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Resident Evil: Afterlife
Upping the action at every turn, this contains fantastic battle sequences and a kickass heroine wisely made relatable to audiences.
Uploaded October 11, 2010 15:34
Chloe
While the film begins as an intriguing and tense thriller, the latter half veers into ridiculous melodrama.
Uploaded October 11, 2010 15:31
The Housemaid
While elegantly made, this psychological thriller is let down by its unrealistic characters and over-the-top ending.
Uploaded October 11, 2010 15:28
Every Jack Has A Jill
A superficial and predictable romantic comedy which tries to emulate eccentric French flicks but falls short.
Uploaded October 11, 2010 10:10
Eat, Pray, Love
While undeniably a chick flick, this is a classy one bolstered by an all-round excellent cast and well crafted script.
Uploaded October 05, 2010 16:26
Joan Rivers: A Piece Of Work
Alternately funny and poignant, this doco provides a brutally honest look at the entertainment industry and into the life of a comedy icon.
Uploaded October 05, 2010 16:17
Genius Within: The Inner Life Of Glenn Gould
This fascinating documentary would fare better from more uninterrupted musical numbers.
Uploaded October 05, 2010 16:11
Buried
Driven by Ryan Reynolds’ magnificent performance, this tense and ambitious film is absolutely riveting to watch unfold.
Uploaded October 05, 2010 15:21
The Human Centipede
Fans anticipating the release of this controversial film on DVD will be excited to hear it comes with a slew of special features.
Uploaded October 05, 2010 09:25
Legend Of The Guardians: The Owls Of Ga'Hoole
While its underlying themes are dark, this visually stunning animation is an enthralling fantasy adventure from start to finish.
Uploaded September 29, 2010 10:06
Dinner For Schmucks
Bolstered by spot-on casting, this hilariously entertaining comedy balances the absurdity with humanism.
Uploaded September 27, 2010 11:30
The Tree
With beautifully realised performances rooted in real life, this mystical and moving film is ultimately a hopeful one.
Uploaded September 27, 2010 11:27
Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps
While a rock solid piece of entertainment, this may have been something special if the focus had been shifted to Gordon Gekko.
Uploaded September 20, 2010 16:23
Diary Of A Wimpy Kid
Slickly produced and packed with tired jokes, this family film is dismally unfunny.
Uploaded September 20, 2010 16:18
The Girl Who Played With Fire
While the pace is rousing throughout, this hugely entertaining film suffers from the absence of nuanced moments to balance out the high drama.
Uploaded September 20, 2010 16:12
Charlie St. Cloud
While the script is contrived and sometimes sappy, Zac Efron anchors the film with a heartfelt performance.
Uploaded September 20, 2010 16:09
I'm Still Here
Alternately funny and poignant, this riveting docu-drama works best as a self-reflective piece that examines notions of celebrity and artistry.
Uploaded September 15, 2010 11:49
Cats And Dogs: The Revenge Of Kitty Galore
While the jokes are obvious, this fun family film has a big heart, an element missing from the recent slew of kids’ movies about animals.
Uploaded September 13, 2010 13:18
Easy A
With witty dialogue and astute comedic performances, this film parodies the clichés of other teen movies but still feels fresh.
Uploaded September 13, 2010 13:13
The Reluctant Infidel
Often uproariously funny, this cross-cultural comedy brims with sharp dialogue and its ideas are sensitive and intelligent without being heavy-handed.
Uploaded September 13, 2010 13:07