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Ice Age

admin — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:00:15 +0000

While amusing in places this animated comedy doesn’t have much in the way of value for adults (unlike other movies of this ilk) and we didn’t rush out to get the next two.

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.

Juno

grete — Fri, 22 May 2009 13:10:38 +0000

A sweet and very funny emotionally engaging right of passage movie.

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.

The Golden Child

tony — Fri, 22 May 2009 12:45:35 +0000

While not being rated as highly as some of Murphy’s work, personally I enjoyed The Golden Child and found it entertaining and different to the movies around at the time, having said that it might not hold up well after 23 years.

Coming to America

tony — Fri, 22 May 2009 12:43:22 +0000

A decent John Landis comedy which aims to be no more than a feel-good comedy and delivers just about exactly that.

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.

Stripes

tony — Fri, 22 May 2009 12:32:23 +0000

A classic Reitman comedy staring Bill Murray and Harold Ramis, Stripes is funny and embarassing in equal measure yet still delivers a fun feel good experience.

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.

How to Lose Friends and Alienate People

tony — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:29:08 +0000

An above average comedy with some engaging characters and just enough solid laughs to keep you going and Pegg holding the movie together.

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.

Zack and Miri Make a Porno

tony — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 13:13:41 +0000

Zack and Miri is a touching and funny comedy with some true laugh out loud moments and a strong splattering of Kevin Smith’s trademark dialog.

Wall-E

tony — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 23:03:03 +0000

Exceptional movie making and superb story telling make Wall-E a totally unique and memorable experience that is moving and funny and full of heart.

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.

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.

Clue

tony — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:55:12 +0000

The frantic pace of this funny and endearing movie starts after the first murder and doesn’t let up until the different endings have been played out.

Young Frankenstein

tony — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:46:07 +0000

Everything you expect from a Mel Brooks movie from the 70′s, anarchy, laughs, wit, parody and plot holes the size of a crater that you just don’t care about (and Gene Wilder, naturally).

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.

Forgetting Sarah Marshall

tony — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:01:12 +0000

A good quality romantic comedy which avoids the pitfalls of lower quality fair, provides some decent laughs, some touching moments and plenty of full frontal male nudity.

Weird Science

tony — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:58:59 +0000

A classic taste of the 80′s with huge hair, massive shoulders, naive nerds, hot women and crazy parties, Weird Science stands up pretty well even today.

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.

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.

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.

Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back

tony — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:33:09 +0000

A narcissistic film remeniscent of The Blues Brothers, Wayne’s World and Bill & Ted that manages to be funny, interesting and worth watching if you’ve enjoyed Smith’s previous stuff.

full review …

Dogma

tony — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:29:51 +0000

A slow start and a much more serious underlying message set this Kevin Smith movie apart of the his previous fair, but it delivers in the end.

full review …

Mallrats

tony — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 23:55:11 +0000

Kevin Smith delivers a hilarious homage to the John Hughes / John Landis late 70′s and early 80′s era of film making and adds his own generous touch of quality.

full review …

Chasing Amy

tony — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 23:53:16 +0000

An intelligent and emotional love story which delivers an incisive and revealing look at relationships, gender choice and our sexual history without pandering to the usual stereotypes or insulting the viewer.

full review …

Clerks

tony — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 22:09:22 +0000

A very low budget (and black and white) movie which plays more like a collection of related sketches than a full movie story, Clerks is funny none-the-less and worth the effort of watching.

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Doomsday

tony — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:14:25 +0000

Doomsday is a silly but entertaining homage to Mad Max and Escape from LA/New York, with a streak of British humour and some pretty impressive Scottish scenery.

full review …

Dog Soldiers

tony — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:12:05 +0000

Low budget British humour werewolf movie with some really funny moments and some very scary moments, and some very, very gory moments, Dog Soldiers packs a good punch and certainly entertains.

full review …

The Fifth Element

tony — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:33:48 +0000

Fifth Element is an excellent science fiction action love story (girl dies, gets reborn, girl meets boy, boy falls in love, boy and girl save the world) with amazing visuals, excellent dialog, enaging action sequences and a lot of heart.

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (extended DVD version)

tony — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 18:37:47 +0000

An amazing adaptation of an epic book that delivers an enthralling and wonderful experience, but is let down by one or two minor special effects issues.

No Country for Old Men

tony — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:35:32 +0000

A very high quality movie that doesn’t fit well in any single genre, brings together a superb cast, gives them a superb script, and ultimately lets you down at the end.

full review …

Wing Commander

tony — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:39:17 +0000

Low budget sci-fi movie exhibiting all the floors you come to expect from that genre including but not limited to terrible dialog, no characterisation, bad effects and a limited storyline.

full review …

Ronin

tony — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:03:35 +0000

A polished, slick and highly entertaining post-cold war thriller with solid performances from everyone in the cast, resulting in a very enjoyable if not overly original movie.

full review …

Heat

tony — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:39:04 +0000

Heat is overly long, unrealistic and obviously (re-)designed to provide a platform for Pacino and De Niro to square off against each other, resulting in a disappointing overall experience despite the obvious underlying technical quality of this production.

full review …

Jumper

tony — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:59:33 +0000

A disspointingly vacant movie which should be compressed into 20 minutes and turned into the start of a much better action flick.

full review …

Road Trip

tony — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:15:50 +0000

A solid comedy in the American Pie mold with some memorable performances and some serious laugh out loud moments.

full review …

Rush Hour

tony — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:14:52 +0000

A typical buddy-cop movie for fans of Jackie Chan or Chris Tucker (are there any?) only.

full review …

Aliens (Special Edition)

tony — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:13:13 +0000

The additional footage extends and enhances what is already a genre-defining action sci-fi flick and although these days the movie looks dated it’s impossible to deny the impact it had on subsequent films, giving it a deserved place in movie history.

full review …

Pitch Black

tony — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:00:54 +0000

An exciting and thrilling movie with enough scares to keep you on the edge of your seat and enough sarcastic banter to keep the most bitter of movie fans engaged, well worth watching.

The Last Boy Scout

tony — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:49:54 +0000

Ex-Secret Service turned self-hating PI (Bruce Willis) wise-cracks his way through a high body count silly but thouroughly entertaining action movie to help an ex-American Footballer get closure.