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Rating Title | Year Author Quote
4/5
I Am Mother (2019) Travis Johnson When you get down to it, I Am Mother's ambitions aren't in its ideas, but in its craft, and this is an extraordinarily well-made SF thriller.
Posted Jun 05, 2019  Edit critic review
4/5
Kill Your Darlings (2013) Ed Gibbs A convincing, evocative drama that captures a key moment in history with aplomb.
Posted Sep 03, 2014  Edit critic review
4/5
The White Stripes Under Great White Northern Lights (2009) Ed Gibbs A lively document of a revolutionary band on tour in Canada - and a stark reminder of what a music documentary should do.
Posted Sep 03, 2014  Edit critic review
3/5
Roman Polanski: A Film Memoir (2011) David Michael Brown A fascinating, if workmanlike, insight into the life of a legend.
Posted Feb 22, 2013  Edit critic review
3/5
Paris-Manhattan (2012) Ed Gibbs As light and airy as a souffl, but not without charm. Taglioni and Bruel are both convincing as the reluctant lovers who just might embrace the inevitable.
Posted Dec 18, 2012  Edit critic review
3/5
Love Is All You Need (2012) Ed Gibbs A deceptively light-hearted romp that blends English and Danish with a touch of Italiano, for a lively, likeable view of the complexities of life and love.
Posted Dec 18, 2012  Edit critic review
3/5
The Man With the Iron Fists (2012) David Michael Brown A vacuous but fun exercise in chop-sock style over substance.
Posted Dec 07, 2012  Edit critic review
4/5
Love Story (2011) Danny Murphy Smartypantsy, fresh, brave: a rom-com experiment that will have you smiling on hitherto unknown levels.
Posted Dec 07, 2012  Edit critic review
4/5
End of Watch (2012) Ed Gibbs A terrifyingly real, surprisingly moving buddy-cop action-thriller that doesn't let up. Informed and open, Gyllenhaal and Peña are both magnificent.
Posted Oct 31, 2012  Edit critic review
4/5
Argo (2012) James Jennings A tense political thriller with a dash of Hollywood satire thrown in to sweeten the deal, this is a gripping crowd pleaser that is sure to take home some statuettes come Oscar season. Your move, Matt Damon.
Posted Oct 25, 2012  Edit critic review
4/5
Crossfire Hurricane (2012) Ed Gibbs Nothing terribly new, but great fun, all the same. Morgan has assembled a hugely enjoyable, tightly edited journey through the Stones' creative heyday.
Posted Oct 23, 2012  Edit critic review
2/5
Nobel's Last Will (2012) Danny Murphy Lukewarm Swedish crime thriller sorely lacks the geo-genre's signature narrative filth-plus-flawed hero.
Posted Sep 20, 2012  Edit critic review
4/5
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (2012) David Michael Brown Bright, colourful and fun.
Posted Sep 13, 2012  Edit critic review
4/5
Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012) David Michael Brown A visually sumptuous, thematically astute, heartwarming triumph.
Posted Sep 13, 2012  Edit critic review
3/5
Love (2011) Danny Murphy Impressionistic, DIY sci-fi suffers from a lack of cohesion but is a finely crafted debut from a gifted director.
Posted Aug 30, 2012  Edit critic review
3
Service Entrance (2011) David Michael Brown A frothy French fancy with a warm heart at it's core.
Posted Jun 27, 2012  Edit critic review
3
The Innkeepers (2011) David Michael Brown An enjoyable chiller that isn't afraid to show less.
Posted Jun 27, 2012  Edit critic review
4
The Muppets (2011) David Michael Brown Marvellous. The Muppets manages to revitalise the family classic to create a hilarious and life-affirming delight.
Posted Jun 27, 2012  Edit critic review
3
Dr. Seuss' the Lorax (2012) David Michael Brown Bright and breezy and slightly preachy, this modern Lorax entertains but never soars.
Posted Jun 27, 2012  Edit critic review
3
American Reunion (2012) David Michael Brown A nice slice to finish the pie.
Posted Jun 27, 2012  Edit critic review
3
Swerve (2011) David Michael Brown A solid Aussie thriller that doesn't quite live up to its early promise.
Posted Jun 27, 2012  Edit critic review
4/5
Declaration of War (2011) Ed Gibbs Donzelli's film is an incredibly brave one, given its subject matter and biographical nature, and is presented in a creative yet digestible way.
Posted May 27, 2012  Edit critic review
8/10
Silent Souls (2010) Ed Gibbs The finale may leave some unfulfilled, but this is an intuitive visual essay that begs to be experienced.
Posted May 20, 2012  Edit critic review
4/5
Mad Bastards (2011) Rod Yates The Australian film renaissance continues in style.
Posted Jul 12, 2011  Edit critic review
4/5
Blame (2010) Jude Allder Strong debut from Australian writer-director Michael Henry. Tightly wound and nicely progressed, this impressive potboiler deserves a wider audience than its limited release pattern will afford it.
