The darkest and gleefully funniest Christmas movie since Gremlins."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Nov 30, 2010
|
|
3/5
|
80%
|
Made in Dagenham (2010) |
"
This is light-entertainment with a message, with clearly defined goodies (the girls) and baddies (almost everybody else)."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Oct 28, 2010
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|
3/5
|
43%
|
Dinner for Schmucks (2010) |
"
Provides a great showcase for Carell's brand of deadpan nuttiness."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Oct 6, 2010
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|
3/5
|
41%
|
The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010) |
"
This slice of science and sorcery feels like a throwback to the 1980s heyday of family films."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Sep 16, 2010
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|
3/5
|
64%
|
Tomorrow, When the War Began (2012) |
"
Keeps the focus firmly on the kids and their point-of-view - no cutaway scenes of evil generals plotting in their native tongue here."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Sep 2, 2010
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|
3/5
|
72%
|
Get Him to the Greek (2010) |
"
'Greek' works best during the cleverly scored mayhem montage scenes (a highlight involves absinthe and a French version of Happy Together)."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Jun 27, 2010
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|
3/5
|
57%
|
Shrek Forever After (2010) |
"
A welcome relief. However, it is still far, far away from the heights of the first two installments."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Jun 27, 2010
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|
2/5
|
——
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The Full Monteverdi (2008) |
"
An interesting concept but it's a shame about the execution."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Jun 27, 2010
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|
4/5
|
70%
|
The Last Station (2010) |
"
A charming and compelling account of Tolstoy's last year. "
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Jun 9, 2010
|
|
3/5
|
48%
|
The Book of Eli (2010) |
"
Coming hot on the heels of The Road, Eli is a far more conventional and formulaic vision of future hell. "
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Posted May 13, 2010
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