|
2.5/5 |
27%
|
Fantastic Four (2005) |
"
An opportunity squandered by Marvel, which really needs to watch its quality control more closely."
—
Film4
Posted Oct 14, 2008
|
|
2/5 |
53%
|
City of Ember (2008) |
"
A film that doesn't fulfil the promise of its source material but still offers a novel setting and reasonably gripping - if rushed - story."
—
Film4
Posted Oct 10, 2008
|
|
2/5 |
30%
|
Nights in Rodanthe (2008) |
"
Just about provides the goods as a romantic weepie but not the best Sparks adaptation."
—
Film4
Posted Oct 10, 2008
|
|
2.5/5 |
14%
|
Mirrors (2008) |
"
It's not the worst entry in Hollywood's catalogue of Asian horror remakes, but is Aja's most disappointing film to date."
—
Film4
Posted Oct 10, 2008
|
|
4/5 |
81%
|
Road to Perdition (2002) |
"
It's Newman who really stands out. Despite his advanced years -- he's 77 -- the man still has remarkable presence."
—
Film4
Posted Oct 1, 2008
|
|
2.5/5 |
53%
|
Steep (2007) |
"
Amazing imagery of remarkable achievements and a chronicle of the sport but one that could have dug a little deeper into the psychology of the extreme skiers."
—
Film4
Posted Sep 26, 2008
|
|
|
33%
|
Windtalkers (2002) |
"
Replete with Cage's finest angsty acting and John Woo's requisite concerns of friendship and rivalry in the face of violence."
—
Film4
Posted Sep 19, 2008
|
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4/5 |
87%
|
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (Toki wo kakeru shojo) (2007) |
"
It's not quite up there with the best of Miyazaki's coming-of-age dramas featuring the likes of Kiki and Chihiro/Sen, but Hosada has proved himself after his Ghibli debacle. Great stuff."
—
Film4
Posted Sep 19, 2008
|
|
|
93%
|
The Apartment (1960) |
"
A true classic. It's about advancement, ambition, corruption and adultery, and it operates as both a satire and a sorrowful romance."
—
Film4
Posted Sep 12, 2008
|
|
3.5/5 |
38%
|
Partition (2007) |
"
A brave if earnest attempt to articulate historical issues that remain pertinent."
—
Film4
Posted Sep 12, 2008
|
|
3.5/5 |
83%
|
Eden Lake (2008) |
"
So harsh, bleak and intense it achieves a level of raw power. A sordid little nightmare of contemporary England."
—
Film4
Posted Sep 12, 2008
|
|
|
74%
|
Monster House (2006) |
"
A good laugh and technologically fascinating."
—
Film4
Posted Sep 10, 2008
|
|
3.5/5 |
83%
|
Paprika (2006) |
"
Though it's not quite up there with the cream of anime feature films, Paprika is a distinctive, quality addition to the genre."
—
Film4
Posted Sep 9, 2008
|
|
|
85%
|
The Emperor's New Groove (2000) |
"
Groove boasts some innovative tricks and sharp performances. Oh, and not too many songs. Phew."
—
Film4
Posted Sep 8, 2008
|
|
|
87%
|
Howl's Moving Castle (2005) |
"
Another work of great imagination and beauty from Hiyao Miyazaki."
—
Film4
Posted Sep 7, 2008
|
|
3.5/5 |
85%
|
Sweet Land (2006) |
"
Sweet Land could have been mawkish and overly sentimental, but Selim has a light touch and the film is intelligent, sensitive and sweet."
—
Film4
Posted Sep 5, 2008
|
|
4.5/5 |
94%
|
Ghost in the Shell (1996) |
"
Thrilling, compelling, moving and visually splendid, this isn't just a classic anime, it's a great film."
—
Film4
Posted Sep 4, 2008
|
|
|
97%
|
Hotaru no haka (Grave of the Fireflies) (1988) |
"
Even though it's not exactly easy to watch the protracted deaths of two children, this is not only one of the greatest anime ever, but also an important (anti-) war film. A moving masterpiece."
—
Film4
Posted Sep 3, 2008
|
|
5/5 |
97%
|
Spirited Away (2001) |
"
Spirited Away is wonderful."
—
Film4
Posted Sep 3, 2008
|
|
|
88%
|
Shrek (2001) |
"
Hugely entertaining, sassy and great-looking..."
—
Film4
Posted Sep 1, 2008
|
|
|
89%
|
Lady and the Tramp (1955) |
"
A charming piece of vintage entertainment from Walt Disney, replete with wholesome family values."
—
Film4
Posted Sep 1, 2008
|
|
3/5 |
89%
|
Neko no Ongaeshi (The Cat Returns) (2002) |
"
Interesting and watchable, but definitely not up to Miyazaki's standards."
—
Film4
Posted Sep 1, 2008
|
|
5/5 |
93%
|
Princess Mononoke (Mononoke-hime) (1999) |
"
All Miyazaki's films are masterpieces, but Princess Mononoke may just have the edge."
—
Film4
Posted Sep 1, 2008
|
|
5/5 |
96%
|
Monsters, Inc. (2001) |
"
It's funny and endearing, but its strengths are more in the 'physical' humour than in the dialogue, which isn't as rich in wit as Pixar's previous outings."
—
Film4
Posted Sep 1, 2008
|
|
5/5 |
97%
|
The Incredibles (2004) |
"
Wonderful stuff."
