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Meet The Parents: Little Fockers
Hilarious bits and comic chemistry between De Niro and Stiller can't save this plotless sequel.
Uploaded December 23, 2010 10:30
Life During Wartime
If you can handle the dark and challenging themes, this unique and blackly comic film is absolutely worth watching.
Uploaded December 20, 2010 11:24
The Tourist
The beautiful scenery and glamorous lead actors can’t make up for the increasingly absurd plot or flat performances.
Uploaded December 20, 2010 11:08
The King's Speech
Cinematically told and firmly rooted in its characters, this is an absolute crowd pleaser.
Uploaded December 20, 2010 10:04
Heartbreaker
While it opens with a promising start, this quickly becomes a vacuous and formulaic romantic comedy.
Uploaded December 20, 2010 09:01
Somewhere
Boosted by incredibly natural performances, this sweet and understated film radiates with a real truth.
Uploaded December 20, 2010 09:01
Gulliver's Travels
While it feels lacklustre, this is mostly inoffensive family-friendly entertainment which offers up a few laughs.
Uploaded December 20, 2010 09:01
Blue Valentine
Skillfully told and featuring two remarkable lead performances, this painfully honest portrait of young love is both devastating and mesmerising.
Uploaded December 20, 2010 09:01
Sarah's Key
Delivered with authenticity and driven by superb, layered performances, this is a profound and powerful viewing experience.
Uploaded December 17, 2010 09:01
Love & Other Drugs
While the two leads have terrific chemistry; this is largely a predictable love story which skims over the more hard-hitting aspects.
Uploaded December 13, 2010 11:58
Powderfinger: Sunsets
Combining revealing interviews and terrific concert footage, this provides compelling insight into one of Australia’s finest bands
Uploaded December 10, 2010 11:29
Tron: Legacy
Despite the impressive special effects, the action and dialogue lack substance and it’s further let down by the self serious tone.
Uploaded December 08, 2010 18:08
Megamind
Despite the terrific voice cast and eye-catching animation, this seems disappointingly formulaic and fails to offer real laughs.
Uploaded December 06, 2010 15:07
Desert Flower
Despite capable performances and an important subject matter, this is let down by its unsure tone and tendency to veer toward sentimentality
Uploaded December 06, 2010 14:56
Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey
Despite its compelling subject matter, this is let down by its weak characterisation and poor pacing.
Uploaded December 06, 2010 14:39
The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Voyage Of The Dawn Treader
The third instalment is for the most part an exciting and emotionally resonant adventure.
Uploaded December 02, 2010 10:19
Devil
Despite a terrific premise and strong performances, this chiller is let down by its ineffective build-up and trite conclusion.
Uploaded November 29, 2010 13:46
Lebanon
Powerfully shot from within the tank, this unflinching war drama is unforgettable.
Uploaded November 29, 2010 13:42
Rare Exports
While there’s plenty to enjoy in this darkly comic flick, its ideas and mythologies are never fully explored.
Uploaded November 29, 2010 13:39
Enter The Void
While it opens strongly, this erratic ride soon loses its gripping momentum and descends into gratuitous sex and violence.
Uploaded November 29, 2010 13:32