Rebecca Barry Hill
Rebecca Barry Hill's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at the following Tomatometer-approved publication(s):
New Zealand Herald
Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)
Movies reviews only
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Dior and I (2014) |
Whether or not you care about fashion, it's an absolute must-see. - Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)
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| Posted Mar 26, 2015
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This Is Where I Leave You (2014) |
There are a few laugh-out-loud moments... enough to recommend it for its feelgood factor. - Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)
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| Posted Oct 22, 2014
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Million Dollar Arm (2014) |
As far as sports movies go, like Hamm, it's immensely likeable. - Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)
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| Posted Jun 22, 2014
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Transcendence (2014) |
A relatively entertaining way to upload your consciousness for 119 minutes. - Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)
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| Posted Apr 30, 2014
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Spinning Plates (2012) |
Spinning Plates has three moving personal stories, and that's what makes it memorable. - Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)
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| Posted Mar 06, 2014
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Dallas (2009) |
Worth seeing for the impressive performances alone. - Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)
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| Posted Feb 20, 2014
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Saving Mr. Banks (2013) |
It's a welcome surprise to find that Saving Mr. Banks is smart enough not to overdose on the sweet stuff. - Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)
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| Posted Feb 09, 2014
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The Great Beauty (2013) |
A spectacular film, as messy, strange and funny as a dream, with hedonistic party scenes to rival The Great Gatsby. - Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)
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| Posted Jan 31, 2014
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August: Osage County (2013) |
[Meryl Streep's] performance teeters between the brilliant and the OTT. - Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)
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| Posted Jan 09, 2014
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One Chance (2013) |
One Chance has, for the most part, more wit than sentimentality. Formulaic but moving. - Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)
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| Posted Nov 14, 2013
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Austenland (2013) |
Austenland is bound to become the guilty pleasure of the spring. - Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)
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| Posted Oct 17, 2013
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Mr. Pip (2012) |
Hugh Laurie as the children's teacher Mr Watts is both hauntingly sad and inspiring, and the captivating Xzannjah as Matilda is a natural. - Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)
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| Posted Oct 03, 2013
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Romeo and Juliet: A Love Song (2013) |
Purists might complain that the light-hearted treatment trashes the text but for the most part it's fun and proves that Shakespeare's story really is timeless. - Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)
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| Posted Sep 12, 2013
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Red 2 (2013) |
Silly but unapologetic entertainment. - Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)
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| Posted Aug 29, 2013
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Much Ado About Nothing (2012) |
Has a wit and style you won't find in his kick-ass work for Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Firefly or The Avengers. - Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)
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| Posted Aug 22, 2013
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The Way, Way Back (2013) |
A pretty safe bet for a fun time no matter your age - a bit like a day at a water park, really. - Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)
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| Posted Aug 15, 2013
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Twice Born (2012) |
Twice Born regains itself as a compelling and gripping story, several poignant surprises leading to a stunning resolution. - Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)
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| Posted Jul 11, 2013
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Unfinished Song (2012) |
This is one film that's equal parts moving and grating. - Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)
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| Posted May 09, 2013
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First Position (2011) |
The joy of watching lies in the purity of the dancer's passion. - Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)
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| Posted Apr 25, 2013
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Quartet (2012) |
This breezy, whimsical dramedy is a well-executed exploration of a simple idea - that even stars aren't immune to deteriorating memories, failing co-ordination and irritability. - Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)
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| Posted Dec 20, 2012
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Wuthering Heights (2011) |
Your enjoyment of the film will depend on your appreciation of the troubling and brutal nature of the source material. - Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)
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| Posted Dec 02, 2012
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I, Anna (2012) |
You could say it's a film that would play just as comfortably on television. But the clever writing, understated performances and slick editing more than make up for it. - Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)
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| Posted Nov 29, 2012
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Crossfire Hurricane (2012) |
Hammers home [the Stones'] amazing, timeless appeal. - Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)
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| Posted Nov 29, 2012
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Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel (2011) |
What makes this such a joy to watch is not just the timeline of fashion highlights, but Vreeland's unique perspective on life. - Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)
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| Posted Nov 15, 2012
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The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 (2012) |
Bigger, better and bloodier than its predecessors... - Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)
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| Posted Nov 14, 2012
