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Jennifer Tate

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2/5	33%	Benjamin Britten: Peace And Conflict ()	" Successful in its elucidation of the composer's music style and personal politics, but the tone fluctuates far too often and some of the actors aren't quite up to scratch." — ViewLondon Posted May 23, 2013
4/5	100%	A Hijacking (2013)	" Nail-bitingly intense, thanks to some powerful performances and Tobias Lindholm's strong direction and fantastic script." — ViewLondon Posted May 9, 2013
4/5	67%	The Moo Man ()	" An uplifting and refreshing documentary about one farmer's dedication to his 55 cows, The Moo Man is an entertaining and sometimes emotional film that underlines a worrying issue about family farms in Britain." — ViewLondon Posted May 2, 2013
3/5	40%	Emanuel and the Truth about Fishes ()	" This dark and occasionally suspenseful drama is an enjoyable watch thanks to some strong performances and Francesca Gregorini's sharp script ..." — ViewLondon Posted May 2, 2013
3/5	74%	Chimpanzee (2012)	" The chimpanzees play to their stereotype in this charming documentary that's beautiful to watch and often funny, however Tim Allen's jovial voiceover can be rather irritating after a while." — ViewLondon Posted May 2, 2013
3/5	100%	It's Such a Beautiful Day (2012)	" An original and amusing animation that demonstrates the undeniable talent of Don Hertzfeldt." — ViewLondon Posted May 2, 2013
3/5	100%	White Elephant (2013)	" A harrowing but overall enjoyable watch." — ViewLondon Posted Apr 24, 2013
2/5	47%	The Lords of Salem (2013)	" Despite being based on the fascinating events of the 1692 Salem witch trials, The Lords of Salem sadly fails to offer anything exciting, thanks to a weak script, lack of scares and dreadful sound quality." — ViewLondon Posted Apr 24, 2013
2/5	82%	In the Fog (2013)	" Despite a string of impressive performances, there's little spark to this Russian-language slow burner and as a result, it can be rather dull and effortful to watch at times." — ViewLondon Posted Apr 24, 2013
3/5	62%	Me and You (Io e te) ()	" An uplifting coming-of-age drama that marks Bernardo Bertolucci's return to filmmaking ..." — ViewLondon Posted Apr 18, 2013
4/5	95%	L'ordre et la morale (Rebellion) ()	" Rebellion contains impressive cinematography and strong dialogue, and Mathieu Kassovitz shines as its director and star." — ViewLondon Posted Apr 18, 2013
4/5	100%	We Went To War ()	" A tender and poetic documentary, which revisits a group of veterans as they discuss their emotional scars left by the Vietnam War, We Went to War is extremely powerful, thanks to its personal interviews and strong and compassionate direction." — ViewLondon Posted Mar 27, 2013
1/5	30%	King Of The Travellers ()	" An Irish drama about feuding Travellers, King of the Travellers is watchable enough, but the poor script, sub-standard performances and unconvincing romantic subplot mean it's ultimately forgettable." — ViewLondon Posted Mar 27, 2013
3/5	96%	War Witch (2013)	" War Witch features a standout performance by Rachel Mwanza, but the supernatural visions don't really suit the film's tone and mood." — ViewLondon Posted Mar 27, 2013
3/5	——	Grand comme le Baobab (Tall as the Baobab Tree) ()	" An appealing film that tackles the alarming subject of forced child marriage, but unfortunately director Jeremy Teicher struggles with extracting natural performances from his cast of local villagers." — ViewLondon Posted Mar 27, 2013
4/5	——	Mit Afghanistan: Livet i den forbudte zone (My Afghanistan: Life in the Forbidden Zone) ()	" A revelatory and eye-opening film, this harrowing documentary documenting the shocking dangers of daily life in Afghanistan is ambitiously directed and wholly absorbing to watch." — ViewLondon Posted Mar 27, 2013
