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94%
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Our Children ()
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"Through Lafosse's vivid lensing and framing, Our Children exerts a steely grip. Yet the film remains restrained, detached and balanced ..."
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Tom Seymour
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21%
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The Hangover Part III (2013)
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"The whole endeavour smacks of franchise desperation."
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Rob Carnevale
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63%
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Epic (2013)
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"A big, brash but ultimately somewhat boring fairy story that relies too heavily on celebrity casting for appeal."
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Eddie Harrison
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16%
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The Moth Diaries (2012)
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"There's no mystery, suspense or intrigue. Worst of all, there are no real scares - though that may be due to the Young Adult market it's trying to tap into."
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James Mottram
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The Stone Roses: Made of Stone ()
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"What emerges is a film of missed opportunities, as if Meadows had a backstage pass but squandered it drinking in the beer tent."
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James Mottram
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68%
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The Iceman (2013)
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"As ultra-efficient as its sociopathic subject, The Iceman knows exactly when to pull the trigger."
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James Mottram
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100%
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Kochegar (A Stoker) ()
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"Stange, dark and clever, with a sense of Rabelaisian excess and moral murkiness that's tempered by an ambiguous but unexpectedly forceful moral message, the film address personal responsibility, cruelty and creativity in shady times ..."
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Hannah McGill
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73%
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Fast & Furious 6 (2013)
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"While the two-hour plus running time may be too much carnage, like those old cliffhanger TV serials of old this is one franchise that knows how to keep the fans flocking back."
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James Mottram
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80%
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Nothing But the Truth (2008)
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"While it won't change the world it certainly deserves to be seen, especially as this is probably Beckinsale's strongest dramatic performance in several years."
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Henry Northmore
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88%
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Neil Young Journeys (2012)
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"Young's amiable, guard-down chatter as he drives that 1956 Ford Crown Victoria all the way from Omemee to Massey Hall in Toronto establishes a sense of heart and soul ..."
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David Pollock
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50%
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The Great Gatsby (2013)
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"Luhrmann's gaudy approach is appropriate to the material; as proved by his best novella The Diamond as Big as The Ritz, Fitzgerald understood the distinct allure of grand scale and opulence. "
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Eddie Harrison
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30%
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Vehicle 19 (2013)
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"Plagued by a lack of drive and energy, Vehicle 19 is neither fast nor furious enough to be a satisfying ride."
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100%
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Village At The End Of The World ()
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"While it isn't revelatory in content or style, it's a considered work that offers a glimpse of a part of the world that many would know little about otherwise."
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Gail Tolley
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60%
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The Liability (2013)
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"Between Roth and O'Connell, there is an amusing chemistry - though the script lacks the sheer aggression of Sexy Beast or foul-mouthed word play of In Bruges, two other fine examples in this arena, to be ranked alongside either."
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James Mottram
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69%
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The King of Marvin Gardens (1972)
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"The King of Marvin Gardens reminds us of the diversity and dynamism of the New Hollywood movement. And how odd it is that a largely forgotten film should feel so utterly unforgettable."
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Emma Simmonds
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81%
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Something in the Air (2013)
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"Assayas ensures that nostalgia and cynicism are kept at bay, keeping us aware of the doubts and insecurities of youthful characters."
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Tom Dawson
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32%
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Deadfall (2012)
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"Grim displays of guilt and remorse are on show from all concerned, but the seriously glum expressions of a high-calibre cast can't inject any meaning into such a contrived story."
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Eddie Harrison
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55%
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The Reluctant Fundamentalist (2013)
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"In her process of cinematic adaptation, Nair has removed much of the source novel's ambiguity."
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Tom Dawson
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87%
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Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)
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"As in the first film, Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto are an inspired pairing as Kirk and Spock, and their squabbling bromance provides Into Darkness's breathlessly-paced adventure with a heart. "
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Paul Gallagher
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37%
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Dead Man Down (2013)
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"This convoluted thriller's nondescript title is a pointer to its flaws: unfocused and overlong, its swill of criminal characters and sub-plots feel like an unfinished work-in-progress ..."
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Paul Gallagher
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74%
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Chimpanzee (2012)
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"Scenes of chimps bending and weaving tree-branches to create makeshift beds, or the touching moments of Oscar's first attempt to climb a tree unaided will provoke wonder and fascination in adults and children alike."
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Paul Gallagher
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84%
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Dragon (2012)
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"Chan's film may be derivative of plenty of other films (most notably David Cronenberg's A History of Violence) but it manages to keep things fresh and exciting."
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Rob Carnevale
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58%
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The Eye of the Storm (2012)
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"Serious-minded, literate dramas are few and far between outside Oscar season, and until a tired third act, The Eye of the Storm just about manages to live up to its illustrious pedigree."
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Eddie Harrison
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78%
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Iron Man 3 (2013)
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"Thanks to director Shane Black (who also co-wrote the script with Drew Pearce), it's a film that rejuvenates the franchise while having some fun with superhero convention into the bargain."
