RSS Feed for Filmink - reviews http://www.filmink.com.au Filmink PHP Generated RSS Feed http://www.filmink.com.au/images/site/filmink_rss_logo.gif http://www.filmink.com.au A saccharine and paint-by-numbers slice of romance, which is largely boosted by the appeal of its two leads. http://www.filmink.com.au/review/the-vow-film/ http://www.filmink.com.au/review/the-vow-film/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:55:50 +1100 "... it's all so affecting because of the top-notch performances, which lend a spine to the sentimentality." http://www.filmink.com.au/review/the-help-dvd/ http://www.filmink.com.au/review/the-help-dvd/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:50:39 +1100 The under-utilised 3D adds little to this prequel, which only serves as a sore reminder of the brilliance of the original films. http://www.filmink.com.au/review/star-wars-episode-1-the-phantom-menace-3d-film/ http://www.filmink.com.au/review/star-wars-episode-1-the-phantom-menace-3d-film/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:42:41 +1100 The talented bunch of actors ably cut through the surface gloss, but it's tough to remain invested in the plight of the self-absorbed lead. http://www.filmink.com.au/review/any-questions-for-ben-film/ http://www.filmink.com.au/review/any-questions-for-ben-film/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:36:43 +1100 It starts off as brutal but arresting stuff, and the two lead performances are scorching, but disappointingly dissolves into a case of tragedy for the sake of tragedy. http://www.filmink.com.au/review/shame-film_3/ http://www.filmink.com.au/review/shame-film_3/ Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:31:18 +1100 Let down by its illogical "found footage" approach, this remains an impressively compelling ride, which has more in line with classic storytelling than current fads. http://www.filmink.com.au/review/chronicle-film/ http://www.filmink.com.au/review/chronicle-film/ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:57:40 +1100 While Worthington doesn't quite match the talent of his top-notch co-stars, this admittedly implausible but impressively dynamic thriller is exciting stuff. http://www.filmink.com.au/review/man-on-a-ledge-film/ http://www.filmink.com.au/review/man-on-a-ledge-film/ Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:08:14 +1100 Beautifully made, surprisingly fresh, and there's no denying its charm, but ultimately, it's a slight case of style over substance. http://www.filmink.com.au/review/the-artist-film/ http://www.filmink.com.au/review/the-artist-film/ Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:06:30 +1100 Driven by Elizabeth Olsen's mesmerising lead performance, this languid and unsettling story buries deep into your mind http://www.filmink.com.au/review/martha-marcy-may-marlene-film/ http://www.filmink.com.au/review/martha-marcy-may-marlene-film/ Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:04:45 +1100 The return of Kate Beckinsale and the cracking serve of action should keep fans satisfied, but the visual effects leave a lot to be desired. http://www.filmink.com.au/review/underworld-awakening-film/ http://www.filmink.com.au/review/underworld-awakening-film/ Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:17:36 +1100