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The 33

The 33 review: Passable Chilean miner drama fails to dig deep into survivors' struggles

Not exactly an underground smash.

26 January 2016
The Assassin

The Assassin review: Martial arts Cannes hit is an action-less snooze

Everybody was kung-fu griping.

19 January 2016
Leonardo DiCaprio in The Revenant

The Revenant review: Leonardo DiCaprio battles a bear in beautiful, brutal frontier thriller

Yep, Leo gets grisly with a grizzly.

11 January 2016
chris hemsworth in ron howard's in the heart of the sea

In the Heart of the Sea review: Ron Howard's Moby-Dick whaling drama is an absolute sinker

Chris Hewsworth erroneously takes on a whale.

16 December 2015
tom hanks in bridge of spies

Bridge of Spies review: Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks heat up the Cold War

You'll feel the icy grip in this slick espionage thriller.

26 November 2015
Textile, Sitting, Comfort, Curtain, Sharing, Lap, Conversation, Love, Window treatment,

Re-Viewed: Tony Scott and Quentin Tarantino's fevered '90s classic True Romance is still so cool

"You're Sicilian, huh?"

20 November 2015
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Burnt review: Bradley Cooper is a shouty Gordon Ramsay chef in this food porn drama

If you can't stand the heat... (you know the rest).
02 November 2015
Outerwear, Red, Blazer, Maroon, Facial hair, Pleased,

Kill Your Friends review: Nicholas Hoult is crueler than Simon Cowell in music biz black comedy

Skins star turns psycho as a back-stabbing music exec.
30 October 2015
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Indoor games and sports, People, Recreation, Community, Leisure, Games, Interaction, Tabletop game, Gambling, Poker set,

Mississippi Grind review: A finely-tuned Ryan Reynolds and Ben Mendelsohn bromance

Ryan Reynolds and Ben Mendelsohn roll the dice in the Deep South.
23 October 2015
Smoke, Flash photography, Sweater,

The Last Witch Hunter review: Vin Diesel fantasy is like Harry Potter pumped on steroids

Vin Diesel kicks broomstick-riding butt with a flaming sword.
21 October 2015
Knight, Middle ages, Armour, History, Viking, Screenshot, Games,

Re-Viewed: Monty Python and the Holy Grail remains a comedy classic 40 years later

They are still the Knights who say Ni...
17 October 2015
Eyewear, Tire, Bicycle jersey, Bicycle handlebar, Bicycles--Equipment and supplies, Bicycle frame, Bicycle, Sports equipment, Sportswear, Bicycle racing,

The Program review: Ben Foster exposes the dark heart of drugs cheat Lance Armstrong

This Lance Armstrong biopic is far from dope.
16 October 2015
Eyewear, Glasses, Vision care, Dress shirt, Coat, Shirt, Collar, Outerwear, Suit, Formal wear,

The Intern review: A cosy but distinctly beige generation-gap comedy

Anne Hathaway and Robert De Niro get down to business.
29 September 2015
Cap, Facial hair, Beard, Moustache, Necklace, Chest, Baseball cap, Jewellery, Sleeveless shirt, Street fashion,

99 Homes review: Spider-Man and General Zod get in the face of financial crisis

Andrew Garfield and Michael Shannon are bringing down the house
24 September 2015
Hat, Textile, Plaid, Tartan, Jacket, Sun hat, Pattern, Bag, Luggage and bags, Beard,

A Walk in the Woods review: Robert Redford's pleasant ramble through Bill Bryson's book

Robert Redford and Nick Nolte are old pals a ramblin'.
18 September 2015
everest movie

Everest review: Scales the dizzy heights of a Lifetime movie

Josh Brolin and an all-star cast struggle at altitude.
18 September 2015
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tom hardy as ron and reggie kray in legend

Legend review: Tom Hardy is savage and stylish as the Kray twins

Buy one get one free on Tom Hardys.
07 September 2015
Microphone, Guitarist, Audio equipment, Entertainment, Musician, Musical instrument, Performing arts, Event, Music, String instrument,

