Tomato 3/5 |
12 Rounds (2009) |
"Cena has the sort of likeable air that suggests he could just make it as an action movie type. However, it won't be thanks to this movie." |
Mickey McMonagle |
Tomato 4/5 |
500 Days of Summer (2009) |
"In a cinema season overflowing with ho-hum rom-coms , it’s a delight to come across one that moves off the well-beaten track and entertains at the same time." |
Garry McConnachie |
Tomato 4/5 |
Adam (2009) |
"Adam is tender and touching and works because it manages to avoid being too predictable or too sugary." |
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Tomato 4/5 |
Angels & Demons (2009) |
"It's a fine action thriller with a historical plot, but I'd strongly advise fans to read the novel too. It fills out a much more detailed plot. For a bit of lightweight fun, though, you won't go wrong here." |
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Tomato 3/5 |
Antichrist (2009) |
"The gruesome nature of what follows is best avoided by those of a delicate disposition." |
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Tomato 3/5 |
Anything for Her (2008) |
"This romance with a twist calls to mind the classy thrillers of the 70s." |
Mickey McMonagle |
Tomato |
Batman Begins (2005) |
"Bale is perfect as the conflicted Batman..." |
John Millar |
Tomato 4/5 |
The Blues Brothers (1980) |
"An inspired combination of wild comedy, a demented car chase, a double act that dovetails beautifully and terrific music, The Blues Brothers comfortably survives the test of time." |
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Tomato 4/5 |
The Boat That Rocked (2009) |
"Sensational stuff from one of the best writers of his generation and a film which will appeal to every age." |
Mickey McMonagle |
Tomato 3/5 |
Bolt (2008) |
"The latest Disney animation has everything going for it, from a cast including John Travolta and Miley Cyrus to a truly brilliant premise." |
Mickey McMonagle |
Tomato 3/5 |
Bruno (2009) |
"Bruno is not for the easily upset but if you roared with laughter at Borat the chances are that you will find the gay Austrian model even more outrageously funny." |
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Tomato 4/5 |
Coraline (2009) |
"Here the film goes very dark but kids will lap it up, scares and all." |
Mickey McMonagle |
Tomato 5/5 |
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) |
"This sensational film is richly deserving of the lavish praise it has won from all corners." |
Mickey McMonagle |
Splat 2/5 |
Embodiment of Evil (2008) |
"Grotesque but stylish stuff." |
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Splat 1/5 |
Fast & Furious (2009) |
"Lots of action scenes with the cars, while the cast pretend to drive fast. And that's it." |
Mickey McMonagle |
Tomato 5/5 |
Fifty Dead Men Walking (2009) |
"The star here is Jim Sturgess as McGartland, generating sympathy, realism and likeability in very difficult situations. A must-see." |
Mickey McMonagle |
Splat 2/5 |
Fighting (2009) |
"Quite how that will go down with his testosterone-fuelled, spotty audience, I have no idea." |
Mickey McMonagle |
Splat |
Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel (2009) |
"While entertaining, this feels like it belongs on TV." |
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Tomato 3/5 |
Frozen River (2008) |
"Frozen River is a quirky drama driven by a couple of outstanding performances." |
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Tomato 4/5 |
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009) |
"It's complete nonsense but absolutely marvellous nonsense." |
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Tomato 3/5 |
Gigantic (2008) |
"Quirky is certainly the word for this offbeat comedy." |
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Tomato 4/5 |
Gran Torino (2008) |
"Overall this is a masterful piece of storytelling and a film which will rightly be regarded as a classic. Eastwood is on staggering form as an actor and equally inspiring as a director." |
Mickey McMonagle |
Splat |
Hannah Montana The Movie (2009) |
"My own idea of hell on earth but, for girls of a certain age, this is more appealing than just about anything else on the planet." |
Mickey McMonagle |
Tomato 4/5 |
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) |
"It's just what Potter fans are waiting for." |
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Tomato 4/5 |
The Hurt Locker (2009) |
"The major strength of The Hurt Locker is that it all feels so real that you can almost taste the sand on your lips." |
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Tomato 4/5 |
I Love You, Man (2009) |
"A lightweight, silly comedy with plenty of laughs and a very pleasant watch." |
Mickey McMonagle |
Tomato 4/5 |
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009) |
