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ANNA SMITH
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• Channel 4 Film
• Empire Magazine
• Empire Magazine Australasia
• Metro [UK]
• Time Out
• Time Out New York

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3/6
 
" This aims for ‘Legally Blonde’/‘Mean Girls’ status, but ends up being a throwaway, if entertaining, plea for casting directors to start taking Faris more seriously." -- Time Out
Posted Oct 10, 2008
 
The House Bunny (2008)39%
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4/5
 
" It veers towards sentimentality at times but the leads' terrific performances help ground this original and thoroughly enjoyable tale." -- Metro [UK]
Posted Oct 3, 2008
 
The Fall (2008)58%
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3/6
 
" Good Dick’ is enjoyable as a cute, playful indie – it’s just not as perceptive about female psychology as it sets out to be." -- Time Out
Posted Oct 3, 2008
 
Good Dick (2008)55%
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3/5
 
" This entertains enough to get by, marking Palka and Ritter as talents to watch." -- Empire Magazine
Posted Oct 3, 2008
 
Good Dick (2008)55%
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3/5
 
" The blend between surreal satire and sentiment isn't always comfortable but the set-up is intriguing and Costner nails the part." -- Metro [UK]
Posted Sep 26, 2008
 
Swing Vote (2008)38%
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4/5
 
" If the build-up inevitably shares Juliette's coldness, the conclusion is rich with emotion, raising questions about psychology, morality and more – even if it doesn't wholly convince." -- Metro [UK]
Posted Sep 26, 2008
 
I've Loved You So Long (2008)88%
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2/5
 
" If they don't take themselves too seriously, they can be fun and this remake of 1975's Death Race 2000 just about cuts it as entertainment." -- Metro [UK]
Posted Sep 26, 2008
 
Death Race (2008)43%
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" The plot is engaging enough but this is best viewed as a buddy movie with a dynamite duo at its core." -- Metro [UK]
Posted Sep 26, 2008
 
Appaloosa (2008)75%
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2/5
 
" Righteous Kill is not particularly good. With any other stars involved, this would be swept under the carpet like any other mediocre procedural. But even with the big guys on board, it's a giant let-down." -- Metro [UK]
Posted Sep 26, 2008
 
Righteous Kill (2008)22%
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3/5
 
" There’s food for thought in the pregnancy plot, although the narrative drags its heels towards a misty-eyed conclusion." -- Empire Magazine
Posted Sep 19, 2008
 
Then She Found Me (2008)52%
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" The first half of the film, an addition detailing events only described in the play, is pure Hitchcock, its combination of conciseness and idiosyncrasy demonstrating his mastery of silent narration." -- Time Out
Posted Sep 9, 2008
 
Easy Virtue (1927)60%
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2/5
 
" Garai is great, but Ozon is about as adept at directing Brits as Woody Allen. Mind you, the set and costumes are glorious: this is one expensive folly." -- Empire Magazine
Posted Aug 29, 2008
 
Angel (2007)47%
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3/5
 
" The characters are sketchy and romance is underwhelming. What you're left with is a few giggles and some fantastic action. It's inoffensive stuff but in terms of director Guillermo del Toro's previous work, this is more Blade II than Pan's Labyrinth." -- Metro [UK]
Posted Aug 22, 2008
 
Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008)88%
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4/5
 
" The tension dips occasionally but stick with it and you'll be richly rewarded." -- Empire Magazine Australasia
Posted Aug 18, 2008
 
The Visitor (2008)93%
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4/5
 
" This portrait of former US President Jimmy Carter could come across as propaganda. Director Jonathan Demme clearly has an admiration for his subject." -- Metro [UK]
Posted Aug 15, 2008
 
Jimmy Carter Man From Plains (2007)78%
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2/5
 
" Alex Pettyfer is even more wooden than he was in Stormbreaker – for heaven's sake, he's not even that good-looking. And the story's utter tosh." -- Metro [UK]
Posted Aug 15, 2008
 
Wild Child (2008)32%
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3/5
 
" It helps that this is Sandler's least irritating comedy role: instead of being a whiny misfit, he's a local hero who becomes a fish out of water – Crocodile Dundee with a bouffant mullet." -- Metro [UK]
Posted Aug 15, 2008
 
You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008)35%
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2/5
 
" It's nothing spectacular but it's fair family entertainment and should fill the gaps for Star Wars fanatics - or make them furiously pedantic. Either way they'll be happy." -- Metro [UK]
Posted Aug 15, 2008
 
The Clone Wars (2008)19%
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4/6
 
" Adams is adorable as the wide-eyed would-be starlet, with McDormand spot-on as the sensible half of the odd couple. A delightfully frivolous screwball comedy." -- Time Out
Posted Aug 15, 2008
 
Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (2008)77%
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2/5
 
" Clumsy direction means most jokes fall flatter than the paper-thin plot." -- Empire Magazine
Posted Aug 15, 2008
 
Wild Child (2008)32%
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3/5
 
" A pleasant, frothy period confection that's as decorative and insubstantial as Zeta Jones's character." -- Channel 4 Film
Posted Aug 8, 2008
 
Death Defying Acts (2008)46%
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3/5
 
" Despite the confused tone and underwhelming romance, this pretty little picture entertains in the main thanks to the intriguing subject matter and top turns from Zeta-Jones and Ronan." -- Empire Magazine
Posted Aug 8, 2008
 
Death Defying Acts (2008)46%
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3/5
 
" The symbolism can be heavy-handed, but the inexperienced actors are engaging." -- Empire Magazine
Posted Jul 22, 2008
 
Buddha Collapsed Out of Shame (2007)89%
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" Fails to make the most of its source material by trimming Shakespeare's plot and squeezing it into a vacuous high school comedy." -- Channel 4 Film
Posted Jul 6, 2008
 
