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Dangerous Attraction
“…let down by a pedestrian and all too predictable script”
February 12, 2013 17:01 -
Cruise Of The Gods
“…a likeable, though mostly flat comedy that suffers from a tired premise…”
February 12, 2013 16:56 -
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Safe Haven
It’s typical Nicholas Sparks schmaltz, but it’s one of the better adaptations in a category of films that seem to play by their own rules.
February 12, 2013 10:40 -
Blinder
There’s too much on field action and it lags in places, but this patchy sport flick still scores with its solid cast and simple but affirming message.
February 11, 2013 18:06 -
Anna Karenina
Admirably ambitious and beautifully made, but the central love story fails to pull you in as it should.
February 11, 2013 17:49 -
The Sweeney
All swagger and no substance, this big screen remake is one big bore that falls abysmally short in its attempt to emulate the original cop series.
February 11, 2013 17:43 -
West Of Memphis
On May 6 1993, the bodies of three eight-year-old boys were found dumped in a creek barely a mile from their homes in West Memphis.
February 11, 2013 17:38 -
Lincoln
It’s admirably more lively, irreverent and entertaining than one may have anticipated, but it’s also a frustratingly uneven piece of work.
February 4, 2013 17:18 -
Elles
A provocative but ultimately imbalanced exploration of gender relations that’s saved by Juliette Binoche’s fearless lead performance.
February 4, 2013 17:08 -
Hansel & Gretel - Witch Hunters
An audaciously conceived and executed spin on a classic fable that’s big on blood-soaked entertainment and low on pretension.
January 29, 2013 13:03 -
Silver Linings Playbook
For all its eccentric touches, it ends up a surprising crowd-pleaser that’s smartly drawn, darkly humoured and emotionally satisfying.
January 29, 2013 13:01 -
Flight
It would benefit from a tighter screenplay, but this is a thrilling journey thanks to Robert Zemeckis’ assured direction and a top of his game Denzel Washington.
January 29, 2013 12:59 -
Zero Dark Thirty
"...inevitably pulls the audience into ambiguous moral territory."
January 29, 2013 12:37 -
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Django Unchained
It edges toward the ludicrous in places, but these moments are forgiven in wake of the big, brave cinematic cracker that Quentin Tarantino has served up.
January 22, 2013 10:01 -
The Guilt Trip
Some of the laughs fall flat and the set-up’s uninspired, but this charmer rides nicely on the genuine chemistry between its two stars
January 21, 2013 17:13 -
The Impossible
Devastating, thrilling and utterly immersive storytelling that’s boosted by stellar performances all round.
January 21, 2013 17:02
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