
Ross Bennett
Empire film critic.
Movies reviews only
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A Boy Called Dad (2009) |
Powerful and affecting. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Apr 29, 2010
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I Know You Know (2008) |
It's a deeply personal tale defined by a sturdy turn from newcomer Fuller and Carlyle's compellingly unpredictable performance. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Apr 08, 2010
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Storm (2009) |
The Hague's sterile offices and endless grey urban sprawl could have made Storm drab; thanks to the cool eye of the filmmaker and the two leads, it's anything but. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Mar 25, 2010
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Death Note (2006) |
Inspired in places, it unfortunately plods for most of the run time. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Apr 25, 2008
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Shotgun Stories (2007) |
An interesting first effort from Nichols -- making him a director to look out for in the future. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Apr 11, 2008
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My Brother Is an Only Child (2007) |
Thanks to the captivating performances, this is well worth checking out. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Apr 06, 2008
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You Kill Me (2007) |
Despite some good performances, You Kill Me misses the target. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Dec 07, 2007
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Code Name: The Cleaner (2007) |
A prime candidate for Worst Movie Of 2007. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Dec 07, 2007
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Cocaine Cowboys (2006) |
Fast-paced and fascinating, but a little too frenetic for its own good. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Nov 03, 2007
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In the Shadow of the Moon (2006) |
This wonderful documentary succeeds as a reminder of human endeavour. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Nov 01, 2007
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Fracture (2007) |
The two leads are on fine form, but the surrounding structure is too familiar from a thousand other films. Still, tense and occasionally twisty stuff. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Jun 30, 2007
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The All Together (2007) |
A Brit-com that does nothing for the reputation of the industry although there are a few charming performances. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted May 11, 2007
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Premonition (2007) |
Interesting premise but by the weaker third act the audience is left wodnering if they care about any of it. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Mar 31, 2007
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