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Jennifer Tate

Jennifer Tate's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
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Hide Your Smiling Faces (2013) 85% 2/5 EDIT “The slow burning, coming-of-age tale lacks momentum and struggles to engage with the audience on an emotional level.” – ViewLondon Jul 31, 2014 Full Review Afternoon Delight (2013) 66% 4/5 EDIT “An enjoyable romantic drama with refreshingly interesting female characters and a duo of impressive performances from Kathryn Hahn and Juno Temple.” – ViewLondon Mar 27, 2014 Full Review We Are What We Are (2013) 85% 3/5 EDIT “An atmospheric cannibalism horror featuring an impressive performance by Julia Garner, but it's let down by a slow first act, weak dialogue and an unsuitable score.” – ViewLondon Feb 26, 2014 Full Review As the Palaces Burn (2014) 81% 4/5 EDIT “An entertaining and insightful rockumentary that quickly turns into a nail-biting legal thriller after the lead vocalist is arrested and accused of manslaughter during filming.” – ViewLondon Feb 26, 2014 Full Review Love Is in the Air (2013) 65% 3/5 EDIT “Love is in the Air is a likeable and uplifting romantic comedy with charming and convincing performances at its heart, but the central story is somewhat predictable and rather implausible.” – ViewLondon Feb 12, 2014 Full Review The Missing Picture (2013) 99% 3/5 EDIT “The Missing Picture is a unique documentary that poignantly tells a harrowing account of life under Pol Pot's dictatorship, but it lacks essential structure and visual magnetism, making it feel as if its running time is much longer than 92 minutes.” – ViewLondon Jan 2, 2014 Full Review This Ain't California (2012) 84% 5/5 EDIT “A moving and energetic portrait, cushioned by a punching soundtrack, that poignantly tells the story of a carefree period in three teenage skateboarders' lives growing up in the German Democratic Republic.” – ViewLondon Dec 5, 2013 Full Review Dirty Wars (2013) 84% 4/5 EDIT “A fearless and passionately directed documentary, Dirty Wars is a gripping and thought-provoking film fuelling the heated debate about the ethics of the US government and military.” – ViewLondon Nov 28, 2013 Full Review N.F.A. (2012) 43% 2/5 EDIT “Compassionately directed by Steve Rainbow, No Fixed Abode is an intriguing and thought-provoking film, but it's unfortunately held back by substandard performances and weak dialogue.” – ViewLondon Nov 28, 2013 Full Review Saving Santa (2013) 17% 2/5 EDIT “Voiced by a recognisable cast, Saving Santa is a pleasant and well-timed festive animation, but its unsophisticated storyline, general lack of humour and substandard soundtrack ultimately let it down.” – ViewLondon Nov 28, 2013 Full Review Who Needs Enemies (2013) 33% 2/5 EDIT “First-time writer and director Peter Stylianou demonstrates future potential with Who Needs Enemies, but his debut feature fails to entice thanks to weak dialogue and stereotypical characters.” – ViewLondon Nov 28, 2013 Full Review Cupcakes (2013) 78% 3/5 EDIT “Charming, cheerful and plain good fun, Cupcakes is an uplifting and visually arresting musical comedy, but the performances are stiff and the final build-up is disappointingly underwhelming.” – ViewLondon Nov 14, 2013 Full Review Utopia (2013) 100% 4/5 EDIT “John Pilger's compassionate direction and diligent investigations deserve enormous credit as his poignant and detailed documentary exposes the harrowing treatment of Australian's black natives.” – ViewLondon Nov 14, 2013 Full Review Pandora's Promise (2013) 64% 3/5 EDIT “Thoroughly engaging thanks to its strong editing and startling facts, but the film feels a little conceited thanks to its one-sided argument.” – ViewLondon Nov 14, 2013 Full Review Future My Love (2012) 63% 4/5 EDIT “Future My Love is a thought provoking and visually arresting film, beautifully documenting society's worrying relationship with consumption and hailing Maja Borg as a documentary filmmaker to watch.” – ViewLondon Nov 14, 2013 Full Review Regina (2013) 3/5 EDIT “Passionately directed and beautifully narrated, this poetic black and white film about the world's first female rabbi is wholly inspiring but in terms of cinematography, it lacks a certain spark.” – ViewLondon Nov 14, 2013 Full Review Wolf Children (2012) 95% 4/5 EDIT “An engaging and visually arresting Japanese anime that carefully tackles an original storyline with confident sophistication.” – ViewLondon Oct 24, 2013 Full Review Project Wild Thing (2013) 67% 4/5 EDIT “An engaging, persuasive and often funny film, strategically highlighting the worrying truth about how little time British children spend outdoors.” – ViewLondon Oct 24, 2013 Full Review Magnificent Presence (2012) 67% 2/5 EDIT “Fails to enchant thanks to an uneven tone, underdeveloped characters and a laboured final act.” – ViewLondon Oct 24, 2013 Full Review Turbo (2013) 68% 3/5 EDIT “A perfectly enjoyable and often funny animation film with a stellar cast behind it, but the predictable storyline and underwhelming 3D effects are a little disappointing.” – ViewLondon Oct 17, 2013 Full Review Suzanne (2013) 79% 4/5 EDIT “A visually arresting and emotionally engaging coming-of-age drama with an intelligently written script and compelling performances at its heart.” – ViewLondon Oct 17, 2013 Full Review The Broken Circle Breakdown (2012) 83% 4/5 EDIT “Filled with heartfelt performances and the underlying Americana theme works beautifully.” – ViewLondon Oct 17, 2013 Full Review Baggage Claim (2013) 16% 1/5 EDIT “Sloppy and predictable, Baggage Claim is a clichd and unoriginal rom-com, thanks to some mediocre performances and an unimaginative script ...” – ViewLondon Oct 10, 2013 Full Review Metro Manila (2012) 94% 5/5 EDIT “Metro Manila is an intense and emotionally gripping crime drama with a powerful narrative, arresting cinematography and some truly impressive performances from its cast, and Jake Macapagal in particular.” – ViewLondon Sep 19, 2013 Full Review My Father and the Man in Black (2012) 67% 4/5 EDIT “Incredibly eye-opening and extraordinary thanks to endearingly personal accounts and strong archival footage.” – ViewLondon Aug 1, 2013 Full Review
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