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Rating Title | Year Quote Author
88%

Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)

"I'd say it ranks slightly below the 2009 reboot - it's good, not great."

Matthew Toomey

81%

The Place Beyond The Pines (2013)

"It's the interesting characters and their thought-provoking choices that make this film so compelling."

Matthew Toomey

73%

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."

Matthew Toomey

78%

Iron Man 3 (2013)

"Given that so many of today's action films are crafted from the same mould, it was a pleasant surprise to see Iron Man 3 taking a few chances and offering a few unexpected twists."

Matthew Toomey

48%

Olympus Has Fallen (2013)

"I was concerned by the stupidity of almost every character within the film. If this is how their real life counterparts would act, we're all doomed."

Matthew Toomey

79%

The Other Son (2012)

"The Other Son is an interesting, life-affirming story."

Matthew Toomey

56%

Oblivion (2013)

"There is a small, not-so-convincing emotional element to Oblivion but this is a film to be enjoyed more for its mystery and intrigue."

Matthew Toomey

94%

First Position (2012)

"If this film doesn't put a smile on your face, you are too hard to please."

Matthew Toomey

20%

Identity Thief (2013)

"The film's darker elements are brushed aside and we're left with a zany, feel-good finale."

Matthew Toomey

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."

Matthew Toomey

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."

Matthew Toomey

15%

A Good Day To Die Hard (2013)

"Bruce Willis looked pretty tired by the end of the film. I know how he felt."

Matthew Toomey

52%

Jack the Giant Slayer (2013)

"The dialogue is cheesy but there's still plenty of fun to be had with Jack The Giant Slayer."

Matthew Toomey

38%

The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (2013)

"The Incredible Burt Wonderstone is the kind of film that creates laughs by having characters who look funny and speak funny. I only wish the dialogue itself was funny."

Matthew Toomey

75%

Goddess ()

"While there's fun to be had, it's a shame the screenplay implies a low level of intelligence on the part of the audience. So much of the story rings false."

Matthew Toomey

68%

Great Expectations (2013)

"I enjoyed the gloomy English setting and was impressed by how many subplots they were able to explore."

Matthew Toomey

85%

Side Effects (2013)

"What starts out as an intriguing drama degenerates into a silly thriller during its later stages. The rules of logic don't seem to apply."

Matthew Toomey

68%

Cloud Atlas (2012)

"Editor Alexander Berner has interwoven these narratives and by cutting back-and-forth between them at a rapid pace, created something that will hold your attention for three hours."

Matthew Toomey

93%

Amour (2012)

"Rarely has this subject matter been depicted so realistically, so honestly. You always know where the story is heading but it's still tough to watch."

Matthew Toomey

45%

Beautiful Creatures (2013)

"We rush through the background of the characters with the focus more on building the lovey-dovey relationship between Ethan and Lena."

Matthew Toomey

13%

Safe Haven (2013)

"The real problem though... is the ending. The laughs during the preview screening and the post-film discussions with friends in foyer confirmed I was not alone with my thinking."

Matthew Toomey

95%

West of Memphis (2012)

"West Of Memphis isn't afraid to show us the graphic nature of the crime and more importantly, it isn't afraid to point fingers at those whose actions deserve to be questioned."

Matthew Toomey

89%

Lincoln (2012)

"Those interested in the subject matter should find it informative, eye-opening and rewarding."

Matthew Toomey

14%

Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013)

"Part of me thinks they'd have been better casting Jason Statham and Milla Jovovich given the film's theme of action first, plot second."

Matthew Toomey

93%

Zero Dark Thirty (2013)

"We all know this story ends but Zero Dark Thirty's finale is still gripping and action-packed."

Matthew Toomey

92%

Silver Linings Playbook (2012)

"If there's one reason why you should see this film, it's to admire the wonderful performances from Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence."

Matthew Toomey

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."

Matthew Toomey

88%

Django Unchained (2012)

"If only all films could contain such precise dialogue and such distinctive characters. I'd be entertained every time I went to the cinema."

Matthew Toomey

52%

This is 40 (2012)

"Every conversation feels like it's a minute too long. It's as if these characters are trying too hard to demonstrate their flaws and insecurities."

Matthew Toomey

87%

ParaNorman (2012)

"I still liked ParaNorman and it deserves to be seen for its wit and the work of its passionate animators. "

Matthew Toomey

63%

Hitchcock (2012)

"Many will leave the theatre with a smile on their face but in my eyes, Hitchcock focuses on the wrong characters and tries too hard to please."

Matthew Toomey

88%

Life of Pi (2012)

"I haven't been able to shake the thought-provoking finale. Don't expect to leave this story behind as you exit the theatre. Life Of Pi has something to say."

Matthew Toomey

61%

Jack Reacher (2012)

"Cruise has created a protagonist that is full of personality. He has a sharp sense of humour (evidenced in so many scenes) and a smart, calculating mind."

Matthew Toomey

70%

Les Misérables (2012)

"The film makes the most of the cinematic medium, particularly through the use of close ups, and is a worthy adaptation of this much beloved musical."

Matthew Toomey

66%

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)

"Lacking the interesting characters and intriguing subplots that made the earlier trilogy so engaging, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is too flat, too slow."

Matthew Toomey

86%

Wreck-it Ralph (2012)

"Wreck-It-Ralph is one of the year's best animated features (if not the best) and it's the attention to detail in the tightly-written script that gives it such an edge."

Matthew Toomey

74%

Rise of the Guardians (2012)

"From the wind rustling through Jack Frost's white hair to the panoramic vistas as they fly through the sky, it all looks amazing."

Matthew Toomey

81%

Pitch Perfect (2012)

"Kay Cannon, a writer on the 30 Rock television series, has come up with a screenplay that seems to give the right amount of time to each individual."

Matthew Toomey

48%

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 (2012)

"The plot moves at a glacial pace and just when you think it's starting to get interesting, you discover that it's going nowhere."

Matthew Toomey

92%

Skyfall (2012)

"A key aspect of any movie is how quickly it can reel you in. In the case of Skyfall, this box is ticked in the opening few minutes."

Matthew Toomey

94%

The Sessions (2012)

"Writer-director Ben Lewin has made the decision to position the film somewhere between the comedic and dramatic genres.... and it works."

Matthew Toomey

86%

The Master (2012)

"The film draws much strength from the exceptional performances of both Phoenix and Hoffman and the riveting interplay between their characters."

Matthew Toomey

60%

Housos Vs. Authority ()

"The tiresome nature of the comedy wears thin very quickly. It's just the same easy jokes over and over again."

Matthew Toomey

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."

Matthew Toomey

75%

The Intouchables (2012)

"The two heartfelt central performances from François Cluzet and Omar Sy will inject you with happiness"

Matthew Toomey

96%

Argo (2012)

"The use of dramatic licence in the finale is too obvious but aside, Argo is a solid dramatic thriller that is informative, entertaining and gripping."

Matthew Toomey

51%

Savages (2012)

"Savages reels you in but then doesn't finish the job."

Matthew Toomey

91%

Safety Not Guaranteed (2012)

"It will keep you smiling and keep you guessing. It's far from the safe, formulaic comedies that usually emanate from the big studios in Hollywood."

Matthew Toomey

67%

Lawless (2012)

"The strong narrative will keep you interested. The graphic depiction of the violence also gives Lawless a heavy dose of realism."

Matthew Toomey

22%

The Words (2012)

"I like the idea but The Words is a little too preachy, too melodramatic for my liking."

Matthew Toomey

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