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Top 10 Con Capers
Friday, 5 Mar, 2010 – 16:46 | No Comment
Top 10 Con Capers

With the release of con man movie I Love You Phillip Morris set for next week, here’s a list of some of the greats to get you in the zone.

Youth in Revolt
Wednesday, 3 Feb, 2010 – 21:25 | No Comment
Youth in Revolt

The story of teenage anti-hero Nick Twisp and his alter-ego Francois Dillenger is Michael Cera at his best… so far. And you thought he could only act in his preallocated pigeon hole, shame on you. …

Edge of Darkness
Friday, 29 Jan, 2010 – 9:26 | No Comment
Edge of Darkness

It’s main problem is that it’s just too long; the mystery simply isn’t good enough to keep our attention fixed for two hours. Edge of Darkness is probably one best kept in reserve for a rainy DVD night.

Precious
Thursday, 28 Jan, 2010 – 13:58 | No Comment
Precious

An all-star line up both in front and behind the camera didn’t cast a glory Oscar hunting shadow on this potential blockbuster.
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The Lovely Bones
Friday, 15 Jan, 2010 – 15:34 | No Comment
The Lovely Bones

Based on a bestselling book of the same name, The Lovely Bones lacks the novel’s subtle and moving portrayal of death and hope.

44 Inch Chest
Friday, 15 Jan, 2010 – 11:58 | No Comment
44 Inch Chest

44 Inch Chest is stuffed full of enough ideas to make six great movies. Unfortunately, none of these potential movies made it on to the screen.

Astro Boy
Thursday, 14 Jan, 2010 – 9:56 | One Comment
Astro Boy

Both newcomers to Astro Boy and existing-fans will likely be left cold by this soulless adaptation of Osamu Tezuka’s classic comic.

It’s Complicated
Monday, 11 Jan, 2010 – 18:12 | No Comment
It’s Complicated

The plot is predictable, cringy and not remotely believable or funny. I wasn’t naive enough to think that this was anything more than escapist fluff but I expected a bit of charm, sparkle and romance.

Dublin Film Critics Circle’s Poll of The Decade
Friday, 8 Jan, 2010 – 21:01 | No Comment
Dublin Film Critics Circle’s Poll of The Decade

Established in 2006, The Dublin Film Critics Circle offers the city’s professional movie reviewers an opportunity to pool opinions on recent releases, consider movie heritage and whinge about each other’s shortcomings.
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Sherlock Holmes
Friday, 8 Jan, 2010 – 20:34 | No Comment
Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes, the most portrayed movie character ever, gets the Guy Ritchie treatment.
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