Reviews by Stephanie Wolfe Murray

Order by: Date, A–Z

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  Blind Spot - Hitler's Secretary (2002)

  Documentary focussing on one of Hitler's secretaries.
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  Charlotte's Web (2006)

  Review preview for Charlotte's Web

  What is astounding, is the restraint shown by director Gary Winick - nothing takes us from the quiet rural life of America in the Forties.

  The farmer's daughter and a talkative spider try to save the life of the smallest piglet in the barn.
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  Cheaper By The Dozen (2003)

  Comedy chaos for family of 12.
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  Chaos And Desire (2002)

  A seismologist returns to her birthplace to investigate why the tides have stopped.
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  The Consequences Of Love (2004)

  Existential thriller explores the mystery of a quiet man in a provincial hotel.
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  Deep Blue (2003)

  Documentary on the beautiful and brutal realities of the undersea world.
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  De-Lovely (2004)

  Review preview for De-Lovely

  It is impossible to be down on the film when the many songs radiate such wit and style and keep the whole show rolling.

  Musical based on the life of Cole Porter.
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  Firehouse Dog (2007)

  Review preview for Firehouse Dog

  The most enjoyable kids’ film I have seen for quite a while.

  A lost canine movie star teams up with a kid to save an ailing fire station.
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  Garfield: The Movie (2004)

  Review preview for Garfield: The Movie

  Bill Murray is the voice of Garfield. So laconic, so cool, it's amazing they have never joined up before.

  Lazy strip cartoon cat is put out of joint by the arrival of an orphan puppy.
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  The Island (2003)

  Review preview for The Island

  This is a film, set in contemporary Italy, where the poverty and way of life gives it a timeless quality.

  Simple things mean a lot to the children of fishermen on a Sicilian island.
• The Koala Brothers: A Letter For George And Other Stories (2003)

  Review preview for The Koala Brothers: A Letter For George And Other Stories

  I was with a toddler and the catchy tune - always a must for a successful series - got her dancing and laughing as each new story started.

  Animated series about brightly coloured animals in the Australian outback.
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  Laura's Star (2004)

  Review preview for Laura's Star

  The audience has to let go to. It's the only way.

  A sulky girl learns to smile again when she makes friends with a fallen star.
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  Lady And The Tramp (1955)

  Review preview for Lady And The Tramp

  This is a classic, undiminished by time.

  Disney classic about a pair of romantic dogs.
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  My Family And Other Animals (1987)

  Review preview for My Family And Other Animals

  How this meandering tale can take up so many gripping episodes is something of a conundrum. But family life can do this, especially the Durrells'.

  BBC adaptation of Gerald Durrell's autobiography about his years on Corfu.
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  Nanny McPhee (2005)

  Review preview for Nanny McPhee

  The movie becomes ridiculous.

  A magic nanny sorts out the unruly children of an impoverished undertaker.
• Pooh's Heffalump Movie (2005)

  Review preview for Pooh's Heffalump Movie

  I give director Frank Nissen full marks for creating the very essence of the English countryside.

  Roo goes hunting for a heffalump.
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  Sullivan's Travels (1941)

  Review preview for Sullivan's Travels

  One of the great classic comedies.

  Hollywood film director dresses up as a tramp to experience how the other half lives.
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  Take The Lead (2006)

  Review preview for Take The Lead

  The story is based on truth and it is a tale worth telling.

  A dance instructor teaches tough kids in Harlem how to foxtrot and tango.
• William And Mary: Season 1 (2003)

  Review preview for William And Mary: Season 1

  The acting is so good, you never think about it. How can the cast not be living these lives?

  The complicated love life of a compassionate undertaker and a dedicated midwife.