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California-born journalist living in London since 1992, reviewing films for the BBC, various magazines and radio stations, Shadows on the Wall, Film Threat and others...
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Total Reviews: 2372
Total QuickRatings: 688

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A SAMPLING OF THIS CRITIC'S CINEMATIC TASTE
 
BEST TO WORST SAMPLING
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5/5 Ratatouille
4.5/5 The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
4/5 The Darjeeling Limited
3.5/5 Elizabeth: The Golden Age
3/5 Run, Fat Boy, Run
2.5/5 Sleuth
2/5 August Rush
1.5/5 Lions for Lambs
 
 
BEST REVIEWED
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5/5 WALL-E
5/5 The Edge of Heaven
5/5 The Conformist
5/5 Ratatouille
5/5 Paranoid Park
5/5 Golden Door
5/5 Ten Canoes
5/5 Pink Narcissus
5/5 Jindabyne
5/5 The Departed
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WORST REVIEWED
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1/5 Bratz: The Movie
1/5 The All Together
1/5 Waist Deep
1/5 Yours, Mine, & Ours
1/5 Honeymooners
1/5 Son of the Mask
1/5 The Shadow
1/5 Surviving Christmas
1/5 White Chicks
1/5 Sex Lives of the Potato Men
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This critic agrees with the Tomatometer 73% of the time.

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4.5/5
 
"An authentic sense of humour and a brightly rendered sense of hopefulness lend this film the qualities of a timeless cinematic classic." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Jul 11, 2008
 
Somers Town (2008)n/a
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4.5/5
 
"With this simple story of real-life comedy and drama, plus those small moral decisions we face every day, Majidi gives us a warmly involving and entertaining look at the earthy humanity of life in Iran" -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Jul 11, 2008
 
The Song of Sparrows (2008)n/a
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4/5
 
"A sensitive and thought-provoking look at the days following 9/11 from a uniquely involving angle" -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Jul 11, 2008
 
WTC View: A Story of New York After 9/11 ()n/a
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4/5
 
"This film is so sunny that it should crack through any cynicism. Of course, it helps to have an A-list cast singing their hearts out." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Jul 11, 2008
 
Mamma Mia! (2008)53%
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1.5/5
 
"With a lazy script that uses the cheapest gags and most obvious plot points, this is yet another big Hollywood movie that squanders a strong premise on a badly undercooked vanity project." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Jul 10, 2008
 
Meet Dave (2008)20%
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4/5
 
"Unusually dark and gritty, with ace B-movie writing and direction from Darabont and a collection of full-on performances from a gifted cast." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Jul 3, 2008
 
Stephen King's The Mist (2007)71%
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3.5/5
 
"In the end, it feels a bit undercooked, but the actors keep us glued to the screen" -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Jul 3, 2008
 
Married Life (2008)57%
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2.5/5
 
"This beautifully directed film is packed with serious, provocative themes. But a mopey tone and some wobbly casting undermines the otherwise terrific acting" -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Jul 3, 2008
 
Elegy (2008)60%
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3.5/5
 
"This twisty thriller nicely avoids Hollywood formulae, keeping us gripped to the complicated story and characters" -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Jul 2, 2008
 
Tell No One (2008)92%
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4/5
 
"Not only does it have a remarkable resonance seven years after 9/11, but it's a cracking good story" -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Jul 2, 2008
 
Man on Wire (2008)100%
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2/5
 
"Shyamalan creates another urban myth with this slow burning thriller. But it never quite comes to life, due to stiff directing and acting" -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Jul 2, 2008
 
The Happening (2008)19%
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4/5
 
"Like The Matrix, it's not nearly as complex as it pretends to be, but it's visually stunning and relentlessly entertaining" -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Jul 2, 2008
 
Wanted (2008)73%
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3.5/5
 
"The cast is so good that the script's contrivances aren't really a problem" -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Jul 2, 2008
 
The Wackness (2008)66%
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3/5
 
"Flashy and funny, but extremely uneven, this superhero action comedy lets its gifted cast stroll through a series of ill-defined characters" -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Jul 2, 2008
 
Hancock (2008)37%
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5/5
 
"This endearing post-apocalyptic romantic adventure never puts a foot wrong." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Jul 2, 2008
 
WALL-E (2008)96%
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3.5/5
 
"As a look at two women who find an unusual connection, it's rather beautiful." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Jun 19, 2008
 
The Edge of Love (2008)80%
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3.5/5
 
"There's a strong sense of style to this prison-break thriller, plus a few strongly sympathetic characters and some nifty twists" -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Jun 19, 2008
 
The Escapist (2008)88%
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2.5/5
 
"Well filmed and acted, but with a plot as cheesy as a 1950s B-movie, this film is fairly creepy but not very scary" -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Jun 19, 2008
 
The Ruins (2008)47%
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2.5/5
 
"It's difficult to know what the filmmakers were going for with this recast sequel to Ang Lee's 2003 Hulk." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Jun 12, 2008
 
The Incredible Hulk (2008)67%
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4/5
 
"Sure, the story's ending is completely predictable, but it's great fun getting there." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Jun 12, 2008
 
Kung Fu Panda (2008)88%
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4/5
 
"A terrific example of how no-budget filmmaking often produces the most effective romantic dramas. And this film has humour and charm to spare." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Jun 5, 2008
 
In Search of a Midnight Kiss (2008)100%
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"RT Interview: Ben Affleck Goes After the Critics for a Change" -- Rotten Tomatoes
Posted Jun 4, 2008
 