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On the Road (2012) |
Salles has done the book justice by creating a film about what it means to be young and hungry for life. - Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)
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| Posted Sep 13, 2012
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I Wish (2011) |
I Wish is epic in duration, yet humble. So your affection for the film will rely on your patience... - Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)
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| Posted Aug 08, 2012
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Late Bloomers (2011) |
Late Bloomers has its moments but mostly feels like an uncomfortable romp into old age. - Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)
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| Posted Jul 19, 2012
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The Deep Blue Sea (2011) |
...will sort the lovers from the cynics in a heartbeat. - Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)
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| Posted Jun 12, 2012
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Trishna (2011) |
The result is a film that is intoxicating, emotional and exhausting. - Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)
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| Posted May 24, 2012
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Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2011) |
...thanks to Simon Beaufoy's fantastically witty script, Salmon Fishing is a fun and often unpredictable ride. - Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)
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| Posted May 17, 2012
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The Kid with a Bike (2011) |
A moving, sweet and at times harrowing tale... - Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)
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| Posted May 10, 2012
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Service Entrance (2010) |
What is an occasionally charming upstairs/downstairs comedy is overshadowed by one unintentionally creepy relationship. - Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)
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| Posted Apr 10, 2012
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The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011) |
Will leave you grinning for days. - Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)
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| Posted Apr 04, 2012
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Romantics Anonymous (2010) |
The script is witty, the chemistry just right, and the overall effect so sweet it's a little like eating too much chocolate. - Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)
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| Posted Feb 16, 2012
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This Means War (2012) |
A sexy crowd-pleaser for both genders. - Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)
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| Posted Feb 16, 2012
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Eating Out: The Open Weekend (2011) |
Weekend is a film that feels like real life - sometimes dull, sometimes funny, and bittersweet. - Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)
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| Posted Feb 09, 2012
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Like Crazy (2011) |
Managing to keep melodrama at a distance, it's nonetheless impossible not to get swept up in the relationship. - Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)
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| Posted Feb 09, 2012
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The Descendants (2011) |
It's rare for a director to strike the right chord with every film but Alexander Payne has managed it. - Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)
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| Posted Jan 30, 2012
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Dolphin Tale (2011) |
It's an earnest, sweet film that relies on the extraordinary true story of Winter, the rescued dolphin, and little on manipulative Hollywood tricks. - Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)
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| Posted Jan 05, 2012
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Red Dog (2011) |
A film with as much substance as a very long beer ad. - Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)
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| Posted Dec 07, 2011
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Beginners (2010) |
Like his irreverent film Thumbsucker, Mills tackles dark territory but never strays too far into melancholy. - Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)
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| Posted Dec 07, 2011
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Footloose (2011) |
Ren now dances with his iPod, the black kids krump in the carpark and the grown-ups worry about the recession. And that's about where the updating ends. - Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)
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| Posted Oct 06, 2011
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The Help (2011) |
It's a feel-good, revenge-seeking satire, the kind that makes you want to shout 'go girl!' from the cinema aisle. - Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)
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| Posted Sep 14, 2011
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Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011) |
...combines the adolescent humiliation of American Pie and the middle-aged angst of The 40 Year-Old Virgin. - Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)
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| Posted Sep 14, 2011
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Bill Cunningham New York (2010) |
A heart-warming insight into one man's extraordinary life, a window to the fabulous veneer of the Big Apple and a must-see for anyone interested in the creative process. - Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)
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| Posted Jul 04, 2011
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Heartbreaker (2010) |
This is fun, frothy screwball stuff that won't demand much more cerebral participation than reading the subtitles. But, like Duris, it should charm your pants off. - Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)
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| Posted May 16, 2011
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Water for Elephants (2011) |
It's a fast-paced adventure tale like they used to make 'em, a slice of old-fashioned Hollywood that traverses tragedy, romance and exotic travel. - Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)
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| Posted May 16, 2011
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Love & Other Drugs (2010) |
It isn't bashful at all, incorporating plenty of sex and humour; you'll feel like you're sleeping with them too. - Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)
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| Posted Jan 11, 2011
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The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest (2009) |
Semi-satisfying, if you can keep up. - Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)
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| Posted Jan 11, 2011
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