Nick Levine
Nick Levine's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at the following Tomatometer-approved publication(s):
NME
Movies reviews only
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The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) |
A paper-thin plot and creatively bankrupt direction mean Mario's new adventure should have stayed a pipe dream - NME
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| Posted Apr 05, 2023
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House of Gucci (2021) |
Gaga brings down the fashion house in a must-watch drama... - NME
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| Posted Dec 22, 2021
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In the Heights (2021) |
You'll leave with a smile on your face wanting to stream the soundtrack - a sure sign of a job well done. - NME
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| Posted Jul 02, 2021
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The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard (2021) |
In all honesty, there's no point investing in a succession of cobbled-together and nonsensical plot developments that lead to a climax on - where else? - a luxury yacht. - NME
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| Posted Jul 02, 2021
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F9 The Fast Saga (2021) |
Like so many things in the F&F franchise, it shouldn't work but somehow does. - NME
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| Posted Jul 01, 2021
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Lady Bird (2017) |
Though Lady Bird is a coming-of-age story with familiar tropes such as prom night and a disappointing first sexual experience, it's really a film about teenage aspiration. - NME
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| Posted Jun 30, 2021
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P!nk: All I Know So Far (2021) |
Alecia Moore shows fans her inner circle - though she keeps the camera at arm's length... - NME
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| Posted Jun 15, 2021
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Spy (2015) |
Melissa McCarthy shows off her superb comic timing in this frothy action comedy. - NME
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| Posted Jun 14, 2021
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San Andreas (2015) |
Peyton's panoramas of crumbling CGI skyscrapers are spectacular but repetitive, and the script by Carlton Cuse (Lost) is uneven and cheesy. - NME
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| Posted Jun 14, 2021
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Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017) |
A jarring mix of salty humour and treacle-sweet sentiment. But thanks to the old Disney magic, it somehow comes together in the end. - NME
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| Posted Jun 09, 2021
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Doctor Strange (2016) |
It isn't without flaws: some humorous moments feel shoehorned in and MacAdams is wasted in a disappointingly two-dimensional role. But if you're looking for an antidote to comic book movie fatigue, Doctor Strange could be the one. - NME
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| Posted Jun 09, 2021
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The Girl on the Train (2016) |
Emily Blunt fully inhabits the desperate character at the heart of this big-budget adaptation of the best-selling novel. - NME
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| Posted Jun 09, 2021
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Julieta (2016) |
Like so many Almodóvar films, the emotional revelations are heightened by vibrant visuals and impeccable style. - NME
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| Posted Jun 09, 2021
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The Pass (2016) |
In spite of its flaws,
this is a poignant and provocative film that often feels uncomfortably realistic. - NME
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| Posted Jun 09, 2021
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Star Trek Beyond (2016) |
Minor gripes aren't enough to spoil a smartly-paced movie which loads its crowd-pleasing action sequences with emotional repercussions that keep you fully invested. - NME
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| Posted Jun 09, 2021
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Jason Bourne (2016) |
It's no radical reinvention, but Greengrass and Damon have pulled off a broadly satisfying franchise revival. - NME
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| Posted Jun 09, 2021
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Captain Fantastic (2016) |
Powered by Viggo Mortensen, family and the quirks of human nature, this smiley indie flick could be a late summer hit. - NME
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| Posted Jun 09, 2021
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Brotherhood (2016) |
Brotherhood makes for a gripping and fitting conclusion to Clarke's trilogy; this is a film that keeps you entertained while delivering a genuine and honourable message about taking responsibility for your actions and the people you love. - NME
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| Posted Jun 09, 2021
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Finding Dory (2016) |
It's essentially just a slick remix of Finding Nemo, but Finding Dory's emotional moments will definitely hook you in. - NME
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| Posted Jun 09, 2021
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The BFG (2016) |
Spielberg deserves credit for trusting, rightly, that the enduring appeal of Dahl's characters will be enough to make his BFG a big-screen hit. - NME
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| Posted Jun 09, 2021
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Wiener-Dog (2016) |
Slight and stilted in parts, hilarious and memorable in others, all held together by a brilliant Danny DeVito. - NME
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| Posted Jun 09, 2021
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Nerve (2016) |
A fast and fizzy thriller about social media, peer pressure and smartphone addiction. - NME
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| Posted Jun 09, 2021
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Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016) |
Once the thrill of the cast and visuals wears off, this follow-up to Tim Burton's Alice In Wonderland is a drag - NME
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| Posted Jun 09, 2021
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Independence Day: Resurgence (2016) |
