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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.
Film | February 02, 2012 09:57
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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.
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The Artist
Beautifully made, surprisingly fresh, and there’s no denying its charm, but ultimately, it’s a slight case of style over substance.
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Martha Marcy May Marlene
Driven by Elizabeth Olsen’s mesmerising lead performance, this languid and unsettling story buries deep into your mind
Recent Reviews
Underworld Awakening (Film)
January 24, 2012 at 11:17
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.
J. Edgar (Film)
January 23, 2012 at 14:37
Despite a brilliant performance by Leonardo DiCaprio, this unfocused biopic strangely, and disappointingly, steers clear of the controversy.
A Few Best Men (Film)
January 23, 2012 at 14:34
A crass but highly entertaining Aussie comedy that scores a generous share of knockout laughs.
Weekend (Film)
January 23, 2012 at 14:30
Never feeling weighed down by all the “issues” it touches, this ends up a challenging but humane and deeply resonant look into modern sexuality.
The Darkest Hour (Film)
January 18, 2012 at 11:22
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.
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (Film)
January 18, 2012 at 10:13
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.
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