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A man in a green jacket and yellow vest seated in the cockpit of a helicopter
Review

Unstoppable

by Laurence Boyce

Tony Scott maintains his high-octane style, but this has a more intimate feel than his other bombastic actioners.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two people, a man in a light blue shirt and a woman in a pink blouse, standing against a dark wooden background.
Review

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

by Matt Bochenski

Although Scott Pilgrim is a hyperactive feast, its greatest strength is its studied literalism.

5
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Three men in military garb, one with a bandana and a serious expression, standing together.
Review

The Expendables

by Adam Woodward

Saving the world and getting the girl might still be all in day’s work, but it now comes at a price: dignity.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
Two people - a blonde woman and a man with brown hair - holding handguns and aiming them in a dark setting.
Review

Knight and Day

by Laurence Boyce

While you hardly expect a summer blockbuster to be massively original this film is so derivative it’s almost ridiculous.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Man in warrior outfit with sword in dimly lit stone corridor
Review

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

by Matt Bochenski

The problem in this empty cinema of spectacle is that there are hardly any arresting images or memorable moments.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
A muscular, tattooed man wearing a black, futuristic armoured costume, with long dreadlocks, standing outdoors.
Review

Iron Man 2

by Dan Brightmore

This supposedly iron clad sequel is only fit to rust in the superhero scrap yard.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A woman in a green and yellow roller derby uniform with helmet and elbow pads, shouting and gesturing with enthusiasm.
Review

Whip It

by Josh Winning

There’s girl power and attitude galore in Drew Barrymore’s roller derby-based directorial debut.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A man in military-style armour with a serious expression, standing in a dimly lit area.
Review

Clash of the Titans

by Tom Seymour

A big-budget 3D remake of a classic and popular spectacle film starring the guy from Avatar.

3
Anticipation
1
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
Two people dressed as superheroes, one wearing a Batman-style costume and the other a purple-haired figure in a black leather outfit, standing in a bedroom filled with pop culture memorabilia.
Review

Kick-Ass

by Matt Bochenski

Sexy, violent, sharply scripted and brilliantly performed, Matthew Vaughn’s comic book romp is a breath of fresh air.

4
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
A man in military uniform carrying a large weapon stands in a ruined urban setting.
Review

District 9

by Dan Brightmore

Neill Blomkamp’s film offers thought provoking thrills that have the audience rooting its CGI characters.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect