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Review of Annihilation (2018)

By Jake S (662) on 13 Mar 2018

It doesn't deliver the same artistic impact as Ex Machina did, but Alex Garland's adaptation of Jeff VanderMeer's novel is a unique take at…

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Review of Paddington 2 (2017)

By Jake S (662) on 13 Mar 2018

It feels all so very good but this time flows like a Wes Anderson piece. Elements are borrowed to feel fresh, and yet the result is quite the delight…

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Review of Pinocchio (1940)

By Jake S (662) on 11 Mar 2018

Deep, multi-layered and excellently presented. a film that will be valuable for future generations…

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Review of As Above, So Below (2014)

By Jake S (662) on 08 Mar 2018

I found certain elements of this piece to be genuinely horrifying. For such a low score, I'm surprised in how tasteful I found it to be…

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Review of Chronicle (2012)

By Jake S (662) on 08 Mar 2018

The numerous scenes filmed with a camcorder are a major distraction, and the plot- 3 boys gain special powers and end up in a marvel comic…

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Review of They Came Together (2014)

By Jake S (662) on 06 Mar 2018

Many funny moments that save the slim narrative…

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Review of The Shape of Water (2017)

By Jake S (662) on 06 Mar 2018

IT was stupid that the creatu killed the cat…

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Review of Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)

By Jake S (662) on 06 Mar 2018

Best action movie of the 2000's. By far. Loved pretty much everthing about iT…

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Review of The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

By Jake S (662) on 03 Mar 2018

Not as good as its predecessor but still an epic conclusion to the phenomenal Dark Knight Trilogy…

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Review of The Dark Knight (2008)

By Jake S (662) on 03 Mar 2018

A solid piece, but too long and wordy towards the end…

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Review of Interstellar (2014)

By Jake S (662) on 03 Mar 2018

Dazzling visuals with pacing issues. Slog writing which doesn't even bother addressing plot holes…

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Review of Batman: Gotham by Gaslight (2018)

By Jake S (662) on 03 Mar 2018

The 90's animation style feels like it should in most areas but not as immersive in narrative as other previous cartoon pieces…

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Review of Death Wish (2018)

By Jake S (662) on 02 Mar 2018

Love it. The best way to stop a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun…

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Review of Youth in Revolt (2009)

By Jake S (662) on 01 Mar 2018

Found this very funny, at points emotional and just generally good fun. Cera gives a great performance showing he isn't a one trick pony…

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Review of Grease (1978)

By Jake S (662) on 01 Mar 2018