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Due Date
While it offers a few laughs, this disappointing road trip is marred by sluggish pacing and characters difficult to embrace.
Uploaded November 23, 2010 12:36
Red Hill
Deftly directed and strongly performed, this delivers exciting thrills throughout.
Uploaded November 22, 2010 14:25
Fair Game
Despite the watchable performances, the subject matter feels stale and the script delivers the usual pompous clichés.
Uploaded November 22, 2010 14:23
Monsters
Expertly paced and authentically detailed, this manages to weave a serious and meaningful narrative from an outlandish premise.
Uploaded November 22, 2010 14:19
The Last Exorcism
Disappointingly, the main themes are underdeveloped and the mockumentary format often feels artificial.
Uploaded November 22, 2010 14:15
Copacabana
Despite its sluggish pace and convenient ending, the two lead actresses – who are mother and daughter in real life – work well together onscreen.
Uploaded November 22, 2010 14:13
Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows
The latest installment is a darkly thrilling ride punctuated by moments of humour and surprise.
Uploaded November 16, 2010 10:11
Hobby Farm
Well made and impressively performed, this fails to deliver the rewards expected of such emotionally tough-going material.
Uploaded November 16, 2010 09:44
Agora
Well researched, and anchored by Rachel Weisz’s impressive lead performance, this is a fascinating film that avoids the Hollywood epic route.
Uploaded November 15, 2010 12:01
GasLand
While it’s let down by its disorienting camera work, this is informative, entertaining and impassioned.
Uploaded November 15, 2010 11:58
Belladonna
While the interconnecting narrative becomes predictable, this remains intriguing.
Uploaded November 15, 2010 11:56
30 Rock: Season 4
While the storylines veer into the increasingly absurd, this hilarious series just keeps getting better.
Uploaded November 11, 2010 13:47
Greenberg
While the film strives too hard for quirkiness, it’s extremely watchable and anchored by Ben Stiller’s brilliant lead performance.
Uploaded November 11, 2010 13:35
SkyLine
While it's visually interesting, this soulless sci-fi flick is let down by poor pacing and unlikeable characters.
Uploaded November 11, 2010 09:51
The American
Those expecting rollicking thrills may be disappointed but this succeeds as a finely acted slow-burning espionage film.
Uploaded November 08, 2010 16:47
Machete
While it’s well made and Danny Trejo is an amazing presence on screen, the sustained over-the-top violence becomes tiresome.
Uploaded November 08, 2010 15:52
Wild Target
While the romance is difficult to believe, this wryly delivered crime caper is immensely enjoyable.
Uploaded November 08, 2010 15:51
Winter's Bone
While a tough film to watch, it nails the brutal atmosphere and is anchored by Jennifer Lawrence’s remarkable lead performance.
Uploaded November 08, 2010 15:26
The Messenger
With deftly drawn characters and beautifully understated performances, this engaging drama is tremendously moving.
Uploaded November 08, 2010 15:23
Action Replayy
While there’s gaping holes in the plot, this is perfect light entertainment boosted by the charismatic performances of the two leads.
Uploaded November 08, 2010 14:03