reviews archive

  • The Hangover Part 3

    The whole gang returns for what rates as a highly disappointing (alleged) conclusion to what had previously been a truly great comic franchise.

    May 22, 2013 13:05
  • Dead Man Down

    It has all the makings of a terrific edgy thriller, but sadly never manages to break free of its derivative Hollywood template.

    May 21, 2013 15:39
  • The Reluctant Fundamentalist

    Expertly adapted from its source material, this is a powerful, provocative and humane look at post 9/11 politics.

    May 21, 2013 12:53
  • Chabrol: Collection

    "This Box Set includes four films from his golden period in the late 1960s to early 1970s."

    May 14, 2013 17:15
  • Kill Zombie!

    “A thick air of familiarity hovers over this Dutch zom-com…”

    May 14, 2013 17:09
  • Everywhere And Nowhere

    “…should be moving, but comes off bland.”

    May 14, 2013 17:02
  • Samsara

    “…a beautifully rich and engaging look at what it is to be alive in this world.”

    May 14, 2013 16:57
  • The Wedding Video

    “…it tries so hard for you to like it.”

    May 14, 2013 16:52
  • The Sacred

    “…uses every single trick in the horror film book and does absolutely nothing even remotely distinctive with them.”

    May 14, 2013 16:47
  • Sightseers

    “…a blacker than black comedy with a British sensibility.”

    May 14, 2013 16:38
  • The King Of Pigs

    “…a startling South Korean anime…”

    May 14, 2013 16:33
  • The Call

    A cliched thriller packed with contrivances, plot holes and soulless performances.

    May 14, 2013 10:04
  • A Place For Me

    While its Hollywood template feels derivative, this is warm and witty storytelling played out by a charismatic cast.

    May 14, 2013 10:02
  • Snitch

    A strangely cast film that evolves into a solid actioner, but missed the chance to capitalise on the social issues at its core.

    May 14, 2013 10:01
  • Broken

    A skilfully told and beautifully characterised piece of storytelling that’s tinged with tragedy, but also proves warm, witty and alive.

    May 14, 2013 09:58
  • Tabu

    A stylistically and thematically strange and lyrical work that proves quietly spellbinding.

    May 14, 2013 09:56
  • Evil Dead

    Despite a clumsy opening, this packs a horrifically visceral punch as soon as it kicks into gear, though the best moments are derivative of the original.

    May 10, 2013 13:12
  • The Place Beyond The Pines

    Director, Derek Cianfrance, combines intimate storytelling with an epic narrative to create something truly special.

    May 8, 2013 12:46
  • Spring Breakers

    A thrilling and provocative cinematic trip, which rides on James Franco’s riotous lead performance, and remains admirably enigmatic to the very end.

    May 8, 2013 12:42
  • Star Trek Into Darkness

    A thematically rich and visually thrilling instalment that delivers the perfect blend of originality and nostalgia.

    May 1, 2013 15:48
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