Posted Jul 12, 2011  Edit critic review
The Hangover Part II (2011) Rory Meyer One drink too many, The Hangover Part II relies too much on its talented cast and not enough on the laughs.
Posted Jul 12, 2011  Edit critic review
2/5
Sleeping Beauty (2011) Rory Meyer Pretentious piffle.
Posted Jul 12, 2011  Edit critic review
3
Insidious (2010) David Michael Brown For all its creaky-old-dark-house cliches, Insidious is a fun ghost-train ride, full of truly terrifying moments. But once it's over, it's forgotten.
Posted Jul 04, 2011  Edit critic review
5
The Snowtown Murders (2011) Ben McEachen It's almost impossible to describe how distressing, intense and finely crafted this undeniably controversial drama is. Proceed with caution.
Posted Jul 04, 2011  Edit critic review
4
Get Low (2009) Ben McEachen Highly unusual drama - with black comedy elements - which allows Duvall to showcase his refined skills.
Posted Jul 04, 2011  Edit critic review
3
Here I Am (2010) David Michael Brown Here it is, a solid and heartfelt debut.
Posted Jul 04, 2011  Edit critic review
4
Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011) Ben McEachen Cinemas, quake in fear! Michael Bay has conceived yet another screen-smashing spectacle which sets the bar even higher for what blockbuster action can provide. Ignore all the annoying cliches and stupid bits - and just get some big-budget exhiliration.
Posted Jul 04, 2011  Edit critic review
2
The Tree of Life (2011) Ben McEachen Apart from a middle section which reveals moments of clarity and actual emotion, this is a bloated, self-indulgent bore of fine imagery.
Posted Jul 04, 2011  Edit critic review
3
The Last Circus (2010) David Michael Brown A one-of-a-kind experience that will confound, befuddle and amaze.
Posted Jul 04, 2011  Edit critic review
3
Mr. Popper's Penguins (2011) David Michael Brown Feathery fun, you know, for kids. And penguins.
Posted Jul 04, 2011  Edit critic review
4
The Trip (2010) David Michael Brown Rejoice, Coogan and Brydon fans.
Posted Jul 04, 2011  Edit critic review
5
Super 8 (2011) David Michael Brown Super 8 is an unapologetic joy from beginning to end that will thrill and engage kids, both old and new.
Posted Jun 09, 2011  Edit critic review
3/5
The Adjustment Bureau (2011) Simon Jones A largely entertaining and compelling paranoid thriller only let down by its final scenes.
Posted Apr 13, 2011  Edit critic review
4/5
Griff the Invisible (2010) Zach Gibson Superhero films have been messed with before, but this Australian twist on DIY crusading becomes a lingering conundrum about unusual assistance.
Posted Apr 13, 2011  Edit critic review
4/5
Barney's Version (2010) Zach Gibson Giammatti is on the top of his game in this Pitch black comedy.
Posted Apr 13, 2011  Edit critic review
4/5
Rango (2011) Zach Gibson Brilliantly bonkers, this animated Western weirdo should scare little kids while dazzling adults with its inspired approach to demented homage.
Posted Apr 13, 2011  Edit critic review
2/5
Limitless (2011) Jude Allder Fine cast and premise sullied by soulless handling. Frustratingly limited in its power to entertain and engross.
Posted Apr 13, 2011  Edit critic review
1/5
Red Riding Hood (2011) Jude Allder Twilight without any heat, feeling, fun or sparkly skin. Yes, it's that lame.
Posted Apr 13, 2011  Edit critic review
3
Certified Copy (2010) Ben McEachen A film about people discussing people, which attempts to do something different? Believe it - or not.
Posted Mar 25, 2011  Edit critic review
4
The Company Men (2010) Ben McEachen Takes an unpopular group - upper management! - and humanises their involvement in screwing the world. Quite the achievement, really.
Posted Mar 25, 2011  Edit critic review
3/5
Tangled (2010) Hannah Lee Cool images and zippy performances flattened by lacklustre accessories.
Posted Jan 04, 2011  Edit critic review
4/5
Blue Valentine (2010) Ben McEachen Not first-date material, this sombre portrait of failed dreams is buoyed by excellent leads and a yearning heart.
Posted Dec 27, 2010  Edit critic review
4/5
Somewhere (2010) David Michael Brown Ever wanted to know what it's like to be an actor? Somewhere is the intoxicating answer.
Posted Dec 27, 2010  Edit critic review
5/5
The King's Speech (2010) Ben McEachen With the calendar almost closed, the best mature drama of 2010 arrives. Firth and Rush are majestic, as is Hooper's handling of touching history.
Posted Dec 22, 2010  Edit critic review
4/5
Sarah's Key (2010) Hannah Lee Sarah's Key exposes an unfamiliar historical event to compelling dramatisation and powerful visual storytelling.
Posted Dec 20, 2010  Edit critic review
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