David Michael Brown
David Michael Brown's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer when
published at the following Tomatometer-approved publication(s):
Empire Magazine Australasia
| Publications: | Rotten Tomatoes, Empire Magazine Australasia |
Movie Reviews Only
| Rating | T-Meter | Title | Year | Review |
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| 3/5 | 90% | Roman Polanski: A Film Memoir (2013) |
A fascinating, if workmanlike, insight into the life of a legend.‐ Empire Magazine Australasia
Read More | Posted Feb 22, 2013
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| 3/5 | 49% | The Man With the Iron Fists (2012) |
A vacuous but fun exercise in chop-sock style over substance.‐ Empire Magazine Australasia
Read More | Posted Dec 7, 2012
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| 4/5 | 79% | Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (2012) |
Bright, colourful and fun.‐ Empire Magazine Australasia
Read More | Posted Sep 13, 2012
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| 4/5 | 86% | Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012) |
A visually sumptuous, thematically astute, heartwarming triumph.‐ Empire Magazine Australasia
Read More | Posted Sep 13, 2012
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| 3 | 67% | Les femmes du 6e étage (The Women on the 6th Floor) (2011) |
A frothy French fancy with a warm heart at it's core.‐ Empire Magazine Australasia
Read More | Posted Jun 27, 2012
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| 3 | 79% | The Innkeepers (2012) |
An enjoyable chiller that isn't afraid to show less.‐ Empire Magazine Australasia
Read More | Posted Jun 27, 2012
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| 4 | 96% | The Muppets (2011) |
Marvellous. The Muppets manages to revitalise the family classic to create a hilarious and life-affirming delight. ‐ Empire Magazine Australasia
Read More | Posted Jun 27, 2012
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| 3 | 53% | Dr Seuss' The Lorax (2012) |
Bright and breezy and slightly preachy, this modern Lorax entertains but never soars. ‐ Empire Magazine Australasia
Read More | Posted Jun 27, 2012
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| 3 | 43% | American Reunion (2012) |
A nice slice to finish the pie. ‐ Empire Magazine Australasia
Read More | Posted Jun 27, 2012
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| 3 | 37% | Swerve (2013) |
A solid Aussie thriller that doesn't quite live up to its early promise.‐ Empire Magazine Australasia
Read More | Posted Jun 27, 2012
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| 60% | Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011) |
If Downey Jr and Law team up for further adventures, it'd be a smart move to emphasise the shadows over the games.‐ Radio Times
Read More | Posted Dec 14, 2011
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| 3 | 66% | Insidious (2011) |
For all its creaky-old-dark-house cliches, Insidious is a fun ghost-train ride, full of truly terrifying moments. But once it's over, it's forgotten. ‐ Empire Magazine Australasia
Read More | Posted Jul 4, 2011
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| 3 | 63% | Here I Am (2010) |
Here it is, a solid and heartfelt debut. ‐ Empire Magazine Australasia
Read More | Posted Jul 4, 2011
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| 3 | 74% | The Last Circus (2011) |
A one-of-a-kind experience that will confound, befuddle and amaze.‐ Empire Magazine Australasia
Read More | Posted Jul 4, 2011
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| 3 | 48% | Mr. Popper's Penguins (2011) |
Feathery fun, you know, for kids. And penguins. ‐ Empire Magazine Australasia
Read More | Posted Jul 4, 2011
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| 4 | 89% | The Trip (2011) |
Rejoice, Coogan and Brydon fans. ‐ Empire Magazine Australasia
Read More | Posted Jul 4, 2011
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| 5 | 82% | Super 8 (2011) |
Super 8 is an unapologetic joy from beginning to end that will thrill and engage kids, both old and new. ‐ Empire Magazine Australasia
Read More | Posted Jun 9, 2011
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| 4/5 | 71% | Somewhere (2010) |
Ever wanted to know what it's like to be an actor? Somewhere is the intoxicating answer.‐ Empire Magazine Australasia
Read More | Posted Dec 27, 2010
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| 4 | 72% | Monsters (2010) |
Intelligent sci-fi with a monster-sized heart. ‐ Empire Magazine Australasia
Read More | Posted Dec 6, 2010
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| 4 | 98% | The Loved Ones (2012) |
Growing pains have never been this excruciating. The Loved Ones is an instant horror classic.‐ Empire Magazine Australasia
Read More | Posted Nov 1, 2010
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| 4 | 88% | Let Me In (2010) |
Let Me In is one of the finest American horror films of recent years. It may be a remake but, when it's this good, who cares? Bloody great!‐ Empire Magazine Australasia
Read More | Posted Oct 15, 2010
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| 3 | 36% | Eat Pray Love (2010) |
Preaching to the converted, fans of the book should be sated. Julia Roberts is easy to love.‐ Empire Magazine Australasia
Read More | Posted Sep 29, 2010
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| 4 | 53% | I'm Still Here (2010) |
The truth doesn't hurt. Despite the fact we now know that Phoenix hasn't lost the plot, I'm Still Here is still an amazing piece of cinema. ‐ Empire Magazine Australasia
Read More | Posted Sep 19, 2010
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| 4 | 86% | Boy (2012) |
Boy is the feel-good film of the year. This boy's life is a hilarious and bewitching reminder of what it's like to be young.‐ Empire Magazine Australasia
Read More | Posted Sep 1, 2010
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| 3/5 | 64% | Tomorrow, When the War Began (2012) |
Action-packed and thrilling to the max but TWTWB is let down by its inexperienced cast and surprisingly clunky dialogue. ‐ Empire Magazine Australasia
Read More | Posted Sep 1, 2010
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| 3 | 69% | Matching Jack (2010) |
Beautifully played and powerfully moving, despite the sugary clichés.‐ Empire Magazine Australasia
Read More | Posted Aug 22, 2010
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| 5 | 81% | Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) |
In a cinematic battlefield full of Inceptions and Expendables, Scott Pilgrim vs The World takes on all comers and kicks ass. One of the best films of the year so far.‐ Empire Magazine Australasia
Read More | Posted Aug 22, 2010
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| 3/5 | 67% | South Solitary (2010) |
Barrett returns in ship-shape fashion with an enjoyable tale of loneliness and remorse.‐ Empire Magazine Australasia
Read More | Posted Jul 27, 2010
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| 4/5 | 68% | The Runaways (2010) |
A hugely enjoyable trash fest. The perfect way for Runaways virgins to pop their Cherry Bomb.‐ Empire Magazine Australasia
Read More | Posted Jul 20, 2010
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| 3/5 | 64% | Predators (2010) |
Gory, action packed and full to the brim with rampant Predator action. What more could you want?‐ Empire Magazine Australasia
Read More | Posted Jul 6, 2010
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| 3/5 | 10% | Grown Ups (2010) |
An Adam Sandler movie with a heart? Almost! This is no Punch Drunk Love or Spanglish but waft aside the flatulence and there is an adult film crying to grow up.‐ Empire Magazine Australasia
Read More | Posted Jun 26, 2010
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| 1/5 | 36% | Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010) |
Says a lot about a film when a balaclava-clad suicidal ostrich is one of its only highlights. For Gyllenhaal and Arterton completists only.‐ Empire Magazine Australasia
Read More | Posted May 24, 2010
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| 3/5 | 52% | Alice in Wonderland (2010) |
The challenge of reinventing Alice in Wonderland sees Tim Burton reinvigorated and refreshed. Visually stunning and filled with a delightfully deranged group of inhabitants, Burton's immensely enjoyable Wonderland is well worth a visit.‐ Empire Magazine Australasia
Read More | Posted Mar 2, 2010
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