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"Another in the long line of Pixar classics -- beautiful, energetic, intelligent, satirical, crammed full of gorgeous design, and genuinely heartwarming." -- Channel 4 Film
Posted Jul 18, 2008
 
WALL-E (2008)96%
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1/4
 
"Sadly, the fact that it's attached to a successful toyline means it barely matters whether it's good or not." -- Channel 4 Film
Posted May 20, 2008
 
Bratz: The Movie (2007)7%
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3/5
 
"It won't convert the unfaithful but this messy, energetic action adventure is lurid fun, and may well re-ignite the popularity of the heroes in a half-shell." -- Channel 4 Film
Posted May 18, 2008
 
TMNT (2007)33%
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1.5/5
 
"While this idea may have been enough to happily fill 25 minutes, the film version fails to effectively stretch it out to feature-length." -- Channel 4 Film
Posted May 18, 2008
 
Underdog (2007)14%
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"stodgy and listless futuristic thriller that only ever echoes other cinematic sci-fi tomorrows." -- Channel 4 Film
Posted May 18, 2008
 
Aeon Flux (2005)11%
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2/5
 
"A production that's both amazing to look at and hard to enjoy, The Banquet contains plenty of visual pleasures, but ties its gloomy story in too many knots to be truly entertaining. " -- Channel 4 Film
Posted Apr 11, 2008
 
Legend Of The Black Scorpion (2006)n/a
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2/5
 
"It's not quite a disaster but this disappointing Apatow-produced teen comedy still gets a 'Could Do Much Better' on its report card. " -- Channel 4 Film
Posted Mar 28, 2008
 
Drillbit Taylor (2008)26%
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2/5
 
"An odd tale of life on the winding streets of Paris, The Flight Of The Red Balloon isn't without its moments of beauty, but its vague story and aimless tone is more likely to frustrate than enchant. " -- Channel 4 Film
Posted Mar 14, 2008
 
The Flight of the Red Balloon (2008)78%
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4/5
 
"A universe away from everyday American teen movies, this engaging and empathetic portrait of teenage life is packed full of stylish moments. " -- Channel 4 Film
Posted Mar 14, 2008
 
Water Lilies (2007)79%
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2/5
 
"With superb acting and great dialogue, this acerbic comic drama has some excellent moments, but it too often feels like being on an enforced holiday with people you'd rather not spend any time with." -- Channel 4 Film
Posted Feb 29, 2008
 
Margot at the Wedding (2007)51%
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"A raucous mix of black comedy and noir thriller." -- Channel 4 Film
Posted Feb 27, 2008
 
Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang (2005)83%
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4/5
 
"Showcasing a welcome lack of big-budget attitude, The Kite Runner makes up for its small flaws with an engaging, thought-provoking story and a willingness to tackle some very dark issues. " -- Channel 4 Film
Posted Dec 28, 2007
 
The Kite Runner (2007)67%
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2.5/5
 
"If the idea of three squeaky-voiced squirrels as pop gods makes you shudder, Alvin And The Chipmunks won't make you change your mind - but there's enough spritely mischief in this flawed family comedy to provide some light-hearted fun. " -- Channel 4 Film
Posted Dec 21, 2007
 
Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)25%
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2.5/5
 
"Bright, sunny and almost instantly forgettable, even Jerry Seinfeld can't stop Bee Movie from boldly going where far too many CGI animations have gone before." -- Channel 4 Film
Posted Dec 14, 2007
 
Bee Movie (2007)52%
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3.5/5
 
"It's not quite as enchanted or magical as it could have been, but this family romp still manages to be good fun, and is lifted by fantastic turns from Amy Adams and James Marsden. " -- Channel 4 Film
Posted Dec 14, 2007
 
Enchanted (2007)93%
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1.5/5
 
"A hypnotic disaster that's truly fascinating - if only for all the wrong reasons. " -- Channel 4 Film
Posted Dec 7, 2007
 
Southland Tales (2007)34%
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4/5
 
"This hugely entertaining horror fable for all the family might suffer from pacing problems, but it's also a true original that still stands out from today's CGI-heavy crowd." -- Channel 4 Film
Posted Nov 27, 2007
 
