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"Varda brings a playful attitude to this whimsical stroll through her life, telling stories and showing photos and clips that chronicle both her career and her personal life. It meanders a bit, but it's also thoroughly engaging."
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3.5/5 |
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(2009) |
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"A terrific true story, clearly elevated to mythical proportions, this film benefits hugely from the lucid fight direction by the master Sammo Hung, which gives the film a remarkable resonance."
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3.5/5 |
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(2009) |
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"Luc Besson and pals are back with another crazed action movie that, despite its ludicrous plotting, keeps us entertained with sheer energy and wit. And the central duo is turning into a pretty good movie team."
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2/5 |
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(2008) |
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"A vivid example of style over substance, this textured film creates an overwhelming sense of emotion and dread, but never manages to find a point to it all. It merely gives into the grisliness, leaving us shaken and unstirred."
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1.5/5 |
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(2009) |
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"An appalling script is only one problem with this loud, chaotic sci-fi thriller. It's also directed in such a deliberately confusing way that it's not only impossible to follow the action, but it's impossible to care about the characters."
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3/5 |
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(2009) |
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"There are plenty of solid laughs along the way, but Gervais should have been much bolder with the idea."
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2/5 |
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"While there are some witty observations along the way, this tourism rom-com is so resolutely unromantic and unfunny that it feels like a package holiday during which you have to share a hotel room with the group clown."
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3/5 |
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(2009) |
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"Loosely based on a real person, this unhinged drama gets increasingly lurid and grisly as it progresses. It's riveting, inventive filmmaking, but not remotely easy to watch."
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3/5 |
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(2009) |
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"A genuinely moving story is wrung dry by filmmaking that strains to punch every emotional plot point. Solid performances and some edgy insight can't quite rescue it, although the extraordinary true events retain real power."
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3.5/5 |
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(2009) |
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"Gentle and very sweet, this low-key romance takes some rather random turns as it drifts toward the obvious conclusion. But it's very nicely played, and it still manages to catch us emotionally."
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4/5 |
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(2009) |
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"The filmmakers offer a fresh angle on a controversial topic. And it's an imaginative, human approach that brings it vividly to life."
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4/5 |
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"[An] ambitious multi-generational epic that, even at three hours, feels too brisk. We actually want more time with these fascinating people."
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4/5 |
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(2008) |
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"Even though it gets a little earnest, this well-assembled film is entertaining, lively and packed with scenes and details we've never heard before."
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4/5 |
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(2009) |
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"Beautifully shot and performed with the authenticity of a documentary, this involving drama has a lot to say about human progress in rural Brazil, although its off-handed story and slow pace might alienate some audiences."
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3/5 |
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(2009) |
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"It's sweet and superficial, but the meandering pace and lively characters make it just about watchable."
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1.5/5 |
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(2009) |
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"The film is a cacophonous mess without a single interesting character."
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3/5 |
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(2007) |
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"This film wavers between a sweet rom-com, a gross-out romp and a drama about diversity. Thanks to a strong cast, these three elements work on their own, but struggle to make much sense together."
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4/5 |
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(2009) |
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"This colourful animated feature underscores its fantastical story with some intriguingly serious issues. But it never gets preachy, and a stream of warped humour will keep adults chuckling all the way through."
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3.5/5 |
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(2009) |
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"Locally produced in Bristol with an up-and-coming cast and crew, this drama is remarkably tough, constantly challenging our preconceptions. It also transcends its budget to create interesting characters and some truly harrowing situations."
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3.5/5 |
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(2009) |
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"Ephron reunites with Streep for this slightly overlong and very girly drama based on two true stories, both of which are involving and well-played. The comedy is earthy and real, and the film looks good enough to eat."
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2.5/5 |
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(2010) |
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"Oscar Wilde's classic novel is turned into a schlock horror movie, totally engulfed by gloomy atmosphere and over-the-top filmmaking. It's watchably cheesy, but completely lacks Wilde's incisive wit or observation."
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1.5/5 |
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(2009) |
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"This film is too bland to catch our imagination. There are plenty of cheap thrills, plus some camp excess to keep us laughing, but it's never scary."
