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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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3/5 |
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(2009) |
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"Despite the predictable body-shifting premise and a heavy dose of sentimentality, this teen comedy is extremely enjoyable"
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4/5 |
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(2009) |
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"Gleefully over-the-top, this film takes the disaster movie pretty much as far as it can go"
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4/5 |
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(2009) |
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"Denis uses her typically moody, vague style to explore multicultural France with dark humour and warm emotion."
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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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3.5/5 |
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(2009) |
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"Inventively animated with a striking attention to detail, this offbeat thriller might have trouble finding an audience, as the sweet and scary elements sit rather awkwardly alongside each other. But it's still ambitious and engaging."
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1.5/5 |
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(2009) |
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"A hodge-podge of random story elements that seem to emerge from the land that logic forgot, including a Bollywood segment."
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2/5 |
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(2009) |
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"Quirky and cute almost to the point of distraction, the offbeat romance is only rescued by its likeable cast and an intriguing storyline"
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4/5 |
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(2009) |
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"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."
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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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3.5/5 |
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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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3/5 |
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(2009) |
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"More of a dramatic freak-out than your standard teen slasher horror. Although the effect is exactly the same."
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2/5 |
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(2009) |
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"This terrific true story has been so overproduced that there's virtually no life left in it"
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4.5/5 |
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(2009) |
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"A remarkably engaging, observant approach to a prickly situation"
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3.5/5 |
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(2009) |
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"Scherfig wrangles everyone into beautifully natural characterisations that make the most of film's somewhat slight approach."
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3.5/5 |
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(2009) |
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"Thankfully the filmmakers get the tone right this time, with a lively romp that's not afraid to get a bit silly."
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3.5/5 |
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(2009) |
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"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."
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4/5 |
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(2009) |
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"Besides being hysterically funny it's also an emotional story of two men who find their passion in life and stick with it."
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(2009) |
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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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4.5/5 |
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(2009) |
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"Pumped with energy and authenticity, this film recounts the tumultuous events in 1960s and 70s Germany with vivid detail and an involving cast of characters. It's breathtaking filmmaking, in every sense of the word."
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3/5 |
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(2009) |
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"Graff ... stirs in some terrific moments along the way that subvert the genre just a little bit."
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4/5 |
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(2009) |
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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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4/5 |
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(2009) |
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"British filmmaker Hopkins throws out the rules and breaks ground with a significant new cinematic storytelling language"
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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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"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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2/5 |
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(2009) |
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"Curtis ambitiously stirs action and tragedy into his usual mix of romance, comedy and politics, but the resulting film is all over the place. It looks and sounds great, but none of the elements come together."
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3/5 |
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(2009) |
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"A lively tone and sharp performances help bring this rather thin comedy to life"
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4.5/5 |
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(2009) |
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"Sumptuous attention to detail, lush photography and beautifully understated performances"
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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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(2009) |
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"Witty and wilfully wacky, this offbeat adventure is good fun to watch, even if we can never quite get in sync with its peculiar rhythms."
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4/5 |
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(2009) |
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"Baron Cohen is an astonishingly focussed performer; we have no idea how he doesn't crack a smile."
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3.5/5 |
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(2009) |
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"With its homemade effects and strong emotional kick, this film feels almost like a Michel Gondry movie. Although a deranged sense of humour makes it thoroughly British. It's an odd concoction, but it gets under the skin."
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4/5 |
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(2009) |
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"Watching these scenes, which the leaders want to hide from the world, is pretty horrific. And the bravery of these young journalists is seriously inspirational"
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4.5/5 |
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(2009) |
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"This is expert filmmaking at every level, continually adding engaging subtext that touches on family pressures, blind self-interest and warped justice."
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4/5 |
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(2009) |
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"Technically, the film is spotless, with gorgeous cinematography, colourful costumes, detailed sets and a marvellous Alexandre Desplat score."
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3.5/5 |
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(2009) |
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"Yes, it's extremely choppy and not terribly well-developed, with characters appearing and disappearing at random. But the fights are so impressive that we can't help but be thoroughly entertained."
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Shadows on the Wall |
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2.5/5 |
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(2009) |
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"This light approach keeps it entertaining, but it also prevents it from being a classic."
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Shadows on the Wall |
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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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Shadows on the Wall |
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3.5/5 |
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(2009) |
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"Skilfully and beautifully filmed and acted."
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4/5 |
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(2009) |
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"Like a collision of Charlie Kaufman and Woody Allen, this dark comedy is a surreal gem."
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3.5/5 |
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(2009) |
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"Vivid proof that filmmaking is more about creativity than money, this micro-budget British movie takes an inventive approach to the ubiquitous zombie genre. It's rough around the edges, but is surprisingly fresh and engaging."
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4/5 |
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(2009) |
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"Based on the Neil Gaiman book, this is another refreshingly dark kids' movie from Selick that never undermines its creepy story to assure undemanding audience members. And it looks utterly fantastic."
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1.5/5 |
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(2009) |
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"The script for this comedy is so half-baked that we begin to wonder why it was made at all. Not only is it resolutely unfunny, but it never dips beneath a superficial examination of relationship cliches."
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4/5 |
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(2009) |
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"This film virtually creates a new genre: the horror doc. It's a gripping and compelling film about something utterly unthinkable."
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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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3/5 |
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(2009) |
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"The film is well-made and benefits from a very strong cast, but it's both overly worthy and rather pushy about its perspective."
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Shadows on the Wall |
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4.5/5 |
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(2009) |
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"A colourful script, gorgeously cinematic direction and blistering central performance by Sheen make this one of the most entertaining biopics in recent memory. And it's definitely not just for football fans."
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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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Shadows on the Wall |
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2/5 |
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(2009) |
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"The real issue is that these are all stock characters with nothing to say, which leaves them feeling stiff and uninteresting."
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