Splat 2/5 |
2012 (2009) |
"It feels about 2012 minutes too long, a bloated epic that outstays its welcome long before the credits have rolled." |
Chris Tilly |
Tomato |
Anvil! The Story of Anvil (2009) |
"A truly uplifting 80 minutes of film, you owe it to yourselves to check out The Story of Anvil, and you then owe it to the band to buy their albums and help put them back where they belong - at the summit of mount metal." |
Chris Tilly |
Tomato 4/5 |
Bruno (2009) |
"May be the funniest film of the year thus far, but it doesn't come close to reaching the comedic heights of his previous effort, Borat." |
Chris Tilly |
Tomato 3/5 |
Cass (2008) |
"A mature take on this most contentious of issues, and quite possibly the best film on the subject in 20 years." |
Chris Tilly |
Tomato 3.5/5 |
Crank High Voltage (2009) |
"The Stath is pretty much the most bankable name in action movies today, and his unhinged work in High Voltage, indulging in an explosion of murder and mayhem with gusto and glee, should certainly see him retain that title." |
Chris Tilly |
Tomato 3.5/5 |
The Damned United (2009) |
"An incredibly entertaining 95 minutes spent in the company of one of the game's most interesting characters, and a testament to the way in which friendship can save us in our darkest hour." |
Chris Tilly |
- |
Doom (2005) |
"Someone Wants a Doom Sequel" |
Chris Tilly |
Tomato 4.5/5 |
Drag Me To Hell (2009) |
"It's a visceral assault on the senses and will have you gasping for breath as the laughs and scares mount. Raimi directs with the confidence and flair of a genre master." |
Chris Tilly |
Splat 2.5 |
Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) |
"Dahl aficionados will be disappointed at the Americanisation of it all, while Anderson fans will doubtless grow tired of the predictable nature of proceedings." |
Chris Tilly |
Tomato 3/5 |
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009) |
"In spite of many misgivings, including ropey CGI, convoluted storytelling and a smattering of horribly over-the-top performances, G.I. Joe is a blast from start-to-finish." |
Chris Tilly |
Splat 4/10 |
Hancock (2008) |
"Yet because it's Smith, you know that Hancock can't be all bad, and as the film spends the next hour trying to rehabilitate him, proceedings slowly starts to fall apart." |
Chris Tilly |
Splat 4/10 |
Hancock (2008) |
"Yet because it's Smith, you know that Hancock can't be all bad, and as the film spends the next hour trying to rehabilitate him, proceedings slowly starts to fall apart." |
Chris Tilly |
Splat |
The Happening (2008) |
"Somewhere in The Happening there's a great movie struggling to break free. The concept is fantastic... but poor dialogue combined with even worse performances make for a disappointing and frustrating 90 minutes of film." |
Chris Tilly |
Tomato 4/5 |
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) |
"It doesn't reach the magical heights of Alfonso Cuaron's truly spellbinding Prisoner of Azkaban, but Yates is fast approaching that territory, which bodes well for his helming of the final instalments." |
Chris Tilly |
Tomato 4/5 |
Heavy Metal In Baghdad (2008) |
"Heavy Metal in Baghdad is one of those sneaky documentaries that starts out a light-hearted look at a semi-serious subject, and then suddenly turns into something far more moving and profound." |
Chris Tilly |
Splat |
I'm A Cyborg (2006) |
"A confusing mess of a movie that lacks the marvellously sharp structure and cohesion of his previous efforts." |
Chris Tilly |
Splat 2/5 |
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009) |
"With clumsy dialogue, poor plotting and some downright terrible performances, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus is a huge disappointment for any fan of Terry Gilliam's work." |
Chris Tilly |
Tomato |
In Search of a Midnight Kiss (2008) |
"Obviously heavily influenced by the likes of Swingers and Before Sunrise, it nevertheless manages to find its own voice, combining sentiment with cynicism to create a very modern romantic comedy." |
Chris Tilly |
Tomato 3.5/5 |
Inglourious Basterds (2009) |
"An entertaining yet uneven movie that provides comedy, drama and some interesting psychological twists and turns, but never quite delivers on that 'men on a mission' promise." |
Chris Tilly |
Tomato 3.5/5 |
Juno (2007) |
"Heart-warming, thought-provoking and beautifully played, it that tackles a serious subject with sensitivity and grace while providing more than a few laughs along the way." |
Chris Tilly |
Tomato 3.5/5 |
The Killing Gene (2008) |
"The most unusual and original horror film to be made on these isles in many a year." |
Chris Tilly |
Tomato 4.5/5 |
Man On Wire (2008) |
"It's an incredible story, and in Man on Wire, Marsh has made a documentary that's worthy of his walk." |
Chris Tilly |
Tomato 3.5/5 |
Outlander (2009) |
"An excellent creature feature. A B movie in the best sense of the word, Outlander could teach many of the so-called summer blockbusters a thing or two about character, story and performance." |
Chris Tilly |
Tomato 4/5 |
Persepolis (2007) |
"Persepolis makes this most difficult of subjects at once watchable, accesible, and ultimately unforgettable." |
Chris Tilly |
Tomato 4/5 |
Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Adaptation (1989) |
