Philip Thomas

Philip Thomas's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at the following Tomatometer-approved publication(s):
Empire Magazine
Biography:
Empire Magazine film critic.
Publications:
Empire Magazine
Movie Reviews Only
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4/5 | 45% | Quest For Camelot (1998) |
Energetic, pacey and funny with tons of great fights. What more could any six-year-old want? - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Aug 10, 2020
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3/5 | 70% | Free Willy (1993) |
Despite a clichéd plot and some ropey performances, this is still a well-made and entertaining children's film. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Aug 4, 2020
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3/5 | 50% | Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home (1995) |
Goes for the heartstrings and, to an extent, hit them hard. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Aug 3, 2020
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3/5 | 51% | Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) |
It's fun and frantic, although the wit falls way short. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Apr 25, 2014
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4/5 | 74% | Ghost (1990) |
One of the finest (and weepiest) love stories ever to hit the big screen, Ghost is a a fundamental human tale that touches the hardest heart. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Jun 25, 2013
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2/5 | 43% | Twins (1988) |
The film feels, rather than the solid comedy it is, like a massive missed opportunity. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted May 6, 2008
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4/5 | 82% | Driving Miss Daisy (1989) |
It gets to its hugely emotional destination without ever having to put the foot down; a poignant and provocative road movie. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Feb 20, 2008
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4/5 | 90% | Misery (1990) |
From start to harrowing finish, it is blissfully apparent that Rob Reiner can indeed turn his hand to virtually anything. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Sep 25, 2007
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5/5 | 80% | Casino (1995) |
It may not be Scorsese's greatest work, but this guy feeling a little off-colour is still far, far better than most people on fighting-fit form. It only gets more impressive as times goes on. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Jul 6, 2005
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4/5 | 80% | Batman Returns (1992) |
Burton continues to capture the essence of the Batman legend and more importantly his audiences imagination. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Jan 16, 2002
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4/5 | 93% | Lady and the Tramp (1955) |
With cracking music, a rollicking pace and dialogue that stands up to scrutiny, Lady and the Tramp really is among Walt's very best. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Jan 1, 2000
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4/5 | 87% | Fly Away Home (1996) |
It's a genuine delight and a definite thumbs aloft for kids of about six upwards. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Jan 1, 2000
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3/5 | 86% | Anastasia (1997) |
A charming little movie, nothing to write home about but a perfectly acceptable way to while away a rainy Sunday afternoon with the child, or children, in your life. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Jan 1, 2000
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5/5 | 68% | The Crucible (1996) |
In this almost perfect screen adaptation, the lingering question is the most important one: what caused such madness? - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Jan 1, 2000
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4/5 | 73% | Falling Down (1993) |
While the morality of D-Fens methods are questionable, there's a resonance about his reaction to everyday annoyances, and Michael Douglas' hypnotic performance makes it memorable. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Jan 1, 2000
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4/5 | 96% | Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994) |
Funny, agreeably sweet and exceptionally well acted and directed. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Jan 1, 2000
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