—
Film4
Posted Aug 31, 2008
|
|
2.5/5 |
45%
|
The Strangers (2008) |
"
A lean, effective little exercise in scares. It offers nothing new but is perfect for breaking the ice on a first date."
—
Film4
Posted Aug 29, 2008
|
|
4/5 |
68%
|
Ben X (2007) |
"
It has its moments of triteness but by and large Ben X is provocative, moving and effective. It's a refreshingly different film that cleverly uses aspects of game culture to tell and intriguing story and confront difficult social problems."
—
Film4
Posted Aug 29, 2008
|
|
|
46%
|
Constantine (2005) |
"
It's just sad that a movie ostensibly based on a frequently intelligent comic book should end up a no-brainer."
—
Film4
Posted Aug 22, 2008
|
|
|
55%
|
Madagascar (2005) |
"
Amiably entertaining."
—
Film4
Posted Aug 11, 2008
|
|
2/5 |
22%
|
Make It Happen (2008) |
"
There's dancing, there's emotion, there's an earnestly cheesy inspirational storyline, there's nothing you won't have seen before."
—
Film4
Posted Aug 8, 2008
|
|
3/5 |
50%
|
The Fox & the Child (2007) |
"
A film that looks sumptuous, presents viewers with a splendid array of European beasties, but veers off into some strange contrivances."
—
Film4
Posted Aug 8, 2008
|
|
3.5/5 |
53%
|
Tropa de Elite (The Elite Squad) (2007) |
"
An action-drama that's fascinating for its insights into Rio's social structures. But while it's compellingly intense, it's also morally muddled."
—
Film4
Posted Aug 8, 2008
|
|
3/5 |
49%
|
Before the Rains (2008) |
"
As a melodramatic period potboiler it works well enough."
—
Film4
Posted Jul 22, 2008
|
|
3/5 |
71%
|
Wanted (2008) |
"
It's just unfortunate that this interpretation of Wanted has such a ramshackle narrative."
—
Film4
Posted Jun 25, 2008
|
|
|
55%
|
Blade (1998) |
"
Achieves just the right combination of lore and fetishized action movie."
—
Film4
Posted Jun 17, 2008
|
|
3.5/5 |
96%
|
The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters (2007) |
"
A great little documentary, full of laughs, drama and tension. It's like Rocky, but with a joystick. And an opponent who isn't actually seen stepping into the ring."
—
Film4
Posted Jun 6, 2008
|
|
|
44%
|
50 First Dates (2004) |
"
Within the witlessness and crudeness is a touching (or mawkish, depending on your perspective) romantic comedy trying to get out."
—
Film4
Posted May 29, 2008
|
|
|
92%
|
Traffic (2000) |
"
Intelligent and highly thought-provoking."
—
Film4
Posted May 18, 2008
|
|
|
81%
|
Batman: Mask Of The Phantasm (1993) |
"
Quintessential Batman and a quality cartoon."
—
Film4
Posted May 18, 2008
|
|
2.5/5 |
24%
|
The Beverly Hillbillies (1993) |
"
An endearing revival for TV's favourite hicks."
—
Film4
Posted May 13, 2008
|
|
3/5 |
76%
|
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe (2005) |
"
A slow, cold first half is followed by a lively, sunny second half."
—
Film4
Posted May 13, 2008
|
|
|
19%
|
Joe's Apartment (1996) |
"
It's nicely realised, by human and roach alike, and something of a landmark in cinematic grossness."
—
Film4
Posted May 12, 2008
|
|
|
96%
|
Ghostbusters (1984) |
"
Stuffed with wisecracking, punning and essential deadpanning care of the film's most notable star performer Murray (who has such delivery down as a fine art), the film also packs in a half-decent narrative."
—
Film4
Posted May 6, 2008
|
|
|
64%
|
Phantasm (1979) |
"
With its blend of horror and sci-fi and crap and cool, and its deceitful story-line, Phantasm's certainly unlike other American films of the period."
—
Film4
Posted May 6, 2008
|
|
|
25%
|
Gone in 60 Seconds (Gone in Sixty Seconds) (2000) |
"
It's just kinda dull though, unless you get excited by 60s Thunderbirds, Chevies and wot not."
—
Film4
Posted May 6, 2008
|
|
4.5/5 |
96%
|
Persepolis (2007) |
"
A moving, funny, personal yet universal tale of one woman's life growing up amid political turbulence, animated with concise artistry."
—
Film4
Posted Apr 25, 2008
|
|
2/5 |
25%
|
Botched (2008) |
"
A hit-and-miss comedy-horror. Mostly miss."
—
Film4
Posted Apr 18, 2008
|
|
|
26%
|
Blade: Trinity (2004) |
"
Goyer's film is an entertaining though a hit and miss addition to the franchise."
—
Film4
Posted Apr 17, 2008
|
|
1.5/5 |
0%
|
Strange Wilderness (2008) |
"
Really not very funny. Unless you're a moronic frat boy who's been smoking a lot of wacky backy, in which case it's probably hilarious."
—
Film4
Posted Apr 11, 2008
|
|
5/5 |
98%
|
The 39 Steps (1935) |
"
With its great turns by Donat, Carroll (the original Hitchcock blonde) and all the cast, and immaculate direction of a cracking script, this is timelessly enjoyable. A true classic."
—
Film4
Posted Apr 11, 2008
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