5/5	——	In The Shadow Of The Sun ()	" An eye-opening and awareness-raising film documenting the cruel treatment of albinism in Tanzania, In the Shadow of the Sun is an emotionally gripping and truly harrowing documentary with an inspiring message of courage and strength." — ViewLondon Posted Mar 27, 2013
4/5	——	Alias Ruby Blade ()	" This inspiring and enlightening documentary about an extraordinary relationship, which formed in the most unlikely of situations, is wholly engaging and incredibly absorbing." — ViewLondon Posted Mar 20, 2013
2/5	——	I Superbiker ()	" The passion behind this documentary is palpable, but I, Superbiker: Day of Reckoning struggles to impress, thanks to imperfect camera work and a slow first act." — ViewLondon Posted Mar 20, 2013
3/5	50%	Post Tenebras Lux (2013)	" This dark and slightly surreal Mexican film is beautifully shot and features a string of naturalistic and impressive performances, but sadly its bizarre blend of eccentric scenes don't really come together." — ViewLondon Posted Mar 20, 2013
4/5	30%	Reincarnated (2013)	" Thoroughly engaging and entertaining to watch, thanks to a strong direction and Snoop's unapologetic and vibrant personality." — ViewLondon Posted Mar 20, 2013
4/5	100%	Michael H. Profession: Director ()	" An absorbing and fascinating watch, with remarkable behind-the-scenes footage and insightful interviews with notable stars." — ViewLondon Posted Mar 13, 2013
3/5	100%	Gangs of Wasseypur ()	" This blood-splattered finale to the Indian crime saga is action-packed and provides a rewarding payoff to audiences, but it's sometimes difficult to care about certain characters and the overstretched running time once again feels unnecessary." — ViewLondon Posted Mar 1, 2013
3/5	50%	Hi-so ()	" An enjoyable Thai drama with a poignant message, Hi-So has a notable script and some admirable performances, but the slow pacing and lack of spark in the second act can make it a little arduous to watch." — ViewLondon Posted Mar 1, 2013
4/5	87%	Trashed (2012)	" This eye-opening and educational documentary about the shocking and brutal effects of our global waste problem will make you sit up, listen, and reconsider your lifestyle and diet choices." — ViewLondon Posted Feb 28, 2013
3/5	——	Ollie Kepler's Expanding Purple World ()	" An enjoyable and emotionally engaging film with a strong narrative, charming performances and an important message about mental illness to communicate." — ViewLondon Posted Feb 20, 2013
2/5	38%	Breath Of The Gods ()	" A draining, but detailed documentary, Breath of the Gods presents an insightful look at the origins of Yoga, but its slow narrative and low entertainment value can make it a little difficult to watch." — ViewLondon Posted Feb 20, 2013
3/5	100%	Fire In The Blood ()	" An enlightening film with plenty to say, though the voiceover is frustratingly monotonous and the score is quite flat." — ViewLondon Posted Feb 20, 2013
2/5	0%	Run For Your Wife ()	" Run for Your Wife is undoubtedly corny, thanks to a bad script, dreadful acting and lack of comic value, but this British comedy is surprisingly quite watchable." — ViewLondon Posted Feb 14, 2013
3/5	66%	For Ellen (2012)	" A tender and engaging drama with a handful of touching scenes and a stellar performance from Paul Dano ..." — ViewLondon Posted Feb 14, 2013
3/5	70%	Jianyu (Reign of Assassins) (2010)	" Although it drags on a little too long, this Chinese martial arts flick is thoroughly entertaining, thanks to its even pace, strong performances and impressive choreography." — ViewLondon Posted Feb 14, 2013
2/5	11%	Sammy's Adventures 2 (Sammy's avonturen 2) ()	" This Belgian adventure animation is a little forgettable and uninspiring thanks to its lack of enthusiasm and comic value, inconsistent pace and predictable storyline." — ViewLondon Posted Feb 14, 2013
