Splat 1.5/5 |
The Accidental Husband (2009) |
"A hodge-podge of random story elements that seem to emerge from the land that logic forgot, including a Bollywood segment." |
Rich Cline |
Splat 2/5 |
Adam (2009) |
"Quirky and cute almost to the point of distraction, the offbeat romance is only rescued by its likeable cast and an intriguing storyline" |
Rich Cline |
Tomato 4/5 |
Adoration (2009) |
"With his usual themes of memory and technology, Egoyan tells a provocative and deeply emotional story that centres on current issues. It's a little heavy handed, but still thoroughly involving." |
Rich Cline |
Tomato 3.5/5 |
Afterschool (2009) |
"This drama shows the growing skill of 25-year-old writer-director-editor Campos. It's also packed with important themes that are addressed both artfully and hauntingly." |
Rich Cline |
Tomato 3.5/5 |
Aliens in the Attic (2009) |
"High energy levels and some genuinely hilarious set pieces make this kids' alien-invasion romp a lot more fun than expected. It's not, erm, rocket science, but it's a thoroughly entertaining ride from start to finish." |
Rich Cline |
Tomato 3/5 |
All the Boys Love Mandy Lane (2009) |
"More of a dramatic freak-out than your standard teen slasher horror. Although the effect is exactly the same." |
Rich Cline |
Splat 2/5 |
Amelia (2009) |
"This terrific true story has been so overproduced that there's virtually no life left in it" |
Rich Cline |
Tomato 4.5/5 |
Amreeka (2009) |
"A remarkably engaging, observant approach to a prickly situation" |
Rich Cline |
Tomato 3.5/5 |
An Education (2009) |
"Scherfig wrangles everyone into beautifully natural characterisations that make the most of film's somewhat slight approach." |
Rich Cline |
Tomato 3.5/5 |
Angels & Demons (2009) |
"Thankfully the filmmakers get the tone right this time, with a lively romp that's not afraid to get a bit silly." |
Rich Cline |
Tomato 3.5/5 |
Antichrist (2009) |
"The expert direction, editing and photography are all here, along with two amazing performances. But this warped Adam and Eve myth is seriously hard to stomach." |
Rich Cline |
Tomato 4/5 |
Anvil! The Story of Anvil (2009) |
"Besides being hysterically funny it's also an emotional story of two men who find their passion in life and stick with it." |
Rich Cline |
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The Art of Being Straight (2009) |
Click here to see the review. |
Rich Cline |
Tomato 4.5/5 |
Avatar (2009) |
"A mind-bending epic that's both visually spectacular and emotionally involving. And the fact that it's in gorgeously rendered 3D is icing on the cake." |
Rich Cline |
Tomato 3/5 |
Away We Go (2009) |
"It's sweet and superficial, but the meandering pace and lively characters make it just about watchable." |
Rich Cline |
Tomato 4/5 |
Appaloosa (2008) |
"While there's nothing particularly original about the plot, the characters and the way they interact with each other are strikingly played" |
Rich Cline |
Tomato 4/5 |
Australia (2008) |
"Luhrmann shamelessly indulges in the most sweeping style of filmmaking imaginable, filling the screen with expansive images, action and emotion, plus plenty of cheesy camp" |
Rich Cline |
Tomato 4.5/5 |
Across the Universe (2007) |
"This ambitious musical balances its visual outrageousness with a moving story. It's a little exhausting, but also wonderful." |
Rich Cline |
Tomato 4/5 |
Air Guitar Nation (2007) |
"This raucously entertaining documentary about one of the silliest competitions on the planet actually has a serious message about the power of "airness" to change the world. Well, maybe." |
Rich Cline |
Tomato 3.5/5 |
Alpha Dog (2007) |
"A little long and pushy, but very well-played and at times utterly harrowing" |
Rich Cline |
Splat 1.5/5 |
Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007) |
"At least this film, based on classic characters, is bright and energetic, because it's otherwise condescending, corny and utterly unfunny." |
Rich Cline |
Splat 1.5/5 |
The Amateurs (2007) |
"This film proves that a superb premise and a terrific ensemble cast aren't enough. Writer-director Traeger simply gets it completely wrong." |
Rich Cline |
Tomato 3.5/5 |
Amazing Grace (2007) |
"Skilfully written and directed, the film is an involving drama, even if it's overly worthy and sentimental." |
Rich Cline |
Tomato 3/5 |
American Gangster (2007) |
