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Shutter Island
Although bogged down with its denouement, this is still Scorsese, which means genre cinema at its visionary best.
Uploaded February 15, 2010 18:05
Crazy Heart
Deeply felt performances, great music and pitch-perfect detail make this a film to be cherished
Uploaded February 15, 2010 16:36
North Face
While the film’s social context is not sufficiently explored, this remains a compelling and heartfelt cinematic retelling of an epic journey
Uploaded February 15, 2010 16:32
The Hurt Locker
A must-see film with gripping performances and vivid evocation of urban warfare in Iraq.
Uploaded February 15, 2010 16:29
From Paris With Love
An abysmal film: a buddy comedy with no jokes, implausible storylines and boring action scenes
Uploaded February 15, 2010 16:20
The Wolfman
In the end, this feels like a missed opportunity with its by-the-numbers horror script and disaffected performances.
Uploaded February 11, 2010 15:01
A Prophet
A riveting and unforgettable story of one man’s rise through the prison ranks.
Uploaded February 09, 2010 15:42
Valentine's Day
Loose in narrative and light in tone, a perfectly inoffensive date movie.
Uploaded February 09, 2010 15:38
Percy Jackson & The Lightning Thief
With a top-notch cast and dazzling special effects, this will tide the teens over until the next Harry Potter instalment.
Uploaded February 09, 2010 15:33
The Room
Despite the complete lack of talent of the principals, this cult oddity tries so hard for greatness that it almost gets there.
Uploaded February 03, 2010 09:52
Daybreakers
A bad ending doesn’t detract too much from the great cast, plentiful blood and guts effects and rollicking pace.
Uploaded February 01, 2010 16:35
Precious
Undeniably rewarding experience boosted by top drawer performances
Uploaded February 01, 2010 16:28
Edge Of Darkness
Mel Gibson is back to his best in a thriller with a solid story.
Uploaded February 01, 2010 16:19
The Road
A heavy and philosophical vision of humanity’s possible future.
Uploaded January 25, 2010 15:04
Law Abiding Citizen
An entertaining thrill ride which unfortunately trades thought for action.
Uploaded January 25, 2010 14:44
Being In Heaven
Un-engaging repetitive self-help lecture is more mind-numbing infomercial than movie.
Uploaded January 25, 2010 14:30
Toy Story 1 And 2 3-D Double Feature
Restrained use of 3-D animation only enhances the magic of the originals. Bring on Toy Story 3.
Uploaded January 19, 2010 13:10
In The Loop
Unconvincing script and acting compares badly with similar themed classics Brazil and Dr. Strangelove.
Uploaded January 19, 2010 11:59