|
2/5
|
23%
|
The Decoy Bride (2012) |
"
A wretched script and sloppy premise is saved from cinema hell by a charming pair of leads, but still, The Decoy Bride fails to raise anything more than a chuckle. "
—
The National
Posted Aug 30, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
——
|
The Dragon Pearl (2013) |
"
China's landscapes and a strong cast elevate the cheap-looking CGI."
—
The National
Posted Aug 30, 2012
|
|
2/5
|
53%
|
Think Like a Man (2012) |
"
Despite the best efforts of some solid character actors, a muddled plot means this self-help themed film neither engages nor entertains."
—
The National
Posted Aug 30, 2012
|
|
1/5
|
——
|
The Keeper (2009) |
"
Bad even by his recent standards"
—
The National
Posted Aug 30, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
35%
|
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012) |
"
completely ludicrous but fun. "
—
The National
Posted Aug 30, 2012
|
|
2/5
|
——
|
Lockout (2012) |
"
struggles to overcome the many disparate clichés thrown together by the filmmakers."
—
The National
Posted Aug 30, 2012
|
|
1/5
|
20%
|
Loosies (2012) |
"
a very transparent vehicle for Facinelli"
—
The National
Posted Aug 30, 2012
|
|
2/5
|
12%
|
Love Ranch (2010) |
"
Overall, a complete misfire given the talent involved."
—
The National
Posted Aug 30, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
70%
|
Men in Black III (2012) |
"
keep you interested enough to leave the cinema without feeling you've been cheated"
—
The National
Posted Aug 30, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
80%
|
Get the Gringo (2012) |
"
an entertaining but trashy crime drama"
—
The National
Posted Aug 30, 2012
|
|
2/5
|
26%
|
Wrath of the Titans (2012) |
"
superficial blockbuster fodder, furthering the worrying decline in Worthington's output since Avatar."
—
The National
Posted Aug 30, 2012
|
|
1/5
|
0%
|
A Thousand Words (2012) |
"
a poorly conceived and startlingly miscast comedy that works to every one of its stars' weaknesses."
—
The National
Posted Aug 30, 2012
|
|
2/5
|
25%
|
Act of Valor (2012) |
"
Although likely to delight patriotic American audiences, it will leave everyone else indifferent."
—
The National
Posted Aug 30, 2012
|
|
1/5
|
6%
|
The Devil Inside (2012) |
"
horror that tries to shock you as many times as possible, rather than tell you a story."
—
The National
Posted Aug 30, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
74%
|
Big Miracle (2012) |
"
There are more subtle movies out there, but few more uplifting."
—
The National
Posted Aug 30, 2012
|
|
2/5
|
8%
|
11-11-11 (2011) |
"
tries to hammer home the point that something awful is coming - although the viewer is never quite sure what."
—
The National
Posted Aug 30, 2012
|
|
2/5
|
26%
|
Underworld Awakening (2012) |
"
if you are looking for an intelligent movie you may need to look elsewhere."
—
The National
Posted Aug 30, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
79%
|
Chalet Girl (2011) |
"
Unashamedly aiming at a teenage audience, the film's lack of pretension is oddly refreshing"
—
The National
Posted Aug 30, 2012
|
|
1/5
|
——
|
Elephant White (2011) |
"
a dreary movie that is more about the body count than anything else."
—
The National
Posted Jan 4, 2012
|
|
2/5
|
7%
|
New Year's Eve (2011) |
"
a sea of quickly put together, cheesy romcom vignettes that fail to put across any kind of meaningful message"
—
The National
Posted Jan 4, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
51%
|
Vanishing On 7th Street (2011) |
"
it's to Anderson's credit that despite a slight script, this film keeps you on your toes almost right to the end."
—
The National
Posted Jan 4, 2012
|
|
1/5
|
3%
|
Jack and Jill (2011) |
"
a film that may be remembered as one of the worst of the Wedding Singer actor's career."
—
The National
Posted Jan 4, 2012
|
|
2/5
|
25%
|
Seeking Justice (2012) |
"
In a career marked with sporadic hits among many misses, and despite initial promise, Seeking Justice falls firmly into the latter category."
—
The National
Posted Nov 25, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
82%
|
Dolphin Tale (2011) |
"
Those looking to leave the cinema with a warm glow should seek this one out."
—
The National
Posted Nov 25, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
79%
|
Ra. One (2011) |
"
Not the best work of the director nor the star, but certainly their most spectacular."
