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4.3 /5 for the movie Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World

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  • What a great video game/comedy/comic book movie. It's just pure entertainment with some romance. See it! 4.0 from Lyle
  • Story gets re-jiggled to fit the film, but it's amazing to look at and great, nerdy, fun. I <3 SP. 4.5 from Frances

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3.7 /5 for the exhibition Bosco Delrey At Pier 17

Care to contribute? Here's an example: @oo5 Bosco Delrey at Pier 17 3.7 Trippy, drummy, chatty. Bobby gillespie with a drum machine. Much prefer him with his guitar. Add your own review of Bosco Delrey at Pier 17

  • Trippy, drummy, chatty. Bobby gillespie with a drum machine. Much prefer him with his guitar. 3.7 from Mike Stenhouse
  • Trippy, drummy, chatty. Bobby gillespie with a drum machine. Much prefer him with his guitar. 3.7 from Mike Stenhouse

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4.6 /5 for the movie Inception

Care to contribute? Here's an example: @oo5 Inception 3.9 Looks beautiful, great idea, super cast. Really liked it. A few rubbish conveniences, but otherwise an insta-classic. Add your own review of Inception

  • Looks beautiful, great idea, super cast. Really liked it. A few rubbish conveniences, but otherwise an insta-classic. 3.9 from Frances
  • must stop thinking about it before it pops my head 4.5 from Azlan
  • Multi-layered, intriguing psychological thriller. Recommended. 4.7 from Steve Marshall
  • Last shot: absolutely brilliant. 5.0 from Remy Sharp
  • I really enjoyed this movie. I think it's one of the most unique movies of the summer. You should see this and not wait. 5.0 from Lyle

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4.1 /5 for the movie Four Lions

Care to contribute? Here's an example: @oo5 Four Lions 4.5 Very, very funny, yet quite unsettling and touching too. A "Life of Brian" for home-grown jihadis. Brilliant. Add your own review of Four Lions

  • Very, very funny, yet quite unsettling and touching too. A "Life of Brian" for home-grown jihadis. Brilliant. 4.5 from Dr Snooks
  • Funny, uncomfortable and thought-provoking without generalising. Absolutely brilliant. 4.8 from Mike Stenhouse
  • Not as funny or clever as I was expecting. Disappointing. Watchable enough, though. 3.0 from Frances

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4.0 /5 for the movie Iron Man Ii

Care to contribute? Here's an example: @oo5 Iron Man Ii 4.4 Exactly what you expect. Big action. Maybe a little less coherent - story-wise - than the original but still good fun. Add your own review of Iron Man Ii

  • Exactly what you expect. Big action. Maybe a little less coherent - story-wise - than the original but still good fun. 4.4 from Mike Stenhouse
  • It did a decent job of balancing all the different story lines. A few things were questionable. Go see it. 3.5 from Lyle

3.5 /5 for the movie Date Night

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  • Aw Steve Carell is so cute and works well with Tina Fey on screen. Slightly crappy story but worth it for those two. 3.0 from thegirlinthecafe
  • A lot more funnier than I thought it would be. Love the chemistry between the actors. A good rental. 4.0 from Lyle

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4.1 /5 for the movie Dogtooth

Care to contribute? Here's an example: @oo5 Dogtooth 3.9 Odd, often very funny, film about a dark situation. Mostly made up of unanswered questions, but very engaging. Add your own review of Dogtooth

  • Odd, often very funny, film about a dark situation. Mostly made up of unanswered questions, but very engaging. 3.9 from Frances
  • Completely compelling and quite uncomfortable. Not quite sure what the point was but still a great movie. 4.3 from Mike Stenhouse

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1.7 /5 for the movie Clash Of The Titans

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  • Don't waste your money going to see this in 3D. Actually don't go see this at all. A laughably bad movie. 1.0 from sermad
  • Epic scale and great effects couldn't save the movie from its grinding, inconsistent story & lack of charisma. 2.4 from Mike Stenhouse

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4.2 /5 for the movie Kick Ass

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  • Genuinely funny & original. Acting good through-out and probably an insta-classic. 3.9 from Frances
  • Surprisingly hardcore fight scenes on a genuinely intelligent script. Action, humour and heart. 4.8 from Mike Stenhouse
  • This is a highly entertaining, very grown up comic book movie. Yes its funny, but the action doesn't fall because of it. 4.0 from Lyle

3.2 /5 for the movie Shutter Island

Care to contribute? Here's an example: @oo5 Shutter Island 3.4 Great music and style. Slightly cliched, but quite gripping. Add your own review of Shutter Island

  • Great music and style. Slightly cliched, but quite gripping. 3.4 from Frances
  • Enjoyable if a little predictable. 3.0 from Azlan
  • Beautifully shot and acted but overall really pedestrian in pace and story. A real shame. 2.0 from sermad
  • Tense. Bit confused through the middle section but enjoyed the reat. Could do with watching it again. 4.0 from Mike Stenhouse
  • above avg psychodrama, Ben Kingsley v good, surprisingly sad more than scary. Worth a watch 3.8 from Dr Snooks

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3.3 /5 for the movie Alice In Wonderland

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  • A bit scattered, but a fun and quirky revisiting of my favourite story. 3.9 from Frances
  • a bit disappointed, not sure why - maybe needs more magic and less camp? 3.0 from Jan Berkel
  • thoroughly enjoyable and visually spectacular romp... hints of Queeny & the voice of Melchett made me grin 3.8 from Kaz Patwa
  • Visually great, story wise not really. Great cast. 3.0 from thegirlinthecafe
  • It was ok. But not really what I was expecting. The story didn't keep my attention. I fell asleep. 3.0 from Lyle

3.8 /5 for the movie A Single Man

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  • Best film I've seen in a while. Colin Firth is mesmerising and brilliant. Leaves you numb in your seat. Brilliant. 4.5 from thegirlinthecafe
  • Some pretty scenes, but mostly dull and uneventful. Actors all great, regardless. 2.9 from Frances
  • really liked the build-up but the film lost some plot&style during the 2nd half. still a worthwhile experience. 4.0 from Jan Berkel

3.5 /5 for the movie Youth In Revolt

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  • This was pretty funny. I was glad Michael Cera played a slightly different role. The jokes dropped off near the end. 4.0 from Lyle
  • Michael Cera plays, well, Michael Cera like only he can. But nothing really new here. 3.0 from thegirlinthecafe

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4.2 /5 for the movie A Prophet

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  • Beautifully-paced, well-acted & a story that's a lot more clever than you 1st think. Look out for A. Worrall-Thompson! 4.5 from Dr Snooks
  • A bit too long, and very violent at times, but gripping French prison drama that will keep you on the edge of your seat. 3.5 from thegirlinthecafe
  • Brutal but intelligent French movie. Great characters, interesting plot and wonderfully shot. Great. 4.5 from Mike Stenhouse

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3.8 /5 for the movie The Road

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  • Not a pleasant watch but great acting performances. Very dark. 4.0 from thegirlinthecafe
  • Pretty brutal at times. Credible, bleak, scenery and style. Liked it. 3.5 from Frances

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