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Vanessa Farquharson

Vanessa Farquharson's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
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Superman Returns (2006) 72% 3/5 EDIT “Superman Returns is just about everything a comics nerd could ask for: As slick as the resurrection of the Batman franchise but with the charm of the Spiderman films, and of course a bit of X-Men wit, this film embodies the term "universal appeal."” – National Post Jul 7, 2025 Full Review Mission: Impossible III (2006) 73% 3/5 EDIT “The Mission trilogy isn't trying to be about anything more substantial than blowing things up, chasing people and maybe...preventing biological warfare. Its goals may have been set low, but it sure has achieved them.” – National Post May 21, 2025 Full Review Chef (2014) 87% 2/4 EDIT “At almost two hours long, Chef is bound to leave some audiences feeling overstuffed.” – National Post Jun 12, 2014 Full Review Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) 93% 4/4 EDIT “The resulting aural authenticity makes for a nice contrast with the look of the actual figurines, which aren't realistic but have been beautifully crafted and posed throughout the picture.” – National Post Mar 11, 2014 Full Review Mama (2013) 63% 2.5/4 EDIT “Devotees of this genre should make a point of seeing the film, if only because it's a great example of how to be creepy without resorting to cliché. But don't expect any true horror to emerge, at least in the traditional sense.” – National Post Jan 1, 2014 Full Review Wadjda (2012) 99% 3/4 EDIT “The result is fascinating -- not a flat-out lashing against Saudi Arabia's patriarchy, yet definitely not an endorsement of it, either.” – National Post Oct 10, 2013 Full Review Enough Said (2013) 95% 2.5/4 EDIT “Holofcener's film is far from perfect -- it does, however, let [Gandolfini] showcase his range, and for that moviegoers should applaud.” – National Post Sep 26, 2013 Full Review Our Man in Tehran (2013) 83% 3/4 EDIT “Weinstein and Taylor keep things traditional when it comes to the [documentary] format, which lets viewers feel as though they're simply gathering 'round the fireplace for story time.” – National Post Sep 19, 2013 Full Review Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013) 38% 2/4 EDIT “For the most part, horror clichés are avoided -- nobody walks down to a basement without turning the lights on first -- but this doesn't mean the characters aren't a bit daft.” – National Post Sep 12, 2013 Full Review Riddick (2013) 58% 1.5/4 EDIT “What's so bizarre is that [Diesel] feels such loyalty toward a character who isn't very likeable, not to mention a world comprised of run-of-the-mill science fiction, and stunts that have all been done before.” – National Post Sep 6, 2013 Full Review Closed Circuit (2013) 43% 3/4 EDIT “In short, it feels unoriginal. And yet, thanks to all the highly skilled personalities involved, it's still exciting to watch -- much like re-reading a great whodunnit even though you know who did it.” – National Post Aug 29, 2013 Full Review Lovelace (2013) 53% 2.5/4 EDIT “More than anything else, Lovelace will be remembered for its inspired casting.” – National Post Aug 9, 2013 Full Review Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013) 42% 2.5/4 EDIT “Somehow all these wrongs add up to an inexplicable right. It's why children love improvised bedtime stories -- a meandering, faulty narrative can be a ton of fun.” – National Post Aug 7, 2013 Full Review The Canyons (2013) 21% 1/4 EDIT “Despite rumours of diva-like demands and general flakiness on set, [Lohan] gets the job done, which is more than one can say for her co-stars.” – National Post Aug 1, 2013 Full Review 20 Feet From Stardom (2013) 99% 4/4 EDIT “It's important to finally put names and faces to the voices of these women because, without them, countless songs would sound horrible.” – National Post Jul 11, 2013 Full Review Evil Dead (2013) 64% 3/4 EDIT “Not everyone will want to spend money on a ticket to nausea, of course, but you can't fault a director for achieving precisely what he set out to do, even if it mainly revolves around dismemberment.” – National Post Apr 5, 2013 Full Review Dark Skies (2013) 42% 3/4 EDIT “Dark Skies has almost nothing to do with dark skies but it is a quietly effective little horror movie, with an exceptional cast and a couple of decent scares.” – National Post Feb 22, 2013 Full Review 56 Up (2012) 98% 3/5 EDIT “Watching the eighth film is intriguing but, in a way, disappointing. At this point in the game, it feels as if all the characters have determined their lots in life and are simply plodding through their interviews.” – National Post Feb 21, 2013 Full Review West of Memphis (2012) 95% 3.5/5 EDIT “In all, the director has assembled a powerful film, but the celebrity component feels rather unnecessary.” – National Post Feb 5, 2013 Full Review Disney's Teacher's Pet (2004) 75% 2.5/4 EDIT “Despite the exhausting plot of dog to man and back again and musical numbers that make you want to roll your ears, Teacher's Pet is worthwhile.” – National Post Jan 16, 2004 Full Review
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