Tomato 7/10 |
17 Again (2009) |
"Zac has star quality and it starts to shine here. He’s got an exciting future ahead of him – and it’s not just amongst the tween audience." |
Simon Thompson |
Tomato 6/10 |
Angels & Demons (2009) |
"This isn’t a bad film at all, but it could be better… and I am very aware that regardless of what I think it will be huge." |
Simon Thompson |
Tomato 8/10 |
August Rush (2007) |
"Uplifting and heart warming, this is a perfect date movie." |
Simon Thompson |
Tomato 8/10 |
Bee Movie (2007) |
"Bee sure to see this." |
Simon Thompson |
Tomato 6/10 |
The Boat That Rocked (2009) |
"The Boat That Rocked is about 40 minutes too long, relies on too many obvious and repetitive gags and tends to sag and loose pace too often for a Richard Curtis film. The good news is that this is no where near as drab or unentertaining as Wimbledon." |
Simon Thompson |
Tomato 8/10 |
Bolt (2008) |
"Bolt is enormous fun from start to finish for adults and kids alike. Disney animation doesn’t get much better than this – especially when in many places you will get to see this in 3D." |
Simon Thompson |
Tomato 8/10 |
Burn After Reading (2008) |
"The cast is spot on, the comedy schtick is classic stuff and the who thing plays out like the ultimate exercise in exactly how to make a great movie." |
Simon Thompson |
Tomato 10/10 |
Changeling (2008) |
"Quite simply the best drama of the year, and possibly the best film of 2008 too." |
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Tomato 7/10 |
Charlie Wilson's War (2007) |
"Genuinely witty and entertaining ." |
Simon Thompson |
Tomato 7/10 |
Cloverfield (2008) |
"Jaw dropping stuff but you will have to have a strong stomach to cope with the constantly moving camera." |
Simon Thompson |
Tomato 8/10 |
Coraline (2009) |
"Off-beat, weird, original, intense, stunning, jaw-dropping, enthralling and ingenious, this film is a beautiful piece of work that will hold your attention and capture your heart." |
Simon Thompson |
Tomato 10/10 |
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) |
"Benjamin Button is an absolute masterpiece and is probably one of the greatest films of all time." |
Simon Thompson |
Tomato 8/10 |
The Damned United (2009) |
"Brilliant and possibly the best British film of the last 5 years." |
Simon Thompson |
Tomato 8/10 |
Dan in Real Life (2007) |
"It's hard for a film like this not to come off as too sweet, but this grown up comedy manages in making it a real gem." |
Simon Thompson |
Tomato 9/10 |
The Dark Knight (2008) |
"It's excellent." |
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Tomato 8/10 |
Drag Me To Hell (2009) |
"Drag Me To Hell is the greatest horror film of the decade and is a must see for scare fans. Gore-geous!" |
Simon Thompson |
Tomato 9/10 |
The Duchess (2008) |
"There’s no let up in pace throughout the film and Keira is stunning. It takes someone very special to deliver the level of intimate exposure we get from her in this film. Be prepared to shed a tear or two, especially if you’re a mum!" |
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Tomato 10/10 |
Enchanted (2007) |
"The perfect family film for the festive season." |
Simon Thompson |
Tomato 7/10 |
Fast & Furious (2009) |
"This is not rocket science, it won’t tax your brain, it won’t win any Oscars but it will have you on the edge of your seat and give you a great two hours of adrenaline pumping entertainment." |
Simon Thompson |
Tomato 6/10 |
Four Christmases (2008) |
"It’s not a classic, but it is the best seasonal comedy Hollywood has given us in years, so thanks!" |
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Tomato 9/10 |
Frost/Nixon (2008) |
" An absolutely brilliant film from director Ron Howard – a film you should make every effort to see." |
Simon Thompson |
Tomato 8/10 |
Funny People (2009) |
"I loved this, it’s hilarious, heart warming and a little stroke of genius.." |
Simon Thompson |
Tomato 6/10 |
G-Force (2009) |
"This is actually great (if ultimately silly and slightly cheesy) fun with quite a few nice sly digs at the genre that is trying to snuggle up to." |
Simon Thompson |
Tomato |
Get Smart (2008) |
"Adequate and fun but really nothing special." |
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Tomato 9/10 |
The Hangover (2009) |
"With a great soundtrack and script so sharp you might need to take plasters into the cinemas with you because you might come out with cuts… this is this summer’s must see comedy." |
Simon Thompson |
Tomato 10/10 |
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) |
"An impressive film that stands out as the jewel in the Potter crown." |
Simon Thompson |
Tomato 7/10 |
Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008) |
"Smart lighter touches such as Hellboy and Abe’s crooning to a Manilow classic set this apart from other comic book adaptations and the stylish direction keeps your attention. Great fun." |
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Tomato 7/10 |
High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008) |
"Yes, it’s like being given a shot in the arm of pure Haribo, while downing Red Bull and being bombarded by images of kittens and rainbows but every once in while we need that." |
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Tomato 6/10 |
The House Bunny (2008) |
"It is not a classic and it’s not going to win any awards but it is great, simple, stupid fun - it does exactly what it says on the tin." |
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Tomato 8/10 |
I Love You, Man (2009) |
"This is a brilliant date movie that you’ll be able to relate to on some level – take your best friends too! Make it a double date movie." |
Simon Thompson |
Tomato 8/10 |
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009) |
"This is the coolest film of the summer as far as family fun goes." |
Simon Thompson |
Tomato 9/10 |
In the Loop (2009) |
"A fantastic cast, a razor sharp script and an all too realistic story makes this an absolute must see." |
Simon Thompson |
Tomato 7/10 |
Inkheart (2009) |
"It is a good –looking enthralling film with a traditional feel that does exactly what it says on the tin. Be warned though, some scenes might be a bit too intense for the really young." |
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Tomato 7/10 |
Is Anybody There? (2009) |
"Despite this being a small film with a small budget the cast, including a never better Michael Caine, give it their all and turn in superb performances." |
Simon Thompson |
Tomato 10/10 |
Juno (2007) |
"The big name cast – Jennifer Garner and Jason Bateman – play second fiddle to Ellen Page and Michael Cera who have a great chemistry and steal the movie. Superb." |
Simon Thompson |
Tomato 8/10 |
Lakeview Terrace (2008) |
"Watching this film is like stretching a spring and then letting it go again… and again… gripping and utterly absorbing." |
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Tomato 7/10 |
Last Chance Harvey (2008) |
"Last Chance Harvey is an absolute gem of a movie and the perfect antidote to all the big budget vehicles that are on release right now. Magical." |
Simon Thompson |
Tomato 7/10 |
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008) |
"This could be one of the best family films of the year, I loved it. As always the animation is faultless and the script very amusing." |
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Tomato 8/10 |
Monsters vs. Aliens (2009) |
"This is probably THE family film of the year so far and it’s one that has enough grown up (and by that I don’t mean rude) gags to ensure that adults enjoy this too. The script is razor sharp and the voice cast is spot one." |
Simon Thompson |
Tomato 7/10 |
Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (2007) |
"Although it's not set at Christmas, it's a great traditional yet contemporary festive treat." |
Simon Thompson |
Tomato 5/10 |
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008) |
"Better than Mummy Returns, not as good as The Mummy but still worth a look." |
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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 |
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 |
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