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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 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
A young woman in a blue dress sitting in a hollowed-out tree trunk, surrounded by moss and foliage.
Review

Alice in Wonderland

by Anton Bitel

Tim Burton has always been a visual storyteller and his Alice is a source of visual wonder.

4
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A giant, shaggy, dark-coloured creature with horns looming over a young child sitting on a beach. The image features contrasting elements of the large, imposing monster and the small, vulnerable child set against a coastal landscape with mountains in the background.
Review

Where the Wild Things Are

by Matt Bochenski

The maverick filmmaker of his generation takes on the most popular children’s book of all time with mixed results.

5
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
4
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
Woman with long dark hair wearing a pink top and patterned scarf, leaning against a stone wall.
Review

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

by Matt Bochenski

A frenzy of sound and fury that takes Michael Bay’s vision to its final, eye-boggling extreme.

2
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Three people in a car, two adults and one child, looking serious.
Review

Star Trek

by Jonathan Crocker

JJ Abrams’ franchise reboot is the most purely enjoyable blockbuster of the summer.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Review

X-Men Origins: Wolverine

by Limara Salt

The eagerly awaited Wolverine spin off will leave you feeling all too under whelmed.

5
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Angry muscular green humanoid figure, arms raised, shouting with an intense expression.
Review

The Incredible Hulk

by Matt Bochenski

The second release from Marvel Studios picks up where Ang Lee left off.
A red and gold armoured superhero with outstretched hand, in front of a mountainous landscape.
Review

Iron Man

by Matt Bochenski

Jon Favreau’s Iron Man ticks all the boxes of the comic book geek pleaser.