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Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince

admin — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:05:04 +0000

An overly long missed opportunity that could have done a much better job at telling us a story and instead opted to skirt around all the stuff that made the book dark and thrilling.

The International

admin — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:49:33 +0000

Enjoyable but silly in places, The International never quite gets away from the fact that it’s about the banking industry and yet still manages to entertain sufficiently to make watching it worthwhile.

Knowing

admin — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:40:23 +0000

Cage delivers a good performance in this initially entertaining sci-fi suspense and the supporting cast is equally good, however the bizarre twist near the end leaves you wondering why you watched it in the first place.

16 Blocks

admin — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:37:49 +0000

Despite having a well trodden plot 16 Blocks delivers an exciting and entertaining 118 minutes filled with wise cracks, solid dialogue and decent performances.

Punisher: War Zone

admin — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:28:15 +0000

I don’t turn off many films before getting to the end, but Punisher: War Zone’s dialog and action was so dire and had so few redeeming features that I gave up before the end, judge it on that basis.

Outlander

admin — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:25:37 +0000

Decent production values, reasonable special effects and a better than average first half make Outlander worth watching despite being let down by the last 30 minutes.

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

tony — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:10:56 +0000

Transformers delivers an engaging movie experience with thrills, spills and robot explosions, no more than you would expect but it hits the spot if that’s what you wanted.

Terminator Salvation

tony — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:08:52 +0000

Salvation manages to pull the franchise out of the gutter with a good-enough performance supported mostly by the action and special effects.

Twelve Monkey’s

tony — Fri, 22 May 2009 15:16:58 +0000

Compelling, intriguing and more than worth the effort, Twelve Monkey’s really defies genre selection and really has to be experienced.

Equilibrium

tony — Fri, 22 May 2009 13:02:10 +0000

A better than average sci-fi action movie that presents an interesting premise and some impressive gun fights, but make sure you bring heavy amounts of suspension of disbelief, you’ll need them.

The Blues Brothers

tony — Fri, 22 May 2009 12:52:13 +0000

Hard to define, impossible to explain, The Blues Brothers is a cult classic that you have to watch to appreciate.

Lethal Weapon

tony — Fri, 22 May 2009 12:50:35 +0000

A classic movie which is as watchable today as it was in 1987, Lethal Weapon defines the buddy-cop action-comedy genre and is still top of the class over 20 years on.

Resident Evil

tony — Fri, 22 May 2009 12:47:54 +0000

Considering the source material and what was asked of the actors, I found Resident Evil to be watchable and enjoyable despite the many flaws, in a world of horrific game-to-movie conversions Resident Evil keeps it’s head just above the sludge.

Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome

tony — Fri, 22 May 2009 12:39:48 +0000

Beyond Thunderdome is the weakest of the three Max movies but is still worth watching, too many cute moments and forced situations decrease the impact of the otherwise engaging story.

Mad Max 2

tony — Fri, 22 May 2009 12:37:58 +0000

Another excellent outing for Mad Max this time showing us the complete breakdown of order and the power of oil; with an increase in the comic element providing some light relief, Mad Max 2 is easier viewing than the first movie but no less entertaining.

Mad Max

tony — Fri, 22 May 2009 12:35:33 +0000

Mad Max holds up despite being 30 years old, presenting a gripping and gritty view of the near future and spawning a generation of look-alike films.

Stargate

tony — Fri, 22 May 2009 12:28:19 +0000

A well produced, engaging sci-fi actioner with some excellent performances and only a few marginally annoying elements which let it down.

Hellboy

tony — Fri, 22 May 2009 12:24:35 +0000

Hellboy is an entertaining and engaging action fantasy film with stunning visuals and only a few minor flaws.

The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor

tony — Fri, 22 May 2009 12:15:55 +0000

A lackluster and disappointing movie which feels more like a collection of one-off action sequences than a real story.

Star Trek

tony — Mon, 18 May 2009 16:40:56 +0000

A fast paced, well executed action sci-fi flick, with emphasis on the -fi and the characters, this franchise reboot gets it right in so many ways.

X-Men Origins: Wolverine

tony — Sat, 02 May 2009 17:10:01 +0000

A lackluster movie which suffered for having had most of the story told previously and also failed to deliver any real tension.

Transporter 3

tony — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 21:06:18 +0000

A weak script and terrible direction bring this franchise to its knees, Transporter 3 fails to deliver anything.

Body of Lies

tony — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:26:59 +0000

Body of Lies is a reasonably good action-thriller with some strong performances and interesting context, let down by a soft-ending.

Babylon A.D.

tony — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:24:50 +0000

A fractured and unrealised sci-fi drama which results in a dissapointing and unsatisfying action viewing experience.

Bulletproof Monk

tony — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 13:17:11 +0000

Funnier than I was expecting and despite some clunky scenes and some weaker than average plot issues worth watching.

