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BOB MCCABE
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4/5
 
" The chemistry between its two stars is a thing of dreams, but the plot is a tad too episodic to make it a classic."
Posted May 5, 2008
 
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)89%
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4/5
 
" Gibson is suprisingly uncharismatic, but Miller makes up for it with whizz bang action."
Posted May 30, 2007
 
The Road Warrior (1981)100%
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Posted Apr 21, 2003
 
Chain Reaction (1996)7%
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3/5
 
" Two of cinema's most iconic stars on top form make this worth a good look."
Posted Aug 16, 2001
 
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958)100%
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4/5
 
" Mostly, it rocks."
Posted Aug 16, 2001
 
White Men Can't Jump (1992)77%
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1/5
 
" Even if it did keep the ankle biters quiet for an hour or so, this still wouldn't be worth your money."
Posted Aug 6, 2001
 
Recess: School's Out (2001)61%
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3/5
 
" The investigation into passion is intriguing, but sadly, the solemnity suppresses the fascination."
Posted Apr 23, 2001
 
La Captive (2001)67%
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5/5
 
" Great band, great music, great film. Not only that, it remains a fascinating portrait of Britain on the cusp of change."
Posted Apr 17, 2001
 
A Hard Day's Night (1964)100%
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4/5
 
" Unashamedly brilliant, a fast and furious fusion of hip references, cute action, dynamic visuals and sheer delight."
Posted Apr 13, 2001
 
Spy Kids (2001)93%
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2/5
 
" Too fragmented to either please or sufficiently entertain any of its target audiences."
Posted Feb 14, 2001
 
The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle (2000)43%
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4/5
 
" Cox's film is strong on the atmosphere of the day and the sordid lives of those involved."
Posted Feb 13, 2001
 
Sid & Nancy (1986)90%
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3/5
 
" The strength lies in the storytelling, and while this is slight, it's still a lot of fun."
Posted Jan 1, 2000
 
A Goofy Movie (1995)54%
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4/5
 
" An incredibly tense, gripping, white-knuckle treat."
Posted Jan 1, 2000
 
Breakdown (1997)78%
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4/5
 
" It's big, it's daft, but Desperado is confident and hugely entertaining filmmaking."
Posted Jan 1, 2000
 
Desperado (1995)62%
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" A glorious homage to the power of film in general and one of Burton's finest moments."
Posted Jan 1, 2000
 
Ed Wood (1994)91%
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Posted Jan 1, 2000
 
Fear (1996)37%
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5/5
 
" Good Will Hunting may well be the Rocky story of the 90s."
Posted Jan 1, 2000
 
Good Will Hunting (1997)97%
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4/5
 
" Happy, Texas is a light, breezy and very amusing comedy."
Posted Jan 1, 2000
 
Happy, Texas (1999)83%
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4/5
 
" After a couple of seriously worrying missteps, Lee is back at the top of his game, positioning himself as one of the best American filmmakers of his day."
Posted Jan 1, 2000
 
He Got Game (1998)81%
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Posted Jan 1, 2000
 
Mother Night (1996)57%
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1/5
 
" When even the outtakes you see over the end titles don't raise a single titter, you know you're in trouble."
Posted Jan 1, 2000
 
Mr. Magoo (1997)4%
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" A great cast -- led by a charming Travolta, an effectively steely Emma Thompson and a perfectly foul-mouthed Kathy Bates -- relishes the lines and bites the hand that governs them."
Posted Jan 1, 2000
 
Primary Colors (1998)81%
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Posted Jan 1, 2000
 
Spider Baby (1964)100%
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3/5
 
" Like most things that fall over into the ever expanding trap of 70s revivalism, it's kitsch and it's fun but in a rather restricted way."
Posted Jan 1, 2000
 
Switchblade Sisters (1975)53%
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2/5
 
" The Klumps is a bit like watching Ali just a couple of years before he called it quits -- occasionally still exciting to be around, but more often than not going through the motions, punching well below par."
Posted Jan 1, 2000
 
The Nutty Professor (1996)64%
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" The Siege may well be based on a huge 'what if?' premise, but it's smart, taut and knows exactly what the hell it's doing. And it does it well."
Posted Jan 1, 2000
 
The Siege (1998)43%
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" Great acting, great filmmaking, half-realised idea -- but nonetheless entertaining."
Posted Jan 1, 2000
 
Wag the Dog (1997)84%
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4/5
 
" Shakespeare's name fills up the title, but this is clearly Luhrmann's vision and it's a genuinely inventive one."
Posted Jan 1, 2000
 
William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet (1996)70%

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