Russell Cook
Russell Cook's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at the following Tomatometer-approved publication(s):
CineVue
Movies reviews only
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Arbitrage (2012) |
Jarecki surprisingly manages to draw out a sense of sympathy for his protagonist. - CineVue
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| Posted Feb 09, 2019
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Ninja Scroll (1993) |
Ninja Scroll is a champion of anime and belongs in the upper echelons of its history. - CineVue
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| Posted Feb 06, 2019
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Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet (2012) |
This is a true testament to the power of the human spirit, and offers an expose of the strength that genuine love from family and friends can afford. - CineVue
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| Posted Feb 05, 2019
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Private Peaceful (2012) |
A delicate and warm portrayal of love for family, for friends, and for one's country, without the usual façade of over-exuberant jingoism - CineVue
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| Posted Feb 05, 2019
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Cosmopolis (2012) |
A stylish think-piece for our times. - CineVue
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| Posted Jan 10, 2019
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Charlie Casanova (2010) |
The most disappointing aspect of Charlie Casanova isn't that its plot lacks any real trajectory, or that its narrative feels so implausibly purposeless. - CineVue
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| Posted Jan 08, 2019
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Gone (2012) |
Dhalia's Gone is what it is -- a relatively suspenseful action-thriller, comprised of all the building blocks one would expect from the genre whilst conforming to all of its rules and stylistic tendencies. - CineVue
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| Posted Jan 08, 2019
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The Libertines: There Are No Innocent Bystanders (2011) |
Aside from some nicely shot scenes of East London and the film's ability to capture the raw intensity of a band like The Libertines live, it is relatively unexceptional as music docs go. - CineVue
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| Posted Jan 04, 2019
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Bill Cunningham New York (2010) |
A simply shot documentary, but its subject is anything but plain, as Cunningham oozes the energy of a 21-year-old just starting their career in the hustle and bustle of the big city. - CineVue
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| Posted Dec 19, 2018
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Girl Model (2011) |
It features a profoundly interesting story, with harrowing and distressing undertones but the film's inability to press issues further and delve deeper into its subject matter makes it somewhat of a rubber stamp. - CineVue
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| Posted Dec 13, 2018
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Arthur Christmas (2011) |
Arthur Christmas' characters have plenty of personality and make the film a really fun watch. It's also short and sweet, with a number of action-packed set-pieces that will keep the younger folk among us occupied for its entirety - CineVue
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| Posted Dec 05, 2018
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Pearl Jam Twenty (2011) |
It is told in big themes and bold colours with blistering sound and is carved from over 1,200 hours of rarely seen and never-before seen footage spanning the band's career. - CineVue
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| Posted Dec 01, 2018
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The Dead (2010) |
The lack of a single decent central performance does detract from its unique ideas and its social awareness that gave it the potential to do something really different with a tired out genre. - CineVue
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| Posted Nov 27, 2018
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Conan the Barbarian (2011) |
[A] frenetic rush of energy embodied by the performance of Momoa, whose samurai training and choreographed planning of fight scenes has gone a long way to making his Conan a success. - CineVue
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| Posted Nov 15, 2018
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Elite Squad 2 (2010) |
Its moments of action, along with its depiction of deeply entrenched social issues and politics, accompanied by an intensely provocative script makes Elite Squad: The Enemy Within a tough, but vital watch. - CineVue
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| Posted Nov 15, 2018
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Black Swan (2010) |
A work of chilling beauty. Its excellent cinematography, dance, and music all accompanied by the performance of an exciting cast makes it a delicacy for the eyes and ears. - CineVue
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| Posted Nov 06, 2018
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Boys on the Run (2010) |
Manages to explore the intensity and pain of infatuation and love on a very sincere level. - CineVue
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| Posted Nov 05, 2018
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The King's Speech (2010) |
Overall, this film is a great piece of British cinema that boasts an exciting group of British talents in Firth, Rush and Carter. - CineVue
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| Posted Feb 28, 2018
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