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Safe House
Coming up short on character development, this relies too heavily on gun fights and car crashes to keep audiences completely hooked, but it’s still a cracking ride.
Uploaded February 10, 2012 09:43
The Vow
A saccharine and paint-by-numbers slice of romance, which is largely boosted by the appeal of its two leads.
Uploaded February 08, 2012 09:55
Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace (3D)
The under-utilised 3D adds little to this prequel, which only serves as a sore reminder of the brilliance of the original films.
Uploaded February 07, 2012 10:42
Any Questions For Ben?
The talented bunch of actors ably cut through the surface gloss, but it’s tough to remain invested in the plight of the self-absorbed lead.
Uploaded February 07, 2012 10:36
Shame
It starts off as brutal but arresting stuff, and the two lead performances are scorching, but disappointingly dissolves into a case of tragedy for the sake of tragedy.
Uploaded February 06, 2012 12:31
Chronicle
Let down by its illogical “found footage” approach, this remains an impressively compelling ride, which has more in line with classic storytelling than current fads.
Uploaded February 02, 2012 09:57
Man On A Ledge
While Worthington doesn’t quite match the talent of his top-notch co-stars, this admittedly implausible but impressively dynamic thriller is exciting stuff.
Uploaded January 30, 2012 11:08
The Artist
Beautifully made, surprisingly fresh, and there’s no denying its charm, but ultimately, it’s a slight case of style over substance.
Uploaded January 30, 2012 11:06
Martha Marcy May Marlene
Driven by Elizabeth Olsen’s mesmerising lead performance, this languid and unsettling story buries deep into your mind
Uploaded January 30, 2012 11:04
Underworld Awakening
The return of Kate Beckinsale and the cracking serve of action should keep fans satisfied, but the visual effects leave a lot to be desired.
Uploaded January 24, 2012 11:17
J. Edgar
Despite a brilliant performance by Leonardo DiCaprio, this unfocused biopic strangely, and disappointingly, steers clear of the controversy.
Uploaded January 23, 2012 14:37
A Few Best Men
A crass but highly entertaining Aussie comedy that scores a generous share of knockout laughs.
Uploaded January 23, 2012 14:34
Weekend
Never feeling weighed down by all the “issues” it touches, this ends up a challenging but humane and deeply resonant look into modern sexuality.
Uploaded January 23, 2012 14:30
The Darkest Hour
Despite its grand setting on the streets of Moscow, this sci-fi thriller fails to ignite due to its poorly drawn characters, lack of suspense and dull direction.
Uploaded January 18, 2012 11:22
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island
The laughs and flashy set pieces are barely enough to disguise the derivative and charm-free script, but thankfully the performances are mostly uh, Rock solid.
Uploaded January 18, 2012 10:13
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
A classy, moody suspense thriller, packed with just the right level of intrigue and nostalgia.
Uploaded January 16, 2012 17:32
Young Adult
A darkly comic, brutally honest and superbly performed look at Gen X’s slacker attitude and refusal to grow up.
Uploaded January 16, 2012 11:33
The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
David Fincher once again proves his flair behind the camera and it’s gripping storytelling, but is it an unnecessary and too hasty a remake?
Uploaded January 09, 2012 12:03
The Descendants
Boasting brilliant performances and Alexander Payne’s dry, perceptive but always humane directorial touch, this gem of a film is likely to end up one of the year’s best.
Uploaded January 09, 2012 11:59
The Muppets
It’s not perfect, but it’s a pretty irresistible trip down memory lane, which offers up charm, wit and nostalgic joy in spades.
Uploaded January 09, 2012 11:56