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  • Big (1988)
    Review preview for Big

    The film has immense charm and skates skillfully across the surface of sentiment.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 4.5 out of 5
    A 13-year-old boy makes a wish at a fairground and becomes a man overnight.
  • Cats & Dogs (2001)
    Review preview for Cats & Dogs

    So silly only a certified boring person would not enjoy.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 4 out of 5
    Evil cats try to take over the world.
  • Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003)
    David Spade is a grown man who hires a family to teach him how to be a child.
  • Happiness (1998)
    Review preview for Happiness

    Todd Solondz's investigation into the suburban psyche is so disturbing, it's funny, although when humour slides into the realms of nightmare, laughs congeal in the throat.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 4 out of 5
    Sex in suburbia.
  • The Producers (2005)
    Review preview for The Producers

    With the exception of the Springtime For Hitler numbers, the melodies are weak and interchangeable, although the lyrics are clever, which is not to say memorable.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 3 out of 5
    Mel Brooks comes full circle as his film-turned-Broadway-musical is turned back into a film.
  • Rat Race (2001)
    Review preview for Rat Race

    Everyone connected to this film should lose their licence to conduct acts of comedy in a public place.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 1 out of 5
    Rowan Atkinson and a bunch of idiots race from Las Vegas to New Mexico to win $2million.
  • Southland Tales (2006)
    Review preview for Southland Tales

    Natural talent cannot entirely make up for lack of training and experience.

    Chris · 2 out of 5
    Interweaving science fiction stories set around a future L.A.
  • The Stepford Wives (2004)
    Review preview for The Stepford Wives

    Featuring an up to scratch all-star cast, it is Close who really shines, with a cracking quirky little performance, again demonstrating her range.

    David Stanners · 3.5 out of 5
    Sci-fi/comedy thriller where a seemingly perfect American suburb, with unfeasibly obedient women, raises suspicious eyebrows amongst the latest newcomers.

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