But despite the prevailing stupidity, or perhaps partly because of it, Emmerich's visually impressive film is actually pretty fun... - NME
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| Posted Jun 09, 2021
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Elvis & Nixon (2016) |
A deliberately frothy take on an under-documented moment in US politics. - NME
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| Posted Jun 09, 2021
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Now You See Me 2 (2016) |
A sequel that's faster, flashier and more bombastic than the original. - NME
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| Posted Jun 09, 2021
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Money Monster (2016) |
Money Monster is no masterpiece but as a form of glossy high-octane entertainment, it doesn't disappoint... - NME
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| Posted Jun 08, 2021
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Deadpool (2016) |
Deadpool is a stylishly salty antidote to bloated recent superhero movies like last year's Avengers: Age Of Ultron. - NME
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| Posted Jun 08, 2021
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The Forest (2016) |
Playing both sisters, Natalie Dormer gives a compelling dual performance but she's saddled by the script's simplistic dialogue, which is often as wooden as the forest itself. - NME
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| Posted Jun 08, 2021
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Steve Jobs (2015) |
Danny Boyle's portrait of Apple founder Steve Jobs may not stick rigidly to the facts, but it's a riveting film. - NME
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| Posted Jun 08, 2021
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Pan (2015) |
Big production values aren't enough to save this muddled, clunky Peter Pan origin story. - NME
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| Posted Jun 08, 2021
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The Man From U.N.C.L.E. (2015) |
Guy Ritchie's first film since 2011 is a stylish and jovial spy caper. - NME
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| Posted Jun 08, 2021
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Fantastic Four (2015) |
A horribly botched reboot that squanders a talented young cast. - NME
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| Posted Jun 08, 2021
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Trainwreck (2015) |
At its core, this is a successful big screen debut from an undeniable comic talent. - NME
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| Posted Jun 08, 2021
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Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation (2015) |
Tom Cruise returns for more tense set-pieces, breathless daredevil exploits and infectious camaraderie. - NME
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| Posted Jun 08, 2021
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Hot Pursuit (2015) |
A frustrating missed opportunity... - NME
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| Posted Jun 08, 2021
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The Gift (2015) |
A chilling psychological thriller that leaves us with a genuinely unsettling ending. - NME
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| Posted Jun 08, 2021
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Ant-Man (2015) |
Paul Rudd stars in a formulaic but consistently entertaining and likeable Marvel summer blockbuster. - NME
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| Posted Jun 07, 2021
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Southpaw (2015) |
Jake Gyllenhaal stars in a completely predictable but reasonably stirring boxing drama. - NME
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| Posted Jun 07, 2021
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Terminator Genisys (2015) |
This isn't the franchise 'renaissance' James Cameron thinks it is... - NME
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| Posted Jun 07, 2021
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Magic Mike XXL (2015) |
Shallow stuff, but often raucously entertaining... - NME
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| Posted Jun 07, 2021
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She's Funny That Way (2014) |
A surprisingly lightweight comeback vehicle for director Peter Bogdanovich, but one filled with memorable performances... - NME
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| Posted Jun 07, 2021
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Mr. Holmes (2015) |
An unlikely friendship Holmes forms with his housekeeper's young son (child actor Milo Parker) proves especially affecting. - NME
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| Posted Jun 04, 2021
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Entourage (2015) |
Though Ellin at least keeps the friendships at the heart of Entourage intact, his film comes off only as a lumpen update of a stylish TV series. - NME
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| Posted Jun 04, 2021
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Slow West (2015) |
Michael Fassbender stars in a fresh and distinctive take on the classic western. - NME
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| Posted Jun 04, 2021
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Jurassic World (2015) |
This is the first sequel to do the original Jurassic Park movie any real justice... - NME
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| Posted Jun 04, 2021
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Danny Collins (2015) |
Though riddled with clichés, there are memorable performances from Pacino, Annette Bening as his lover and Christopher Plummer as his sardonic manager. - NME
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| Posted Jun 02, 2021
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Man Up (2015) |
Entertaining performances from Pegg and the American Bell, who adopts a convincing English accent, help make Man Up a surprise delight. - NME
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| Posted Jun 02, 2021
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Force majeure (2014) |
A scathing psychological drama that unravels in the chill of the French Alps. - NME
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| Posted Jun 02, 2021
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Dior and I (2014) |
The potential for tension between Simons and his new colleagues makes Dior And I compelling. - NME
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| Posted May 28, 2021
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