Emma Cochrane
Emma Cochrane's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at the following Tomatometer-approved publication(s):
Empire Magazine
Movies reviews only
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Shadow of a Doubt (1943) |
This is certainly one of Hitchcock's most satisfying thrillers, mostly thanks to Wright and Cotten's believable relationship. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Apr 10, 2020
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Higher Learning (1995) |
Good intentions, but dull and predictable. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Apr 26, 2019
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Grease 2 (1982) |
Definitely of the so-bad-it's-almost-good genre, this kinda stands the test of time in a camp way, mainly because of the charm of Pfeiffer and Carrington. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Aug 15, 2015
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White Christmas (1954) |
Great songs, gentle humour and a dose of syrup which is not to everyone's tastes, but worth buying to keep that Christmas spirit going until next year. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Dec 04, 2012
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Three Men and a Baby (1987) |
Still charming and watchable. The three leads show their comedy potential. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted May 23, 2011
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Lassie Come Home (1943) |
This was understandably inspiring to wartime audiences and actually still holds up as a heartwarming story with a very decent cast. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Mar 23, 2011
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The Sandlot (1993) |
For every Field of Dreams there are a dozen lesser, completely incomprehensible baseball movies. This is one of them. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Mar 21, 2011
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Beauty and the Beast (1991) |
With its strong characters and lively storytelling, animated or not, this deserves its place alongside the cinema greats. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Nov 03, 2010
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My Fair Lady (1964) |
A wonderfully stylish and witty movie classic. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Feb 20, 2008
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You Can't Take It With You (1938) |
Its stage origins might be all too obvious, but the excellent ensemble cast makes it an enjoyable breeze, and the in-laws meeting scene is farce comedy at its best. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Feb 20, 2008
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Mary Poppins (1964) |
One of Disney's greats. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Nov 17, 2007
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992) |
Enjoyable, but now basically a footnote to the TV series. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Oct 15, 2007
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Kate & Leopold (2001) |
Despite a promising premise, Jackman's Golden Globe-nominated performance remains the only tangible reason to see this movie. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Dec 30, 2006
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In America (2002) |
Lovingly shot, with a remarkable debut from Sarah Bolger, who along with sister Emma, gives one of the greatest ever child performances. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Dec 30, 2006
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Lovely & Amazing (2001) |
Who'd have thought spending 90 minutes with a bunch of neurotic women could be such fun? An intelligent, unassuming drama that's never less than enjoyable. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Dec 30, 2006
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High School Musical (2006) |
As a marketing phenomenon, this has exceeded all expectations for a TV movie. However as cinema... maybe you just really need to be a teen to get it. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Dec 30, 2006
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In the Cut (2003) |
Technically brilliant, and Ryan is utterly compelling. But ultimately it's too voyeuristic and cold to recommend without reservations. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Dec 30, 2006
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Monsoon Wedding (2001) |
An optimistic and luscious film. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Dec 30, 2006
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The Bourne Identity (2002) |
For once, a sequel would be welcome. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Dec 30, 2006
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Pooh's Heffalump Movie (2005) |
It's a slight affair, but the cute Heffalump and some cartoon slapstick are endearing enough to its target audience. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Apr 01, 2006
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Must Love Dogs (2005) |
If only the whole script had been as sharp as some of Cusack's caustic one-liners, then this might have appealed to more than just the Chardonnay brigade. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Sep 16, 2005
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Rain Man (1988) |
Hoffman and Cruise give signature performances in this thoughtful, and hugely enjoyable, classic. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Aug 11, 2004
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Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) |
Judy Garland's most famous role and her best performance make for entertaining viewing. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted May 19, 2004
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Adam Sandler's Eight Crazy Nights (2002) |
It's about time that all the Christmas movies out there were balanced with a decent Hannukah movie. Sadly, this isn't it. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Nov 30, 2003
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House! (2000) |
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| Posted Nov 13, 2001
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Whatever Happened to Harold Smith? (1999) |
This may still sound intriguing, but it's badly executed. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Jun 05, 2001
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Nora (2000) |
Pat Murphy emphasises feelings rather than art or history in a satisfying true-life romance. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Mar 23, 2001
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Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961) |
It's with good reason that 40 years after appearing as Holly Golightly, Audrey Hepburn ... is still a poster icon for those aspiring to the kind of classy romance that doesn't seem to exist anymore. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Feb 27, 2001
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Valentine (2001) |
It's strictly a recycling of the endless Halloween and Friday the 13th teen slasher syndrome. - Tribune-Review of Western Pennsylvania
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| Posted Feb 07, 2001
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Malena (2000) |
Like all of the best movies, it sends us away with the sense we were there, in another time and another place, participating somehow in an experience that was to become our own. - Tribune-Review of Western Pennsylvania
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| Posted Feb 07, 2001
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Head Over Heels (2001) |
It's calculated to appeal at a level of prurient juvenilia. - Tribune-Review of Western Pennsylvania
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| Posted Feb 07, 2001
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The Straight Story (1999) |
So settle back for one of the most unusual road trips ever committed to celluloid. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Jan 01, 2000
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The Road to El Dorado (2000) |
Instead of improving on the Disney animation experience, El Dorado proves to be inferior in every way. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Jan 01, 2000
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Strangers on a Train (1951) |
The power of the story - adapted from the novel by Patricia Highsmith - lies in its simplicity, and Hitchcock's piles on the sinister layers as only he can. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Jan 01, 2000
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Love & Basketball (2000) |
Falls far short of the challenging film it aspires to be. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Jan 01, 2000
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A Fish Called Wanda (1988) |
Mixing acerbic Pythonesque humour with a sweet rom-com touch and wonderful comic performances, this may be the finest hour for any former Python. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Jan 01, 2000
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Girlfight (2000) |
Much credit has to go to Rodriguez, Kusama's surly but charismatic lead. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Jan 01, 2000
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A Few Good Men (1992) |
That rarest of things: a top-level Hollywood court-room drama with the smarts to match its slick style. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Jan 01, 2000
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One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961) |
Dog-lovers, in particular, will go ga-ga for this, but this remarkably fresh and funny period tale (set in England, fact fans) has all the ebullience and lovability of its titular characters. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Jan 01, 2000
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Happy, Texas (1999) |
Uneven in places but with a few choice hilarious moments, it is well worth the rental. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Jan 01, 2000
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Viva Las Vegas (1964) |
Elvis not only rocks the city of lights but also showed he could act. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Jan 01, 2000
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