|
5/5
|
92%
|
Jurassic Park: An IMAX 3D Experience (2013) |
"
Jurassic Park is a how-to guide for structuring a multi-character disaster film."
—
The Standard
Posted May 2, 2013
|
|
5/5
|
88%
|
Life of Pi (2012) |
"
(Ang) Lee has gone above and beyond, executing the job with near flawless precision."
—
The Standard
Posted Jan 9, 2013
|
|
5/5
|
93%
|
Marvel's The Avengers (2012) |
"
Five-star comic book gold; a fanboy's dreams turned into reality."
—
The Standard
Posted Apr 25, 2012
|
|
5/5
|
98%
|
The Artist (2011) |
"
The Artist is a freakishly good one-off - I'd hate to call it a fluke, but it's unlikely someone could replicate this approach to such great effect in the near future."
—
The Standard
Posted Mar 15, 2012
|
|
5/5
|
93%
|
127 Hours (2010) |
"
You'll feel like you're clenching everything in your body as this movie builds towards its inevitable climax, but this is a masterful work..."
—
The Standard
Posted Jun 15, 2011
|
|
5/5
|
82%
|
Super 8 (2011) |
"
Maybe I'll be proven wrong about the five stars, but if nothing else, Super 8 is the kind of film I loved to watch as a young teen and haven't seen for a long time."
—
The Standard
Posted Jun 10, 2011
|
|
5/5
|
87%
|
Black Swan (2010) |
"
Aronofsky explores the quest for perfection in what is a near-perfect film."
—
The Standard
Posted Jun 2, 2011
|
|
5/5
|
86%
|
Buried (2010) |
"
While its central conceit - its six-feet-under micro-location - might seem gimmicky, it's a gimmick that would get real tired real quick if not for an exceptional script and one hell of a performance."
—
The Standard
Posted Mar 24, 2011
|
|
5/5
|
94%
|
The King's Speech (2010) |
"
Such is the power in Rush and Firth's performances that you can't wait until they're on-screen next."
—
The Standard
Posted Feb 24, 2011
|
|
5/5
|
96%
|
True Grit (2010) |
"
(The Coen Brothers have) created one of the great westerns of the modern era, harnessing the wild west vibe they sprinkled through No Country For Old Men but this time diving whole-heartedly into the traditions and era of the genre."
—
The Standard
Posted Jan 27, 2011
|
|
5/5
|
99%
|
Toy Story 3 (2010) |
"
The Toy Story movies have always been impossible not to love thanks to their mixture of heart, humour and action, but this last goodbye is the best yet."
—
The Standard
Posted Aug 18, 2010
|
|
5/5
|
86%
|
Inception (2010) |
"
A classic-in-waiting that will keep you guessing and thinking while you pick your jaw up off the floor."
—
The Standard
Posted Aug 17, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
55%
|
The Company You Keep (2013) |
"
Welcome back, Mr Redford."
—
The Standard
Posted May 16, 2013
|
|
4/5
|
86%
|
Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) |
"
In its quieter moments, between the frustrating amount of lens flares and deliberate CG camera wobbles, there is a graceful intelligence to the film."
—
The Standard
Posted May 9, 2013
|
|
4/5
|
81%
|
Pitch Perfect (2012) |
"
On paper, this all looks oh-so High School Musical: The College Years, but the beauty of Pitch Perfect is they way it turns its formulaic moments into unexpected hilarity."
—
The Standard
Posted Apr 4, 2013
|
|
4/5
|
81%
|
The Impossible (2012) |
"
The aim appears to be audience immersion, as if The Impossible really wants to almost drown you along with its stars - albeit in your own tears."
—
The Standard
Posted Feb 21, 2013
|
|
4/5
|
79%
|
Ruby Sparks (2012) |
"
It's a refreshing take for a rom-com, and when you add in a healthy dose of humour, it makes for an enjoyable and intelligent treat."
—
The Standard
Posted Feb 6, 2013
|
|
4/5
|
88%
|
Django Unchained (2012) |
"
The funniest western since Blazing Saddles, the bloodiest since The Wild Bunch and the most visually stylish since The Good, The Bad & The Ugly. "
—
The Standard
Posted Jan 26, 2013
|
|
4/5
|
86%
|
Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012) |
"
A strangely different and slightly magical film."
—
The Standard
Posted Jan 23, 2013
|
|
4/5
|
52%
|
This is 40 (2012) |
"
This Is 40 is funny and relatable enough to help overlook its length."
—
The Standard
Posted Jan 19, 2013
|
|
4/5
|
94%
|
Moonrise Kingdom (2012) |
"
At its heart, Moonrise Kingdom is a sweet and surprising love story with a healthy twist of typically warped humour."
—
The Standard
Posted Jan 8, 2013
|
|
4/5
|
65%
|
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) |
"
Slower out of the gates than a three-legged donkey... but it gets better, and fans won't mind this slowburn beginning because, hey, it's Middle Earth."
—
The Standard
Posted Jan 7, 2013
|
|
4/5
|
86%
|
Wreck-it Ralph (2012) |
"
Disney hits all its demographic targets from those whose first gaming experience is Angry Birds to those who know their Asteroids from their Defender."
—
The Standard
Posted Dec 23, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
92%
|
Skyfall (2012) |
"
This makes the list of truly great 007 films alongside the list of Goldfinger, Thunderball, Live And Let Die, Licence To Kill, Goldeneye and Casino Royale."
