Tomato 3/5 |
I Am Legend (2007) |
"Though it fails to do justice to Matheson’s novel, /I Am Legend/ isn’t without merit, particularly in its stately, moody build-up. Unfortunately, the final act squanders the tension in favour of daft religious symbolism and silly CG zombies. Shame." |
Jayne Nelson |
Splat 2/5 |
I Can't Think Straight (2008) |
"Deep stuff, then, but imbued with all the weight of a prawn cracker. Its explosive coming-out scene can’t compensate for car crash acting. Sadly, great sounding drivel is still drivel." |
Josh Winning |
Tomato 4/5 |
I Don't Want To Sleep Alone (2007) |
"Tsai’s long, static, near-wordless takes may try the patience of some, but fans will be enchanted by his new-found warmth." |
Philip Kemp |
Tomato 3/5 |
I for India (2007) |
"Perceptive and powerful." |
Tom Dawson |
Tomato 4/5 |
I Love You, Man (2009) |
"There’s continuous chuckles rather than a barrel of belly-laughs in this warm winner. A sweet, slightly shambling buddy-movie that will please those who prefer gags to gagging." |
Kate Stables |
Splat 2/5 |
I Now Pronounce You Chuck And Larry (2007) |
"Veering between kneejerk homophobia and PC proselytising for gay rights – often in the same scene – Dennis Dugan’s comedy is an unhappy union." |
Tom Charity |
Splat 2/5 |
I P Man (2009) |
"Man’s extraordinary biography makes for an awkward, inauthentic-feeling biopic." |
Matt Glasby |
Tomato 4/5 |
I'm Not There (2007) |
"A fascinating work for cinema and Bob Dylan fans alike. Haynes has painted a perfect picture tribute to the musical icon that only misses a beat in the final quarter. One actor simply couldn’t do the man justice." |
Jonathan Dean |
Tomato 3/5 |
I've Loved You So Long (2008) |
"A stonking lead performance from Kristin Scott Thomas ferries Philippe Claudel’s directorial debut over its forced twists." |
Kevin Harley |
Tomato 3/5 |
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009) |
"3D heats up a cooling franchise nicely, alternating the familiar friends-forever ‘aw’ factor and chucklesome comedy chases with some ace in-your-face visuals." |
Kate Stables |
Tomato 3/5 |
The Illusionist (2006) |
"Magic and love but not a lot of passion in this patchy period piece that could have been The Prestige’s smarter cousin, yet trips over its own ambitions." |
Jamie Russell |
Tomato |
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009) |
"For the most part Gilliam has toned down the aggressive darkness of his last film, Tideland, pitching at the broader audience he reached for with Baron Munchausen and Brothers Grimm." |
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Tomato 3/5 |
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009) |
"Gilliam’s plotting is typically ramshackle, but the fantasy visions are wondrous. Top job of rescuing Heath Ledger’s cruelly curtailed contribution, too." |
Kevin Harley |
Splat 2/5 |
Imagine That (2009) |
"It’s a novel premise, but an unworkable one." |
Ken McIntyre |
Tomato 4/5 |
Import/Export (2009) |
"Yet his unerring eye for the absurdity of human behaviour and the rituals we invent for ourselves makes this a blackly humorous treat." |
Sam Wigley |
Tomato 3/5 |
In Bruges (2008) |
"Ralph Fiennes is no Sexy Beast and writer/director Martin McDonagh is stronger on dialogue than story, but this is still a laugh-out-loud dark comedy, giving Colin Farrell his finest role in ages." |
Neil Smith |
Tomato 3/5 |
In Memory of Me (2007) |
"Absorbs for most of its two hours, only losing conviction in an underwhelming sign-off." |
Tom Dawson |
Tomato 3/5 |
In Memory Of My Father (2005) |
"There’s more than a whiff of Festen and Altman in first-time director Christopher James’s frantic, enjoyably overstuffed funeral drama." |
Kate Stables |
Tomato 4/5 |
In the Hands of the Gods (2007) |
"Entertaining and affecting, this takes its subjects out of their comfort zone and onto a journey of self-discovery. Stirring soccer skills are matched by absorbing action off the ball." |
Tom Dawson |
Tomato 4/5 |
In the Loop (2009) |
