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  • The American President (1995)
    Review preview for The American President

    Occasionally veers into trite territory and the climax involves a big rousing speech, but it’s all very charming and intelligent.

    Stephen Carty · 4 out of 5
    A widowed president falls for a lobbyist.
  • Amistad (1998)
    Review preview for Amistad

    Amistad is one of [Spielberg's] deeply felt niche pictures that won't cause ripples on the stock market because of its uncompromising nature.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 5 out of 5
    Courtroom drama about a mutiny on a slave ship.
  • Chill Factor (1999)
    Review preview for Chill Factor

    The film is a reminder of how well directed Speed was and that James Bond stunts can't be replicated on the cheap.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 2 out of 5
    A couple of regular Joes find themselves on the run from terrorists after they come into possession of a top-secret weapon.
  • Drag Me To Hell (2009)
    Review preview for Drag Me To Hell

    Manages to include a whole stack of annoying cliches, stereotypes and habits that it could well do without.

    Andrew Robertson · 3.5 out of 5
    A bank clerk having a bad day crosses an old gypsy woman and is afflicted with terrible curse.
  • The Five-Year Engagement (2012)
    Review preview for The Five-Year Engagement

    The problem isn’t that we seen it all before – it’s that we’ve seen it all done better. Much better.

    Stephen Carty · 3 out of 5
    A young couple find it's tough to make it down the aisle.
  • Get Shorty (1995)
    Review preview for Get Shorty

    Over the years, people have tried and failed to be as cool as Travolta.

    The Dude · 4.5 out of 5
    A Miami loan shark discovers even more bizarre characters in Hollywood.
  • Howard The Duck (1986)
    Review preview for Howard The Duck

    Part of the appeal of Howard is the fact that he is actually physically there and not some ghost who has been photo-shopped in afterwards.

    Gator MacReady · 3.5 out of 5
    The misadventures of a cigar-smoking duck after he becomes trapped on Earth.
  • In Good Company (2004)
    Review preview for In Good Company

    A simple, delicate comedy .

    Josh Morrall · 4 out of 5
    Ageist comedy of office politics and father/daughter issues.
  • Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing And Charm School (2005)
    Review preview for Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing And Charm School

    What should be a romantic mush cake, with lemon icing and a cherry on top, is treacle pud, with hot fudge and molasses.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 2 out of 5
    A sad baker helps a dying motorist and discovers that he's not the only one who can't dance.
  • Mighty Joe Young (1998)
    Review preview for Mighty Joe Young

    It is exciting, sentimental, fast moving and utter twaddle.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 3 out of 5
    Adventures of a girl and her gorilla
  • Payback (1999)
    Review preview for Payback

    This whole venture is silly-side-up.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 2 out of 5
    A man left for dead by his wife, plots his revenge.
  • State And Main (2001)
    Review preview for State And Main

    An ensemble comedy, with captivating performances and a wickedly funny script.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 4 out of 5
    The affect of a movie crew on a sleepy New England town.

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