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Reviews Archive

And Everything Is Going Fine

“…remains compelling, funny and finally heartbreaking.”

Uploaded July 12, 2011 17:08

Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Part 2 3D

Exciting, gripping and touching, the action-packed final instalment sees this tremendously successful franchise end on a high.

Uploaded July 12, 2011 11:17

Green Street Hooligans 2

“Not worth your time…”

Uploaded July 07, 2011 10:43

The Malay Chronicles: Bloodlines

“...works as a rollicking adventure film.”

Uploaded July 07, 2011 10:40

The Airlift

“...extremely underwhelming...”

Uploaded July 07, 2011 10:35

Happy Ever Afters

While there are enjoyable moments, it’s difficult to roll with the increasingly absurd narrative as we’re never really invested in the characters.

Uploaded July 07, 2011 09:33

Wu Xia

Meshing western and Asian style sensibilities, the martial art sequences are dazzling but we’re always invested in the action, thanks to the intelligent script.

Uploaded July 06, 2011 13:39

The Adjustment Bureau

"...if you can suspend disbelief, this is solidly entertaining fare."

Uploaded July 05, 2011 18:31

Delhi Belly

Backed by an intelligent screenplay, understated humour and absorbing performances, this is a step in the right direction for Bollywood cinema.

Uploaded July 04, 2011 17:38

Special Treatment

While Isabelle Huppert is always worth watching, this potentially interesting exploration of the parallels between sex work and psychiatry falls flat.

Uploaded July 04, 2011 17:21

Mozart's Sister

Understated and intimate, this ends up a lushly filmed, insightful, and moving account of a woman overlooked in history.

Uploaded July 04, 2011 17:16

Transformers Dark Of The Moon 3D

Admittedly better than its predecessor, Michael Bay still hasn’t learnt that impressive action sequences don’t make up for woeful acting and no character development.

Uploaded June 27, 2011 16:34

Double Dhamaal

Adhering to the outlandish narrative style that underpins so many Bollywood films, this ends up derivative and unfunny.

Uploaded June 27, 2011 15:39

The Tree Of Life

While beautifully shot, with no real narrative to anchor Terrence Malick’s experimental style, this ends up an incomprehensible and self-indulgent disappointment.

Uploaded June 27, 2011 14:15

Mr. Popper's Penguins

While it’s hardly a classic, this is entertaining and ends up surprisingly engaging thanks to Jim Carrey’s pitch-perfect performance.

Uploaded June 27, 2011 14:11

The Trip

While this offers up the odd laugh, the continual banter grows tedious and wearying, and the whole affair seems pointless.

Uploaded June 27, 2011 14:05

Stake Land

Although admirable for a low budget horror thriller, this is let down by inept storytelling.

Uploaded June 22, 2011 17:07

Cars 2

While it doesn’t hit the grand heights of other Pixar films, there’s still a lot of fun to be had here.

Uploaded June 22, 2011 09:37

Sleeping Beauty

Guaranteed to divide audiences, this is an intoxicating, disturbing and unforgettable piece of cinema, and announces Julia Leigh as a filmmaker to watch.

Uploaded June 20, 2011 14:59

Kung Fu Panda 2

While the animation is incredible, this also has heart and humour in spades, and proves just as engaging as its predecessor.

Uploaded June 20, 2011 14:54