Gone Baby Gone (2007)94%
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3/5
 
"An unusually patient approach to storytelling sets Ben Affleck's directorial debut apart, as he allows events to unfurl gradually." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Jun 1, 2008
 
Gone Baby Gone (2007)94%
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3.5/5
 
"Essentially there are four complete rom-coms here, which will delight series fans. And probably no one else." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted May 29, 2008
 
Sex and the City: The Movie (2008)51%
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2/5
 
"An in-your-face Trainspotting-like odyssey that's almost too much to take in, even as it has a few emotional high points." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted May 22, 2008
 
Dangerous Parking (2007)n/a
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3.5/5
 
"The film stumbles in its convenient, obvious plot turns, even if much of this is meaningfully thought-provoking." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted May 22, 2008
 
Cassandra's Dream (2008)51%
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2.5/5
 
"A flood of visual inventiveness keeps us watching this futuristic animated action thriller ... even if it feels a bit derivative and thin." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted May 22, 2008
 
Vexille (2007)60%
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3.5/5
 
"Intimate and emotional, with rather a lot of time focusing on the gorgeous young children as they laugh, play and, yes, cry" -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted May 22, 2008
 
We Are Together (2008)100%
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4/5
 
"Cuts across one of the West's most contentious political issues without ever getting political. And it features a terrific lead performance from Jenkins." -- Film Threat
Posted May 22, 2008
 
The Visitor (2008)92%
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5/5
 
"Akin's visual style is both moody and fluid, catching the emotional layers of each scene without sentimentalising anything" -- Film Threat
Posted May 22, 2008
 
The Edge of Heaven (2008)90%
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4/5
 
"As it examines the point where sexuality and Islam meet in seven very different cultures, the film becomes far more universal than we expect." -- Film Threat
Posted May 22, 2008
 
Jihad for Love (2008)80%
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4/5
 
"The film's pace isn't quite enough to get our hearts racing, but it's still great fun." -- Film Threat
Posted May 22, 2008
 
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)76%
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"RT Interview: Morgan Spurlock on the Personal, the Political and Osama bin Laden" -- Rotten Tomatoes
Posted May 9, 2008
 
Where in the World is Osama Bin Laden? (2008)36%
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3/5
 
"A little too mopey and sexist for its own good. But the cast is engaging enough to keep us interested" -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted May 8, 2008
 
Cashback (2007)46%
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3/5
 
"This whizzy and outrageously colourful family action romp is a visually breathtaking hybrid of animation and live action. The story may feel about as gripping as a videogame, but the film is pure eye candy." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted May 8, 2008
 
Speed Racer (2008)36%
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3/5
 
"With a script that only barely hangs together by the skin of its teeth, this romantic comedy survives on the considerable charm of its terrific cast." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted May 8, 2008
 
What Happens in Vegas (2008)27%
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"Neil Marshall's 10 Post-Apocalyptic Picks" -- Rotten Tomatoes
Posted May 6, 2008
 
Doomsday (2008)48%
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4/5
 
"A bold script improves this drama about masculinity and bigotry in a small community. It also helps to have a terrific actor like Danny Glover on board." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted May 3, 2008
 
Poor Boy's Game (2007)100%
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3.5/5
 
"This film is such an outrageously colourful homage to 1970s sexploitation cinema that it's impossible not to enjoy, even with the over-the-top performances and rambling narrative." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted May 3, 2008
 
Viva (2008)68%
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4/5
 
"Argentine writer-director Puenzo invests this tricky story with real soul, bringing the characters and their situation to vivid life." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted May 3, 2008
 
XXY (2008)72%
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4/5
 
"A bright and very silly film with solid, provocative themes that really stick with us." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted May 3, 2008
 
Son of Rambow (2008)75%
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3.5/5
 
"When an action blockbuster comes along that actually bothers to create lively, memorable characters, you don't want to miss it." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted May 1, 2008
 
Iron Man (2008)93%
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4/5
 
"This isn't the kind of flashy Big Issue movie that makes people stand up and take notice. It's quiet and moody, with outbursts of strong emotion and energy." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted May 1, 2008
 
Honeydripper (2007)68%
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2/5
 
"While it's slickly made and just about charming enough to keep us engaged, there's not much that's fresh or new in this formulaic rom-com." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted May 1, 2008
 
Made of Honor (2008)12%
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2.5/5
 
"The lack of a proper title is only the first sign that it's barely half-baked." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Apr 24, 2008
 
Deception (2008)11%
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2.5/5
 
"Adds a manic spin that strains to convey far too many moral messages while overloading the film with wacky action." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Apr 20, 2008
 
Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who! (2008)78%
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2.5/5
 
"A general emptiness nags as the story progresses, undermining the solid performances and weaving in a seriously ugly message." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Apr 20, 2008
 
Street Kings (2008)36%
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4/5
 
"Very funny and, despite the lack of a central plot, finds surprising truth in its characters." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Apr 20, 2008
 
Happy-Go-Lucky (2008)94%
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4/5
 
"A genuinely touching horror-porn movie." -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Apr 20, 2008
 
Otto; or, Up with Dead People (2008)n/a
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3.5/5
 
"What starts as a thoroughly enjoyable screwball romp ... gets bogged down in some over-ambitious plotting and serious themes as it goes along" -- Shadows on the Wall
Posted Apr 20, 2008
 
Leatherheads (2008)53%

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