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  • 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.
  • Black Mass (2015)
    Review preview for Black Mass

    It's true what they say about violence. Too much and you become immune.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 3 out of 5
    The true story of violent criminal turned FBI informant Whitey Bulger in Boston.
  • The Highwaymen (2019)
    Review preview for The Highwaymen

    The title suggests derring-do, when No Country For Grumpy Old Men would better set the mood.

    Amber Wilkinson · 2.5 out of 5
    The story of Bonnie & Clyde as seen through the eyes of a pair of Texas Rangers on the hunt for them.
  • The Last Rites Of Ransom Pride (2009)
    Review preview for The Last Rites Of Ransom Pride

    A rather dull action Western.

    Scott Macdonald · 1.5 out of 5
    Outrageous comedy Western about a young woman taking her murdered lover back to his home to be buried.
  • Scream (1996)
    Review preview for Scream

    Director Wes Craven... brings just the right atmosphere of tongue in cheek and plain old fear to the proceedings.

    Tony Sullivan · 4 out of 5
    Clever homage to the horror genre, reinventing scary movies.
  • There's Something About Mary (1998)
    Review preview for There's Something About Mary

    The film has a great beginning, an okay middle and a stupid ending.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 3 out of 5
    A former high-school loser tries to win over the girl of his dreams.
  • Wild (2014)
    Review preview for Wild

    Witherspoon completely inhabits the role.

    Jennie Kermode · 3.5 out of 5
    Adaptation of the best-selling memoir of Cheryl Strayed, a young woman attempts the gruelling 1,100-mile hike across the Pacific Crest Trail.

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