Taken

tony — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 13:08:14 +0000

A by-the-book action thriller with no twists or turns and a hero who at times stretches his credability.

Hancock

tony — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 13:08:00 +0000

Don’t let bad reviews fool you, Hancock is a pretty good movie with a quick-turn in the latter half which gives this mildly comic superhero action flick a nice edge.

Rocknrolla

tony — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 23:01:20 +0000

Much like a surfer who spends a long time waiting for the right wave, only to have it vanish beneath them just as they’re about to rise and finally reach the sky, Rocknrolla never gets a stable footing despite several attempts and misses the crest too often.

Burn After Reading

tony — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 19:40:25 +0000

Burn After Reading is witty, well paced black comedy with some very surprising ‘oh my god’ moments and although the ending feels rushed it doesn’t detract too badly from the superb performances throughout.

Death Race

tony — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 19:33:12 +0000

A solid and thoroughly watchable action movie with the smallest of surprises and the greatest of loud engine revving noises.

The Mutant Chronicles

tony — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 19:29:12 +0000

A silly and flawed movie which still manages to be reasonably entertaining, Mutant Chronicles could do with being shorter at the start, fatter in the middle and leaner at the end.

Pineapple Express

tony — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 12:40:27 +0000

A turgid start full of cliche and obvious jokes slowly transforms into a much more entertaining second half of this comedy action flick, leaving you wondering what went wrong in the early stages.

Transporter 2

tony — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 23:01:47 +0000

Although Transporter 2 fails to live up to the simple charm of the first film, it still manages to keep its head above water and deliver a solid all round piece of action entertainment.

The Transporter

tony — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:59:36 +0000

Surprisingly entertaining action movie staring the ever-charming Jason Statham, with good supporting performances well scripted action sequences and enough humour to cover the gaps.

Shaun of the Dead

tony — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:41:40 +0000

This classic British comic take on zombie survival movies hits all the right spots with some solid belly laughs, some pretty inciteful parody and all round excellent acting.

Hitman

tony — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 11:42:07 +0000

At best this is an average assassin action movie, at worst it’s derivative tripe, but it manages to hold its head above water just enough to entertain for 90 minutes.

Batman Begins

tony — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 22:36:15 +0000

Bale’s grating gravel voice is the only real negative point of this super Batman reboot, it’s silly crazy and brilliantly envisioned.

Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life

tony — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 22:33:04 +0000

An above average action adventure which Jolie keeps moving when the plot and other characters begin to drag, The Cradle of Life is inconsistent but fun.

I, Robot

tony — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 22:25:31 +0000

A lot of people didn’t like I, Robot but personally I thought this was a decent sci-fi action thriller with some nice twists and some excellent scenes, certainly better than average with much of the uplift coming from Smith.

AVP: Alien vs. Predator

tony — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:02:26 +0000

A mediocre sci-fi action movie which reminds us that you can’t ignore the dialog, no matter what kind of movie you’re making.

The Bourne Identity

tony — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:57:50 +0000

Bourne reboots the entire spy thriller genre with explosive action and a very tight screenplay in this fast paced, high quality thrilling movie.

Constantine

tony — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:54:26 +0000

Keanu does well in a role that could have been created for him, and despite the changes from the source material Constantine is a good interpretation of the comic book with some worthwhile scenes and some surprising twists.

Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow

tony — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:51:36 +0000

This excellent quirky movie didn’t do anywhere near as well as it deserved and certainly has its share of flaws and yet is still well worth the effort thanks in part to the visuals and the hard work from everyone in the cast.

Mr & Mrs Smith

tony — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:48:15 +0000

This excellent action comedy delivers a high quality script, excellent interaction between Mr and Mrs Smith themselves and some memerable moments putting it well above the rest of the pack.

Van Helsing

tony — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:46:07 +0000

A lightweight vampire/monster action comedy with few surprises that is let down by the premise at the end and redeemed only by Hugh, Beckensale and the superb David Wenham.

Max Payne

tony — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 21:51:30 +0000

Sing a lament for what might have been, for what could have been; Max Payne is good looking but the screenplay lacks consistency and integrity.

Midnight Run

tony — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 10:45:25 +0000

Midnight Run is a better than average implementation of a common 80’s theme (buddy-cop action comedy), standing above the others due in no small part to De Niro and the well written dialog.

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Quantum of Solace

tony — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 20:38:21 +0000

Quantum of Solace is better than Casino Royale, picks the story up just after Casino finishes and runs with it at an incredible pace until finally bringing it to a satisfying end.

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Deja Vu

tony — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 21:27:06 +0000

Deja Vu keeps to a tight script and a simple premise to bring a solid story about time-travel to life in a near-believable way delivering an entertaining and enjoyable experience.

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Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

tony — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:22:47 +0000

This witty and well paced film keeps you engaged from start to finish and delivers interesting characters, dialog and good black-comic moments.

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