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Independence Day Resurgence: The critics aren't happy
Thu, 23rd Jun 2016
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Sequel slump: 'Independence Day Resurgence' fails to ignite critic enthusiasm, with lacklustre charm and plot.
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Film Review: X-Men Apocalypse
Mon, 16th May 2016
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X-Men: Apocalypse offers an action-packed blockbuster but fails to reach its full potential, says our reviewer.
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Does it fly? Eddie the Eagle film review
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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Eddie the Eagle is an inspirational sporting film, filled with emotion and led by an outstanding performance from Taron Egerton.
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Terrorists, tears, and the bravest air hostess you ever did see: Neerja film review
Mon, 21st Mar 2016
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Neerja is a punchy and thrilling tale based on a true story of terrorism, capturing the strength of its protagonist. 3.9/5.
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Kung Fu Panda 3 review: Karate chop or epic flop?
Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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Often by the time an animated movie is on to its second sequel the film is quietly relegated to a ‘straight to DVD' release.
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Remember Reynolds in the Green Lantern? Deadpool could be his redeemer
Wed, 17th Feb 2016
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Ryan Reynolds triumphs with Deadpool, silencing critics of his Green Lantern past, delivering razor-sharp wit in a superhero comeback.
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Transgender prostitutes, iPhones and bitches: Tangerine film review
Wed, 10th Feb 2016
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Tangerine introduces you to two transgender prostitutes and an Armenian man and proceeds to lead you into the fringes of West Hollywood.
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Eyes-on review: The Boy and the Beast
Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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The Boy and the Beast is a coming-of-age Japanese animation film that is proving popular world-wide after a July 2015 release in Japan.
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Eyes on review: Star Wars - The Force Awakens
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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It's hard to believe that it’s been a whopping 38 years since the first Star Wars film screened. The latest one has created a huge amount of hype.
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No Joy in Joy: 124 minutes of mess
Thu, 17th Dec 2015
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Jennifer Lawrence barely saves 'No Joy in Joy,' an overwrought film saved from chaos by her resilient performance.
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Can someone give Leo his Oscar now?
Wed, 16th Dec 2015
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I felt like I was holding my breath as one thing after another tried to pull this man down, to take everything away from him.
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Film review: Unfriended
Fri, 27th Nov 2015
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In 'Unfriended', a teen horror flick meets paranormal chills via social media, delivering fear in real-time on a single screen.
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Film review: He Named Me Malala
Fri, 27th Nov 2015
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The film tells the story of the teenage girl who became a voice for a suppressed nation and underrepresented minorities within. No big deal.
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Film review: Snoopy and Charlie Brown, the Peanuts Movie
Wed, 18th Nov 2015
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Charlie Brown's eternal quest for love charms in the nostalgic 'Peanuts Movie', as both kids and adults root for the underdog.
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Film review: Bridge of Spies
Tue, 20th Oct 2015
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Spielberg and Hanks reunite in 'Bridge of Spies', a masterful Cold War tale of espionage and moral grit, leaving audiences spellbound.
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Film review: The Martian
Mon, 28th Sep 2015
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Feel like a trip to Mars but can’t afford the rocket ship? Do the next best thing and buy a movie ticket to The Martian instead.
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The Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, blazing hot or lukewarm?
Thu, 10th Sep 2015
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The Scorch Trials sees our protagonist leading his pack of youths through a desert filled with flesh-eating zombies and an occasional lightning storm.
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Film review: Fantastic Four
Thu, 6th Aug 2015
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The latest attempt to bring Marvel's Fantastic Four to life falls short of expectations, with a boring storyline and lackluster action. Rating: 2.5/5.
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New Zealand International Film Festival review - Turbo Kid
Mon, 3rd Aug 2015
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Turbo Kid pulls influence from proponents of trashy violence and synth soundtracks into a fun, gore-soaked throwback.
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NZIFF 2015: DEATHGASM film review
Thu, 30th Jul 2015
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Using heavy metal to bring his new group of friends together seems to be working fine for Brodie... until the band unleash the undead onto their town.