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  • Deception (2008)
    Review preview for Deception

    As a thriller, a piece of soft porn, or a character study, the film is room temperature.

    Chris · 2.5 out of 5
    Softcore thriller about a Wall Street auditor brought into a world of sleaze.
  • Honeydripper (2007)
    Review preview for Honeydripper

    Although Danny Glover gets first billing and delivers a complex, compelling performance, this is really an ensemble piece, with great work all round.

    Jennie Kermode · 4 out of 5
    The owner of a run-down bar, struggling to compete with the arrival of a jukebox across the road, gambles everything on a star who may not even turn up.
  • Jackie Brown (1997)
    Review preview for Jackie Brown

    The language is street smart, rather than clever chic and the acting inspires.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 4 out of 5
    An air hostess becomes involved in a plot to take down a drug dealer.
  • Mother And Child (2009)
    Review preview for Mother And Child

    Bening’s performance is a triumph over leaden writing.

    Sophie Monks Kaufman · 2 out of 5
    Tale of three women and maternal love.
  • The Truth About Charlie (2002)
    Review preview for The Truth About Charlie

    Jonathan Demme manages to mangle the comedy/romance/thriller genre, because this is not his thing.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 2 out of 5
    Charade remake sees a widow implicated in the theft of $6million.
  • Take Shelter (2011)
    Review preview for Take Shelter

    An astounding film.

    Jennie Kermode · 5 out of 5
    After experiencing visions of impending catastrophe, an ordinary man takes extraordinary measures - but can he trust the evidence of his own senses?

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