"The mix of knockabout humour for the kids and more sophisticated stuff for grown-ups is spot on and the major strength at the centre of it all is a witty script." |
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Tomato 4/5 |
In the Loop (2009) |
"On the surface it sounds like the basis of a TV show but it's brilliant as a movie and you'll laugh throughout." |
Mickey McMonagle |
Tomato 3/5 |
The Informant! (2009) |
"While there are difficulties with the tone and the almost smug, clever-clever attitude of The Informant, the unusual nature of the story and, above all else, the performance of Damon make it worth catching." |
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Tomato 5/5 |
Inglourious Basterds (2009) |
"Quentin Tarantino is back on form with a bang with what might just be his finest film yet." |
John Millar |
Tomato 3/5 |
The International (2009) |
"The plot is heavy going at times and the interrogation scenes are a tad dull, while the dialogue is often just ludicrous." |
Mickey McMonagle |
Tomato |
Is Anybody There? (2009) |
"It's clunky at times and predictable sentimental nonsense at heart, but the film gets there in an endearing way and is certainly entertaining." |
Mickey McMonagle |
Tomato 4/5 |
Katyn (2007) |
"A moving and powerful film." |
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Tomato 3/5 |
Kisses (2008) |
"The dialogue throughout this touching, though never sugary, film is delivered in the language of the streets and the performances from the two young stars are nothing short of remarkable." |
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Tomato 3/5 |
Knowing (2009) |
"It has a wicked premise and many fascinating themes but, overall, it becomes a little bit silly towards the end." |
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Tomato 5/5 |
Let the Right One In (2008) |
"Powerful performances from the kids at the centre of it all help add to a superb film." |
Mickey McMonagle |
Tomato 3/5 |
Mad, Sad and Bad (2009) |
"Although it has been made on a tiny budget, Mad, Sad & Bad holds together because of some brilliant performances." |
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Tomato 4/5 |
Mesrine: Killer Instinct (2009) |
"Mesrine is a movie that deserves to be rated up there with Scarface. It's so good that after a few minutes you're so completely absorbed you forget that you're watching a subtitled movie." |
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Tomato 4/5 |
Mesrine: Part 2 - Public Enemy #1 (2009) |
"The second chunk of the epic story of French gangster Jacques Mesrine is every bit as engrossing as the first movie." |
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Tomato 4/5 |
Monsters vs. Aliens (2009) |
"The voice casting is superb, with Hugh Laurie and Seth Rogen the standouts along with Witherspoon. There's also plenty of amazing action. The epic battle over the Golden Gate bridge is as exciting as any top live-action movie." |
Mickey McMonagle |
Tomato 4/5 |
Moon (2009) |
"A minor masterpiece. Quite simply Moon, given its minuscule budget - around £2.5million - is a cinematic miracle. The film is one of the best examples of thought provoking sci-fi that we have seen in an age." |
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Tomato 3/5 |
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist (2008) |
"With a great soundtrack and a plot that requires absolutely nothing of the audience, it's certainly Friday night fodder but could have been so much better." |
Mickey McMonagle |
Tomato 4/5 |
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009) |
"It's a gag-packed, fast-paced, FXladen romp which will provide plenty of entertainment for all ages. Great stuff." |
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Tomato 5/5 |
North by Northwest (1959) |
"See it again and you'll come away marvelling." |
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Splat 2/5 |
Obsessed (2009) |
"Not even the lovely Beyoncé Knowles can save this clichéd thriller." |
Mickey McMonagle |
Tomato 5/5 |
Once Upon a Time in the West (1969) |
"One of the greatest ventures into the myth and legend of the Wild West." |
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Tomato |
Outlander (2009) |
"Stunning special effects and bloody battle sequences make it just the ticket for a popcorn monster fantasy. If you want to engage your brain, best avoid." |
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Tomato 4/5 |
The Private Lives of Pippa Lee (2009) |
"An offbeat yet delightful drama." |
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Tomato 3/5 |
The Proposal (2009) |
"Sandra Bullock's performance alone deserves to give the star her first big comedy success since Miss Congeniality." |
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Tomato 4/5 |
Public Enemies (2009) |
"The hottest gangster movie in ages." |
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