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Sam Toy

Sam Toy's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
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Empire film critic.

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Threads (1984) 100% 5/5 EDIT “Threads is most successful by its merciless refusal of sentimentality - every second is played for realism; this is a documentary of a nightmare, as we are taken, via a young unmarried couple, through a nuclear strike on Sheffield circa 1984, and beyond.” – Empire Magazine Apr 17, 2019 Full Review My Name Is Khan (2010) 86% 3/5 EDIT “There's too much story (a later, Georgia-set act falters), but this mostly rides comfortably on Khan's superb performance, and his chemistry with leading lady Kajol.” – Empire Magazine May 26, 2015 Full Review Your Highness (2011) 28% 2/5 EDIT “A decent, affectionate, fitfully funny take on the fantasy genre, but this could have been so much more. For fans of this sort of comedy only.” – Empire Magazine Apr 11, 2011 Full Review Men on the Bridge (2009) 79% 2/5 EDIT “Despite one or two nice moments and the naturalistic tone, it's all a bit of a slog.” – Empire Magazine Jan 26, 2011 Full Review Amer (2009) 79% 3/5 EDIT “Not for everyone, but fans of Dario Argento will find plenty to like about this otherworldly study of sex and sensuality.” – Empire Magazine Jan 3, 2011 Full Review Into Eternity (2010) 100% 3/5 EDIT “A captivating, and sometimes alarming, expos of the business end of nuclear power. Watch as part of a behind-the-sofa double bill with Countdown To Zero.” – Empire Magazine Nov 10, 2010 Full Review Merah Putih (2009) 0% 2/5 EDIT “Sub-standard battle scenes and ropey characterisation drain this powerful story of its impact. Less history than histrionic.” – Empire Magazine Nov 3, 2010 Full Review Carlos (2010) 93% 4/5 EDIT “Ramirez's outstanding performance and Assayes' superb skill in storytelling make this a mini-series not to be missed.” – Empire Magazine Oct 20, 2010 Full Review 22 Bullets (2010) 42% 2/5 EDIT “An uneven stew of character development, violence and sub-Top Gear car chases. Disappointing.” – Empire Magazine Sep 1, 2010 Full Review Hot Tub Time Machine (2010) 64% 4/5 EDIT “Robinson and Duke are terrific, and while it's fantastic to see Cusack back doing all-out comedy, truly outstanding is Daily Show veteran Rob Corddry, who has to make horrible jerk Lou likable and funny.” – Empire Magazine May 6, 2010 Full Review Burma VJ: Reporting From a Closed Country (2008) 97% 5/5 EDIT “Compelling and, for anyone who values truth, essential.” – Empire Magazine Jul 17, 2009 Full Review Fired Up (2009) 25% 1/5 EDIT “A charmless, witless, lumbering mess. Almost nothing could redeem this lame comedy.” – Empire Magazine Jul 10, 2009 Full Review Traitor (2008) 64% 3/5 EDIT “More carefully measured than many of its American contemporaries, Traitor doesn't match the heights of Syriana, but sits comfortably above, say, The Kingdom for mapping out the complexities of its issues .” – Empire Magazine Mar 27, 2009 Full Review Anvil! The Story of Anvil (2008) 98% 5/5 EDIT “Anvil! is exactly what's needed to slap the recent rash of doomsayer documentaries in the face - preferably with a studded, fingerless leather glove.” – Empire Magazine Feb 19, 2009 Full Review Sex Drive (2008) 46% 3/5 EDIT “Okay, it doesn't have an original bone in its body, but forgetting the awful title, Sex Drive has its share of snappy lines and decent gags. It's also got Seth Green and James Marsden on cracking form, which should never be underestimated.” – Empire Magazine Jan 9, 2009 Full Review Quiet Chaos (2008) 78% 3/5 EDIT “Don't expect anything too profound from this middleweight fare - but it'll still be better than the inevitable remake.” – Empire Magazine Oct 24, 2008 Full Review Before the Rains (2007) 51% 3/5 EDIT “While the characters sometimes feel roughly drawn, the casting is spot on.” – Empire Magazine Jul 22, 2008 Full Review Charlie Bartlett (2007) 59% 3/5 EDIT “There are plenty of good qualities in Charlie; it just needed to apply itself a little more.” – Empire Magazine May 16, 2008 Full Review I Served the King of England (2006) 79% 5/5 EDIT “Funny, vivacious and profound without being earnest, this is an utter delight.” – Empire Magazine May 9, 2008 Full Review Flashbacks of a Fool (2008) 41% 2/5 EDIT “An array of small successes can't support the crushing weight of the malformed screenplay. Not a complete loss by any means, though, and Walsh is a talent to keep an eye on.” – Empire Magazine Apr 18, 2008 Full Review Bunny Chow (2006) 20% 1/5 EDIT “Over-filled and self-indulgent, this is an irritating little film.” – Empire Magazine Mar 20, 2008 Full Review The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008) 81% 3/5 EDIT “A late entry in a crowded field, Spiderwick works hard to set itself apart from the competition, and almost entirely succeeds - no mean feat these days.” – Empire Magazine Mar 20, 2008 Full Review Semi-Pro (2008) 23% 2/5 EDIT “Semi-Pro isn't painful, but it's a very minor credit for everyone involved.” – Empire Magazine Mar 7, 2008 Full Review The Boss of It All (2006) 74% 2/5 EDIT “Von Trier's deconstructionist streak stymies this admirable attempt at a comedy.” – Empire Magazine Feb 28, 2008 Full Review St. Trinian's (2007) 32% 2/5 EDIT “The target audience - pre-teen girls - aren't going to notice the many shortfalls behind the camera. What they'll enjoy, regardless of quality, is some naughtiness true to the spirit of the series, Russell Brand and Girls Aloud.” – Empire Magazine Dec 21, 2007 Full Review
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