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Review of Shaun of the Dead (2004)

By Oliver N (172) on 01 Aug 2016

While not quite a swift as Hot Fuzz or as feisty as Paul, it still stands as a piece of comedy genius; and defining to the dazzling pair which…

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Review of Toy Story (1995)

By Oliver N (172) on 01 Aug 2016

Classic and witty on so many levels, Toy Story is the start of a new era in animated features - spawning one of the greatest franchises of…

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Review of Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)

By Oliver N (172) on 01 Aug 2016

A movie totally commanded by its two leading actors, Planes, Trains and Automobiles is one of the comedies that you can never miss; repeated…

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Review of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)

By Oliver N (172) on 01 Aug 2016

Arguably the darkest in the franchise (to excellent gains and few minimal losses) Half-blood Prince again delivers fine quality filmography…

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Review of Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015)

By Oliver N (172) on 01 Aug 2016

The movie itself is enjoyable but has little to nothing to do with the book…

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Review of Paranormal Activity (2007)

By Oliver N (172) on 01 Aug 2016

A thoroughly gripping horror flick, it lays the foundations for 'found-footage movies,' even with slightly weak narrative and flaws (which…

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Review of Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016)

By Oliver N (172) on 01 Aug 2016

Offbeat and excellently directed, Hunt for the Wilderpeople combines good performances and narrative heft with cheeky humour that really lifts…

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Review of The Conjuring 2 (2016)

By Oliver N (172) on 01 Aug 2016

Arguably even more scary than its predecessor, the Conjuring 2 delivers tender emotions and - while sticking profusely to the genre formula,…

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Review of Star Wars (1977)

By Oliver N (172) on 01 Aug 2016

While George Lucas' original Star Wars movie is certainly a classic, it's slightly rocky script and acting does let it down slightly…

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Review of Quantum of Solace (2008)

By Oliver N (172) on 01 Aug 2016

Quantum Of Disappointment Review: QOS reminds me of that sandwich you get from a friend when you forget your lunch…

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Review of The Incredibles (2004)

By Oliver N (172) on 01 Aug 2016

By far showcasing the golden age of Pixar, The Incredibles is an excellent feat of animation, adding up to a family movie that is nimble in…

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Review of 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016)

By Oliver N (172) on 31 Jul 2016

This movie certainly is as advertised. Creepy and unsettling…

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Review of Taken (1999)

By Oliver N (172) on 31 Jul 2016

Being a fun action thriller about a dad who has to save his daughter from being kidnapped, this film really works out as a simple action film…

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Review of Taken (2008)

By Oliver N (172) on 31 Jul 2016

Being a fun action thriller about a dad who has to save his daughter from being kidnapped, this film really works out as a simple action film…

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Review of Spectre (2015)

By Oliver N (172) on 31 Jul 2016

Good last performance from Craig great movie…

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Review of Taken (2004)

By Oliver N (172) on 31 Jul 2016

Being a fun action thriller about a dad who has to save his daughter from being kidnapped, this film really works out as a simple action film…

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Review of The Fast and the Furious (2001)

By Oliver N (172) on 31 Jul 2016

A crowd pleaser for undemanding action fans and car enthusiasts, but people expecting plot-oriented coherence will be unimpressed…

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Review of The Big Short (2015)

By Oliver N (172) on 30 Jul 2016

Pretty decent for a layman, but mildly infuriating if you actually work in finance…

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Review of The Conjuring (2013)

By Oliver N (172) on 30 Jul 2016

Ghost story/horror movie of the classic style. reminiscent of 70's and 80's horror. Great cinematography/sets, beautiful directing…

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Review of Silver Linings Playbook (2012)

By Oliver N (172) on 30 Jul 2016

Very funny and entertaining. Love Cooper in this…

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