3/5	47%	A Liar's Autobiography - The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman (2012)	" A Liar's Autobiography pays a tribute to Graham Chapman, but Monty Python fans will feel a little cheated, thanks to the black comedy's lack of comic value and exhausting animations." — ViewLondon Posted Feb 7, 2013
	——	The Nutcracker in 3D ()	" An utterly mesmerising and fantastic production of the world famous ballet." — ViewLondon Posted Jan 10, 2013
1/5	4%	Playing for Keeps (2012)	" Sadly wastes its star-studded cast and has very little to offer in the way of laughs and touching moments." — ViewLondon Posted Jan 3, 2013
4/5	80%	Baraka (1993)	" Breathtaking and serenely beautiful to watch, Baraka is still the visual delight it was twenty years ago, thanks to phenomenal photography, superb editing and a strapping score." — ViewLondon Posted Dec 13, 2012
4/5	96%	Chasing Ice (2012)	" Utterly engaging in its demonstration of the planet's shocking climate change and is thoroughly absorbing to watch." — ViewLondon Posted Dec 13, 2012
1/5	27%	Life Just Is ()	" An unimaginative and quite frankly dull British drama about a group of friends whose day-to-day lives are just not interesting enough to hold a feature film together." — ViewLondon Posted Dec 6, 2012
3/5	88%	Yossi (2013)	" A tender Israeli drama with a gorgeous soundtrack and a truly sympathetic character at its heart ..." — ViewLondon Posted Nov 28, 2012
4/5	100%	Cinema Komunisto ()	" A nostalgic, poignant documentary, Cinema Komunisto , with its stunning archival footage, is fascinating and enlightening in its championing of a nation that's gone, but should certainly not be forgotten." — ViewLondon Posted Nov 22, 2012
3/5	——	East End Babylon ()	" This vigorous and rowdy 'rockumentary' with an inspiring story at its heart, takes enlightening journeys both musically and culturally ..." — ViewLondon Posted Nov 7, 2012
2/5	6%	Silent Hill: Revelation (2012)	" Part disturbing, part daft, thanks to an incredibly poor script (which makes no sense whatsoever) and some patchy performances, but the sequel's striking cinematography can't be knocked." — ViewLondon Posted Oct 31, 2012
4/5	90%	Keep the Lights On (2012)	" A visually arresting and wholly compelling drama, thanks to its gorgeously warm cinematography, pleasing soundtrack and impressive and convincing performances from its two male leads." — ViewLondon Posted Oct 31, 2012
3/5	67%	The Tempest (2012)	" An absorbingly raw and insightful docudrama, which brings together 17 young actors to present a 21st century retelling of a heartbreakingly relevant Shakespearean classic ..." — ViewLondon Posted Oct 31, 2012
3/5	100%	Hello Quo ()	" Die-hard Status Quo fans get everything they want with this colossal, fly-on-the-wall documentary ..." — ViewLondon Posted Oct 24, 2012
3/5	100%	BB King: The Life of Riley ()	" An intuitive and appealing documentary about the life of one of the world's most recognised Blues musicians, but BB King: The Life of Riley sometimes grows a bit repetitive and its chronological sequence is rather bland." — ViewLondon Posted Oct 17, 2012
3/5	86%	Ballroom Dancer ()	" Offers fascinating insights into the former World Latin Dance champion and his relationship with new dance partner, Anna Melnikova." — ViewLondon Posted Oct 3, 2012
2/5	——	Sal ()	" This light-hearted Chilean Western drama has some strong performances and amusing dialogue, but it unfortunately develops a clunky pace and loses its way in the second act." — ViewLondon Posted Oct 3, 2012
2/5	93%	Barbara (2012)	" This stylish, but rather dull, German drama has good intentions and some strong performances but unfortunately Barbara fails to entice, enchant and entertain, thanks to its unlikeable lead character and discouraging slow pace." — ViewLondon Posted Sep 26, 2012

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