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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 -
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 -
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 -
Drift
Exquisitely shot and warmly crafted, this is the rare local flick that tackles one of our sporting pastimes – and successfully.
May 1, 2013 12:03 -
The Hunt
Gripping and powerful storytelling driven by Mads Mikkelsen’s restrained but deeply affecting lead turn.
May 1, 2013 11:58 -
Camille Rewinds
Its premise may navigate familiar territory, but this charming time-travel comedy gains an edge via its touching personal approach.
May 1, 2013 11:56 -
Iron Man 3
Showing little respect for its source material and fans, this disappointing third installment trumps laughs and action over substance and characters.
April 24, 2013 11:26 -
Antiviral
A flawed but impressive debut from Brandon Cronenberg that bears the same unsettling aesthetic of his father’s early work.
April 22, 2013 13:24 -
Song For Marion
A formulaic and saccharine piece of storytelling that doesn’t deserve the emotional payoff it yields.
April 22, 2013 13:20 -
Haute Cuisine
An enjoyable story, but one that remains frustratingly enigmatic and lightweight.
April 22, 2013 13:15 -
The Company You Keep
Tightly performed and thematically rich and challenging, this is the rare political thriller that boasts first-rate suspense, as well as a soul.
April 18, 2013 12:04 -
Olympus Has Fallen
The action sequences are killer, but everything else unsurprisingly feels like filler.
April 17, 2013 11:09
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