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Review of The Myth of the American Sleepover (2011)

By Matthew Turner (2,508) for ViewLondon (2,339) on 28 Aug 2012

Beautifully shot, nostalgia-fuelled teen drama that plays out in dreamlike fashion and is content to unfold at its own unhurried pace…

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Review of Berberian Sound Studio (2012)

By Matthew Turner (2,508) for ViewLondon (2,339) on 28 Aug 2012

Brilliantly directed, cleverly written and beautifully designed drama that plays like a disturbing Lynchian loveletter to the art of horror…

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Review of A Few Best Men (2012)

By Matthew Turner (2,508) for ViewLondon (2,339) on 28 Aug 2012

Tries painfully hard to be funny but fails in the attempt, thanks to an over-indulgent script, lacklustre romantic leads and unlikeable main…

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Review of The Bourne Legacy (2012)

By Matthew Turner (2,508) for ViewLondon (2,339) on 14 Aug 2012

Tony Gilroy handles the action sequences decently enough, aided by John Gilroy's brisk editing and striking camerawork from Robert Elswit…

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Review of The Wedding Video (2012)

By Matthew Turner (2,508) for ViewLondon (2,339) on 14 Aug 2012

Low on big laughs but remains enjoyable thanks to a consistently amusing script and strong comic performances from a talented cast, though…

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Review of The Expendables 2 (2012)

By Matthew Turner (2,508) for ViewLondon (2,339) on 14 Aug 2012

Watchable enough, but you can't help wishing they'd put a little effort into it…

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Review of Take This Waltz (2011)

By Matthew Turner (2,508) for ViewLondon (2,339) on 14 Aug 2012

An enjoyable, thought-provoking relationship drama with a terrific central performance from Michelle Williams, a superb support cast and an…

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Review of Jackpot (2012)

By Matthew Turner (2,508) for ViewLondon (2,339) on 08 Aug 2012

Ultimately let down by boring, unlikeable characters, a derivative, over-familiar plot and an unsatisfying finale…

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Review of Offender (2012)

By Matthew Turner (2,508) for ViewLondon (2,339) on 08 Aug 2012

An engaging, impressively staged revenge drama with a striking central performance from newcomer Joe Cole and a strong support cast…

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Review of Step Up Revolution (2012)

By Matthew Turner (2,508) for ViewLondon (2,339) on 08 Aug 2012

Enjoyable fourth instalment of the popular franchise that succeeds thanks to stunning dance sequences, appealing leads and a script that actually…

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Review of 360 (2012)

By Matthew Turner (2,508) for ViewLondon (2,339) on 08 Aug 2012

The script never quite engages on an emotional level, the individual stories lack dramatic impact and there are some annoyingly pretentious moments…

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Review of I Against I (2012)

By Matthew Turner (2,508) for ViewLondon (2,339) on 08 Aug 2012

This is a disappointing British thriller that is probably best avoided, thanks to a poorly thought out script and unlikeable characters…

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Review of Ted (2012)

By Matthew Turner (2,508) for ViewLondon (2,339) on 31 Jul 2012

Enjoyable slacker comedy with likeable characters, a steady stream of decent gags and strong performances from a superb comic cast…

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Review of Sound of My Voice (2011)

By Matthew Turner (2,508) for ViewLondon (2,339) on 31 Jul 2012

Smartly written, well made and superbly acted indie thriller that makes the most of its low budget and confirms co-writer/star Brit Marling…

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Review of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (2012)

By Matthew Turner (2,508) for ViewLondon (2,339) on 31 Jul 2012

Competent threequel that will appeal to fans of both the previous films and of Jeff Kinney's books, but it once again sidelines its best character,…

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Review of El Bulli: Cooking in Progress (2011)

By Matthew Turner (2,508) for ViewLondon (2,339) on 24 Jul 2012

Offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of culinary science and it's hard not to marvel at the skill and expertise on display, but the…

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Review of The Man Inside (2012)

By Matthew Turner (2,508) for ViewLondon (2,339) on 24 Jul 2012

Engaging, well made urban drama with striking camerawork, strong performances and a powerful central theme, though the dialogue wobbles occasionally…

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Review of Searching for Sugar Man (2012)

By Matthew Turner (2,508) for ViewLondon (2,339) on 24 Jul 2012

Hugely entertaining and powerfully emotional, this is a terrific, well made documentary that tells a gripping story and unearths an astonishing…

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Review of The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

By Matthew Turner (2,508) for ViewLondon (2,339) on 18 Jul 2012

A fitting and satisfying end to the trilogy, thanks to an engaging plot, stunning effects sequences and terrific performances from a superb…

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Review of I Am Bruce Lee (2012)

By Matthew Turner (2,508) for ViewLondon (2,339) on 18 Jul 2012

Watchable documentary that's chiefly notable for its archive footage of the man himself, though it's also all rather one-sided and there's…

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