Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 20%
| Amelia (2009) | "
Swank’s moving performance, the period dressing and beautiful planes all appeal, but dramatically it doesn’t really soar." — Empire Magazine Posted Nov 13, 2009 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 60%
| Paper Heart (2009) | "
A heart-warmer to make a cynic grin." — Empire Magazine Posted Nov 6, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 38%
| Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009) | "
A talented ensemble helps this pull through despite a leaden lead, but it may still seem too childish for adults and too adult for kids." — Empire Magazine Posted Oct 23, 2009 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 75%
| Julie & Julia (2009) | "
Deliciously funny and warming fare, for which the amazing Meryl deserves her ridiculously overdue third Oscar." — Empire Magazine Posted Sep 11, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 4%
| Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993) | "
While the kids may sing a storm when at last they get down to mixing Beethoven, gospel and rap, in the good clean fun department this is monumentally weak and derivative." — Empire Magazine Posted Aug 4, 2009 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 88%
| Frozen River (2008) | "
Original, sad, suspenseful and involving: the kind of work that helps independent American cinema retain its good name." — Empire Magazine Posted Jul 17, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 83%
| Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) | "
We’re marking time before the final battle between Good and Evil, with the promised darkness sitting somewhat clumsily with teen romance and humour." — Empire Magazine Posted Jul 13, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 83%
| Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) | "
We're marking time before the final battle between Good and Evil, with the promised darkness sitting somewhat clumsily with teen romance and humour." — Empire Magazine Posted Jul 12, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 72%
| Sunshine Cleaning (2009) | "
Could have been a little more darkly comic in places but the performances are superb." — Empire Magazine Posted Jun 26, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 91%
| Katyn (2007) | "
This may not rank among his greatest masterpieces, but it’s exciting to see that Wajda still has a devastating, defiant work in him." — Empire Magazine Posted Jun 19, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 38%
| Gigantic (2008) | "
Not quite this year’s hip little indie romantic comedy that could, as it clearly aspires to be, but smart-ish and drily funny while overly littered with twitches and tweaks." — Empire Magazine Posted Jun 19, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 32%
| Good (2008) | "
A strong cast and good starting material doesn't manage to save this unsuccessful adaptation." — Empire Magazine Posted Apr 17, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 77%
| Genova (2008) | "
As solid as you’d look for from Winterbottom and this cast, but the touches of supernatural thriller in an otherwise rather conventional coming-to-terms-with-bereavement drama aren’t entirely convincing." — Empire Magazine Posted Mar 27, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 83%
| Two Lovers (2009) | "
Fine performances -- notably from Phoenix -- still don’t make this an easy sell. But it is atmospheric, accomplished and intense." — Empire Magazine Posted Mar 27, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 65%
| Duplicity (2009) | "
A glamorous, diverting escapade that over-30s in particular can enjoy." — Empire Magazine Posted Mar 17, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Fresh 61%
| Marley & Me (2008) | "
My Dog Skip for people in mid-life crises, it’s too talky and trouble-laden for tykes but will doubtless prove as critic-proof to dog-lovers and the stars’ fans as it did in the US." — Empire Magazine Posted Mar 13, 2009 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 79%
| Gran Torino (2008) | "
Simply terrific, enormously watchable and an absolute must for all Eastwood fans. Gotta say it: this film will make your day." — Empire Magazine Posted Feb 19, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 97%
| Dave (1993) | "
Although its politics may be shaky, this comedy still works thank to the charm of Kline and an excellent supporting cast." — Empire Magazine Posted Feb 2, 2009 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 68%
| Revolutionary Road (2008) | "
Handsomely done and beautifully acted, just slightly wanting in a screenplay that leaves questions unanswered about what’s behind these unhappy people. And it’s ultra-depressing..." — Empire Magazine Posted Jan 30, 2009 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 86%
| Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson (2008) | "
A definitive, accessible, even inspiring screen biography put together with thought and vitality." — Empire Magazine Posted Dec 19, 2008 |
Rotten 2/5
| Fresh 69%
| The Girl in the Park (2007) | "
An overwrought melodrama with bold intentions but poor execution." — Empire Magazine Posted Dec 5, 2008 |
— | Fresh 70%
| Twelfth Night (1996) |
Click here to read article — Empire Magazine Posted Oct 18, 2008 |
— | Rotten 46%
| Absolute Power (1997) |
Click here to read article — Empire Magazine Posted Oct 18, 2008 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 31%
| Nights in Rodanthe (2008) | "
It’s like The Bridges Of Madison County with more shouting, only not nearly as good. No surprises whatsoever, but nice scenery, attractive stars and another credible, affecting performance from Lane that hoiks it up an extra star." — Empire Magazine Posted Oct 10, 2008 |
