Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 47%
| Ong Bak 2 (2009) | "
Like watching a computer game with cheat mode on. For hardcore fans only." Posted Oct 20, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 57%
| Died Young, Stayed Pretty (2009) | "
The equivalent of being trapped in the lift of an east London style magazine while the entire staff simultaneously shout their theories of civilisation at you, this documentary is that tragic thing." Posted Oct 16, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 94%
| Katalin Varga (2009) | "
Impressive as it is, though, you can’t help feeling it’s essentially a festival favourite that will be more admired than enjoyed." Posted Oct 16, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 62%
| Vanishing of The Bees () | "
Well intentioned and urgent — but let down by hammy narration, a made-for-TV budget and a blatant plug for its co-sponsor, the Co-op." Posted Oct 16, 2009 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 95%
| Goodbye Solo (2009) | "
Goodbye Solo asks far more questions than it answers, yet there’s something in the tender humanity of the journey that seems to matter much more." Posted Oct 16, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 94%
| The Damned United (2009) | "
It romps along with an effortless bounce and charm. How much will stay with you, though, is another matter." Posted Mar 28, 2009 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 64%
| Watchmen (2009) | "
It’s not crash-bang enough for those who love superhero films, not complex enough for those who hate them. It’s flawed, then, but a flawed work of brilliance." Posted Mar 7, 2009 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 97%
| The Class (2008) | "
A satisfying prime antidote to surface-level cinema." Posted Feb 27, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 23%
| Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009) | "
Slick and polished, the rest is by-the-numbers schmaltz, offset only by the adorable presence of Ms Fisher." Posted Feb 20, 2009 |
Fresh 5/5
| Fresh 98%
| Anvil! The Story of Anvil (2009) | "
The best film about the world of rock since This Is Spinal Tap." Posted Feb 20, 2009 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 80%
| Gran Torino (2008) | "
The film, about ageing and mortality, racism and redemption, is one of Eastwood’s finest: tender, tragic and funny in equal measures." Posted Feb 20, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Fresh 61%
| Valkyrie (2008) | "
In the end, despite him playing someone with a missing eye, it’s a vanity project for Cruise – a heavyweight historical drama to put him back on the map, but one that only sees him more lost." Posted Jan 23, 2009 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 91%
| Frost/Nixon (2008) | "
It may climax like a Rocky film, but doesn’t end like one. There are more words to be said, and you’re glad for every one." Posted Jan 23, 2009 |
Fresh 5/5
| Fresh 93%
| Milk (2008) | "
Milk, film and man, demands our attention, yet never stoops to beg for it." Posted Jan 23, 2009 |
Fresh 5/5
| Fresh 98%
| The Wrestler (2008) | "
It’s Rourke’s display – crushed, hopeful, almost unbearably poignant – that’ll stay with you after the ring lights fade. His light hasn’t died just yet." Posted Jan 16, 2009 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 89%
| Eastern Promises (2007) | "
An orgy of slit throats, lopped digits and a naked fight scene that will tattoo itself on to your brain." Posted Oct 26, 2007 |
Fresh
| Rotten 47%
| Rendition (2007) | "
A pacy, twisting thriller." Posted Oct 19, 2007 |
Fresh
| Fresh 93%
| Blame it on Fidel (2006) | "
A wry and observant film with plenty of understated humour." Posted Oct 19, 2007 |
Fresh
| Fresh 76%
| Stardust (2007) | "
Great family fun." Posted Oct 19, 2007 |
Fresh 4.5/5
| Fresh 96%
| Ratatouille (2007) | "
Sure, you may not love rats. You may hate them. But you really do have to love Pixar." Posted Oct 12, 2007 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 87%
| Control (2007) | "
The grim black-and-white grain that director Anton Corbijn shoots in is both beautiful and intimate. And the performances are spot-on – none of the cast put a naturalistic foot wrong." Posted Oct 5, 2007 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 51%
| The Kingdom (2007) | "
And that’s the problem. The Kingdom isn’t awful – the relentless pace, thumping soundtrack, twisting plot and shaky camera-work all see to that." Posted Oct 5, 2007 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 78%
| 1408 (2007) | "
“No one lasts more than an hour,” goes the saying about the room. It’s probably how long your attention lasts too. But it’s one hell of an hour." Posted Aug 31, 2007 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 29%
| Sugarhouse (2007) | "
Directed by Gary Love, early shots promise much but it never delivers. Essentially a Play For Today, with more crack and a syrupy ending you can see coming." Posted Aug 24, 2007 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 90%
| Knocked Up (2007) | "
This is a rare thing – a comedy for both him and her." Posted Aug 24, 2007 |
Fresh 5/5
| Fresh 93%
| The Bourne Ultimatum (2007) | "
Is there a better action lead than Matt Damon as Jason Bourne? Not on this evidence." Posted Aug 17, 2007 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 20%
| Rush Hour 3 (2007) | "
Look, it’s so dumb, I could easily give this one star – but I’m giving it two. It was entertaining, so sue me." Posted Aug 10, 2007 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 39%
