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  • The Incredible Burt Wonderstone

    Delivering a firecracker of a comedic performance, Jim Carrey steals the show in this formulaic but warmly played studio comedy.

    March 14, 2013 11:18
  • In The Fog

    A dense and murky work that may test the patience of viewers, but proves quietly haunting.

    March 11, 2013 15:30
  • Mama

    Its scares are expertly crafted, but the story’s undermined by its loose grip on reality.

    March 11, 2013 15:26
  • Goddess

    A spirited musical that shifts nicely between camp moments and dramatic beats, but ultimately feels a little too squeaky clean.

    March 11, 2013 15:23
  • Performance

    The performances are all first-class, but they’re sadly undermined by unsure direction and a screenplay that’s a little pretentious.

    March 11, 2013 15:20
  • War Witch

    A truly haunting film that’s inventive in style and remains beautifully committed to the story of its resilient protagonist.

    March 11, 2013 15:17
  • Le Skylab

    A French charmer that rolls along to a deceptively loose and laid-back tone, one that’s punctuated by a handful of poignant moments.

    March 11, 2013 15:15
  • Mt Zion

    Its formulaic screenplay is undercooked and lags in places, and while it’s littered with upbeat moments, its good intentions aren’t enough to save it.

    March 11, 2013 15:12
  • Berserk: The Golden Age Arc – The Egg Of The King

    “…the pace of this reboot really struggles to hold interest…”

    March 8, 2013 15:11
  • Stitches

    “…an absolute riot.”

    March 8, 2013 14:46
  • Robot And Frank

    “…a genuinely charming movie.”

    March 8, 2013 14:40
  • All Our Desires

    “…an awkward melodrama that disastrously lacks any sense of subtlety…”

    March 8, 2013 14:32
  • The Four

    “It’s tedious and dull.”

    March 8, 2013 13:02
  • The Dinosaur Project

    “…one of those rare films that is so bad that it’s actually entertaining.”

    March 8, 2013 12:45
  • Bully

    “…emotionally raw…”

    March 8, 2013 12:36
  • A League Of Their Own

    “…will have you cheering…”

    March 8, 2013 12:30
  • Oz: The Great And Powerful

    A visually dazzling, wickedly humoured and richly characterised epic that has Sam Raimi’s magic touch all over it.

    March 4, 2013 15:44
  • Great Expectations

    One can’t help but question whether this adaptation was necessary, but it’s classy, faithful and beautifully digs into the story’s rich themes.

    March 4, 2013 15:42
  • Broken City

    It’s stylish, well-paced and entertaining, but ultimately can’t transcend its status as just another morality tale with all the familiar twists and turns.

    March 4, 2013 15:35
  • Barbara

    While it’s packed with atmosphere, and the performances and cinematography are first class, the carefully built tension slowly dissipates.

    March 4, 2013 15:28
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