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  • 42 (2013)
    Review preview for 42

    A handsome and suprisingly sturdy undertaking that explores the insidious effects of racism with a sharp eye.

    Amber Wilkinson · 3.5 out of 5
    The story of the first African American baseball player Jackie Robinson.
  • A Knight's Tale (2001)
    Review preview for A Knight's Tale

    What matters more is whether this mixture of stunt riding spectacle and tongue-in-cheek works. Surprisingly, it does. Almost.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 3 out of 5
    A peasant pretends to be a nobleman in order to compete on the jousting circuit.
  • Legend (2015)
    Review preview for Legend

    The fast pacing allied to some dark humour and a few absurd moments certainly makes for entertaining viewing, even though over time you keep waiting for the film to hit some deeper note.

    Owen Van Spall · 3 out of 5
    The story of gangsters the Kray twins.
  • Payback (1999)
    Review preview for Payback

    This whole venture is silly-side-up.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 2 out of 5
    A man left for dead by his wife, plots his revenge.
  • The Sin Eater (2003)
    Review preview for The Sin Eater

    This is so far off the map, it should be funny, but Ledger keeps a straight face and for a moment you might be forgiven for thinking he believes in what he does.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 1 out of 5
    Supernatural religious tale of a fallen priest and a well dressed 400-year-old Italian charmer.

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