Ricki and the Flash review: Meryl Streep goes from Iron Lady to Iron Maiden

Meryl Streep rocks out with Rick Springfield in this music drama.
04 September 2015
Human, Jacket, Facial hair, Beard, Wrinkle, Leather jacket, Leather, Farm, Prairie, Top,

45 Years review: Charlotte Rampling and Tom Courtenay get struck by an iceberg

Deep blue melancholy for Charlotte Rampling and Tom Courtenay.
24 August 2015
Sleeve, Trousers, Jacket, Textile, People in nature, Dress, Petal, Fashion, Spring, Bouquet,

Gemma Bovery review: Gemma Arterton sets pulses racing, but she's reduced to a French fancy

Gemma Arterton gets reduced to a French fancy.
21 August 2015
Clothing, Eyewear, Glasses, Vision care, Sunglasses, Coat, Goggles, Outerwear, Suit, Collar,

The Man from UNCLE review: A fizzy antidote to 007's deep psychological probing

Fancy a bit of a throwback to the Bond of old? Henry Cavill's Man from UNCLE is here to help.
11 August 2015
Lip, Eyelash, Blond, Jewellery, Spokesperson, Conversation, Public speaking, Step cutting, Stage equipment, Brown hair,

Hot Pursuit review: Reese Witherspoon and Sofia Vergara go on the lam for a limp comedy

Reese Witherspoon and Sofia Vergara chase their own tails in this limp comedy.
30 July 2015
Sport venue, Competition event, Chest, Barechested, Combat sport, Bodybuilder, Striking combat sports, Sports, Contact sport, Muscle,

Southpaw review: Jake Gyllenhaal bulks up for a heavyweight performance

Jake Gyllenhaal is a true heavyweight in this brutal boxing drama.
24 July 2015
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Love & Mercy review: John Cusack and Paul Dano play Beach Boy Brian Wilson

John Cusack and Paul Dano play a lost little Beach Boy - our verdict on the Brian Wilson biopic.
09 July 2015
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ted the teddy bear drinking alcohol and looking exasperated at his laptop

Ted 2 review: Seth MacFarlane deploys teddy bear shock and awe

More bear-faced cheek - but is Seth MacFarlane's comedy as funny as its predecessor?
07 July 2015
human, people, denim, jeans, human body, social group, barechested, standing, textile, chest,

Magic Mike XXL review: The film you feared the original would be

Channing Tatum gets his kit off again - but he may get a chilly reception.
29 June 2015
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Re-Viewed: Arnold Schwarzenegger's sci-fi classic The Terminator

As another sequel looms, how does James Cameron's ground-breaking prototype measure up today?
27 June 2015
Arm, Hand, Dress, Fashion accessory, Eyelash, Fashion, Jewellery, Earrings, Blond, Body jewelry,

She's Funny That Way: Peter Bogdanovich's not-so funny rom-com

Imogen Poots and Owen Wilson charm their way through a not-so funny rom-com.
24 June 2015
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Slow West review: Michael Fassbender leads an ethereal western

Michael Fassbender shepherds Kodi Smit-McPhee through cowboy country.
24 June 2015
Fire, Gas, Countertop, Flame, Brick, Costume, Heat, Smoke, Brickwork,

Everly review: Salma Hayek's action movie is total scuzz

Even slobbering Salma Hayek fans might come away feeling short-changed.
23 June 2015
Hat, Dress shirt, Standing, Coat, Formal wear, Collar, Style, Suit, Blazer, Wood stain,

Mr Holmes review: Ian McKellen searches for Sherlock's soul

Ian McKellen gives an insightful turn as the Baker Street detective.
15 June 2015
Nose, Facial hair, Temple, Black hair, Beard, Hood, Moustache, Knit cap, Bonnet,

Listen Up Philip review: Jason Schwartzman's acerbic character study

Jason Schwartzman acts up as a literary misanthrope in his latest indie drama.
05 June 2015
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