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)97%
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2.5/5
 
"Veering from witty to occasionally trite, Wristcutters: A Love Story has plenty of originality on its side, but never manages to be more than the sum of its self-consciously quirky parts. " -- Channel 4 Film
Posted Nov 23, 2007
 
Wristcutters: A Love Story (2007)65%
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4/5
 
"A gloriously insane journey into the weirder reaches of rock, Air Guitar Nation is a funny, funky and oddly moving burst of lively factual entertainment. " -- Channel 4 Film
Posted Nov 9, 2007
 
Air Guitar Nation (2007)83%
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3/5
 
"As a pure thriller, it's entertaining - but The Kingdom tries too hard to be a crowd-pleaser, and ends up standing in the shadows of better and more provocative movies." -- Channel 4 Film
Posted Oct 5, 2007
 
The Kingdom (2007)51%
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3/5
 
"A must-see for fans of the original, but a shorter running time and less energetic CGI excess might have done this flawed horror fantasy a serious favour." -- Channel 4 Film
Posted Oct 5, 2007
 
Day Watch (2007)64%
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4/5
 
"A dark, engaging drama that asks some difficult moral questions, Michael Clayton is a classy piece of filmmaking with yet another in a long line of fine performances from George Clooney." -- Channel 4 Film
Posted Sep 28, 2007
 
Michael Clayton (2007)91%
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4/5
 
"It's not for the easily offended, but look past the fabulously crude dialogue, and Superbad is one of the most consistently funny and enjoyable teen comedies in years." -- Channel 4 Film
Posted Sep 14, 2007
 
Superbad (2007)87%
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3.5/5
 
"An effective and meticulous character drama, Breach doesn't quite make the most of its story but still tells a fascinating tale, aided by Chris Cooper's magnetic central performance." -- Channel 4 Film
Posted Aug 31, 2007
 
Breach (2007)84%
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1.5/5
 
"License To Wed never escapes the combined trap of terminal blandness and a severe lack of decent jokes." -- Channel 4 Film
Posted Aug 10, 2007
 
License To Wed (2007)8%
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4/5
 
"Don't let the over-familiar nature of the plot fool you. This Asian horror thriller rises above its flaws to deliver a tightly constructed, affecting, and downright terrifying ride." -- Channel 4 Film
Posted Jun 29, 2007
 
Shutter ()79%
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3/5
 
"An engaging mix of sports movie and psychological drama that rises above the routine enough times to excuse some of its more predictable moments." -- Channel 4 Film
Posted Jun 29, 2007
 
The Flying Scotsman (2007)50%
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3/5
 
"An engaging portrait of childhood, this well-meaning family film rises above its flaws, and delivers a surprisingly hefty emotional punch." -- Channel 4 Film
Posted May 4, 2007
 
Bridge to Terabithia (2007)85%
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2/5
 
"Large chunks have been lost in translation." -- Channel 4 Film
Posted Apr 27, 2007
 
Typhoon (2006)22%
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4/5
 
"The result is a delirious, turbo-charged roar of a movie that plays like Spartacus on bizarre drugs." -- FilmFour.com
Posted Mar 8, 2007
 
300 (2007)60%
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2/5
 
"Has plenty of atmosphere but can't make up for unpleasant characters and a meandering story." -- Channel 4 Film
Posted Feb 23, 2007
 
Sheitan (2006)53%
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2/5
 
"Carrey is effectively sinister, the visuals are often amazing, but there's less to this murky psycho-thriller than meets the eye." -- Channel 4 Film
Posted Feb 23, 2007
 
The Number 23 (2007)8%
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4/5
 
"Bizarre, involving and highly original, this leftfield gangland fable adds up to a strange, surprisingly moving experience." -- Channel 4 Film
Posted Jan 26, 2007
 
Lives of the Saints (2006)42%
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4/5
 
"A film which builds into a gripping blend of When We Were Kings and 2001: A Space Odyssey." -- BBC
Posted Nov 29, 2004
 
Game Over - Kasparov and the Machine (2003)75%

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