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1/5
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8%
|
Grown Ups 2 (2013) |
"
The leads dampen the delivery with a noticeable lack of energy. It's telling when the most charismatic comedic performance comes from Taylor Lautner..."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Oct 3, 2013
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|
3/5
|
64%
|
One Direction: This Is Us (2013) |
"
Background graphics burst past the stage and into the foreground - a flashy, amusingly distracting gimmick that feels true to the band it accompanies."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Sep 22, 2013
|
|
3/5
|
88%
|
In the House (2013) |
"
Narrative issues hold In the House back from being as great as it should be."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Sep 5, 2013
|
|
3/5
|
30%
|
Kick-Ass 2 (2013) |
"
Keeps the manic mix of R-rated comedy and action seen in Matthew Vaughn's original while omitting the terrible attempts at shock-drama that polluted Mark Millar's comic."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Aug 22, 2013
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|
2/5
|
12%
|
The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013) |
"
While City of Bones hammers down a confident start, it soon applies that mallet to its own head, beating itself down to a narrative mush of illogic and loose plot threads."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Aug 22, 2013
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|
4/5
|
98%
|
Before Midnight (2013) |
"
Takes its traditional romantic tale into more insightful territories."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Jul 4, 2013
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|
4/5
|
31%
|
The Lone Ranger (2013) |
"
Johnny doesn't take his Jack Sparrow shtick to new Depp-ths."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Jul 4, 2013
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|
4/5
|
78%
|
Monsters University (2013) |
"
A cinema rarity: a great prequel to a beloved property."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Jun 20, 2013
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|
3/5
|
75%
|
Despicable Me 2 (2013) |
"
Its hyperactive vibrancy is universally boredom-proof."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Jun 20, 2013
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|
3/5
|
81%
|
Ill Manors () |
"
It's about as flattering to London as 'City of God' was to Brazil."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted May 2, 2013
|
|
5/5
|
69%
|
The Croods (2013) |
"
This is pure DreamWorks magic."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Mar 25, 2013
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|
4/5
|
——
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Mt. Zion () |
"
With an ear for music and an eye for the landscape, Mt Zion starts New Zealand's filmmaking year on a good note."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Mar 13, 2013
|
|
3/5
|
55%
|
I Give It a Year (2013) |
"
Earns laughs with some well-executed set-pieces."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Feb 28, 2013
|
|
3/5
|
46%
|
Beautiful Creatures (2013) |
"
It's a damn shame Beautiful Creatures fumbles with its own fantasy lore, for it presents a young romantic couple worth caring about."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Feb 21, 2013
|
|
2/5
|
13%
|
Safe Haven (2013) |
"
Will satisfy those with a fluffy romantic sweet tooth while the rest will likely suffer from indigestion."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Feb 12, 2013
|
|
5/5
|
92%
|
Silver Linings Playbook (2012) |
"
A reminder that 'sanity' doesn't make your flaws any more orderly."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Jan 29, 2013
|
|
3/5
|
74%
|
Rise of the Guardians (2012) |
"
Delivers an entertaining twist on the fabricated mascots that kids will enjoy."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Dec 20, 2012
|
|
2/5
|
18%
|
Parental Guidance (2012) |
"
Family fluff at its fluffiest"
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Dec 20, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
86%
|
Wreck-it Ralph (2012) |
"
An even more enriching experience than I had anticipated."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Dec 20, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
83%
|
You've Been Trumped (2012) |
"
Going into this film guarantees one thing: you will be provoked."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Dec 2, 2012
|
|
5/5
|
97%
|
Monsieur Lazhar (2012) |
"
This is cinema at its most impactful."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Nov 22, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
22%
|
The Words (2012) |
"
This isn't an Oscar-contending powerhouse drama; it's a film dedicated to expressing its message."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Oct 11, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
21%
|
Taken 2 (2012) |
"
Still delivers what the fans want to see: Liam Neeson being a total badass."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Oct 11, 2012
|
|
2/5
|
58%
|
Secret of the Wings (2012) |
"
It's an inoffensive light fantasy adventure that will serve your daughter well, just not anyone else."
