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Review: Ruby Sparks (2012)

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Having achieved meteoric success at the tender age of eighteen, Calvin (Paul Dano) is now plagued with writer’s block and unable to move past his own self-doubt, relying all too heavily on his therapist, Dr. Rosenthal (Elliot Gould), and assertive brother, Harry (Chris Messina), for direction. In a desperate attempt to kickstart Calvin’s creative flow, Dr. Rosenthal implores him to write about a fantasy scenario as if it were true; and so Ruby Sparks (Zoe Kazan), the lively Continue reading “Review: Ruby Sparks (2012)” →

Review: The Angels’ Share (2012)

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Robbie (Paul Brannigan), an untoward young man who, by the skin of his teeth, escapes a prison sentence in favour of a community service ruling. Vowing to do right by – and make a better future for – his girlfriend Leonie (Siobhan Reilly) and their unborn child, Robbie surrenders himself to what could be his last lifeline. With the aid of fatherly-figure and community service supervisor Harry (John Henshaw), he discovers a talent that could bring himself – and fellow Continue reading “Review: The Angels’ Share (2012)” →

Review: How I Spent My Summer Vacation (2012)

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A nameless criminal, dubbed Driver (Mel Gibson), finds himself in one of the world’s most reprehensible prisons after unwittingly crashing onto Mexican soil in a car loaded with $2 million of stolen cash. With prospects of a release low, Driver slowly comes to terms with his surroundings, striking up an unlikely relationship with a ten year old boy (Kevin Hernandez) hellbent on avenging his father’s death. Through any means necessary, and with the aid of his new-found Continue reading “Review: How I Spent My Summer Vacation (2012)” →

Review: American Reunion (2012)

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Having settled down into stale married life with Michelle (Alyson Hannigan), Jim (Jason Biggs) finds himself back in the company of his father, Noah (Eugene Levy), and former friends – Kevin (Thomas Ian Nicholas), Oz (Chris Klein) Finch (Eddie Kaye Thomas) and Stifler (Seann William Scott) – for their high school reunion. Unable to control himself, Jim is propelled back into his former life – something that proves problematic for his relationship with Michelle. Continue reading “Review: American Reunion (2012)” →

Review: Black Pond (2011)

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While walking his dog in the nearby woods, Tom Thompson (Chris Langham) stumbles upon Blake (Colin Hurley), a hapless man who catches his attention enough to warrant an invitation for tea. Back at the house, Blake meets Tom’s uneasy wife Sophie (Amanda Hadingue) and ends up spending the time. When Blake returns from a walk the next day with news that their dog has died, Tom hurriedly pulls together the family, including Blake, for a funeral. But, when Continue reading “Review: Black Pond (2011)” →

Review: Damsels In Distress (2011)

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Three students – Violet (Greta Gerwig), Rose (Megalyn Echikunwoke) and Heather (Carrie MacLemore) – at Seven Oaks University College strive to eradicate the low standards and suicidal tendencies of their peers with a treatment course that includes doughnuts and impromptu dance numbers. When the trio welcome sophomore transfer Lily (Analeigh Tipton) into the fold, they must step up their efforts to ensure their new recruit doesn’t fall foul to the trials Continue reading “Review: Damsels In Distress (2011)” →

Review: Silent House (2011)

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Sarah (Elizabeth Olsen), a quiet and cagey teenager, returns to her family’s holiday home with her father, John (Adam Trese), and uncle, Peter (Eric Sheffer Stevens), to ready it for sale. After an argument erupts and Peter leaves, Sarah and her father are left alone in the boarded up house, with no electricity and only candlelight to see by. When Sarah starts to hear odd noises from above, her father is sent to investigate, heralding a series of traumatic events as Sarah is left Continue reading “Review: Silent House (2011)” →

Review: The Lucky One (2012)

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Logan (Zac Efron), a marine on tour in Iraq, discovers a photograph of an unknown woman in the aftermath of an explosion. The picture quickly becomes something of a guardian angel to Logan, protecting him from harm until he finds himself firmly back on home soil. Intent on paying his respects, he ventures to North Carolina with his beloved dog Zeus in tow. Upon arrival, he meets Beth (Taylor Schilling), the woman in question, but can’t find the words to share his story. He subsequently becomes her employee, which leads to rather dramatic Continue reading “Review: The Lucky One (2012)” →

Review: Piggy (2012)

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Joe (Martin Compston), an introverted and easily alarmed delivery boy, starts to warm to his intimidating surroundings as he spends more and more time with his older brother, John (Neil Maskell), and his current flame, Claire (Louise Dylan). But when John is murdered after a calamitous run-in with a violent mob, Joe quickly sinks back into his formerly reclusive life. That is, until Piggy (Paul Anderson), John’s former friend, arrives. Hellbent on exacting revenge on those who killed John, Piggy leads Joe down a lethal path – one that will alter his life Continue reading “Review: Piggy (2012)” →

Review: The Monk (2011)

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Abandoned on the doorstep of a monastery in Spain, Ambrosio (Vincent Cassel) becomes a devout friar known far and wide for his ethics and traditionalism, much like the Capuchin monks who raised him. However, after suffering a series of terrorising dreams, he becomes entranced by a masked figure who takes shelter in the monastery. Discovering the figure is actually a woman named Valerio (Déborah François), Ambrosio seduces her, beginning his slow descent into a world of sin.

The Monk, based on Matthew Lewis’ revered and controversial eighteenth century novel of the same name, positions itself strongly as a character-driven Continue reading “Review: The Monk (2011)” →