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88%
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Rush (2013)
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"Rush provides an exciting sporting spectacle but more importantly, it makes a few thought-provoking observations about the value of a great rivalry."
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Matthew Toomey
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98%
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Gravity (2013)
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"Gravity shows how to extract maximum tension from a minimalist story."
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Matthew Toomey
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86%
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The Turning ()
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"While The Turning didn't fully satisfy my cinematic appetite, at least it's bold enough to be different. I'm glad to have seen it."
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Matthew Toomey
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95%
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Stories We Tell (2013)
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"Just when you think you know where it's heading and what it's emphasising... the film unexpectedly changes direction. It's so beautifully done."
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Matthew Toomey
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65%
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Turbo (2013)
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"I'd like to see family-oriented flicks take a few more chances but for what it is, Turbo makes for decent viewing."
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Matthew Toomey
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64%
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One Direction: This Is Us (2013)
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"One Direction: This Is Us feels like a 90 minute advertisement that has been created to further promote the One Direction brand."
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Matthew Toomey
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60%
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Riddick (2013)
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"Put simply, it's not a great film but it's still watchable."
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Matthew Toomey
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91%
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Blue Jasmine (2013)
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"If you're someone who likes to put together a top 10 list at the end of each year, see Blue Jasmine and you'll only need to find 9 more."
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Matthew Toomey
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50%
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White House Down (2013)
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"Characters behave in a manner that often doesn't make sense. It's like watching a bad horror movie where the victims act as if they want to get caught."
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Matthew Toomey
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26%
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Jobs (2013)
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"While it may be of interest to some, it's not going to provide any new perspective for those already familiar with Jobs' life."
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Matthew Toomey
|
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100%
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The Rocket (2013)
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"It has a great story to tell and subtly mixes the comedic and dramatic genres. Some moments will leave you smiling. Other moments will leave you on the edge of your seat."
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Matthew Toomey
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12%
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The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013)
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"There are some interesting ideas and concepts within this fantasy world but they don't come through clearly enough, despite the 130 minute duration."
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Matthew Toomey
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30%
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Kick-Ass 2 (2013)
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"Unsure what it wants to say, Kick-Ass 2 is a forgettable action flick with just an occasional splattering of humour."
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Matthew Toomey
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68%
|
Elysium (2013)
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"The film is to be commended for its thought provoking premise - something we haven't seen in many films over the U.S. summer."
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Matthew Toomey
|
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100%
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Red Obsession (2013)
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"Who'd have thought a film combining red wine with economics could be so informative and entertaining? Red Obsession is one of the year's best documentaries."
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Matthew Toomey
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49%
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Pain & Gain (2013)
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"Pain & Gain had the potential to be a great "truth is stranger than fiction" tale. Unfortunately, it's been turned into a dull, uneven movie."
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Matthew Toomey
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50%
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Now You See Me (2013)
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"The opening credits roll, the stage is set and then SHAZAM... all sense of logic magically disappears."
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Matthew Toomey
|
|
89%
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The World's End (2013)
|
"The crazy scenario provides an opportunity for Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and the rest of the cast to showcase their comedic talents."
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Matthew Toomey
|
|
85%
|
The Way Way Back (2013)
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"If you're tired of superhero movies and want to be charmed by a heart-warming comedy, this is the film for you."
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Matthew Toomey
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69%
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The Wolverine (2013)
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"This film doesn't offer much in the way of excitement or suspense. Aside from a slightly unexpected plot development in the final minutes, it does things by the book."
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Matthew Toomey
|
|
95%
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Behind the Candelabra (2013)
|
"Michael Douglas turns in a charming performance as Liberace."
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Matthew Toomey
|
|
98%
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Before Midnight (2013)
|
"The reason this film will hold your attention for two hours is because of the natural dialogue between Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy."
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Matthew Toomey
|
|
84%
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This Is the End (2013)
|
"If you're familiar with their previous films, you'll be laughing often and laughing loudly."
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Matthew Toomey
|
|
72%
|
Pacific Rim (2013)
|
"I'd strongly argue that Pacific Rim is one of the more memorable, distinctive action releases in recent years."
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Matthew Toomey
|
|
65%
|
The Heat (2013)
|
"The key to any buddy comedy is the chemistry between the two leads and there's so much to love about the pairing of Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy."
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Matthew Toomey
|
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31%
|
The Lone Ranger (2013)
|
"The Lone Ranger is a film that doesn't know what it wants to be."
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Matthew Toomey
|
|
95%
|
We Steal Secrets: The Story Of Wikileaks (2013)
|
"Alex Gibney has shone his spotlight into a few dark corners and shown us something worthy of discussion."
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Matthew Toomey
|
|
88%
|
In the House (2013)
|
"These characters are messed up and yet there I was, sitting in the back row of the cinema, with a smile on my face."
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Matthew Toomey
|
|
56%
|
Man of Steel (2013)
|
"Man Of Steel suffers most in its final hour where in degenerates into a seen-it-all-before, CGI-laden action fest."
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Matthew Toomey
|
|
78%
|
Monsters University (2013)
|
"As was the case with Monsters, Inc., this is a film to be remembered for its great characters above anything else."
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Matthew Toomey
|
|
67%
|
World War Z (2013)
|
"In the leading role, Brad Pitt is a good fit as the film's strong yet reluctant hero."
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Matthew Toomey
|
|
11%
|
After Earth (2013)
|
"If you're going to engage the audience, you need someone who is strong and charismatic. Jaden Smith is not that."
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Matthew Toomey
|
|
69%
|
Fast & Furious 6 (2013)
|
"It's a forgettable premise with a forgettable bad guy."
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Matthew Toomey
|
|
49%
|
The Great Gatsby (2013)
|
"When you throw in the extravagant sets, costumes and visual effects, it's as if you're watching a moving painting. New York in the 1920s could not look any more beautiful."
|
Matthew Toomey
|
|
100%
|
Un bonheur n'arrive jamais seul ()
|
"We've seen this story time-and-time again but there's a nice chemistry between stars Gad Elmaleh and Sophie Marceau that makes it easy to watch."
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Matthew Toomey
|
|
55%
|
The Reluctant Fundamentalist (2013)
|
"It highlights the up-and-down nature of the film - some parts are compelling while other parts are unconvincing."
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Matthew Toomey
|
|
19%
|
The Hangover Part III (2013)
|
"The Hangover: Part III provides a fitting end to this saga. It's still dominated by these memorable characters (cheers) and it's not the same as the second film (cheers again)."
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Matthew Toomey
|
|
87%
|
Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)
|
"I'd say it ranks slightly below the 2009 reboot - it's good, not great."
|
Matthew Toomey
|
|
82%
|
The Place Beyond The Pines (2013)
|
"It's the interesting characters and their thought-provoking choices that make this film so compelling."
|
Matthew Toomey
|
|
64%
|
Unfinished Song (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."
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Matthew Toomey
|
|
79%
|
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."
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Matthew Toomey
|
|
47%
|
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."
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Matthew Toomey
|
|
80%
|
The Other Son (2012)
|
"The Other Son is an interesting, life-affirming story."
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Matthew Toomey
|
|
54%
|
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."
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Matthew Toomey
|
|
94%
|
First Position (2012)
|
"If this film doesn't put a smile on your face, you are too hard to please."
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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
|
|
84%
|
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."
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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
|
|
14%
|
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."
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Matthew Toomey
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