| Firehouse Dog (2007) | "
Breezy, silly and energetic, this canine frolic won’t win top prize at Crufts, but it should offer an alternative to Pottered-out parents with young pups to please." Posted Jul 20, 2007 |
Fresh 5/5
| Fresh 93%
| The Seventh Seal (1957) | "
A cinematic masterpiece no film fan should miss." Posted Jul 20, 2007 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 79%
| Private Fears in Public Places (2007) | "
While there’s a quirky humour at work, the overall mood is of sadness, eloquently, if repetitively, expressed." Posted Jul 20, 2007 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 81%
| Ghosts of Cite Soleil (2007) | "
Intimate and terrifying, at points almost expressionistic and surreal, this is never less than a nerve-shredding experience. It even includes an (improbable) love story." Posted Jul 20, 2007 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 77%
| Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) | "
It’s magic, Harry, but not as we know it." Posted Jul 13, 2007 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 46%
| Edmond (2006) | "
Is this about the nihilistic plight of the alienated, or just nihilistic? A coal-dark satire, or just needlessly dark? The uncomfortable Edmond asks more questions than it answers." Posted Jul 6, 2007 |
Fresh 4/5
| Rotten 41%
| Shrek the Third (2007) | "
From beginning to end, it’s very, very funny. Watch it. It’s great." Posted Jun 29, 2007 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 90%
| Shut Up & Sing (2006) | "
They do make a comeback of course – almost stronger than ever – in this, the best documentary of the year so far. Intelligent, honest, heartfelt and fascinating." Posted Jun 29, 2007 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 93%
| Tell No One (2008) | "
Shot-through with emotional intensity, a muscular, brooding direction, and a plot that (just) stays on the right side of ludicrous." Posted Jun 15, 2007 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 72%
| 28 Weeks Later (2007) | "
28 Weeks Later takes up where Danny Boyle left off, then continues where the weak-hearted pass out." Posted May 11, 2007 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Rotten 51%
| Fast Food Nation (2006) | "
Certainly food for thought then, just a shame the characters aren’t as fully-fleshed." Posted May 4, 2007 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 62%
| Spider-Man 3 (2007) | "
Not an awful film by any means. But you don’t need spidey sense to know this isn’t a patch on its prequel." Posted May 4, 2007 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 82%
| Days of Glory (2006) | "
It occasionally does drop into wartime cliches of love lost and friends fallen. But the chest-thwack poinancy of those who shed blood and were shamefully shunned drags you through." Posted Mar 30, 2007 |
Rotten 1/5
| Rotten 51%
| Mr. Bean's Holiday (2007) | "
Taking on a more European sensibility, Bean seems to have gone back to the drawing board, and come up with gags that were last funny when we were a couple of steps back in the Evolution of Man wallchart." Posted Mar 30, 2007 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 60%
| 300 (2007) | "
The hyper-real blue screen and the moral complexity of root veg remains faithful to Miller. But you can't help feeling this could have had more to say about war than "come join the party!"." Posted Mar 30, 2007 |
Fresh 3/5
| N/A | Namastey London (2007) | "
Namastey London doesn't really have anything new to say on an over-worked issue. But it does (mostly) manage to keep away from cringe territory, and even explores some subtle immigration quandaries." Posted Mar 30, 2007 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 18%
| Factory Girl (2007) | "
Spoilt, rich, posh, vacuous and fame-obsessed - who better to play Edie Sedgwick? If she's acting or not, Miller is brilliant. Just a shame the film is so shallow too." Posted Mar 30, 2007 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 71%
| Inland Empire (2006) | "
It's very possibly a work of genius. It could also be the most pretentious pile of garbage ever to make the big screen. But one thing it isn't is unoriginal. If nothing else, the man should be applauded for that." Posted Mar 30, 2007 |
Rotten 2.5/5
| Rotten 26%
| Ghost Rider (2007) | "
Cage has to collect Satan's unpaid debts, meaning that he becomes a demon biker with a flaming skull for a head - and that's about it for this one-note film." Posted Mar 30, 2007 |
Rotten 2/5
| Fresh 74%
| The Illusionist (2006) | "
Just as two Truman Capote biopics came in subsequent Oscar seasons, so two period films about stage magicians appear with only winter to separate them. And, frankly, The Illusionist has missed a trick." Posted Mar 30, 2007 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 75%
| A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints (2006) | "
The real star is Channing Tatum as the alpha-chimp leader of Dito's pack. The camera doesn't just love him, it wants to marry him, settle down, and have his babies." Posted Mar 30, 2007 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 53%
| Sheitan (2006) | "
Totally bonkers – but all the more gripping for it." Posted Feb 23, 2007 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 85%
| Bamako (2006) | "
You can’t help thinking that the only people who’d sit through this movie are those already aware of the issues involved." Posted Feb 23, 2007 |
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