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Warm Bodies
It deftly navigates the balance between horror, humour and romance, and is boosted by some killer chemistry between the two leads.
April 9, 2013 09:46 -
Therese D
A slight but brooding and beautifully crafted film that belongs to the two superb leads.
April 9, 2013 09:43 -
Kon-Tiki
A riveting stranger-than-fiction tale that’s crafted with all the skill and thrill of a first class Hollywood adventure, but none of the bloated sentiment.
April 9, 2013 09:41 -
Identity Thief
The two leads do their best, but the witless and lazily characterised screenplay gives them little to work with.
April 4, 2013 16:08 -
Jurassic Park 3D
Two decades has done nothing to lessen the magic of this classic.
April 2, 2013 14:17 -
Trance
Danny Boyle’s directorial flair is on display, but this psychological thriller is undone by miscasting and the failure to capitalise on an intriguing premise.
April 2, 2013 14:16 -
Sleepwalk With Me
A funny and poignant portrait of a conflicted aspiring comedian, which plays with all the ease and intimacy of a memorable stand-up routine.
April 2, 2013 14:13 -
Chasing Ice
An eye-opening and sobering doco that paints a dire picture, but not a hopeless one.
April 2, 2013 14:11 -
Lego Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out
"...strictly (one hopes) child’s fare, with the fast moving shenanigans focusing on colour, spectacle and action."
March 29, 2013 13:38 -
Rust & Bone
Director Jacques Audiard’s visuals are masterful and Marion Cotillard is brilliant in this haunting and visceral piece of storytelling that almost defies categorisation.
March 25, 2013 14:10 -
The Croods (3D)
The voice cast is a blast and the prehistoric set-up is beautifully realised in this animated gem that’s framed by broader ideas rather than trite moral lessons.
March 25, 2013 14:07 -
Return To Nim's Island
It’s formulaic from head to toe, but it’s also a fun, lively and squeaky clean slice of escapism for kids.
March 25, 2013 14:04 -
GI Joe: Retaliation (3D)
The star cast can’t transcend all the flaws of the lazy, hollow script or the embarrassingly tame action sequences.
March 25, 2013 10:21 -
Hyde Park On Hudson
It never quite finds its footing as either a romantic drama or political history, but it’s enjoyable storytelling boosted by Laura Linney and Bill Murray’s sublime performances.
March 25, 2013 09:16 -
Promised Land
Director Gus Van Sant is in comfortable territory with this character-driven drama, which pushes compelling storytelling before politics.
March 18, 2013 15:15 -
Jack The Giant Slayer
A rich background and epic action sequences can’t disguise empty characters and a convoluted narrative.
March 18, 2013 15:14 -
The Loneliest Planet
An elusive but haunting portrait of the trust and expectations that underpin relationships, and how they can so easily unravel.
March 18, 2013 15:12 -
Hara-Kiri: Death Of A Samurai 3D
This revenge story eschews savage thrills in favour of a more slow-burning meditation on duty and honour.
March 18, 2013 15:09 -
Silence In The House Of God: Mea Maxima Culpa
A compelling and intelligently crafted doco that transcends sensationalism but simmers with quiet fury.
March 18, 2013 15:07 -
A Good Day To Die Hard
A lazy and formulaic installment that fails to succeed in either the story or action stakes.
March 18, 2013 14:59
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