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  • The Calcium Kid (2004)
    Cockney milkman becomes a professional boxer entirely by mistake.
  • Charlie And The Chocolate Factory (2005)
    Review preview for Charlie And The Chocolate Factory

    It's a slick and intoxicating vision to say the least.

    George Williamson · 3.5 out of 5
    Extravagant remake of the Roald Dahl story about a boy who wins a Golden Ticket visit to an eccentric millionaire's sweet factory.
  • Greenfingers (2000)
    Review preview for Greenfingers

    The news that the movie is 'based on real events' does not alter the tedium of the thing.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 2.5 out of 5
    A convicted murderer discovers horticulture in open prison.
  • Mean Machine (2001)
    Review preview for Mean Machine

    The film is so predictable, you could lay bets.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 1.5 out of 5
    Vinnie Jones is sent to the nick where he coaches the prisoners soccer XI
  • Puckoon (2002)
    Review preview for Puckoon

    here is a feeling throughout that everyone is playing to their stereotypes.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 3 out of 5
    The Irish boundary commission divides a village with comic consequences.
  • Waking Ned (1998)
    Review preview for Waking Ned

    The story has a simplicity, reminiscent of cinema's innocent years.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 4 out of 5
    A group of villagers hatch a plan to scoop a lottery prize after the winner dies of shock.

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