—
Flicks.co.nz
Posted Oct 8, 2012
|
|
1/5
|
30%
|
Resident Evil: Retribution (2012) |
"
Lacks inventiveness in any single fibre of its being - and worse, it's dull."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Sep 13, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
——
|
The Last Dogs Of Winter () |
"
Botes does a serviceable job drawing attention to the importance of keeping this unique breed from reaching extinction."
—
Flicks.co.nz
Posted Sep 6, 2012
|
|
5/5
|
99%
|
Finding Nemo (2003) |
"
I could write an entire dissertation on how much I love this movie."
—
Flicks.co.nz
Posted Sep 6, 2012
|
|
1/5
|
50%
|
Vulgaria (2012) |
"
While the film has no problem sticking its hand down its own pants, the end result is a total mess."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Aug 23, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
90%
|
Bernie (2012) |
"
A superbly written and lovingly told account of a quirky slice of American crime history with a tender, bittersweet ending."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Aug 15, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
42%
|
Step Up Revolution (2012) |
"
Basically, if you were to make a Frankenstein's monster from the premises of Tower Heist and Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo, you'd get Step Up 4."
—
Flicks.co.nz
Posted Aug 5, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
77%
|
Katy Perry: Part of Me (2012) |
"
Packed with high energy, basic morals and an infectious charm, much like Perry herself."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Jul 5, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
52%
|
The Three Stooges (2012) |
"
The physical comedy set pieces are performed with an impressive level of planning, timing and choreography"
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Jun 28, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
63%
|
Café de Flore (2012) |
"
A well-acted, visually arresting and artfully structured romantic endeavour."
—
Flicks.co.nz
Posted Jun 21, 2012
|
|
2/5
|
70%
|
Men in Black III (2012) |
"
MiB 3 isn't a bad movie at all; it's simply a vapid one."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted May 24, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
65%
|
Starbuck (2013) |
"
Despite the way Starbuck jerks around (ha) with the character's growth, it's still satisfying to see this intriguingly bizarre situation play out..."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted May 10, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
82%
|
The Way (2011) |
"
The Way is a serene experience that prefers to take you by the hand rather than drag you by the foot."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Apr 26, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
71%
|
Carnage (2011) |
"
A delightfully uncivilised car-crash of a meeting."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Apr 12, 2012
|
|
2/5
|
75%
|
Blackthorn (2011) |
"
Nothing more than a passable Western that makes you long for something memorable."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Apr 12, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
44%
|
American Reunion (2012) |
"
For those onboard, they'll be satisfied with Reunion's ability to rise to the occasion 13 years on."
—
Flicks.co.nz
Posted Apr 10, 2012
|
|
2/5
|
17%
|
Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2012) |
"
Every action scene serves as an oasis, sparsely scattered in the desert of B-movie dullness."
—
Flicks.co.nz
Posted Mar 15, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
26%
|
Underworld Awakening (2012) |
"
Awakening has the mentality of a straight-to-video sequel, the body of an ADD child and the pulsing veins of a meth addict."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Mar 1, 2012
|
|
1/5
|
3%
|
Jack and Jill (2011) |
"
Burn this. This cannot be seen. By anyone."
—
Flicks.co.nz
Posted Feb 23, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
94%
|
Moneyball (2011) |
"
The cast compliment the writing, with Pitt and Hill nailing every golden line they were handed."
—
Flicks.co.nz
Posted Feb 16, 2012
|
|
3/5
|
29%
|
The Vow (2012) |
"
I'm willing to sacrifice a terrible pun in order to admit when a film has charmed me somewhat."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Feb 9, 2012
|
|
2/5
|
42%
|
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012) |
"
It's the hamburger meat of American family adventure films."
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Flicks.co.nz
Posted Jan 30, 2012
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