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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.

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.

Madagascar 2 – Escape to Africa

admin — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:51:10 +0000

Laugh out loud funny in places, but never quite manages to reach the enjoyment value of the first one.

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.

Duplicity

admin — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:46:12 +0000

Excellent chemistry between Owen and Roberts, combined with an interesting story, careful use of flashbacks, and some excellent supporting performances (Paul Giamatti is awesome) made this an enjoyable film (if maybe a little long) despite the critical backlash.

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.

The Bank Job

admin — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:34:09 +0000

Some amusing dialogue and interesting entanglements make this interpretation of a real bank robbery watchable, engaging and surprisingly emotional.

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.

The Day the Earth Stood Still

tony — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:06:37 +0000

This remake of the original classic goes through the motions but appears to have no soul, and if you can’t attach yourself to the female lead and her annoying kid you’re left wondering why you should care.

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 Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy

tony — Fri, 22 May 2009 12:56:02 +0000

It was never going to be easy to turn the Hitchhiker’s Guide into a movie and while it was a decent attempt there are too many changes and not enough laughs to make this a true classic.

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.

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.

Twilight

tony — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 23:37:23 +0000

Twilight is targetted directly at a specific demographic, but even if you fall outside that it’s an inoffensive film with some better than expected acting and some shockingly bad ‘special effects’ delivering an unmemorable but peaceful viewing experience.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Kung Fu Panda

tony — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 19:35:38 +0000

Although Kung Fu Panda is funny, entertaining and has a lot of heart it falls short of being a real classic, thanks in part to what felt like a missing act in the second half.

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.

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.