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3.5 /5 for the movie Alice In Wonderland

Care to contribute? Here's an example: @oo5 Alice in Wonderland 3.9 A bit scattered, but a fun and quirky revisiting of my favourite story. Add your own review of Alice in Wonderland

  • 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

3.7 /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

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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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4.1 /5 for the movie Up In The Air

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  • Clooney closeups are eye candy for most but the film's overhyped. It's an ok story but not an Oscar worthy film. 4.0 from thegirlinthecafe
  • Beautifully filmed, funny film with Clooney engaging and disarming. 4.1 from Steve Marshall

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2.9 /5 for the movie Daybreakers

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  • Entertaining, and OK concept. Would have benefited from more subtlety and less gimmicky exploding bodies. 3.0 from Frances
  • Good idea and stylish but it just wasn't very engaging with mediocre performances from good actors and an incomplete plot. 2.8 from Mike Stenhouse

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4.0 /5 for the movie Sherlock Holmes

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  • Superb mystery adventure. Downey Jr. delivers an impeccable Holmes with a fine supporting cast. 4.7 from Steve Marshall
  • Emtertaining and not as bad as expected. Obvious setup for SH 2 3.0 from Frances
  • Pretty decent flick. Really didn't like Sherlock being a great fighter. But whatever. It was pretty good fun. 3.5 from Lyle
  • for what it is, i enjoyed it thoroughly. not nearly as cheesy as i'd feared & a pretty movie visually 4.8 from Jessica B.
  • Great chemistry between Robert Downey and Jude Law. Great setting and visually nice too. Recommended. 4.0 from thegirlinthecafe

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4.1 /5 for the movie Avatar

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  • Storyline is pretty straight-forward & the 3D is again a disappointment. Visually stunning though so still worth seeing. 3.5 from Frances
  • James Cameron proves he can still do a compelling Sci-Fi story. The movie is a little long but still very captivating. See it! 4.0 from Lyle
  • what a film... looked amazing and felt spectacular - the epitome of cinema as an event 4.8 from Kaz Patwa
  • Fantastic visuals and for that alone it is worth seeing. On as big a screen as possible. Shame about the crap Leona song. 4.5 from thegirlinthecafe
  • Epic and breathtaking. A bit predictable though. Could be the new Star Wars for the young 'uns? 3.8 from Mike Stenhouse

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4.5 /5 for the gig Finished The New Run Of Monkey Island Games.

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2.5 /5 for the movie Law Abiding Citizen

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  • Lost interest pretty fast. Suffers from "but who is the bad guy really" syndrome, - results in liking no one. 2.5 from thegirlinthecafe
  • Lost interest pretty fast. Suffers from -but who is the bad guy really- syndrome, - results in liking no one. 2.5 from thegirlinthecafe

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4.0 /5 for the movie Where The Wild Things Are

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  • I totally loved this film. The characters are great, and such amazing scenery. Go see it. 4.5 from thegirlinthecafe
  • Wonderfully shot and love the style. Not a ton of story, but still very engaging. 4.3 from Frances
  • It was a very pretty movie. But I did not see one part of the story where I was concerned with the kid. 2.5 from Lyle
  • amazingly done, monsters just as I remembered them 4.8 from Kaz Patwa

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4.6 /5 for the play The Correspondents At Secret Cinema

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  • Swing sampling hip hop. The perfect complement to Bugsy Malone. Hiping, or maybe Swhop. 4.6 from Mike Stenhouse
  • Swing sampling hip hop. The perfect complement to Bugsy Malone. Hiping, or maybe Swhop. 4.6 from Mike Stenhouse

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3.0 /5 for the movie Coco Avant Chanel

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  • Lovely performance from Tautou as always, but the screen-play lacked and nothing really happens. 3.0 from Frances
  • Good acting work from Audrey Tatou, but a bit slow. 3.0 from thegirlinthecafe

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3.2 /5 for the movie Cold Souls

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  • Must see if you liked Being John Malkovich and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Paul Giamatti is quirky and great. 3.5 from thegirlinthecafe
  • Original concept, but didn't really deliver. 2.8 from Frances

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