"In The Loop may have worked equally well on TV, but no rib is left untickled in a quickfire satire that depresses as much as it amuses. Gets our vote." |
Jonathan Dean |
Tomato 4/5 |
In the Shadow of the Moon (2007) |
"A bunch of old guys talking about the old days – but what old days. An absorbing doc from a filmmaker who knows a good story, and a handful of men who’ve lived the best story of all." |
Jayne Nelson |
Tomato 4/5 |
In the Valley of Elah (2007) |
"Where Lions For Lambs stumbled, Haggis’ latest succeeds in putting dramatic form to the disquiet over US policy. Tommy Lee Jones’ performance, meanwhile, is impressive enough to make him a decent bet in this year’s Oscar race." |
Neil Smith |
Tomato 3/5 |
Incendiary (2008) |
"By then, Incendiary has become a tear-stained monologue about bereavement and resilience – it goes off with a bang, but ends with a whimper." |
Chris Hicks |
Tomato 3/5 |
Infamous (2006) |
"On its own terms, this is an elegant, stimulating homage to a singular talent. Compared to Capote, though, it can’t help but feel wanting." |
Neil Smith |
Tomato 4/5 |
Infinite Justice (2006) |
"The heart of the film is the verbal sparring (and extended chess match) between Silverman and his captor Kamal Khan (Raza Jaffrey, neatly encapsulating the ongoing debate about terrorism and its causes." |
Naman Ramachandran |
Tomato 3/5 |
The Informant! (2009) |
"Although Damon is on brilliantly bumbling form, The Informant! ultimately comes off as Soderbergh’s Burn After Reading – a diversionary lark until he gets back to serious filmmaking." |
Matt Mueller |
Tomato 4/5 |
Inglourious Basterds (2009) |
"This exploitation epic is a unique beast that molests history, wrong-foots expectations and royally entertains. The movies’ coolest Basterd is back on his game." |
Matthew Leyland |
Tomato 3/5 |
The International (2009) |
"Leaving behind the aromatic fantasy of Perfume, Tom Tykwer weighs in with a tense and exhilarating entry into the spy genre. This is an espionage thriller well worth investing in." |
Sam Wigley |
Splat 2/5 |
Interview (2007) |
"Interview is a decent showcase for the talents of its stars, but may leave you in doubt over the talents of its originator. Hopefully the other Van Gogh remakes in production will sport more smartness and subtlety." |
Aubrey Day |
Tomato 4/5 |
Into the Wild (2007) |
"In his fourth and best film to date, Sean Penn has made an eco-road movie that refreshes and invigorates. Exquisitely shot, robustly acted and deeply felt, it’s a potent ode to wanderlust and human pluck." |
Tom Charity |
Splat 1/5 |
Introducing The Dwights (2007) |
"It’s Keith Thompson’s script that struggles here, his sub-Little Voice histrionics leaving next to nothing for the cast to work with." |
Neil Smith |
Splat 2/5 |
The Invasion (2007) |
"A strong, proven premise, drained of almost all feeling and personality. Hirschbiegel’s Hollywood debut sporadically grips – but like Kidman and Craig’s characters, you’ll most likely end up battling to stay awake." |
Tom Charity |
Tomato 3/5 |
The Invention of Lying (2009) |
"Wittier than your average romcom, with a conceit that’ll have you dreaming up your own comedic reality checks. A treat for fans – but torture for those who have tired of Gervais’ naked ambition." |
Jane Crowther |
Tomato 4/5 |
Iraq in Fragments (2006) |
"What makes Iraq In Fragments so distinctive is its impressionistic and at times lyrical imagery." |
Tom Dawson |
Splat 2/5 |
Is Anybody There? (2009) |
"The sum of its gently amusing parts doesn’t add up to a film likely to stay long in the heart – or multiplex." |
Jane Crowther |
Tomato 4/5 |
The Italian (2007) |
"Vividly characterised and convincingly acted (not least by Spiridonov), it makes for a fascinating portrait of a post-Communist society beset by crime and despair." |
Tom Dawson |
Tomato 4/5 |
The Italian (2007) |
"Vividly characterised and convincingly acted (not least by Spiridonov), it makes for a fascinating portrait of a post-Communist society beset by crime and despair." |
Tom Dawson |
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