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James Luxford

Agrees with the Tomatometer 75% of the time.

Publications:: The National

Total Reviews:: 89

Location:: UK

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Rating	T-Meter	Title \| Year	Add Date
2/5	37%	The Resident (2012)	" The usually strong actors are adrift without a decent script or story, resulting in a film that doesn't live up to the legendary name of the studio" — The National Posted Sep 1, 2011
1/5	4%	A Little Bit Of Heaven (2012)	" Hudson wastes her opportunity to add more depth to her acting CV, while Bernal is not the right fit as a romantic lead. " — The National Posted Sep 1, 2011
2/5	11%	Red Riding Hood (2011)	" Sexualising a beloved children's fairy tale seems an odd move, but when flanked by an unoriginal story and lacklustre performances, that appears to be the least of the film's problems." — The National Posted Sep 1, 2011
3/5	72%	Rio (2011)	" Rio combines excellent visuals and a witty, modern script that will appeal to audience members both young and old." — The National Posted Sep 1, 2011
3/5	39%	The Other Woman (2011)	" although it is a little more glossy than the novel it is based on, Love and Other Impossible Pursuits is a mature and thoughtful look at the dynamics of the 21st-century family unit." — The National Posted Sep 1, 2011
1/5	4%	The Roommate (2011)	" the direction of the film is fraught with problems, and one feels that the promising young cast deserved better than this." — The National Posted Sep 1, 2011
1/5	0%	Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back (2010)	" this simian space adventure is one you may want to miss." — The National Posted Sep 1, 2011
3/5	23%	Sucker Punch (2011)	" an optical feast" — The National Posted Sep 1, 2011
3/5	37%	Mars Needs Moms (2011)	" a disposable family adventure it more than fits the bill" — The National Posted Sep 1, 2011
2/5	35%	Battle: Los Angeles (2011)	" Not as bad as the other recent invasion movie Skyline, but still nothing to be excited about." — The National Posted Sep 1, 2011
2/5	——	The Burma Conspiracy (Largo Winch (Tome 2)) ()	" far too much attention put on the action sequences, the quality of which comes at the cost of every other aspect of the film." — The National Posted Sep 1, 2011
3/5	20%	The Rite (2011)	" Playing like a chilling short story, an intriguing central relationship between the leads makes up for what it lacks in pace or impact." — The National Posted Sep 1, 2011
1/5	5%	Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son (2011)	" it is likely that this shambles will be the final nail in the coffin of the career of a man once touted as The Next Eddie Murphy." — The National Posted Sep 1, 2011
3/5	19%	Just Go with It (2011)	" The film is far from original, (but) as a whole, Just Go With It has enough easy charm to pull you through." — The National Posted Sep 1, 2011
3/5	38%	Casino Jack (2010)	" Spacey and Hickenlooper take a sensitive, and possibly quite provocative subject and retell it in a way that is perhaps easier to reach for the not so politically inclined." — The National Posted Sep 1, 2011
3/5	24%	The Dilemma (2011)	" The story may wander, and bears none of Howard's usual hallmarks, but the talent involved ensures The Dilemma offers more than just your average date movie." — The National Posted Sep 1, 2011
2/5	44%	A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures (2012)	" far too reminiscent of films that have gone before it and suffers from being overly didactic about its environmental themes." — The National Posted Sep 1, 2011
4/5	90%	The Fighter (2010)	" a tale told with the deft precision of a talented filmmaker and the enthusiasm of a lead who cares about his subject." — The National Posted Sep 1, 2011
1/5	——	Open Season 3 (2011)	" the replacement cast and almost laughable animation make for a film that has few to no distinguishing features, other than its obvious low quality." — The National Posted Sep 1, 2011
3/5	10%	Little Fockers (2010)	" Not up to the high standards set by the first two films, but without a doubt a funny and diverting holiday comedy." — The National Posted Sep 1, 2011
1/5	——	Lies & Illusions (2009)	" shambolic and poorly made" — The National Posted Sep 1, 2011
2/5	——	Garfield's Pet Force (2009)	" perhaps at best a diverting, brief trip to the cinema that will keep very young viewers happy during the wait for the big studio family films." — The National Posted Sep 1, 2011
3/5	49%	The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010)	" the film finishes with a suitable roar." — The National Posted Sep 1, 2011
3/5	20%	The Tourist (2010)	" Overall an interesting and at times very gripping film, but one that perhaps could have done with taking a few more risks" — The National Posted Aug 30, 2011
2/5	28%	Life as We Know It (2010)	" while there is some chemistry between [the leads], it's wasted as the shambolic plot gives them nowhere to go. " — The National Posted Aug 30, 2011
3/5	43%	Faster (2010)	" enough grunt to send audiences home feeling there's potential in the former wrestler as the successor to Schwarzenegger and company" — The National Posted Aug 30, 2011
4/5	90%	Tangled (2010)	" Is it on a par with films such as The Little Mermaid? No, but it's a worthy addition to the lineage" — The National Posted Aug 30, 2011
4/5	85%	Easy A (2010)	" This is the film where Stone really established herself not only as a star but as an engaging and charismatic actress" — The National Posted Aug 30, 2011
3/5	79%	Little Big Soldier (Da bing xiao jiang) (2010)	" Chan puts his heart and soul into the part of Big Soldier, and it's a reminder that there is more to the actor than Hollywood cinemagoers may have witnessed." — The National Posted Aug 30, 2011
3/5	73%	Megamind (2010)	" It may not raise the bar of this rapidly developing genre, but it manages to pack a lot of fun and spectacle into its running time." — The National Posted Aug 30, 2011
4/5	61%	Leaves of Grass (2010)	" Maybe too small-scale to be anything truly special, but an original and witty film that both surprises and entertains. " — The National Posted Aug 30, 2011
1/5	10%	Saw 3D (2010)	" Unlikely to satisfy anyone but its most loyal fans, this brings the series to a stumbling close." — The National Posted Aug 30, 2011
3/5	68%	Black Death (2011)	" Smith's excellent, tension-building style is complemented by powerful performances from broadsword specialist Bean and Redmayne" — The National Posted Aug 30, 2011
2/5	16%	Alpha and Omega (2010)	" The animation, coupled with a jarring use of 3D, makes for a visually unspectacular film that feels very similar to others that have come before it." — The National Posted Aug 30, 2011
0/5	4%	Vampires Suck (2010)	" A banal mess that sacrifices anything resembling satire for a series of smutty jokes." — The National Posted Aug 30, 2011
4/5	79%	Mother and Child (2010)	" [a] well-executed, thoughtful look into the maternal connection and how it can destroy as much as it creates." — The National Posted Aug 30, 2011
2/5	52%	Devil (2010)	" Although it doubtless will find more success in the DVD market, on the big screen Devil makes for bland viewing." — The National Posted Aug 30, 2011
2/5	19%	Fly Me to the Moon (2008)	" It is a family story meant for younger viewers, and passes by without too much effort." — The National Posted Aug 30, 2011
2/5	51%	The Switch (2010)	" despite a novel plot device, The Switch is a disappointingly formulaic film and at times quite soulless." — The National Posted Aug 30, 2011

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