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  • After The Sunset (2004)
    Light-hearted take on To Catch A Thief, transplanted to the Bahamas.
  • Holly (2006)
    An American fence in Vietnam risks everything to help a 12-year-old trafficked slave.
  • Liar (1997)
    Review preview for Liar

    The Pates use flashback, like postcards from the pit, exploring aspects of character that contradict and expose.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 4 out of 5
    When a prostitute is found dead and diced, a textile heir finds himself under suspicion of murder.
  • Murder By Numbers (2002)
    Review preview for Murder By Numbers

    A cat's breakfast has more chance of winning an award for neatness.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 2.5 out of 5
    Sandra Bullock investigates motiveless murder around prestigious high school.
  • Pale Rider (1985)
    Review preview for Pale Rider

    The way in which Megan and Preacher are interacting feels creepy. It is intended that way.

    Donald Munro · 3 out of 5
    A mysterious preacher protects a humble prospector village from a greedy mining company trying to encroach on their land.
  • Reservoir Dogs (1992)
    Review preview for Reservoir Dogs

    Tarantino's talent for dialogue is what catapults Dogs into instant-classic status.

    Gary Duncan · 4 out of 5
    Quentin Tarantino’s ultra-cool reworking of the tired old heist genre.
  • Rumble Fish (1983)
    Review preview for Rumble Fish

    This is not so much a study in stereotypes, courtesy of Jimmy Dean’s legacy, but a love poem to the restless, doomed, anarchic integrity of orphaned hearts.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 4.5 out of 5
    The heroism of teenage violence against a background of iconic posturing.
  • Rush Hour (1998)
    Review preview for Rush Hour

    The humour emanates from excellent rapport between Chan and Tucker.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 4 out of 5
    Culture-clash crime and chop-socky romp.
  • Starsky And Hutch (2004)
    Review preview for Starsky And Hutch

    t's a slight premise, but it's played for laughs throughout, pastiching not only the TV show, but the buddy genre and the Seventies in general.

    David Haviland · 4.5 out of 5
    Comedy remake of the Seventies most infamous TV cop double act.
  • To Wong Foo Thanks For Everything, Julie Newmar (1995)
    Review preview for To Wong Foo Thanks For Everything, Julie Newmar

    The sort of film that is meant to make you believe in the inherent goodness of mankind.

    Susanna Krawczyk · 3 out of 5
    Three drag queens get stuck in a small town en route to a big competition.

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