She's The Man (2006)44%
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1.5/5
 
" Is this meant to be dark comedy? It's hard to tell." -- Channel 4 Film
Posted Jun 25, 2008
 
Penelope (2008)52%
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" A modest, relatively low-budget affair graced with strong stars and sharp dialogue." -- Channel 4 Film
Posted Jun 25, 2008
 
Rory O'Shea Was Here (2005)49%
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2/5
 
" With its emphasis on love at first sight, the central romance is contrived, but the excellent cast do engage." -- Empire Magazine
Posted Jun 5, 2008
 
The Waiting Room (2007)n/a
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2.5/5
 
" As a broad family comedy this is perfectly acceptable, but from a sci-fi point of view it's a very pale imitation of the time travel classics it seeks to ape." -- Channel 4 Film
Posted May 30, 2008
 
Click (2006)31%
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" There's a distinct lack of chemistry here and a strong whiff of moral sermonizing that undermines the romantic impact." -- Channel 4 Film
Posted May 29, 2008
 
Spanglish (2004)52%
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4/5
 
" A revealing portrait of a ground-breaking band." -- Empire Magazine
Posted May 2, 2008
 
Joy Division (2006)n/a
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2/5
 
" A strong opening, bursting with wit and vigour, gives way to a predictable, patronising and immensely lazy second half. Could have been so much more." -- Empire Magazine
Posted Apr 29, 2008
 
Made of Honor (2008)12%
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4/5
 
" The predominantly black-and-white animation is used to amusing effect as Satrapi gently pokes fun at her youthful exuberance and innocence, making serious political points easy to swallow. The lack of sense of direction is the film's only let-down." -- BBC
Posted Apr 25, 2008
 
Persepolis (2007)96%
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4/5
 
" Russell Brand is, for once, well cast in the role of vague, vain singer Aldous, who's also the object of obsession for a waiter and aspiring musician in the Hawaiian resort." -- BBC
Posted Apr 25, 2008
 
Bandit Queen (1994)100%
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2/5
 
" Interesting, but messy." -- Empire Magazine
Posted Apr 21, 2008
 
Three and Out (2008)20%
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4/5
 
" An improvisational comedy drama, it's very funny and establishes Hawkins as a major talent to watch." -- BBC
Posted Apr 18, 2008
 
Happy-Go-Lucky (2008)95%
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3/5
 
" A cheerfully frothy romantic comedy that benefits from sharp writing, lively performances and touching characterisation." -- Channel 4 Film
Posted Apr 15, 2008
 
Bridget Jones' Diary (2001)80%
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1/5
 
" After a panning in the States, The Hottie And The Nottie is being promoted as one of the worst-reviewed films ever." -- BBC
Posted Mar 28, 2008
 
The Hottie & the Nottie (2008)5%
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2/6
 
" ‘Drillbit Taylor’ is a bit of a giggle, but it lacks bite and direction: even the old prom showdown routine would have enlivened this aimless comedy." -- Time Out
Posted Mar 27, 2008
 
Drillbit Taylor (2008)26%
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3/6
 
" hops along merrily enough thanks to an engaging turn from Heigl, who’s nailed the unusually-pretty-girl-next-door act while embracing physical and risqué comedy." -- Time Out
Posted Mar 27, 2008
 
27 Dresses (2008)40%
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3/5
 
" The humour's lively and just irreverent enough to make you laugh without offending your mum." -- BBC
Posted Mar 25, 2008
 
27 Dresses (2008)40%
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2/5
 
" It suffers from a real lack of charisma, still the dance bits are good." -- Empire Magazine
Posted Mar 20, 2008
 
Step Up 2 the Streets (2008)24%
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2/5
 
" It suffers from a real lack of charisma, still the dance bits are good." -- Empire Magazine Australasia
Posted Mar 19, 2008
 
Step Up 2 the Streets (2008)24%
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4/5
 
" The daily grind of a Brick Lane Bangladeshi is credibly brought to life in this sensitive and intelligent adaptation of Monica Ali’s novel." -- Empire Magazine Australasia
Posted Mar 19, 2008
 
Brick Lane (2008)65%
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2/5
 
" French drama The Flight Of The Red Balloon has been praised at film festivals, but it's likely to divide audiences less tolerant of arthouse minimalism." -- BBC
Posted Mar 14, 2008
 
The Flight of the Red Balloon (2008)79%
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2/5
 
" It's an endearing enough idea but the film's dark side undermines the charming set-up." -- Empire Magazine
Posted Mar 14, 2008
 
Mister Lonely (2008)44%
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2/5
 
" Despite its cheesy story, The Game Plan has one major trump card: The Rock is actually quite good." -- BBC
Posted Mar 7, 2008
 
The Game Plan (2007)27%
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2/6
 
" Johnson’s amiable performance makes this watchable for the target audience; namely sporty daddies and spoiled little girls primed to assimilate their lives into the Disney brand." -- Time Out
Posted Mar 7, 2008
 
The Game Plan (2007)27%
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2/5
 
" Semi-Pro is no disaster, but debut director Kent Alterman proves that Ferrell is better off working with the pros." -- BBC
Posted Feb 28, 2008
 
Semi-Pro (2008)21%
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" Superb performances and a gripping retrospective plotline make this tough cookie an entertaining one, even if its adult story strand is weighed down with vagaries." -- Channel 4 Film
Posted Feb 27, 2008
 
A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints (2006)75%
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3/5
 
" The playlist alone with thrill fans, but while spectacular, the 3D element still can't replicate the feeling of a live gig." -- BBC
Posted Feb 19, 2008
 
U2 3D (2008)92%

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