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 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 |
Splat 4/10 |
Bruno (2009) |
"That’s not to say that there aren’t funny moments here because there are some really choice moments but they are lost in the mix of purile and often uncomfortable moments that really are below what you’d expect from the team behind this." |
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 8/10 |
The Damned United (2009) |
"Brilliant and possibly the best British film of the last 5 years." |
Simon Thompson |
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 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 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 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 |
Splat 5/10 |
Hannah Montana The Movie (2009) |
"Kids will love this, put adults might find this a bit too much." |
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 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 |
Splat 5/10 |
Jonas Brothers - The Concert Experience (2009) |
"Is it any good? That really all depends on whether you’re a fan of the Jonas Brothers." |
Simon Thompson |
Splat 4/10 |
Knowing (2009) |
"What starts out as a tense and interesting movie slowly becomes an end of the world sci-fi mess that is too long and not exciting enough." |
Simon Thompson |
Splat 3/10 |
The Last House on the Left (2009) |
"This is not a horror, it’s a thriller and as a thriller it’s moderately effective but as it a film it won’t leave you feeling entertained or thrilled, just a bit uncomfortable." |
Simon Thompson |
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 |
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 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 |
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 |
Watchmen (2009) |
"This is a landmark film for the genre that will impress, amaze and grip but it is not light entertainment." |
Simon Thompson |
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 8/10 |
The Young Victoria (2009) |
"Young Victoria is like a breath of fresh air for the genre." |
Simon Thompson |
Splat 5/10 |
88 Minutes (2008) |
"Good Sunday afternoon entertainment but it won’t hang around the multiplex for long." |
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 |
Cloverfield (2008) |
"Jaw dropping stuff but you will have to have a strong stomach to cope with the constantly moving camera." |
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 9/10 |
The Dark Knight (2008) |
"It's excellent." |
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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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