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Daniel Etherington
Daniel Etherington's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at the following Tomatometer-approved publication(s):
Sight & Sound
Film4
FilmFour.com
Movies reviews only
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The Hidden Fortress (1958) |
It's a thrilling adventure yarn and epic in scale to boot. - Film4
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| Posted Jun 28, 2022
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Zombi 2 (1979) |
One of the finest zombie movies ever made. - Film4
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| Posted Mar 06, 2019
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Code Unknown (2000) |
Code Unknown is an unusual example of a movie that is socially aware, but that is thankfully equally aware of how tiresome moralising and preaching can be. - Film4
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| Posted Aug 27, 2014
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Magic in the Water (1995) |
A formulaic (think Free Willy meets Loch Ness) but pleasant enough family film. - Film4
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| Posted May 05, 2014
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Catwoman (2004) |
Not as over-the-top as you might hope, but also not as bad. Daft and moderately entertaining. - Film4
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| Posted May 03, 2014
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The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou (2004) |
Not entirely successful, but colourful, charming and packed to the gunwales with talent. - Film4
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| Posted Mar 17, 2014
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28 Days Later (2002) |
The film doesn't confine itself to wry satire -- it's an effective action adventure and an emotional journey for its protagonist Jim. - Film4
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| Posted Oct 06, 2013
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The Iron Giant (1999) |
Disney is getting fierce competition in the animated feature department these days. - Total Film
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| Posted Aug 04, 2013
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Dying Young (1991) |
A decidedly dubious early 1990s love story from Joel Schumacher. The Kenny G sax solos don't help either. - Film4
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| Posted Jul 01, 2013
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Breaking the Sound Barrier (1952) |
A great British film that celebrates technological achievement while also questioning the virtues of such achievement. - Film4
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| Posted May 01, 2013
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Moulin Rouge (2001) |
Luhrmann, music director Marius DeVries, co-writer Craig Pearce and the entire cast and crew have given the production vast amounts of energy. The result is a genuinely exhilarating experience. Moulin Rouge is like the best party ever, to the power of 10. - Film4
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| Posted Jun 18, 2012
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Saw (2004) |
Inventive and diverting entertainment for fans of moody horror mysteries. And the end is cool. Say no more. - Film4
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| Posted Nov 15, 2011
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) |
Those who adore the books may bemoan the flat emotional landscape of the films, which are less easy to engage with. Fans of the first film will be suitably entertained. - Film4
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| Posted Jun 27, 2011
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The Ring (2002) |
For a remake and a modern Hollywood horror, it's pretty good. - Film4
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| Posted May 29, 2011
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Oldboy (2003) |
Intense and dark but also humorous and moving, this is an ambitious film that fulfils its promise, despite an arguably overly protracted denouement. Excellent. - Film4
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| Posted Jul 16, 2010
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Toy Story 3 (2010) |
A film to enrapture children, and make adults weep. Plastic cowboy hats off to Pixar once again. - Film4
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| Posted Jul 15, 2010
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Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010) |
A reasonable exercise in popcorn entertainment, and not half so bad as many a film based on a videogame. - Film4
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| Posted May 25, 2010
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The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009) |
Considering it's about vampires, it's ironic the whole affair is mostly bloodless and decidedly toothless. - Film4
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| Posted Nov 20, 2009
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2012 (2009) |
It's the end of the world as escapism. It's an event movie. It's daft. The visual effects are amazing. See it on a big screen. - Film4
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| Posted Nov 13, 2009
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Grosse Pointe Blank (1997) |
One of the true delights of 1990s American cinema. - Film4
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| Posted Nov 06, 2009
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Bright Star (2009) |
An eloquent, well-crafted return to form - and return to corsets and period frocks - for Jane Campion, who uses the character of Fanny Brawne, the survivor, to give a unique perspective on the creative, terminal period in the life of John Keats. - Film4
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| Posted Nov 06, 2009
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Vanishing of the Bees (2009) |
Its US focus is disappointing considering the global issues, the sound mix is terrible in places, there's some iffy animation. - Film4
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| Posted Oct 09, 2009
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Ghost in the Shell 2.0 (2008) |
A considerably better re-tooling than certain other 'reimagined' sci-fi films we could mention. A classic given extra class. - Film4
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| Posted Oct 04, 2009
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31 North 62 East (2009) |
As a low-budget, quickly-made Brit flick, this is impressive for its ambition, but as a globe-spanning political thriller it lacks credibility and veers into the absurd. - Film4
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| Posted Sep 18, 2009
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Gamer (2009) |
If you are a gamer, and like shooters, science fiction, action, and wouldn't consider gratuitous boob shots gratuitous, you won't feel short-changing on leaving the cinema after watching Gamer. - Film4
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| Posted Sep 18, 2009
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Shorts (2009) |
