Tomato |
Acolytes (2008) |
"A combo of psychological thriller and bloody chiller... a superior piece of genre filmmaking" |
Andrew L. Urban |
Tomato |
Adam (2009) |
"Max Mayer has written a remarkably engaging screenplay about a relationship that isn't meant to be yet somehow is but not quite as we might expect, from this charming yet down to earth romantic comedy" |
Andrew L. Urban |
Splat |
The Age of Stupid (2009) |
"Does little more than enumerate the ills and evils of today's world in a cry of panic and accusation, regurgitating those images and messages that serve its cause." |
Andrew L. Urban |
Tomato |
Aliens in the Attic (2009) |
"Undemanding and occasionally lol, Aliens in the Attic will have the youngsters in stitches at some of the fight scenes... entertaining and sometimes goofy family comedy" |
Andrew L. Urban |
Tomato |
All I Desire (1953) |
"Sustained by wonderful performances, especially by Barbara Stanwyck, the story is engaging and develops in unexpected ways" |
Andrew L. Urban |
Tomato |
All Roads Lead Home (2008) |
"This movie about a family who is first damaged by an accidental death and healed by an accidental discovery, is inspired by a true story" |
Andrew L. Urban |
Tomato |
Amelia (2009) |
"Amelia reminds us how little we really know about the lives of famous achievers who changed the world, and underlines the power of biography on screen. It's a creatively and technically accomplished film with thrills and emotional action in equal measure" |
Andrew L. Urban |
Tomato |
American Son (2008) |
"A powerful yet nuanced work" |
Andrew L. Urban |
Tomato |
American Teen (2008) |
"While the filmmaker constructs the film with verve and genuine cinematic flair, there are not enough surprises, not enough unexpected insights, to grab onto as we lurch from one scene to the next" |
Andrew L. Urban |
Tomato |
Amistad (1997) |
"Spielberg errs on the side of right and moral decency, and as a cinematic essay on a subject of universal validity plus eternal currency, it deserves -- and justifies -- genuine praise both as entertainment and as history lesson." |
Andrew L. Urban |
Tomato |
Amreeka (2009) |
"It's the humanity of the work that makes it resonate and the insight into a culture closed to most Australians that makes it illuminating" |
Andrew L. Urban |
Tomato |
An Education (2009) |
"Sheer joy of an intelligent, grown up film" |
Andrew L. Urban |
Tomato |
Angels & Demons (2009) |
"Dan Brown knows what ingredients to use for a recipe that goes down as easily as a devilish ice cream drenched in glistening, dark chocolate." |
Andrew L. Urban |
Tomato |
Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging (2008) |
"There is plenty of fun but always grounded in serious subjects, and the parents play an unexpectedly important role in the story" |
Andrew L. Urban |
Tomato |
Anthony Zimmer (2005) |
"This is writer/director Jerome Salle's thrilling debut feature, and earned a nomination as Best First Feature at the 2006 Cesar Awards" |
Andrew L. Urban |
Splat |
Antichrist (2009) |
"A tough film on every level, and each viewer will have their personal and private response; but von Trier's cinematic flourish is undeniable" |
Andrew L. Urban |
Tomato |
Appaloosa (2008) |
"Viggo Mortensen is a trustworthy ally in the project, an actor whose extraordinary range enables him to move his performance along the scale from 0 to 100 at will." |
Andrew L. Urban |
Tomato |
Archangel (2006) |
"A positively gripping work which never lets up the tension and the intrigue, with great performances and touches of wry humour. And a sensational subject." |
Andrew L. Urban |
Tomato |
Astro Boy (2009) |
"The symbolism and the underlying themes within this story may not be relevant to its core audience, but it's interesting to see how filmmakers feed off those elements" |
Andrew L. Urban |
Tomato |
Australia (2008) |
"It's not the size that matters most in Baz Luhrmann's Australia, it's the many details, the intimate, personal moments, the connection with and respect for the Aboriginal culture in the context of human interaction, and the evil that greed makes men callo" |
Andrew L. Urban |
Tomato |
Avatar (2009) |
"Avatar is a richly symbolic, captivating and immense film which laces together some of the great mythical stories of mankind into a contempo action adventure fusing its sci fi genes with spiritual and ecological themes. And it pivots on romance" |
Andrew L. Urban |
Splat |
Away We Go (2009) |
"The film is a bit too sentimental and rather flat, despite some amusing scenes" |
Andrew L. Urban |
Splat |
A Bunch of Amateurs (2008) |
"Overcooked to the point of being burnt, this total misfire in which Burt Reynolds' ageing has-been Hollywood actor finds himself in an amateur production of King Lear in England, is a fish-out-of-water comedy gone badly wrong." |
Louise Keller |
- |
A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001) |
"A.I. is a great yarn, a fantasy-filled sci-fi adventure with a heart." |
Louise Keller |
Tomato |
Adventureland (2009) |
"Greg Mottola's auto-biographical coming of age story has plenty of heart and although the elements of a first-love plot with all its complications are not new, the script is a good one with detailed, compelling characterisations." |
Louise Keller |
Splat |
All About Steve (2009) |
