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Case 39
Saturday, 6 Mar, 2010 – 16:05 | No Comment
Case 39

After the recent praise heaped on the over-hyped no-budget lo-fi horror, Paranormal Activity, Case 39 is a return to standard Hollywood fare, but it only made me nostalgic for the gleeful mania of Sam Rami’s Drag me to Hell. Case 39 isn’t a bad movie, it’s just slightly worn out.

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.

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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Up in the Air
Friday, 8 Jan, 2010 – 20:14 | One Comment
Up in the Air

Dashing charm-merchant, George Clooney, does his thing and sells this evenly paced indie heart-warmer to a mainstream audience.
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