—
The Standard
Posted Nov 26, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
67%
|
Lawless (2012) |
"
A powerful story that packs a punch (plus a few stabbings and shootings)."
—
The Standard
Posted Oct 12, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
93%
|
Looper (2012) |
"
You'll be unravelling its time travel machinations in your head as you walk from the cinema, but there are some scenes that will live much longer in the memory."
—
The Standard
Posted Sep 28, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
74%
|
Rampart (2012) |
"
IN case you needed it, this unsettling cop drama is further proof that Woody Harrelson is one of the most underrated actors going round."
—
The Standard
Posted Sep 14, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
73%
|
The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) |
"
Even though this reboot may be unnecessary, now I can't wait until The Amazing Spider-man 2."
—
The Standard
Posted Jul 5, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
78%
|
Brave (2012) |
"
Not of the same calibre as Wall-E, Up or The Incredibles but it's stellar entertainment harking back to the classic Disney fairytales, while adding some interesting twists."
—
The Standard
Posted Jun 17, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
83%
|
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011) |
"
With its hushed and methodical approach - similar to that of Smiley himself - the movie rolls on toward its big reveal with workmanlike exactitude."
—
The Standard
Posted May 16, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
86%
|
The Pirates! Band of Misfits (2012) |
"
The Pirates! does feel a tad slight, but as with Arthur Christmas, Aardman have hit on a pleasant winner that appeals to all ages."
—
The Standard
Posted Apr 5, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
93%
|
Drive (2011) |
"
Drive is surprising in many ways, from its quietly spoken first act through its increasingly violent and unexpected trajectory."
—
The Standard
Posted Mar 14, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
89%
|
The Descendants (2011) |
"
Payne manages to give the film a lightness that makes it uplifting or at the least fulfilling, rather than depressing."
—
The Standard
Posted Feb 23, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
94%
|
Hugo (2011) |
"
Hugo is far too charming, welcoming and beautiful to look at to be dismissed as one of those films that critics adore but audiences ignore."
—
The Standard
Posted Feb 23, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
85%
|
Chronicle (2012) |
"
...Does to superhero movies what Cloverfield did to the massive-monster-smashes-city subgenre - finds a new and unique perspective in a well-worn formula."
—
The Standard
Posted Feb 2, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
96%
|
The Muppets (2011) |
"
MY inner child - the one who loved The Muppet Show, The Muppet Movie and The Great Muppet Caper - really wants to give this film five stars."
—
The Standard
Posted Jan 12, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
60%
|
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011) |
"
Source fidelity aside, the thing that really matters is that Ritchie's re-interpretation is exciting, witty and great fun."
—
The Standard
Posted Jan 5, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
45%
|
Happy Feet Two (2011) |
"
Miller has gone bigger and better on everything - the stakes are raised, the risk is greater, the fears are bigger, and, as a result, the pay-offs are better and the highs higher."
—
The Standard
Posted Dec 29, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
75%
|
The Adventures of Tintin (2011) |
"
It's a '50s B-movie-serial-style adventure with a new millenial sheen courtesy of cutting edge motion capture and CG animation."
—
The Standard
Posted Dec 29, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
84%
|
Puss in Boots (2011) |
"
With Banderas' scene-stealing feline finally getting his own film, the franchise now has a worthy successor to the two original Shrek movies."
—
The Standard
Posted Dec 24, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
91%
|
Arthur Christmas (2011) |
"
Arthur Christmas is more like gift-wrapped plane tickets rather than a hankies-and-undies combo."
—
The Standard
Posted Nov 24, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
93%
|
Midnight in Paris (2011) |
"
Allen wants you to love Paris as much as Gil does and wants to show you the magic, the romance and the spark the city holds for him."
—
The Standard
Posted Nov 17, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
78%
|
Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011) |
"
With a strong cast and a willingness not to take the easy way out or the easy laughs, Crazy, Stupid, Love shines a light on the darker side of relationships without losing its heart or becoming a total cynic."
—
The Standard
Posted Sep 29, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
91%
|
Source Code (2011) |
"
This intelligent sci-fi-thriller is a worthy follow-up to Moon that marks Jones as one of the best new filmmakers around."
—
The Standard
Posted Sep 21, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
82%
|
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) |
"
An unwanted but surprisingly awesome film."
—
The Standard
Posted Aug 4, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
72%
|
I Love You Phillip Morris (2010) |
"
ILYPM is quite good and it's a shame that this film was shunted around the backburners for so long."
—
The Standard
Posted Aug 2, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
79%
|
Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) |
"
If this is only The First Avenger, then bring on the rest of them."
—
The Standard
Posted Jul 28, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
96%
|
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 (2011) |
"
There's not much to say about this movie. If you've read the books, you'll go and see it and love it. If you've seen all the other films, you'll go and see it and love it."
—
The Standard
Posted Jul 14, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
88%
|
Rango (2011) |
"
It's one of those movies that will reveal more and more to youngsters as they rewatch it in years to come... and that's the best kind of film."
—
The Standard
Posted Jul 7, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
73%
|
The Adjustment Bureau (2011) |
"
What's intriguing is that this is essentially a sweet love story coated in a layer of Phillip K Dick."
—
The Standard
Posted Jun 28, 2011
|
78%
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