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The Lion King 3D
It’s a wonderful treat to revisit and the 3-D is beautifully utilised, but it’s perhaps not the classic that Disney purports it to be.
Uploaded September 19, 2011 15:40
Fire In Babylon
An unmissible doco for cricket lovers, this offers compelling insight into how the West Indies triumphed over their colonial masters and became unbeatable foes.
Uploaded September 15, 2011 13:19
Johnny English Reborn
This belated sequel squanders comic potential with unimaginative gags, but Rowan Atkinson’s engaging screen presence ensures it’s still an entertaining ride.
Uploaded September 15, 2011 10:19
The Eye Of The Storm
Sadly, this is not the return to form expected from director Fred Schepisi, whose laboured direction never finds the right tone between comedy and tragedy.
Uploaded September 13, 2011 12:08
The Smurfs (3D)
It’s predictable kiddie fare and lags in the middle, but it’s visually impressive, spirited and often fun.
Uploaded September 13, 2011 12:04
Fright Night (3D)
Stripped of scares or laughs, and with too many vampire flicks saturating the market in the past few years, this remake is pretty much a waste of time.
Uploaded September 13, 2011 11:57
God Bless Ozzy Osbourne
A funny, candid and emotionally affecting portrait of one of heavy metal rock’s most unpredictable legends.
Uploaded September 13, 2011 11:50
Snow Flower And The Secret Fan
Despite strong performances and a rich premise, this is let down by its own self-importance and sentimentality.
Uploaded September 13, 2011 11:48
Hobo With A Shotgun
Packed to the brim with hilarious moments of depravity, this is a gleefully gory homage to exploitation flicks.
Uploaded September 13, 2011 11:34
The Change Up
Rehashing old jokes and plotlines, this doesn’t bring anything new to the table, but the cast are in top form and there’s a surprising earnestness to the story.
Uploaded September 06, 2011 10:16
Face To Face
Thematically rich and brilliantly performed, this is compelling and entertaining viewing, and also has something worth saying.
Uploaded September 06, 2011 10:12
Zookeeper
Failing to succeed as a rom-com or a kids’ flick, this feels surprisingly flat with the animals, and Kevin James, never really coming alive.
Uploaded September 06, 2011 10:08
13 Assassins
It pounds with blood-drenched action, but director Takashi Miike also offers up a thoughtful exploration of honour and loyalty.
Uploaded September 06, 2011 10:03
Submarine
Mining similar narrative and stylistic territory to Wes Anderson, this weird and wonderful comedy drama still feels brilliantly unique.
Uploaded September 06, 2011 10:01
Final Destination 5 3D
As expected, it’s formulaic rather than innovative, but it’s a moderately enjoyable splatter fest.
Uploaded August 31, 2011 13:23
Kidnapped
A brutal but effective white-knuckle thriller that provides no relief for its victims – or the audience.
Uploaded August 30, 2011 12:01
One Day
It doesn’t quite deliver on its promise, but this remains a witty, touching and largely enjoyable adaptation.
Uploaded August 30, 2011 10:31
Life In A Day
With director Kevin Macdonald finding a rhythm among the myriad footage submitted, this honest, funny and touching doco is an incredible achievement.
Uploaded August 29, 2011 15:24
Dealing With Destiny
While it never transcends its sitcom-level antics, this is a refreshing stab at a university-set comedy.
Uploaded August 29, 2011 15:05
Chalet Girl
Sure, it’s predictable, implausible and clearly skewed toward a young female demographic, but it’s also enjoyable escapist fun.
Uploaded August 29, 2011 15:01