—
The National
Posted Oct 27, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
68%
|
Paranormal Activity 3 (2011) |
"
Paranormal Activity 3 rarely feels like a "new" film, opting instead to frame old tricks in a new setting. "
—
The National
Posted Oct 27, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
——
|
Setup (2011) |
"
"overall, awkward is the best word to describe this disjointed and strained film.""
—
The National
Posted Oct 27, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
——
|
Paranormal Activity 2: Tokyo Night () |
"
"The director Nagae appears to bring a grittier, "J-horror" approach to the aesthetic of the film...but at its core it is the same film with a different setting.""
—
The National
Posted Oct 27, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
60%
|
Real Steel (2011) |
"
Ridiculous at times, but always entertaining and fun."
—
The National
Posted Oct 7, 2011
|
|
1/5
|
6%
|
The Tortured (2012) |
"
a film more suited to the bottom shelf of the DVD rental store, not the multiplex."
—
The National
Posted Oct 7, 2011
|
|
1/5
|
0%
|
Nutcracker in 3D (2010) |
"
A frankly bewildering attempt at serious cinema"
—
The National
Posted Oct 7, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
61%
|
Final Destination 5 (2011) |
"
a gruesome but entertaining spectacle"
—
The National
Posted Sep 18, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
36%
|
One Day (2011) |
"
The leads work well together but are held back by cheap sentimentalism when we should be on a journey with the characters."
—
The National
Posted Sep 18, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
23%
|
The Smurfs (2011) |
"
Likely to enthral very small children only, The Smurfs starts with promise but peters out into something bland."
—
The National
Posted Sep 8, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
——
|
The Last Godfather (2011) |
"
although not offensively bad, there is little to recommend this knockabout comedy."
—
The National
Posted Sep 1, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
——
|
Clash (2011) |
"
an impressive all-out actioner that fans of films such as Jason Statham's Transporter trilogy will adore."
—
The National
Posted Sep 1, 2011
|
|
1/5
|
——
|
Ghost Machine (2009) |
"
A clever idea given the current popularity of warfare video games, but poorly executed by all involved."
—
The National
Posted Sep 1, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
34%
|
Prom (2011) |
"
teen drama that may be feel-good, but lets itself down by merely going through the motions."
—
The National
Posted Sep 1, 2011
|
|
1/5
|
11%
|
Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs Evil (2011) |
"
A modern fairy tale that will not have a happy ending for anyone paying to see it"
—
The National
Posted Sep 1, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
14%
|
Zookeeper (2011) |
"
Zookeeper is a charming and lovably imperfect film. "
—
The National
Posted Sep 1, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
——
|
Arthur and the Invisibles 3: Arthur and the War of Two Worlds () |
"
despite being masterminded by one of the great European directors of the past 20 years, the Arthur series ends as it began - with a whimper."
—
The National
Posted Sep 1, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
21%
|
From Prada to Nada (2011) |
"
a predictable film that could have benefited from a little more thought and perhaps less reliance on clichés."
—
The National
Posted Sep 1, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
47%
|
Mr. Popper's Penguins (2011) |
"
familiarity only adds to the feeling that this is just another Carrey movie"
—
The National
Posted Sep 1, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
38%
|
Monte Carlo (2011) |
"
funny in places and while the plot is a rather formulaic take on The Prince and The Pauper, harismatic stars and a brisk pace make the more melodramatic moments forgivable."
—
The National
Posted Sep 1, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
38%
|
Cars 2 (2011) |
"
unlikely to be regarded among the best of the American studios' work, Cars 2 is a likeable sequel with dazzling visuals and adheres to everything Disney stands for."
—
The National
Posted Sep 1, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
26%
|
Green Lantern (2011) |
"
whereas Marvel's summer movie Thor revelled in its outlandish setting, Green Lantern dithers between realism and all-out fantasy."
—
The National
Posted Sep 1, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
90%
|
Winnie the Pooh (2011) |
"
As childlike and as innocent as the audience it hopes to attract"
—
The National
Posted Sep 1, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
81%
|
Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011) |
"
a fun summer outing that will please its audience by delivering a familiar feel with just enough novelty to keep things fresh."
—
The National
Posted Sep 1, 2011
|
|
1/5
|
——
|
Game of Death (2010) |
"
The end result of a production in chaos, Game of Death is unconvincing, two-dimensional and badly executed"
—
The National
Posted Sep 1, 2011
|
78%
——
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