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  • Arthur And The Invisibles (2006)
    Review preview for Arthur And The Invisibles

    Besson breaks all the rules and doesn’t get away with it.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 2.5 out of 5
    An English boy in America seeks the help of miniature medieval Smurflings to save his Gran from being evicted.
  • Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London (2004)
    In this second instalment, Cody Banks jet sets to London, in an attempt to thwart a lethal mind-controlling device.
  • The Back-Up Plan (2010)
    Review preview for The Back-Up Plan

    The path this film follows is similar to pregnancy itself - excitement, hope, increasing discomfort, problems with balance, an awkward self image, conflicting emotions as the conclusion draws near and then, finally, relief that it's all over.

    Jennie Kermode · 2 out of 5
    A single woman who has just undergone artificial insemination finds her plans compromised when she starts falling in love.
  • Barbershop (2002)
    Review preview for Barbershop

    As an ensemble movie with a social agenda, it speaks the gospel of community over commercialism.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 3 out of 5
    Ensemble feelgood soap operatic take on life in a Chicago East Side hair cutting joint.
  • Big Momma's House (1999)
    Review preview for Big Momma's House

    The story doesn't matter. You know it already.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 1 out of 5
    FBI agent does drag to protect a witness.
  • Cradle 2 The Grave (2002)
    Review preview for Cradle 2 The Grave

    Car chases, explosions, stunts and gun battles have been honed to a level of expertise that retains the highest standard.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 3.5 out of 5
    Jet Li attempts to recover black diamonds stolen by DMX and sought after by rival gangs.
  • The Departed (2006)
    Review preview for The Departed

    After messy, overblown mishaps like Gangs Of New York, the maestro of Mean Streets is back. With a vengeance.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 4.5 out of 5
    Two cops in Boston go undercover on either side of organised crime.
  • Grudge Match (2013)
    Review preview for Grudge Match

    It’s wobbly on its feet, but it’s definitely got heart.

    David Graham · 3.5 out of 5
    A pair of ageing boxing rivals take on a final bout
  • Hoodwinked (2005)
    The truth about Little Red Riding Hood.
  • Hustle & Flow (2005)
    Review preview for Hustle & Flow

    Edgy camerawork fails to distract from the fact that Hustle & Flow - a hit a Sundance - is about as edgy as the crust on Mom's apple pie.

    Amber Wilkinson · 3 out of 5
    Niceguy pimp becomes killa streetsmart rap artist in feelgood Memphis sweetdream.
  • Kangaroo Jack (2003)
    Review preview for Kangaroo Jack

    Jerry Bruckheimer... has no experience with children's films and it really shows here.

    Gator MacReady · 2.5 out of 5
    Two hapless friends chase a thieving kangaroo across make-believe Australia.
  • Life (1999)
    Review preview for Life

    Very few laughs.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 2 out of 5
    Comic complications for cons who get life for a murder they didn't commit.
  • Me, Myself And Irene (2000)
    Review preview for Me, Myself And Irene

    The film is patchy. The funny parts are inspired. Others... fall flat.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 3.5 out of 5
    Split personalities lead to a love triangle with a twist in a reasonably funny gross-out caper with Jim Carrey.
  • Romeo Must Die (1999)
    Review preview for Romeo Must Die

    The film has an admirable discipline, encouraged by Li's unshowy style.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 3 out of 5
    Gang wars between Asian and blacks in Oakland, with a Romeo & Juliet sub-plot.
  • Scary Movie 4 (2006)
    Review preview for Scary Movie 4

    The movies that David Zucker and Co are choosing to lampoon are already confined to the trash bin of history, thus rendering the film mostly purposeless.

    Gator MacReady · 2.5 out of 5
    The spoof franchise creaks while they piddle on movies that were rubbish in the first place.
  • Transformers (2007)
    Review preview for Transformers

    High-octane nonsense for those who suffer from permanently arrested development.

    Anton Bitel · 2.5 out of 5
    Robots in disguise!

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