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  • The Aristocrats (2004)
    Review preview for The Aristocrats

    Never could the warning, 'Stay away if you're easily offended,' be more appropriate.

    David Stanners · 3.5 out of 5
    Documentary about a filthy joke, told by a succession of professional comedians.
  • August Rush (2007)
    Review preview for August Rush

    The film's sugar content is off the scale and it doesn’t help that everyone who comes in contact with Evan are sooo nice it reaffirms your belief in human nature – well, almost.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 2.5 out of 5
    Boy on the run discovers he is a musical prodigy.
  • Bicentennial Man (1999)
    A robot strives to be human.
  • The Big White (2005)
    Review preview for The Big White

    The main problem lies with predictability and a fundamental lack of originality.

    David Stanners · 3 out of 5
    Black comedy set in Alaska revolving around a death, a cover up, a swindle and a vendetta.
  • Dead Again (1991)
    Review preview for Dead Again

    Despite the obligatory happy ending, Dead Again is an enjoyable experience.

    Gabriella Trybalska · 3.5 out of 5
    A private detective uses hypnosis to try to discover the identity of an amnesiac.
  • Dead Poets Society (1989)
    Review preview for Dead Poets Society

    Sentimental and broad but well made and enjoyable.

    James Benefield · 3 out of 5
    An inspirational teacher transforms the lives of boys at a strict private school.
  • Fathers' Day (1997)
    Review preview for Fathers' Day

    The subtlety comes from Crystal's underplaying, although the rat-a-tat-tat ad-libs and improv one-liners slow the movie down.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 3 out of 5
    Two 'dads' go on a comic roadtrip to find a runaway teen.
  • Flubber (1997)
    Review preview for Flubber

    In all this amazing whoosh and whiz someone forgot the story.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 2 out of 5
    An absent-minded prof invents a super-bouncy material.
  • Good Will Hunting (1997)
    Review preview for Good Will Hunting

    The end product might not feature too many surprises, but the dialogue is occasionally dazzling and leads to many poignant moments.

    Stephen Carty · 5 out of 5
    A janitor is discovered to be a mathematical genius.
  • Happy Feet (2006)
    Review preview for Happy Feet

    The originality of Happy Feet is a genuine surprise. Whether the script will hold the attention of the under-nines is less easy to judge.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 4.5 out of 5
    Adventures of a toe-tapping penguin.
  • Happy Feet Two (2011)
    Review preview for Happy Feet Two

    The film has a lot of energy and plenty of appealing characters but it's poorly paced with too many subplots.

    Jennie Kermode · 2.5 out of 5
    Mumble's son, Erik, is struggling to realise his talents in the Emperor Penguin world. Meanwhile, Mumble and his family and friends discover a new threat their home - one that will take everyone working together to save them.
  • Insomnia (2002)
    Review preview for Insomnia

    With some awesome location shots of the Arctic circle and a brooding score from David Julyan, Nolan’s picture oozes atmosphere.

    Stephen Carty · 4 out of 5
    Al Pacino is an LA detective come to Alaska to solve a teenage murder.
  • Law And Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 9 (2007)
    Review preview for Law And Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 9

    Sharp scripts and decent plot twists mean the series is well worth a watch.

    Amber Wilkinson · 4 out of 5
    Ninth series of the NYC detective show.
  • Lee Daniels' The Butler (2013)
    Review preview for Lee Daniels' The Butler

    Race is a complicated issue, and knowing the past, Daniels seems to say, is as important as making up your mind to act in the present.

    Anne-Katrin Titze · 5 out of 5
    A butler's eye view of the White House staffer who served seven presidents.
  • Man Of The Year (2006)
    Review preview for Man Of The Year

    Uneven, but never less than entertaining.

    Amber Wilkinson · 3 out of 5
    Satire with thriller pretensions about a comedian who decides to run for the White House.
  • Mrs Doubtfire (1993)
    Review preview for Mrs Doubtfire

    Williams is wonderful in this Granma Poppins role, except he's sugar-free, funnier and doesn't let you forget that he's Daniel inside, screaming to be a father again.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 4 out of 5
    An estranged father dresses up as housekeeper in order to see his kids.
  • Night At The Museum 2 (2009)
    Review preview for Night At The Museum 2

    The film’s biggest strength is its imaginative special effects.

    Maria Realf · 3 out of 5
    Colourful sequel sees the world’s largest museum complex spring to life.
  • Night At The Museum: Secret Of The Tomb (2014)
    Review preview for Night At The Museum: Secret Of The Tomb

    The special effects are truely magic

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 3.5 out of 5
    The magic comes to London with Teddy, Attila, the neanderthals and Larry.
  • Night At The Museum (2006)
    Review preview for Night At The Museum

    There are a couple of pretty funny moments but for the most part director Shawn Levy's comedy struggles to raise a wry smile.

    Martin Gray · 2 out of 5
    Exhibits come alive in comic romp.
  • The Night Listener (2006)
    Review preview for The Night Listener

    While the ending is not too difficult to guess, the subtleties reverberate beyond the simplistic plot.

    Chris · 3 out of 5
    A radio show host is drawn into a mystery surrounding a dying boy.
  • One Hour Photo (2002)
    Review preview for One Hour Photo

    The film has an individuality about it and yet looks like a store front studio product.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 3.5 out of 5
    Robin Williams assumes the stalker role in this offbeat thriller.
  • Patch Adams (1998)
    Review preview for Patch Adams

    There is something about Williams that encourages compassion and commitment. Patch Adams may cut corners, simplify situations, sentimentalise even, but its heart is strong.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 4 out of 5
    Comedy drama based on the true story of a doctor who believed laughter is the best medicine.
  • Robots (2005)
    Review preview for Robots

    Robots has a glittering voice cast and astonishing CGI animation and yet is over endowed with too much of this, too much of that and too much of everything.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 3 out of 5
    Animated idealism meets corporate ruthlessness in Rivet Town.
  • RV (2006)
    Review preview for RV

    Leave your prejudices at the door. This family adventure might surprise you.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 3.5 out of 5
    The holiday from hell becomes a wild adventure.
  • World's Greatest Dad (2009)
    Review preview for World's Greatest Dad

    A pitch-black satire on our selective memories of death and the deceased.

    Scott Macdonald · 4 out of 5
    A comedy about a high school poetry teacher who learns that the things you want most may not be the things that make you happy.
  • The World According To Garp (1982)
    Review preview for The World According To Garp

    Garp was only the second big screen leading role for Williams (after Popeye) but he really gets to show his range.

    Jennie Kermode · 4 out of 5
    A voyage through the lifetime of an ambitious writer overshadowed by his celebrated feminist mother.

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