Tomato 9/10 |
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist (2008) |
"It’s up there with some of the best teen movies of the 80s as pure pleasure that will make you feel 17 again. Brilliantly uplifting and heart warming stuff." |
Simon Thompson |
Tomato 6/10 |
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009) |
"Kids are well served with slapstick hi-jinks and mild peril but there are too few laugh out loud moments to keep adults entertained." |
Simon Thompson |
Tomato 6/10 |
Nights in Rodanthe (2008) |
"There is nothing new here – but taking the film on face value, everything that needs to be done right is spot on." |
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Tomato 7/10 |
Obsessed (2009) |
"This is a guilty pleasure from start to finish and there is absolutely nothing new here but Obsessed is brilliant fun." |
Simon Thompson |
Tomato 6/10 |
Orphan (2009) |
"Okay, so I saw the ending coming a mile off (and no, I’m not going to spoil it for everyone by telling you what happens) but that didn’t stop me actually enjoying this guilty pleasure." |
Simon Thompson |
Tomato 8/10 |
P.S. I Love You (2007) |
"Better than the best kiss you’ve ever had." |
Simon Thompson |
Tomato 6/10 |
A Perfect Getaway (2009) |
"It’s not a classic and doesn’t have all the tension it maybe should have. It’s basically distracting Hollywood thriller fluff that is enjoyable enough in the right mood." |
Simon Thompson |
Splat 5/10 |
The Pink Panther 2 (2009) |
"I laughed more times than I thought I would so that is a big improvement on the previous film which almost made my toes curl. It will keep the kids quiet over half term and it won’t be the worst film you see this year." |
Simon Thompson |
Tomato 6/10 |
The Proposal (2009) |
"The Proposal might not be ground breaking stuff, but it’s a delightful and very enjoyable distraction that will lift your spirits." |
Simon Thompson |
Tomato 9/10 |
Public Enemies (2009) |
"Whilst there is a lot of gun action and violent set pieces in this, it’s really a piece that is really all about the characters and it hands down the best gangster movie of the last decade… at least. One of this year’s few must see movies." |
Simon Thompson |
Tomato 7/10 |
Quantum of Solace (2008) |
"Solace is a great looking film with great action scenes and some classic Bond dialogue which all in all make this a great addition to the franchise and it deserves to be a massive hit." |
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Tomato 6/10 |
Race to Witch Mountain (2009) |
"While this isn’t a bad film, it’s a touch too dry and maybe even a bit too slow for it to be the rush it should be." |
Simon Thompson |
Tomato 8/10 |
Revolutionary Road (2008) |
"A great script, visually stunning cinematography and great direction from Kate’s husband Sam Mendes make this a remarkable experience." |
Simon Thompson |
Splat 5/10 |
Righteous Kill (2008) |
"Adequate and entertaining but sadly nothing more." |
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Tomato 6/10 |
The Rocker (2008) |
"Worth your hard earned money if you’re looking for some entertaining light entertainment." |
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Tomato 9/10 |
Star Trek (2009) |
"This is everything a summer blockbuster should be. Star Trek is a film that will delight fans and impress people who have usually steered clear of the franchise." |
Simon Thompson |
Tomato 8/10 |
State of Play (2009) |
"This is the best thriller of the year so far. Exciting, interesting, gripping and impossible not to get sucked into, this is a great movie." |
Simon Thompson |
Tomato 9/10 |
Step Brothers (2008) |
"The dialogue is so sharp and so tight gags are flying at you for almost the entire movie. So funny it will bring tears to your eyes! Step Brothers is pure comedy gold." |
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Tomato 9/10 |
Superbad (2007) |
"Although the cop characters run out of steam a bit towards the end, the metrosexual relationship between the leads stays fresh all the way through. Brilliant." |
Simon Thompson |
Tomato 9/10 |
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) |
"With a great supporting cast and some killer (pardon the pun) musical numbers, this is award winning stuff." |
Simon Thompson |
Tomato 7/10 |
Taken (2009) |
"Tough in places but compelling, this is the best action movie since the Bourne Supremacy." |
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Tomato 6/10 |
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009) |
"It moves along at a decent pace but I’d have liked something more – but what exactly, I can’t quite put my finger on." |
Simon Thompson |
Tomato 8/10 |
The Tale of Despereaux (2008) |
"This film is a triumph and will delight everyone in your family. Superb." |
Simon Thompson |
Splat 5/10 |
Terminator Salvation (2009) |
"Better than Terminator 3:Rise Of The Machines but that’s not saying much. Adequate but disappointing." |
Simon Thompson |
Splat 5/10 |
The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) |
"It almost feels like even the cast are wondering why they bothered making a movie that didn’t really need making. Flat, but not terrible." |
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Tomato 6/10 |
Then She Found Me (2008) |
"It’s not going to cause too much of a stir but it left me wanting to see what else she can do, so I am already looking forward to her next film." |
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Splat 5/10 |
The Time Traveler's Wife (2009) |
"It’s quite bland and could do with a bit more fire in its belly. More than adequate but nothing really special." |
Simon Thompson |
Tomato 9/10 |
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009) |
"Despite its few faults, this is this summer’s biggest ticket and ties with Star Trek for the best summer blockbuster of 2009." |
Simon Thompson |
Tomato 9/10 |
Tropic Thunder (2008) |
"This film is hilarious. It’s not going to win any Oscars and won’t tax your brain but it does exactly what it says on the tin and dishes the laughs out like they are going out of fashion." |
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Tomato 9/10 |
Twilight (2008) |
"I admit it does lay some of the teen angst on with a trowel, and it looks like 90210 meets Lost Boys but who cares? Excellent fun. Love it!" |
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Splat 5/10 |
The Ugly Truth (2009) |
"If this film was a pizza it would be a Margherita – it fills a hole but could do with a few more ingredients." |
Simon Thompson |
Splat 3/10 |
The Unborn (2009) |
"After a few initial decent scares, the corny dialogue, poor casting and cringe-worthy acting drag this movie into it’s own hell. Utter rubbish." |
Simon Thompson |
Tomato 7/10 |
Valkyrie (2008) |
"Valkyrie it’s a good film with more than enough there to keep your attention and for you to have come away feeling satisfied and informed." |
Simon Thompson |
Tomato 9/10 |
WALL-E (2008) |
"Outstanding, emotional and utterly adorable." |
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Tomato 7/10 |
Watchmen (2009) |
"This is a landmark film for the genre that will impress, amaze and grip but it is not light entertainment." |
Simon Thompson |
Splat 3/10 |
The X-Files: I Want to Believe (2008) |
"This is less a case of The X Files and more like The Y Bother Files. Dull, dull, dull. Avoid." |
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Tomato 8/10 |
X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) |
"The action is fast and furious, the script is impressive for this type of movie and the visual effects (apart from the odd occasion) are phenomenal. This is a not to be missed blockbuster that will impress as much as it will entertain." |
Simon Thompson |
Tomato 5/10 |
You Don't Mess With The Zohan (2008) |
"There are enough comedy diamonds in the rough here though to make it worth a look, but only just." |
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Tomato 8/10 |
The Young Victoria (2009) |
"Young Victoria is like a breath of fresh air for the genre." |
Simon Thompson |
Tomato 7/10 |
Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008) |
"If you are broad minded, or are in the right mood for some naughty silliness, then you should find this film as entertaining as I did." |
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