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Metro Manila

Depressing slice of life on the breadline in Manila. Slow to start but stylish and well crafted.

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15th Mar 2015

Shaun the Sheep the Movie

Typically witty masterclass in stop motion from @aardman. Dialogue free!

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8th Mar 2015

Supporting Characters

Old school indie, with a mumblecore edge. Solid concept and script, blandly executed.

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7th Mar 2015

Pocahontas

Thin, underdeveloped Disney pic with uninspiring animation.

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7th Mar 2015

Brave

Well intentioned, but ultimately convoluted feminist Disney tale.

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7th Mar 2015

Birdman

Bravura Oscar winner. Stunningly shot, but you can guess the shortcomings of this 'single take' showpiece.

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23rd Feb 2015

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Stylish, slightly left field 90s effort from Disney.

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21st Feb 2015

Last Night

Inventive 90s Canadian indie about the end of the world. Filled with early appearances.

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15th Feb 2015

Korengal

Worthwhile, but slightly less focussed follow up to the excellent Afghanistan doc 'Restrepo'.

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7th Feb 2015

Open Windows

Convoluted found footageish thriller. Channeling Rear Window, but too smartass, shapeless and pointless.

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7th Feb 2015

Before I Go To Sleep

Derivative amnesia thriller ….that still manages to remain vaguely intriguing.

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31st Jan 2015

Mad Dog and Glory

Dated but decent, with an unusual premise. Plus dream team pairing of 90s DeNiro and Bill Murray.

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20th Jan 2015

The Score

Disappointing, great-on-paper heist flick, with an underwhelming final turn from Brando.

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19th Jan 2015

Seeking A Friend For The End Of The World

Mind-numbingly slight dramedy, with a vintage turn from Keira Knightley.

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18th Jan 2015

The Grand Budapest Hotel

If you like Wes Anderson, you'll love the ultimate Wes Anderson movie.

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17th Jan 2015

Heat

The ultimate cops and robbers movie has only got better with age. Epic, stylish, tense and thoroughly gripping.

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16th Jan 2015

Dead Man

Stark, not entirely successful western. A relic from days gone by, when Johnny Depp was in arthouse films.

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8th Jan 2015

Sabotage

Ultra violence and cocky dialogue from cliched tough guys help sink this glitzy Ten Little Indians rehash.

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3rd Jan 2015

Maleficent

Angelina Jolie brought only her avatar to this tedious, post-LOTR, cgi rehash of the classic fairy tale.

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2nd Jan 2015

Gone Girl

While it's less gripping once you know the twists, Fincher's cold thriller evolves into a dark comedy.

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1st Jan 2015

Maps To The STARS

Twisted, Lynchian melodrama ...from Cronenberg. Dark and original, though possibly not enjoyable.

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1st Jan 2015

Robin Hood

Decidedly lacklustre effort from the doldrums of the 1970s Disney studio. With mis-guided Honky Tonk.

Halliwell says: Alarmingly poor cartoon feature with all the characters 'played' by animals; songs especially dim and treatment quite lifeless.

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1st Jan 2015

Starred Up

Brutal, gruelling prison drama - anchored by a raft of solid performances.

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31st Dec 2014

Beauty and the Beast

Despite the praise and success, this Disney entry disappoints with it's design and storytelling.

Halliwell says: A return to top form by Disney, with excellent animation and a singable score. The picture has been credited with starting a new Hollywood fashion for animated musicals.***

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31st Dec 2014