Although it's a film that's constructed around wish-fulfilment gone awry and a series of madcap chases, Shorts also has a heart. Rodriguez's best kids film yet. - Film4
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| Posted Aug 24, 2009
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Imagine That (2009) |
Short of laughs, sense and morality, this is an awkward, peculiar, peculiarly American, endeavour. - Film4
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| Posted Aug 14, 2009
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Porco Rosso (1992) |
It's lean and vibrant. - Film4
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| Posted Aug 10, 2009
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The Meerkats (2008) |
Visually striking but not a nature documentary for people who like their wildlife presented with the emphasis on knowledge and information, rather than on story, cuteness and anthropomorphism. - Film4
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| Posted Aug 07, 2009
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Crossing Over (2009) |
While the film certainly has some viable, provocative points to make about the US's attitudes to migrants and the labyrinthine horrors of getting citizenship, it lacks the subtlety and eloquence it really needs to succeed. - Film4
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| Posted Jul 31, 2009
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The Disappeared (2008) |
Despite a few cliches and a slightly predictable climax, this is an atmospheric, well-made feature debut for the new filmmaking partnership of Kevorkian and Murphy. - Film4
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| Posted Jun 19, 2009
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The End of the Line (2009) |
A classical, stately documentary, that blends striking imagery with informed commentary to credibly present the facts of another human-shaped, greed-fuelled global mega-cock-up. - Film4
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| Posted Jun 12, 2009
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Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel (2009) |
While it doesn't quite achieve the same standards as its recent forebears in British genre comedy, this modest film has amiable, convoluted charm. - Film4
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| Posted Apr 24, 2009
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Crank: High Voltage (2009) |
The admirably unrestrained Taylor and Neveldine just about manage to sustain the charge in this fizzing battery of a movie, which only starts going flat towards the end. - Film4
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| Posted Apr 17, 2009
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Monsters vs. Aliens (2009) |
A comprehensively entertaining package. If there's a lack of originality, the film is bolstered by the sheer verve of the animation and effects. - Film4
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| Posted Apr 03, 2009
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The Life Before Her Eyes (2007) |
A thoughtful, if sentimental, semi-successful attempt to craft a drama about life and choice around the difficult subject matter of a school shooting. - Film4
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| Posted Mar 28, 2009
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Surveillance (2008) |
Nasty, brutish and not short enough, this is a muddled, unpleasant film that falls half-way between not very entertaining horror and not-as-smart-as-it-thinks-it-is arthouse. - Film4
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| Posted Mar 07, 2009
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Flame & Citron (2008) |
A heady take on the wartime resistance tale that drags you right into the dismay felt by its heroes. - Film4
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| Posted Mar 07, 2009
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The Pink Panther 2 (2009) |
Moronic, but even moronic humour can be passingly entertaining, in parts. - Film4
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| Posted Feb 12, 2009
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Sex Drive (2008) |
Although the Hughes tone in the first half slowly gives way to more predictable frattish comedy, alongside Superbad Sex Drive is one of the funniest American high school comedies in ages. - Film4
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| Posted Jan 09, 2009
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Defiance (2008) |
Manly virtues, melodrama, conflict and combat are all deployed to tell a fascinating, little-known story of remarkable WWII heroism. - Film4
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| Posted Jan 09, 2009
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Minority Report (2002) |
The most fun a Spielberg film has been for a long while. - Film4
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| Posted Dec 21, 2008
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Twilight (2008) |
Not quite the solid grounding a major new franchise needs, but a stylish and enjoyable supernatural emo romance. - Film4
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| Posted Dec 19, 2008
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The Tale of Despereaux (2008) |
Visually it's special, but while the characters may inhabit a wonderful environment, they just don't inhabit a satisfying narrative. - Film4
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| Posted Dec 19, 2008
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Inkheart (2008) |
A convoluted story but otherwise this is solid fantasy fare, nicely performed and handsomely made. - Film4
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| Posted Dec 12, 2008
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Dean Spanley (2008) |
A charming, unique film, well crafted and boasting some great performances, notably from the spry Peter O'Toole. - Film4
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| Posted Dec 12, 2008
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Merry Christmas (2005) |
A heartfelt story of men who managed to find camaraderie and humanity in the face of the torrent of bellicose rhetoric coming from their respective authorities... - Film4
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| Posted Dec 11, 2008
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Transporter 3 (2008) |
With its eco-trappings, car chases and fights, the film feels very sub-Quantum Of Solace. The fact that Quantum itself felt very sub-Bourne says even less for Transporter 3. Even if you're a Statham fan, this series is starting to feel tired. - Film4
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| Posted Dec 05, 2008
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The Secret Life of Bees (2008) |
Fanning and Latifah form the proficient core of this reliable if humdrum American period drama. - Film4
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| Posted Dec 05, 2008
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Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008) |
Not quite on a par with the original but not bad as sequels go. - Film4
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| Posted Dec 05, 2008
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