Rotten 2/5
| Fresh 64%
| Brideshead Revisited (2008) | "
Okay for those who dote on ‘classics illustrated’ in the Merchant Ivory line, but not as fluid as all that." — Empire Magazine Posted Oct 3, 2008 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 67%
| Clockers (1995) | "
Average Lee, but still enjoyable overall." — Empire Magazine Posted Sep 22, 2008 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 84%
| The Rescuers (1977) | "
A solid, child-friendly work which will keep little ones content, if not mesmerised." — Empire Magazine Posted Sep 3, 2008 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 78%
| Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (2008) | "
A charming 1930s Cinderella meets Sex And The City, only faster, funnier and male-friendly, with some depths in its subtler observations of morality." — Empire Magazine Posted Aug 15, 2008 |
Rotten 2/5
| Fresh 74%
| Elegy (2008) | "
While the supporting actors are engaging, the turgid screenplay lets the whole thing down." — Empire Magazine Posted Aug 8, 2008 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 91%
| The Color of Money (1986) | "
A joy to see two masters (Scorsese and Newman) at ease with their work, and one, Cruise, in the making." — Empire Magazine Posted Aug 6, 2008 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 92%
| Metropolitan (1990) | "
Unusual subject matter handled with competent self-assurance." — Empire Magazine Posted Jul 18, 2008 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 67%
| CSNY Déjà Vu (2008) | "
An exceptional rockumentary which features riveting political debate and good tunes." — Empire Magazine Posted Jul 18, 2008 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 53%
| Mamma Mia! (2008) | "
Cute, clean, camp fun, full of sunshine and toe tappers." — Empire Magazine Posted Jul 11, 2008 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 94%
| Gone Baby Gone (2007) | "
A superior, haunting thriller of abduction, deception and ethical dilemma with a sobering ending - a moral quandary that demands strong debate outside the cinema." — Empire Magazine Posted Jun 5, 2008 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 91%
| Moonstruck (1987) | "
A wholesome, filling glimpse at what happens when people rediscover their appetite for love." — Empire Magazine Posted May 23, 2008 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 94%
| The Fugitive (1993) | "
The performances transform this otherwise orthodox cat-and-mouse movie into a gripping experience." — Empire Magazine Posted May 20, 2008 |
Fresh 5/5
| Fresh 98%
| Babe (1995) | "
This reviewer for one, hasn't been able to face a pork chop in the months since, and is still laughing at the vibrant joyousness of this delicious comic fable." — Empire Magazine Posted May 13, 2008 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 63%
| Reality Bites (1993) | "
A surprisingly sweet romantic comedy debut from Ben Stiller." — Empire Magazine Posted May 9, 2008 |
Fresh 5/5
| Fresh 91%
| Thelma & Louise (1991) | "
Still compelling and inspiring after all these years." — Empire Magazine Posted May 7, 2008 |
Rotten 2/5
| Fresh 68%
| Rush (1991) | "
To be really powerful or tragic they need to be a lot less hackneyed and directed with more inspiration than this merely adequate effort." — Empire Magazine Posted Apr 9, 2008 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 35%
| Rising Sun (1993) | "
What should have been a tense political thrilling blockbuster, ends up a wasted effort with a limp storyline that once again fails to give the book justice." — Empire Magazine Posted Apr 9, 2008 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 88%
| Internal Affairs (1990) | "
A lurid, lightweight throw-together of cheap psycho-thrills which tries to dress itself up as something more substantial." — Empire Magazine Posted Apr 9, 2008 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 40%
| 27 Dresses (2008) | "
Cute, cute, cute. No bouquets for originality, but it pushes all the buttons of this mini-genre, and Heigl and Marsden ring dem bells." — Empire Magazine Posted Mar 27, 2008 |
Fresh 4/5
| Rotten 56%
| Mr. Wonderful (1993) | "
An enjoyable romantic comedy, one that won't have the dragged along boyfriend running for the hills. It doesn't loose itself in fantasy land, remaining grounded and realistic." — Empire Magazine Posted Mar 18, 2008 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 100%
| My Left Foot (1989) | "
[The film] leaves one with an overwhelming sense of the miraculousness of life and of this man's spirit." — Empire Magazine Posted Mar 10, 2008 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 95%
| Richard III (1995) | "
Rigorous adaptation of the notoriously 'difficult' play." — Empire Magazine Posted Feb 27, 2008 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 94%
| Short Cuts (1993) | "
Cool, clever and complex, Altman succeeds in bringing out the best from a highly talented cast." — Empire Magazine Posted Feb 27, 2008 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 63%
| Chaplin (1992) | "
For all the movie's undisputed competence, grand and inspired moments are thin on the ground." — Empire Magazine Posted Feb 27, 2008 |
Fresh 5/5
| Fresh 72%
| Forrest Gump (1994) | "
Despite its flaws, this is simply unmissable." — Empire Magazine Posted Feb 20, 2008 |
Fresh 5/5
| Fresh 96%
| Unforgiven (1992) | "
Ironically, the ultimate Western of all was made decades after its hayday. This is captivating for all, not just fans of the genre." — Empire Magazine Posted Feb 19, 2008 |
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