"Given that copyright wrangles mean it may never get released, Adaptation is a covetable, Indy-worthy treasure in its own right." |
Chris Tilly |
Tomato 4/5 |
RocknRolla (2008) |
"He's hardly re-inventing the wheel with this movie, but RocknRolla is nonetheless a comedy thriller that is every bit as accomplished as his early work, and without doubt an witty, adrenalin-fuelled blast from start to finish." |
Chris Tilly |
Tomato 3/5 |
Tropic Thunder (2008) |
"The first hour of the film has an energy and wit that makes it a joy to behold, but as Stiller tries to tie it all together into a cohesive hole, the humour drains from the piece, and it all becomes a little tiresome." |
Chris Tilly |
Tomato 5/5 |
Up (2009) |
"A near perfect feature, a thrilling combination of humour, pathos, action and drama. Utterly original, endlessly inventive, and brilliantly crafted to appeal to old and young alike, it may well be Pixar's finest feature yet." |
Chris Tilly |
Splat 1/5 |
Whiteout (2009) |
"The sub-standard work from everyone involved means that Whiteout is very much a missed opportunity that undoubtedly would have been better left on the comic book page." |
Chris Tilly |
Splat 2/5 |
Sarah Silverman: Jesus is Magic (2005) |
"Skip this one and check Sarah Silverman out on stage for real." |
Jeff Otto |
Tomato 4/5 |
Franklyn (2009) |
"Marks McMorrow as a director to watch, one unafraid of taking risks and going against the grain of the British film industry. It's not for everyone, but surrender to the limitless ambition and off-kilter tone and it's an engaging 100 minutes." |
Joe Utichi |
Tomato 4/5 |
Taking Woodstock (2009) |
"It may not be on a par with Brokeback, nor as powerful as Lust, Caution, but Taking Woodstock is another triumph for Ang Lee, a director whose resume gets more and more diverse with every project he tackles." |
Joe Utichi |
Tomato 3.5/5 |
Thirst (2009) |
"Thirst may not be the greatest vampire movie ever made, but Park's willingness to try something different makes it a decidedly fresh take on the genre." |
Joe Utichi |
Splat 2/5 |
The Love Guru (2008) |
"This one may be best left to a trip to the video store." |
Laura Burrows |
Tomato 4.5/5 |
Avatar (2009) |
"One of the most exhilarating, barmy and eye-wateringly gorgeous movies of the decade." |
Orlando Parfitt |
Splat 1/5 |
Babylon A.D. (2008) |
"When your source material is as derivative and silly as this film's to begin with, you a have the perfect recipe for an all-mighty turkey. No wonder Kassovitz is hiding on the beach." |
Orlando Parfitt |
Splat 2.5/5 |
Be Kind Rewind (2008) |
"The director has attempted to construct quite a complex little film here, but only parts of this delicate concoction work effectively. The movie feels like a strange, lightweight piece of ephemeral fluff." |
Orlando Parfitt |
Tomato 4.5/5 |
Cloverfield (2008) |
"Feels like one big, masterfully executed experiment in upping the ante in audience manipulation, and it works brilliantly." |
Orlando Parfitt |
Tomato 5/5 |
The Dark Knight (2008) |
"The Dark Knight is so thrillingly-executed, primeval and exhilarating, it will forever sear itself into your consciousness. It might also be the most intelligent blockbuster movie ever made." |
Orlando Parfitt |
Tomato 3/5 |
Disney's A Christmas Carol (2009) |
"Zemeckis has succeeded is transforming a staid and over-familiar story into a rip-roaring and viscerally powerful special effects chase-movie." |
Orlando Parfitt |
Tomato 4/5 |
District 9 (2009) |
"A highly admirable sci-fi flick that crackles with wit, invention, imagination and ingenuity." |
Orlando Parfitt |
Splat 1.5/5 |
Dragonball: Evolution (2009) |
"A charmless, somewhat cynical attempt to cash in on one of the most beloved anime franchises of all time." |
Orlando Parfitt |
- |
Dragonball: Evolution (2009) |
"Marsters Wants Seven Dragonball Movies" |
Orlando Parfitt |
Splat 1/5 |
The Eye (2008) |
"It's all based on the creepy little Chinese film Gin gwai, an atmospheric spine-tingler that, we're sad to say, is considerably more frightening than this tame effort." |
Orlando Parfitt |
- |
Friends - The Complete Seasons 1-9 (1994) |
"Warners: "No Truth" to Friends Movie Rumors" |
Orlando Parfitt |
- |
The Green Hornet (2010) |
"Rogen's Green Hornet Gets a Release Date" |
Orlando Parfitt |
Tomato 3/5 |
The Incredible Hulk (2008) |
"Marvel has managed to shape yet another fine piece of slick, if somewhat disposable action-entertainment. The Incredible Hulk is a less ambitious but more wholly realised and coherent vision of the character than previous versions." |
Orlando Parfitt |
Tomato 3/5 |
Iron Man (2008) |
"In place is a talented cast, an interesting director, an established lead character, and a wealth of plots from the comics ready to be mined for future storylines. Despite Iron Man's problems, it will definitely leave you wanting more." |
Orlando Parfitt |
Splat 1/5 |
Lesbian Vampire Killers (2009) |
"The entire project is a crushingly lazy attempt to create a piece of titillating, exploitative horror-comedy that manages to achieve none of its aims. A mirthless, joyless experience, this is a movie with absolutely nothing going for it." |
Orlando Parfitt |
Splat 2/5 |
Max Payne (2008) |
"A massive waste of time and a glaring missed opportunity." |
Orlando Parfitt |
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