Splat 1/5 |
Scar |
"This kind of torture porn is beyond bad taste." |
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Splat 2/4 |
School for Scoundrels (2006) |
"Billy Bob phones in a below-par performance but still blows his young rival off the screen." |
Johnny Vaughan |
Tomato 2.5/4 |
The Science of Sleep (2006) |
"There’s a very thin line between amusingly quirky and just plain pretentious. I’d say this falls somewhere in the middle." |
Johnny Vaughan |
Tomato 3/5 |
The Secret Life of Bees (2008) |
"The issue of racial integration is ever-present and it certainly serves as a reminder of how far America has come to vote for a black President." |
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Splat 1/5 |
The Secret of Moonacre (2008) |
"The Secret Of Moonacre lacks action, adventure and magic." |
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Splat 2/5 |
Semi-Pro (2008) |
"All in all Semi-Pro dribbles along but never really delivers a comedy slam-dunk." |
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Splat 2/5 |
Seraphim Falls (2007) |
"As Gideon misses chance after chance to break free from the posse on his tail, you just want Seraphim Falls to end." |
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Splat 2/5 |
Séraphine (2008) |
"This true story dragged out for so long that I ceased to care." |
Alex Zane |
Splat 2/5 |
Seven Pounds (2008) |
"Seven Pounds is Will trying to be weighty but unlike The Pursuit Of Happyness (also directed by Muccino) it doesn’t work." |
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Tomato 4/5 |
Sex Drive (2008) |
"If you have an insatiable urge to laugh this weekend – this is your cure." |
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Tomato 4/5 |
Shifty (2008) |
"First-time writer and director Eran Creevy delivers a film full of uneasy silences, punctuated by laddish banter and just enough action to keep you gripped." |
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Tomato 4/5 |
Shoot 'Em Up (2007) |
"Brit writer/director Michael Davis deserves top marks for his sharp shooting." |
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Splat 2/5 |
Shorts (2009) |
"It is saved by occasional moments of comedy and the special effects are outstanding. But they aren't enough to rescue this turkey." |
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Tomato 2.5/4 |
Shrek the Third (2007) |
"Unfortunately, a few flashes of brilliance don’t stop this being a disappointing follow-up to the brilliant first two films. don’t let that stop you from taking your kids to see it so they can make up their own minds." |
Johnny Vaughan |
Tomato 3/5 |
Sicko (2007) |
"There are several laugh-out-loud moments and Moore is one of the few directors who makes politics entertaining." |
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Splat 2/5 |
Silk (2007) |
"THE new Keira Knightley film is a visual delight. Unfortunately, the dialogue is far from delightful." |
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Tomato 3.5/4 |
Sleeping Dogs Lie (2006) |
"Had me howling with laughter." |
Johnny Vaughan |
Splat 0/5 |
Sleuth (2007) |
"Message to Jude: You have more chance of convincingly concealing that receding hairline than becoming the new Michael Caine. Stop trying to be something you are not — a charismatic actor." |
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Tomato 5/5 |
Slumdog Millionaire (2008) |
"Slumdog offers a million other reasons to enjoy an escapist trip to the cinema, well away from the credit crunch." |
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Tomato 3/4 |
Smokin' Aces (2007) |
"It’s a Lock, Stock-style story of back-stabbing hoods, bloodshed and boys' toys that boasts a cracking cast on top form. Highly entertaining." |
Johnny Vaughan |
Tomato 3/5 |
The Soloist (2009) |
"Joe Wright, who did a brilliant job with Atonement, powerfully reveals the terrible treatment of America's homeless community." |
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Tomato 3/5 |
Somers Town (2009) |
"There is some wonderful dialogue until you realise that, unlike Eurostar, the slim plot has no destination." |
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Tomato 3/5 |
Sorority Row (2009) |
"This would be just another breasts-and-blood teen horror if it wasn't for the inclusion of one of the most amusing bitchy characters for some time." |
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Tomato 3/5 |
Sounds Like Teen Spirit |
"Director Jamie Jay Johnson tries to lend his project some gravitas by contrasting this friendly competition with Europe’s warring past. But that smells like b******* because, essentially, this is like watching X Factor highlights." |
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Splat 2/5 |
Sparkle (2007) |
"The plot of Sparkle fails to shine." |
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Splat 1/5 |
The Spell (2009) |
"A film without any drama or mystery." |
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Tomato 3/5 |
Spider-Man 3 (2007) |
"Spider-Man 3 is top-notch entertainment but still fails to live up to the previous two outings." |
Johnny Vaughan |
Tomato 4/5 |
St. Trinian's (2009) |
"Talulah Riley is simply sensational and newcomer Gemma Arterton pulls off a brilliant debut as sexy head girl Kelly." |
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Splat 2/5 |
St. Trinian's 2: The Legend of Fritton's Gold |
"The report card reads: Good when applying itself but must try harder." |
Alex Zane |
Tomato 5/5 |
Star Trek (2009) |
"Abrams has achieved what previous Star Trek directors and George Lucas’s prequels failed to create — a gripping, action-packed, humorous slice of escapism." |
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Tomato 4/5 |
State of Play (2009) |
"Whether you saw the TV programme or not, State Of Play remains a great murder mystery which should not be missed." |
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Tomato 4/5 |
Step Brothers (2008) |
"Most of all, it is great to see Ferrell beating his addiction to sports comedies, following Semi-Pro, Blades Of Glory and Talladega Nights." |
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Splat 2/5 |
The Stepfather (2009) |
"It has some good moments but there are much better relationships you could be having at the cinema than with The Stepfather." |
Alex Zane |
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Stomp The Yard (2007) |
"Short’s moody DJ is easy enough to root for, while Brian White also shows sparks in the slender role of an older brother." |
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Tomato 3/5 |
Straightheads (2007) |
"Payback involving a shotgun, a kitchen table and a heap of pain." |
Johnny Vaughan |
Splat 2/5 |
The Strangers (2008) |
"Inevitably, the cat and mouse game goes on too long and the tension dies a slow death. A bit like Liv’s career." |
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Tomato 3/5 |
Sugarhouse (2007) |
"The script invokes sympathy for the characters only at the end – and by then the audience will probably have ceased to care." |
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Splat 2/5 |
Summer Scars (2008) |
"Unfortunately, writer/director Julian Richards quickly runs out of ideas with his story, which scratches rather than scars." |
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Tomato 4/4 |
Sunshine (2007) |
"Brilliantly mixes eye-popping effects and edge-of-your-seat action to make this sci-fi scorcher the hottest ticket around." |
Johnny Vaughan |
Tomato 3/5 |
Superbad (2007) |
"A knocked-down version of producer Judd Apatow’s brand." |
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Tomato |
Surf's Up (2007) |
"The animated super-fluffiness and soppy storyline make Surf’s Up a film all the family can enjoy." |
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Tomato 4/5 |
Surveillance (2009) |
"Director Jennifer Lynch has clearly inherited her father David’s ability to shock." |
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Tomato 4/5 |
Synecdoche, New York (2008) |
"An epic meditation on the meaning of life that feels like it lasts a lifetime." |
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