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Matthew Toomey

Matthew Toomey

Agrees with the Tomatometer 75% of the time.

Publications:
ABC Radio Brisbane
Total Reviews:
248

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B+ 85% The Hunger Games (2012) " From the décor in the luxurious apartments to the little curls at the end of Wes Bentley's beard, this is a film with a strong visual footprint." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Mar 21, 2012
B+ 46% Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close (2012) " I found this to be a peculiar movie. Some parts drew me in whilst other, not-so-believable parts, pushed me away." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Feb 26, 2012
B+ 90% Martha Marcy May Marlene (2011) " Looking deep into the psyche of this troubled individual, Durkin isn't offering any easy answers... and nor should he be." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Feb 2, 2012
B+ 77% War Horse (2011) " The limitations within the screenplay are largely offset by Janusz Kaminski's beautiful cinematography, Michael Kahn's nicely-paced editing and John Williams's sweet film score." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Dec 26, 2011
B+ 66% The Women on the 6th Floor (2011) " Fabrice Luchini (Potiche) is immensely likeable as the film's shy leading man and the chatty maids have a humorous, cheeky disposition." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Dec 21, 2011
B+ 74% Burning Man (2012) " Matthew Goode delivers a wonderful performance as Tom. He's a character that you want to sympathise with but he makes it difficult with some of his not-so-likeable outbursts." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Nov 16, 2011
B+ 100% TT3D Closer To The Edge (2011) " I was shaking my head with disbelief as I watched the riders navigate the sharp corners and avoid rock walls by a matter of inches." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Oct 19, 2011
B+ 36% The Thing (2011) " What elevates this above your average thriller is the rational manner in which the characters act." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Oct 13, 2011
B+ 70% Horrible Bosses (2011) " Whilst the bosses are unnecessarily over-the-top, the film still manages to work as a light-hearted buddy comedy." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Aug 28, 2011
B+ 81% Red Dog (2012) " It was this second half of the film I enjoyed most. The cheesy dialogue is left behind and we get to see these characters (including Red Dog himself) at their most vulnerable." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Aug 1, 2011
B+ 96% Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 (2011) " It's not the best in the series but it's a worthy enough conclusion. I had the same thoughts when I read the final book a few years ago." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Jul 11, 2011
B+ 42% Little White Lies (2012) " Some of the film's themes are a touch overdone but I'd strongly recommend this for lovers of great French cinema." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Jun 19, 2011
B+ 88% X-Men: First Class (2011) " I can live with his approach but it feels like Vaughn was afraid to pull the curtain back and truly expose the mutants' fragile state. He's kept things simpler, easier to handle." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted May 31, 2011
B+ 81% Oceans (Disneynature's Oceans) (2010) " Oceans contains some of the most beautiful imagery ever seen in a feature-length documentary." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted May 25, 2011
B+ 61% Water for Elephants (2011) " The delicate score and softly-focused camera lens help transport us back into 1930s America and into this fulfilling tale of romance and circus animals." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted May 11, 2011
B+ 100% Mrs. Carey's Concert () " The most impressive feature of this documentary is the breadth of material it covers in its 95 minute running time." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted May 1, 2011
B+ 83% The Lincoln Lawyer (2011) " The Lincoln Lawyer is a smooth thriller that offers decent twists and intriguing subplots." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Mar 30, 2011
B+ 80% Barney's Version (2011) " It takes a little while to warm up but Barney's Version is a charming film that will leave you reflecting on your own life." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Mar 24, 2011
B+ 89% Waiting for Superman (2010) " I'm sure some will disagree with the points that Davis Guggenheim is making. That's to be expected but it will help generate a badly needed debate on this subject matter." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Mar 24, 2011
B+ 61% Wasted on the Young (2010) " I'm not convinced that there's a clear message but this is still a film worth your attention. The editing is sharp and the cinematography is striking." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Mar 3, 2011
B+ 52% The Next Three Days (2010) " There are a few moments which seem a little too neat but on the whole, this is a tense thriller that doesn't always choose the well-trodden path." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Feb 3, 2011
B+ 87% Black Swan (2010) " Natalie Portman has been lauded for her performance as Nina and with good reason. Just like her character, you can see that she's thrown everything into the role." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Jan 18, 2011
B+ 55% Morning Glory (2010) " Rachel McAdams proves that she can carry a romantic comedy. Her talkative, bubbly personality will win the hearts of many in the audience." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Jan 5, 2011