"Disaster is an eight letter word that aptly describes this grossly misjudged, overplayed, unfunny comedy about a hyper crossword constructor who stalks her blind date. Filled with low points worth of eye-rolling..." |
Louise Keller |
Tomato |
All That Heaven Allows (1955) |
"A classic and beautiful film for those who love romantic stories" |
Louise Keller |
Splat |
Amelia (2003) |
"It's a shame that director Mira Nair has opted to tell this wonderful, historic story about iconic aviator adventuress Amelia Earhart through rose-coloured glasses. Romance edges ahead of adventure or characterisations and as a result, despite a soaring l" |
Louise Keller |
Splat |
Amelia (2009) |
"Romance edges ahead of adventure or characterisations and as a result, despite a soaring lead performance by Hilary Swank, the film suffers from a fatal dose of melodrama" |
Louise Keller |
Tomato |
Amreeka (2009) |
"Writer director Cherien Dabis writes about what she knows about being a stranger in a new land: the difficulties, the isolation, the conflicts, the misunderstandings. The result is a heartfelt and engaging film" |
Louise Keller |
Tomato |
An Education (2009) |
"An irresistible tale of seduction in which innocence and intellect are the prize stakes." |
Louise Keller |
Tomato |
And Then Came Love (2007) |
"It's lightweight and reasonable likeable, but there's nothing special about this predictable rom com in which a single mother finds her son's sperm donor and then deliberates on the options that life offers her" |
Louise Keller |
Tomato |
Angels & Demons (2009) |
"Statues above the unfortunate and boring Da Vinci Code, this film sequel or prose prequel from best selling author Dan Brown, pits science and faith against each other with an conciliatory outcome." |
Louise Keller |
Tomato |
Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging (2008) |
"Awkwardness, the first kiss, parents from the stone age and having a nose the size of Jupiter have never been so compelling as in this fresh and funny film" |
Louise Keller |
Tomato |
Animals in Love (2008) |
"The images and subject matter are mesmerising, yet as a whole, the film feels fragmented . . . the cinematography is extraordinary so it is disappointing that the film as a whole is not more satisfying" |
Louise Keller |
Splat |
Antichrist (2009) |
"With disturbing images that gnaw at us, this is a truly ugly film that delights at shocking us. Von Trier kidnaps our thoughts and takes them into dark, repulsive places" |
Louise Keller |
Tomato |
Anvil! The Story of Anvil (2009) |
"Incongruous, funny, unexpected and moving, Sacha Gervasi's film about the 80s band whose long career is anything but what we expect, is much more than a doco about a band" |
Louise Keller |
Tomato |
Appaloosa (2008) |
"Wearing not only his actor's lawman hat, but also that of director and co-screenwriter, Ed Harris delivers a splendid film, filled with nuances, complexities and substance" |
Louise Keller |
Tomato |
Astro Boy (2009) |
"It may be the gleaming blue core power source that allows Astro Boy to function as a superhero robot, but it is the massive heart of the story that makes this updated animated spectacular a sure-fire winner" |
Louise Keller |
Tomato |
Australia (2008) |
"The film looks magnificent but is far too long. The star power is dazzling but I didn't believe the central characters or their relationship. Nonetheless, it's an engrossing experience and one whose indelible images of a strikingly beautiful land linger." |
Louise Keller |
Tomato |
Avatar (2009) |
"Love and acceptance are at the heart of this megabuck megapic; while our hearts are opened by the Emotion Key, our eyes are dazzled by the visual spectacle, enhanced by remarkable 3D. An event of a film, a spectacle that allows us to live the fantasy." |
Louise Keller |
Tomato |
Away We Go (2009) |
"Parenthood, relationships and belonging are the themes of this occasionally endearing road movie on which acclaimed director Sam Mendes puts his stamp." |
Louise Keller |
Tomato |
Amistad (1997) |
"The story is a fascinating one and it sustains interest throughout but the telling is heavy handed." |
Richard Kuipers |
Tomato |
A Crude Awakening: The Oil Crash (2006) |
"It's every bit as motivational as An Inconvenient Truth, and just as scary" |
Urban Cinefile Critics |
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A la Place du Coeur (1998) |
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Urban Cinefile Critics |
- |
A Scanner Darkly (2006) |
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Urban Cinefile Critics |
Tomato |
A Scanner Darkly (2006) |
"A futuristic morality tale using rotoscope animation to enhance the trip effect, offering visual stimulation but not enough satisfying engagement." |
Urban Cinefile Critics |
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A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001) |
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Urban Cinefile Critics |
Tomato |
About a Boy (2002) |
"Almost savage in its intense exploration of misfits, About A Boy is a terrific film – funny, yes, but also dramatically engaging - based on good writing (Nick Hornby)." |
Urban Cinefile Critics |
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About Adam (2001) |
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Urban Cinefile Critics |
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