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Liz Moody

Liz Moody 's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
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Christmas Eve in Miller's Point (2024) 80% 4/5 EDIT “More ‘Lost In Long Island’ than ‘Miracle On Main Street’, this offbeat indie ladles on the melancholy mood while skimping on the holiday highs, and seems destined to become a cult Christmas favourite.” – Empire Magazine Nov 22, 2024 Full Review Federer: Twelve Final Days (2024) 56% 3/5 EDIT “... An entertaining, occasionally illuminating and at times surprisingly moving look at the final bow of a genuine tennis legend.” – Empire Magazine Jun 14, 2024 Full Review Drift (2023) 72% 4/5 EDIT “A deceptively simple tale with a lot to say, Drift lingers long, thanks largely to a mesmerising performance from Cynthia Erivo.” – Empire Magazine Apr 10, 2024 Full Review Freedom Uncut (2022) 78% 4/5 EDIT “Absorbing if not quite insightful, due to a fair degree of self-editing, this remains a moving, often melancholic document of a fabulous songwriter and singer whose legacy becomes ever more obvious as the years pass. A must for fans.” – Empire Magazine Jun 24, 2022 Full Review A-ha: The Movie (2021) 81% 4/5 EDIT “Far from a puff piece, a no-holds-barred, melancholy, often surprising examination of Norway’s most famous — and underrated — musical export. A must for fans — but prepare to brace.” – Empire Magazine May 19, 2022 Full Review Tove (2020) 93% 3/5 EDIT “A solid if slight look at the quicksilver, complex character behind one of children's literature's most beloved creations.” – Empire Magazine Jul 10, 2021 Full Review Cherrybomb (2009) 42% 3/5 EDIT “Strong turns from Grint and Sheehan, and a punchy storyline elevate this from TV drama to something powerfully cinematic.” – Empire Magazine May 13, 2020 Full Review Military Wives (2019) 77% 3/5 EDIT “Not as good as The Full Monty or Brassed Off but better than Swimming With Men and Fisherman's Friends, Military Wives is a familiar, entertaining hymn to the power of people coming together in adversity.” – Empire Magazine Mar 4, 2020 Full Review Madonna: Truth or Dare (1991) 86% 4/5 EDIT “Feeling at times carefully orchestrated, if you can accept this as part of Madonna's 'any publicity is good publicity' campaign, you'll be fine. And the concert footage is top value.” – Empire Magazine Oct 16, 2019 Full Review 4/5 EDIT “...a glorious depiction of the Material Girl when she was mad, bad and dangerous to know.” – Empire Magazine Sep 24, 2019 Full Review Destination Wedding (2018) 51% 1/5 EDIT “Reeves and Ryder work very hard to make Destination Wedding work, but deeply unlikeable characters and a clunky script means there's no escaping the fact it's a disappointing misfire.” – Empire Magazine May 9, 2019 Full Review Tolkien (2019) 51% 3/5 EDIT “Karukoski's entertaining film boasts flair and narrative ambition, but ultimately fails to completely break free of its traditional biopic frame.” – Empire Magazine Apr 30, 2019 Full Review Ben Is Back (2018) 81% 3/5 EDIT “Ben Is Back begins with nuance but is let down by its familiar Drugs Are Hell tropes. Still, the pairing of the ever-excellent Roberts and Hedges keep it a largely compelling watch.” – Empire Magazine Mar 11, 2019 Full Review Love Sonia (2017) 74% 4/5 EDIT “An excoriating, urgent look at the sordid world of global sex trafficking, anchored by a head-turning performance from newcomer Mrunal Thakur.” – Empire Magazine Jan 28, 2019 Full Review Lizzie (2018) 66% 3/5 EDIT “An absorbing, well-acted psychological thriller that loses its grip as it slips into sensationalism.” – Empire Magazine Dec 18, 2018 Full Review C.R.A.Z.Y. (2005) 100% 4/5 EDIT “Fantastic performances, sharp wit and a raw honesty breathe new life into the rites-of-passage drama.” – Empire Magazine Sep 17, 2018 Full Review Swimming With Men (2018) 52% 2/5 EDIT “Swimming With Men is let down by slight characterisation, by-the-numbers plotting and heavy-handed jokes that desperately need arm bands. A missed opportunity.” – Empire Magazine Jul 5, 2018 Full Review On Chesil Beach (2018) 67% 3/5 EDIT “An opulent, well crafted and acted tale of emotional repression that captures the head more than the heart.” – Empire Magazine May 15, 2018 Full Review Wonder (2017) 86% 3/5 EDIT “It sometimes over-plays its hand but, anchored by a terrific Jacob Tremblay, Wonder is a warm persuasive argument for tolerance.” – Empire Magazine Dec 3, 2017 Full Review Battle of the Sexes (2017) 84% 4/5 EDIT “A light, funny, blissfully entertaining flick about heavy, sadly still relevant themes.” – Empire Magazine Nov 27, 2017 Full Review Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami (2017) 87% 3/5 EDIT “An engaging, visually striking attempt to uncover the 'real' Grace Jones which is only partially successful in those terms. Nonetheless, it's still a fitting tribute to a music icon.” – Empire Magazine Oct 26, 2017 Full Review Dina (2017) 96% 4/5 EDIT “Sickles and Santini's documentary is intimate, unvarnished and hugely touching, finding universal truths in its two subjects' unconventional romance.” – Empire Magazine Oct 21, 2017 Full Review Maudie (2016) 90% 4/5 EDIT “The only fireworks here are of the indoor kind, but this sensitive, beautifully acted film lingers long after the final frame. And the Newfoundland locations are breathtaking.” – Empire Magazine Aug 3, 2017 Full Review The Zookeeper's Wife (2017) 64% 3/5 EDIT “A compelling story bolstered by engaging performances from Jessica Chastain and Daniel Brühl, let down by occasional awkward tonal shifts and clumsy plotting.” – Empire Magazine Apr 23, 2017 Full Review One Last Heist (2017) 17% 2/5 EDIT “Uniformly likeable leads can't save plotlines heading nowhere, leaving it a film with its fun moments but more frustrating ones, and too little detail to be anything other than forgettable.” – Empire Magazine Apr 13, 2017 Full Review
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