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Two things that save this cowp of a film from utter banality are the cinematography, which is technically competent, and the quality of the actors and their performances.

What makes About A Boy so refreshing is the surprise factor - surprisingly funny, surprisingly unsentimental, surprisingly enjoyable.

It is entertaining.

Perhaps most surprising is how slight it feels.

The body count is Shakespearean and the plot twists wicked.

For some viewers the build up of devious plot twists may be a little overwrought but it is nevertheless an effective way of skewering the cynical viewer.

Constantine is best enjoyed by ignoring the Milton-centric mythology and surrendering to the movie's lush atmosphere and wicked performances.

The choice of [director] Meirelles, who made City Of God with street children in Rio, was inspired.

The film itself has a fluid identity, part will they/won't they romance, part mystery and part unsettling thriller.

Clever thrillers that flirt with film noir are always welcome, but this is too smart for its own good.

Rachel Weisz makes it her own, delivering a powerful, raw performance that is undoubtedly Oscar material.

When the price of obedience is a life of lies where humiliation has no bounds, the pent-up desire explodes.

Not as sophisticated a film as it likes to think, but it does the basics very well indeed.

This is a grown-up film not ashamed to ask its audience to think rather than mindlessly emote.

The film has more violent action than a PG-certificate dares admit to and looks suitably legendary.

The dialogue is irreverent and sharp like a raven's claw.

Seldom in cinema has eschatology been treated with such intelligence, or inspired such aching awe.

Fred Claus has a lot of things going for it but struggles because it can't make up its mind what it's trying to be.

Everything seems predictable, dealing as it does with stereotypes, and yet you appreciate the effort.

If Jackson was hoping for ethereal over corny, he’s failed decisively

Lanthimos satirises our obsession with relationships and modern day electronic dating rituals although the results are not nearly as funny and knowing as the director clearly thinks.

This is a film full of notions about the way dreams shape our personal stories as much as being shaped by them.

Class effects, dashing adventure, a load of laughs and non-stop action.

Visual surprises make up for the absurdity of the storyline.

Aesthetically this film is an absolute joy to watch. Somehow though, my satisfaction with the story didn’t match my sensory pleasure.

This should carry you to Christmas on a wave of nostalgia... but it doesn't.

An uneven mix of kiddie whimsy and intense fantasy.

The intrigue feels under-cooked and the subject matter is yesterday's news, robbing an admirably action-free mystery of much of its impact.

The production values and high octane performances make this an entertaining piece of hokum, although the sentimental denouement is a disappointment.

Szabo's saga is a reminder of how great European cinema used to be.

The trappings and style more than make up for any lack of substance.