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Reviews Archive
Red Dog
“…moving, uplifting and very funny. It has the potential to be a homegrown hit.”
Uploaded August 01, 2011 17:11
Love Crime
“…has all the ingredients to be a wickedly devious chiller, but it ends up feeling strangely flat.”
Uploaded August 01, 2011 16:54
Tucker & Dale Vs. Evil
Gleefully usurping traditional genre conventions, this original horror flick makes you squirm, laugh and scream – often at the same time.
Uploaded July 27, 2011 15:27
Captain America: The First Avenger
Registering as another hit for Marvel, this latest superhero flick is big fun, perfectly balancing the action and characterisation, and smartly reeling in the patriotism.
Uploaded July 25, 2011 16:59
Hanna
While the performances are all strong, the real star here is Joe Wright’s inspired direction, which transforms this action thriller into a modern fairytale.
Uploaded July 25, 2011 12:05
The Conspirator
It has considerable merit, but the film ultimately keeps audiences at a distance and fails to be the stirring experience one may expect given its rich subject matter.
Uploaded July 25, 2011 12:03
Big Mamma's Boy
While director Franco Di Chiera seems desperate to make the comedy work, it never does due to a derivative script and stilted performances
Uploaded July 25, 2011 12:01
Needle
It may not be innovative or stylistically impressive, but this modest horror flick still delivers decent scares.
Uploaded July 25, 2011 11:57
The Illusionist
With its beautiful hand-drawn animation and unhurried pace, this whimsical and bittersweet story is sure to delight adult animation fans.
Uploaded July 25, 2011 11:55
Singham
An epic cinematic treat, with larger-than-life characters and explosive action.
Uploaded July 25, 2011 09:44
Bad Teacher
While it has its fair share of cheap laughs, it’s a largely enjoyable romp thanks to the terrific comedic performances.
Uploaded July 19, 2011 10:04
Larry Crowne
Once again proving his apt directorial skills, Tom Hanks delivers a warm, engaging and smart charmer, boosted by the huge appeal of its two lead stars.
Uploaded July 18, 2011 16:48
5 Days Of War
While it’s let down by its reliance on action genre clichés, this remains compelling and thought-provoking throughout.
Uploaded July 18, 2011 16:42
Beautiful Lies
Falling short on charm and chuckles, audiences will be hard-pressed to care what happens to these contrived and largely unsympathetic characters.
Uploaded July 18, 2011 16:39
Precious Life
Eye-opening and often devastating, this documentary challenges audiences to confront and question their own biases and assumptions.
Uploaded July 18, 2011 16:36
The Rite
"... attempts a more measured, seriously dramatic approach to its subject than the usual horror movie."
Uploaded July 13, 2011 15:45
Two In The Wave
“…the sights and sounds of the New Wave reverberate throughout this documentary…”
Uploaded July 12, 2011 17:44