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Rob Carnevale
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100%
|
Billy Liar (1963)
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"Not many classic films have also enjoyed success as a book, play, sitcom and musical. It's testament to the timelessness of Keith Waterhouse's source novel ..."
|
Alan Radcliffe
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50%
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Fuck For Forest ()
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"Neither exploitative nor judgemental in its treatment of the small band of eco-porn warriors more palatably known as the FFF."
|
Miles Fielder
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27%
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21 And Over (2013)
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"The whole endeavour feels lazy and conformist with little to recommend it."
|
Rob Carnevale
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|
62%
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I'm So Excited! (2013)
|
"A camp, frothy piece of fun, arguably indulgent and occasionally misjudged in its casual depictions of sex, but ultimately won out by Almodóvar's incessant love of tall stories."
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Paul Gallagher
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4%
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Scary Movie 5 (2013)
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"It's crude, gross and probably wishes it was offensive but comes across as just lazy, limp and unfunny."
|
Henry Northmore
|
|
99%
|
Mud (2013)
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"By Nichols' already high standards, this feels a minor work - but it's been made with love."
|
James Mottram
|
|
47%
|
Olympus Has Fallen (2013)
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"It's derivative, it's cheesy, it's fantastically unconvincing, its patriotism unabashed, its politics reductive, its morals binary."
|
Tom Seymour
|
|
95%
|
L'ordre et la morale (Rebellion) ()
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"Kassovitz deftly negotiates the complexity of what happened but his sympathies clearly lie with the islanders in a politically-charged tale with an approach similar to the work of Costa-Gavras."
|
Allan Hunter
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82%
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In the Fog (2013)
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"The performances possess a powerful authenticity, whilst the poignancy of the fog-bound finale lingers in the mind."
|
Tom Dawson
|
|
73%
|
Love Is All You Need (2013)
|
"Willfully tries to market itself as delightful and heartwarming, but ends up being neither."
|
Tom Seymour
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|
33%
|
Everybody Has a Plan (2013)
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"Cinematography is pretty, and Mortensen is always watchable; but this is a slog to say the least."
|
Hannah McGill
|
|
62%
|
Me and You (Io e te) ()
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"It may not be Bertolucci's most dynamic film but the quiet sense of hope that he finds makes it an unexpectedly poignant chamber work."
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Allan Hunter
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55%
|
Oblivion (2013)
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"Oblivion may impress with its scale. But rather like Kosinski's depiction of Earth, it feels devoid of humanity - and that's a major design flaw."
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James Mottram
|
|
75%
|
Simon Killer (2013)
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"Simon Killer eschews easy answers and obvious characterisation and it's all the more impressive because of it."
|
Emma Simmonds
|
|
9%
|
The Host (2013)
|
"Teen sitcom-level dialogue, wooden acting, snogging-in-the-rain flashbacks and ludicrously chrome-plated alien racecars."
|
Niki Boyle
|
|
28%
|
G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013)
|
"While GI Joe: Retaliation may still boast an overly indulgent running time and some ridiculous displays of gun fetishism and gung-ho patriotism, it's a fun ride while it lasts."
|
Rob Carnevale
|
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51%
|
Promised Land (2013)
|
"An earnest, fundamentally likeable film which challenges us to question what we're told rather than calling us to arms."
|
Emma Simmonds
|
|
62%
|
Evil Dead (2013)
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"Evil Dead has ample cheap shocks and few bloodcurdling frights but it builds to something gorily bravura and, if that's your bag, you'll come away satisfied."
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Emma Simmonds
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13%
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Stolen (2012)
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"The film ends up being devoid of tension. They probably should have kept the bunny in the box."
|
Rob Carnevale
|
|
30%
|
Reincarnated (2013)
|
"All told - and this film knows exactly who its audience is - a reminder of what famously enriching company habitual stoners are."
|
Malcolm Jack
|
|
34%
|
The Odd Life of Timothy Green (2012)
|
"Odd is exactly the right word for this curious experience."
|
Rob Carnevale
|
|
30%
|
King Of The Travellers ()
|
"Attempts to tap into the emotional complexity at play find everyone wanting, especially during the Romeo & Juliet-style love story, which often feels like an after-thought."
|
Rob Carnevale
|
|
93%
|
Mission To Lars ()
|
"Ultimately this is a film about overcoming adversity, facing your fears, family bonding and the power of music to reach anybody and everybody."
|
Henry Northmore
|
|
60%
|
Broken (2013)
|
"The final suggestion that people on medication are just a mood-swing from being a danger to the community consigns Norris's dull-looking film to the lowest echelons of stigmatizing thought."
|
Eddie Harrison
|
|
52%
|
Jack the Giant Slayer (2013)
|
"If nothing else, you get to see McGregor as a human-sized sausage roll - and it's not often you can say that."
|
James Mottram
|
|
42%
|
Flying Blind ()
|
"Despite the flaws, Flying Blind is a quietly intriguing little drama and a promising feature debut from shorts filmmaker Klimkiewicz."
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Allan Hunter
|
73%
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