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Die Welle (The Wave) - Unrated
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November 13, 2009
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N/A
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Oldboy - R
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Incredible film, brilliant story, brilliant twist, brilliant action.
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October 31, 2009
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N/A
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The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus - PG-13
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Heath Ledger's final performance is a memorable one.
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October 29, 2009
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N/A
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The Rules of Attraction - R
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A cleverly made, but distinctly average, adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis' fantastic novel. The Victor section, however, is inspired.
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October 11, 2009
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N/A
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Up - PG
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The most 'grown up' film Pixar has put out yet. Brilliant.
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October 11, 2009
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N/A
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Surrogates - PG-13
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A nicely done, if a bit forgettable, sci fi thriller.
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September 29, 2009
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N/A
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(500) Days of Summer - PG-13
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A heartwarming, sad and surprisingly original little rom-com. All that plus Zooey Deschanel, what more can you ask for?
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September 16, 2009
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N/A
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District 9 - R
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A brilliant mash of documentary and blockbuster style directing that, oddly enough, works, and serves as the foundation for a great movie. Neill Blomkamp is one to watch.
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September 16, 2009
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N/A
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The Hurt Locker - R
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A moving film that contains some of the most tense scenes I've seen in a long time. Although it begins to slow down towards the end, an otherwise very enjoyable movie
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September 16, 2009
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N/A
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Inglourious Basterds - R
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Quite simply the best film Tarantino has done in years.
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September 16, 2009
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N/A
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Valkyrie - PG-13
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After hearing lots of negative things about this movie I could not for the life of me persuade anyone to come and see it with me at the cinema. Now I've finally seen it I don't understand the cause of the negativity. Tom Cruise plays the role of von Stauffenberg brilliantly, with others including Bill Nighy, and surprisingly Eddie Izzard playing their roles equally as well. Also, for the history buffs among us (admittedly including myself) the facts are spot on. Well worth a watch, don't listen to the haters.
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August 5, 2009
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N/A
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Brüno (Bruno) - R
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Whereas Bruno doesn't quite match up to the near-genius of its predecessor, Borat, it is filled with moments that will make you laugh, cringe, and cover your eyes in shock (often all three at once). The story in Bruno is probably its biggest downfall. The plot was sketchy, a slightly more explicit explanation of the events leading to the commencement of the film, a la Borat, would have sufficed, but this small flaw is soon forgotten as the laughs begin rolling in. Whereas Borat could be considered reasonably 'safe' for Cohen, at times during Bruno you feel genuine fear for Cohen's safety, notably when Bruno kisses another man in the ring of a cage fighting event, prompting the angered crowd to begin chanting, among other things, 'fuck that shit', and to throw chairs, drinks, and whatever else is to hand at the two men. Bruno is an outrageous triumph for Sacha Baron Cohen, and it is saddening that we won't see him returning to our big screens in future.
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July 24, 2009
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N/A
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Ali G Indahouse - The Movie - R
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Doesn't quite reach the greatness of Sacha Baron Cohen's later movie efforts, or for that matter the Ali G TV show, due to the fact that Cohen didn't do this one the 'real' way. Disappointing, as a feature length Ali G TV episode in the style of subsequent Cohen flicks, Borat and Bruno, would have been a bloody hoot.
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July 23, 2009
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N/A
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An Inconvenient Truth - PG
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Interesting, yet biased, and let down by one fatal flaw. Al Gore.
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July 23, 2009
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N/A
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Prom Night - R
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Actually grim.
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July 23, 2009
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N/A
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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - R
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July 23, 2009
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N/A
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Run Fatboy Run - PG-13
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July 23, 2009
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N/A
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Public Enemies - R
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One of the coolest gangster films to come out in many many years, although sadly that is mostly due to the frankly breathtaking performance of Johnny Depp. Christian Bale, an often talented and inspiring actor seems to be giving a half-baked performance which is sad, as his involvement in Public Enemies was one of the factors that attracted me to the film in the first place. Rather annoyingly, Mann seems to be off form as well, some of the directing feeling slightly sloppy and uninspired, as well as an off-putting overuse of freehand camera shots. Despite this, the action scenes are where Mann really excels, many of them harking back to Mann's 1996 classic 'Heat', just with Tommy Guns and 1930s sedans. Although it feels like Depp 'carries' the film at times, Public Enemies, whilst not a classic, is a solid film.
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July 1, 2009
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N/A
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American Beauty - R
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American Beauty is a wonderfully crafted satire on American society. The lead character, Lester Burnham (Spacey), a 42 year old man 'living the American Dream' is, somewhat surprisingly, an instantly likeable character. When Lester is speaking you feel obliged to give the screen your full attention, as Lester spouts off his cynical, and shockingly coherent rants to his family, colleagues and neighbors. Although Lester is the dominant lead character, the remaining characters deserve almost equal credit, notably Ricky Fitts (Wes Bentley), the enigmatic teenage neighbor, and Carolyn Burnham (Annette Benning), Lester's overpowering and controlling wife. A true masterpiece of modern cinema, American Beauty really is a film you must see before you die.
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June 29, 2009
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N/A
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Drag Me to Hell - PG-13
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If you're planning to go and see Drag Me to Hell this weekend, prepare to be shocked, disgusted and highly entertained. Sam Raimi's skill as a director has grown immensely since the days of the Evil Dead, and although Drag Me to Hell does not retain the full shock factor of that early effort from Raimi, it gives it a damn good go. It just goes to show that the horror genre, whilst stifled with pointless remakes of 80s classics and turkeys alike, there are still some absolute gems to be found amidst the crap. Great movie, definitely recommended (and it more than makes up for Spiderman 3)
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June 25, 2009
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N/A
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The Hangover - R
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Crude, stupid, and bloody hilarious. Not a masterpiece by any stretch of the imagination, but a fun little 'guy' comedy nonetheless.
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June 22, 2009
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N/A
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Following - R
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June 9, 2009
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N/A
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Ghost Town - PG-13
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Ricky Gervais' transfer from TV to film was not a smooth one. Whereas he maintains a degree of humour, his presence jars with the american cast, most members of the latter not being too funny anyway. Poor.
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June 9, 2009
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N/A
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Looking for Eric - Unrated
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A genuinely charming little British film. Funny at times, shocking at others, but for the most part immensely entertaining. One of Ken Loach's more accessible films, this really is an achievement for the aging director. Not just for fans of football, this film at its core is about the relationship between an ordinary man and his shockingly dysfunctional family, from whom he is becoming increasingly isolated. Completely surpassed my expectations, highly recommended.
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June 9, 2009
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N/A
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Star Trek - PG-13
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After expecting very little of Star Trek, I was very pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed it. Having never seen anything related with Star Trek before I went into the cinema as a complete newbie. In spite of this, I was able to follow the story very easily, and even found myself smiling at classic Star Trek quotes that have seeped into popular culture. Fantastic movie, here's hoping that a second one is in the pipeline!
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June 3, 2009
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N/A
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