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4.5/5 |
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(2007) |
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"Polish filmmaker Jakimowski taps into his own childhood for this engaging and warmly authentic slice of life drama. Blending comedy and a hint of magical realism, this beautiful little film really gets under the skin."
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2.5/5 |
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(2009) |
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"This is an ambitious attempt to tell the story of World War I's most notorious fighter pilot. But while the events are truly momentous, with thrillingly rendered aerial combat, the film is let down by lacklustre writing and direction."
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3/5 |
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(2008) |
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"Clearly designed to give credit where it's due, this film spotlights the guys who broke new ground to create modern surfing. But while it's an important, interesting document, it's rather too detailed for non-surfers."
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3/5 |
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(2009) |
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"Shot like a doc but clearly dramatised, this British film about a rentboy is colourfully entertaining, and it definitely has its moments. But it also becomes preachy as it goes on, and struggles to keep its central character engaging."
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4.5/5 |
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"With a relentless pace and seamless effects, this offbeat alien invasion thriller combines non-stop action with real emotion and provocative political themes. So not only is it thunderously entertaining, but it also makes us think."
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4/5 |
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(2009) |
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"This is one of the most entertaining, riveting docs you'll ever see."
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4/5 |
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(2009) |
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"A film that often makes us flinch from the screen, mainly because of a superbly layered performance by Renner."
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3/5 |
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(2009) |
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"Despite this film's sharp dialog and terrific story, its bloated, undisciplined editing keeps it from being a classic."
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3/5 |
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(2009) |
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"With a plot that's virtually identical to parts 1, 2 and 3, this fourth movie has one new gimmick that makes it worth a look: it's in 3D. And the filmmakers have a lot of fun with it, gleefully revving up the grisly carnage."
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4/5 |
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(2009) |
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"Perhaps not as dazzling as Almodovar's masterpieces, this film is still an involving and sleekly well-made melodrama."
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3/5 |
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(2008) |
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"Something more than just a thriller — a film as accurate and hard-nosed as it needs to be."
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This is London |
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4/5 |
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(2009) |
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"This is a thoughtful and provocative film unlike anything we've seen. It's also vitally important."
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4.5/5 |
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(2009) |
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"Even though it's long and indulgent, this is a deeply entertaining romp, crafted to perfection by Tarantino and his amazing cast."
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1/5 |
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(2009) |
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"This pastiche never manages to find an actual joke. We're left with a painfully convoluted non-plot trying to link together a series of lead-ins to never-realised punchlines."
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2/5 |
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(2009) |
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"This hyperactive adventure may keep children giggling at the sheer chaos on screen, but it'll wear out older viewers looking for something that actually holds the attention."
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3.5/5 |
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(2009) |
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"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."
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3/5 |
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(2009) |
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"Based on the life of actor George Hamilton, this lively film is enjoyable but rather slight."
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3/5 |
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(2009) |
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"Scruffy and twisty, this honeymoon-from-hell thriller kind of unravels as it goes along. But before it succumbs to the formula, the actors manage to catch our attention, so we have to see it through to what'll surely be an outrageous finale."
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2/5 |
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(2009) |
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"Yet another example of a movie that's had all the life sucked out of it by the Hollywood studio system. In the end it isn't very funny, clever or engaging."
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4/5 |
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(2009) |
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"A thoroughly engaging film. The heavy emotional tone makes it feel a bit girly, but it's still a terrific story."
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4/5 |
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(2009) |
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"Gorgeously shot and edited, and performed with a gentle emotional openness, this gritty odyssey tells a deeply personal story while examining much bigger issues in Central America and beyond."
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3.5/5 |
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(2009) |
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"This warm Italian comedy takes a look at generational issues without getting preachy about it. Filmmaker-actor Di Gregorio's almost fly-on-the-wall style continually catches us off guard with its humour and insight."
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3.5/5 |
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(2009) |
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"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."
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5/5 |
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(2009) |
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"Not only is it charming and funny, but it takes a strikingly original approach that leaves a big, stupid grin on your face"
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