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  • The Alamo (2004)
    Tragic defence of a flyblown fort in Texas against a superior Mexican army.
  • Eight Legged Freaks (2002)
    Review preview for Eight Legged Freaks

    Handles the far-fetched hokum very well and with a constant sense of humour.

    Gator MacReady · 4 out of 5
    Small town in Arizona under attack from giant spiders.
  • Gridiron Gang (2006)
    Review preview for Gridiron Gang

    When the sentiment ways us down, its Johnson who keeps us watching through sheer presence.

    Stephen Carty · 3.5 out of 5
    A juvenile detention centre counsellor forms a football team to help keep the kids on the straight and narrow.
  • The Life Of David Gale (2003)
    Review preview for The Life Of David Gale

    This race for life never fails to stimulate excitement, but Parker takes it easy, too easy.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 2.5 out of 5
    Kevin Spacey tells his story to Kate Winslet four days before being executed for murder.
  • The Patriot (2000)
    Review preview for The Patriot

    The film is simplistic to the point of absurdity.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 2.5 out of 5
    A farmer takes on the Redcoats in an act of revenge.

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