"Impeccable production design and searing performances. But the tale unfolds in a superficial way that makes it impossible to care about what might happen." |
Rich Cline |
Tomato 3.5/5 |
Angel (2007) |
"With a surface like a trashy novel and the undercurrents of a social satire, Ozon's British period drama is a slightly odd mix, feeling both arch and astute at the same time." |
Rich Cline |
Tomato 3.5/5 |
Angel-A (2007) |
"A witty, edgy cross between Amélie and It's a Wonderful Life." |
Rich Cline |
Tomato 3/5 |
Arctic Tale (2007) |
"The filmmakers probably thought the truth would be too upsetting for children, so we get walrus farts instead." |
Rich Cline |
Splat 2.5/5 |
Arthur and the Invisibles (2007) |
"Several parts of the narrative don't gel, feeling designed simply to look cool or sound funny." |
Rich Cline |
Tomato 4.5/5 |
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007) |
"Written, filmed and acted with real beauty and skill. And it has something powerful to say about today's celebrity-obsessed culture." |
Rich Cline |
Tomato 4/5 |
Atonement (2007) |
"A skilful directorial touch and a refreshingly smart script. And the acting is good enough to carry us through the slightly dull patches." |
Rich Cline |
Splat 2/5 |
August Rush (2007) |
"Fans of soppy movies will probably love it, but everyone else should steer clear." |
Rich Cline |
Tomato 3/5 |
Avenue Montaigne (2007) |
"There's plenty to enjoy here, even though the film feels utterly fluffy and superficial." |
Rich Cline |
Tomato 4/5 |
Away From Her (2007) |
"Sensitively and engagingly well written, directed and acted, this is a remarkable little film." |
Rich Cline |
Tomato 4/5 |
A Crude Awakening: The Oil Crash (2006) |
"The facts in this documentary are astoundingly sobering, and yet society continues to keep its head buried in the sand. By avoiding any political slant, the filmmakers forcefully get the message across." |
Rich Cline |
Tomato 4.5/5 |
A Scanner Darkly (2006) |
"A churning passion inside this eerie dramatic thriller really gets under our skin." |
Rich Cline |
Splat 2/5 |
Accepted (2006) |
"Amid the corny cliches, the writers have buried several genuinely hilarious throwaway lines." |
Rich Cline |
Splat 2.5/5 |
Akeelah and the Bee (2006) |
"Undermined by an over-scripted plot and gooey sentiment." |
Rich Cline |
Splat 3/5 |
Alex Rider: Operation Stormbreaker (2006) |
"This whizzy adventure will keep pre-teens enthralled and adults quietly chuckling. But it's just not sophisticated enough." |
Rich Cline |
- |
Alien Autopsy (2006) |
Click here to see the review. |
Rich Cline |
Splat 2/5 |
All The King's Men (2006) |
"It's a slickly produced film that drowns in convoluted plotting and clumsy characterisations." |
Rich Cline |
Tomato 3.5/5 |
American Dreamz (2006) |
"Cleverly written and performed, it's entertaining but uneven." |
Rich Cline |
Splat 1.5/5 |
An American Haunting (2006) |
"Writer-director Solomon simply can't generate any actual suspense. Although he certainly tries." |
Rich Cline |
Tomato 4/5 |
The Ant Bully (2006) |
"Besides keeping us entertained and occasionally thrilled, there's a nice sense that the film is actually saying something." |
Rich Cline |
Tomato 4/5 |
Apocalypto (2006) |
"With a plot that could be set almost anywhere, Gibson recreates the ancient Mayan civilisation on screen for this deeply entertaining action thriller." |
Rich Cline |
Splat 1.5/5 |
Aquamarine (2006) |
"This is when my job feels like work." |
Rich Cline |
Tomato 3/5 |
As You Like It (2006) |
"Energetic and entertaining, but it's like a long episode of an over-talky, out-of-control soap opera." |
Rich Cline |
Splat 2/5 |
Aeon Flux (2005) |
"Kusama (Girlfight) and her writers play it dead straight, and the result isn't nearly as much fun as it should be." |
Rich Cline |
Tomato 3/5 |
Aliens of the Deep (2005) |
"It's visually stunning, but [James Cameron] can't resist going slightly too far with its premise.
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Rich Cline |
Tomato 3.5/5 |
The Amityville Horror (2005) |
"That it's based on true events makes it much more fascinating, even though the filmmakers have bent the story to fit the structure of a horror film." |
Rich Cline |
Tomato 3/5 |
Amnesia: The James Brighton Enigma (2005) |
"A little clunky and stiff, although the sheer outrageousness of the central puzzle keeps us riveted." |
Rich Cline |
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