B+ 90% Tangled (2010) " I liked Tangled but I wouldn't consider it in the upper echelon when ranking Disney's best." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Jan 5, 2011
B+ 51% Tron Legacy (2010) " When you mix the striking visuals with the heavy sound effects and booming score from Daft Punk, you're provided with a reason to go to the cinema." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Dec 15, 2010
B+ 78% Red Hill (2010) " From its wide panoramic vistas to its tight close ups, Hughes has created a suspenseful setting." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Nov 23, 2010
B+ 57% Summer Coda () " I've never harnessed a desire to visit Mildura but that's changed thanks to the beautiful cinematography of Greg De Marigny." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Oct 18, 2010
B+ 78% The Other Guys (2010) " I wasn't sure what to expect from the unorthodox pairing of Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg but it turns out they make a likeable comedic duo." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Sep 8, 2010
B+ 64% Tomorrow, When the War Began (2012) " The dialogue is cheesy but I was impressed by the tension that builds throughout the film." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Sep 1, 2010
B+ 74% Greenberg (2010) " Some viewers will be turned off by this non-Stiller role but I think he's great. He also gets a few quotable lines thanks to writer-director Noah Baumbach." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Jul 22, 2010
B+ 85% Farewell (L'affaire Farewell) (2010) " Featuring a mix of English, French and Russian, Farewell is a solid thriller." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Jul 1, 2010
B 87% Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) " I'd say it ranks slightly below the 2009 reboot - it's good, not great." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted May 8, 2013
B 71% Unfinished Song (Song for Marion) (2013) " The film's comedic elements are a bit clunky but Song For Marion clicks into gear when it starts pulling at the heart strings." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted May 8, 2013
B 85% Sleepwalk With Me (2012) " It takes a while to find its feet but Sleepwalk With Me develops into an interesting film about an interesting person." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Apr 7, 2013
B 69% The Croods (2013) " The voices have also been well chosen and you're likely to enjoy the entertaining squabbles between Nicolas Cage, Emma Stone and Ryan Reynolds." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Apr 7, 2013
B 81% The Impossible (2012) " There's some cringe-worthy stuff in this... and I say that to the film's credit. It's tough to watch at times." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Jan 24, 2013
B 85% End of Watch (2012) " A solid action-drama that takes us inside the world of two likeable police officers and highlights the risks they face." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Nov 3, 2012
B 87% Arbitrage (2012) " It's a juicy narrative that will keep you interested but it does feel a little staged. " — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Oct 4, 2012
B 43% Hotel Transylvania (2012) " With a nice message and an easy to follow storyline, Hotel Transylvania is one of the year's better animated releases." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Sep 22, 2012
B 90% Holy Motors (2012) " It's like a really difficult Sudoku puzzle - you'll love the challenge but will be irriated if you can't solve it." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Aug 26, 2012
B 93% The Sapphires (2013) " The Sapphires is to be admired as both a musical and a comedy." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Aug 13, 2012
B 42% Step Up 4: Miami Heat (2012) " The only reason people watch movies within this formulaic genre is to enjoy the well-choreographed dance numbers. On that note, this film delivers." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Jul 31, 2012
B 87% The Dark Knight Rises (2012) " The Dark Knight Rises has a convoluted plot and struggles to justify its key themes but it's still worth a look as an epic action flick." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Jul 17, 2012
B 73% The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) " The intoxicating charm of Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone will distract audiences from the muddled screenplay." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Jun 30, 2012
B 85% Romantics Anonymous (2011) " Whilst I hoped there would be a little more substance, I still found myself caught up in the charm of this farce." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Apr 20, 2012
B 94% Coriolanus (2011) " It may be 400 years since Shakespeare penned this work but the story feels just as relevant today with its exploration of war and politics." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Mar 11, 2012
B 71% Hanna (2011) " Hanna is an intriguing action-thriller that's best described as a cross between Run Lola Run and The Bourne Identity." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Jul 25, 2011
B 89% The Trip (2011) " The Trip is light and easy to watch. It won't blow you away but you're likely to leave the theatre in a better mood than when you arrived." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Jul 3, 2011
B 34% The Hangover Part II (2011) " Sticking with the same winning formula, Phillips has made a near carbon copy of the original. This makes it less surprising but still entertaining." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted May 24, 2011
B 66% Insidious (2011) " Wan uses the lack of lighting, shaky camera and creepy music to keep us watching intently." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted May 11, 2011
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