Annette Dasey
Tomatometer-approved critic
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
91%
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“A dark and sombre film that is spookier but less amusing than the first two.” –
Teletext
May 27, 2004
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The Motorcycle Diaries (2004)
83%
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“'An intelligent and inspiring portrait of how one experience can change a person's life.'” –
Teletext
May 20, 2004
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The Ladykillers (2004)
54%
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“'Frankly, this doesn't have that Coen magic.'” –
Teletext
May 19, 2004
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Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004)
82%
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“Moore portrays Bush as a thicko hick who spent 42% of his first eight months in office on vacation.” –
Teletext
May 18, 2004
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Shrek 2 (2004)
89%
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“'Like a spoonful of sugar, this subversive fable goes down delightfully.'” –
Teletext
May 17, 2004
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Bad Education (2004)
88%
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“'With its glorious Technicolor-style palette, the look is reminiscent of the director's '80s work like Women On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown.'” –
Teletext
May 13, 2004
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Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004)
84%
4/5
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“The death of her daughter is her driving inspiration. The Bride is motivated by love, and that theme is even more resonant in Vol. 2.” –
Teletext
Apr 19, 2004
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Vertical Limit (2000)
49%
4/5
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“This rockumentary leaves Vertical Limit and Cliffhanger in the powder snow. The men's versions of the events are fascinating, often amusing and blatantly honest.” –
Teletext
Jan 9, 2004
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Stuck on You (2003)
61%
3/5
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“The Farrelly Brothers go soft in their old age with this shockingly inoffensive comedy about a pair of conjoined twins.” –
Teletext
Jan 9, 2004
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Cold Mountain (2003)
69%
5/5
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“Kidman's locks gets mysteriously re-highlighted during the Civil War's most depressed period - maybe Zellweger's Ruby was as handy with foils as pitchforks.” –
Teletext
Jan 9, 2004
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The Last Samurai (2003)
65%
2/5
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“Before you can say "I'm turning Japanese I really think so" he's learnt the way of the samurai and become Japanese in every way except that he's Tom Cruise, all American hero.” –
Teletext
Jan 9, 2004
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Laurel Canyon (2002)
68%
2/5
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“No matter how many times she pushes her specs up her nose Beckinsale is never going to be believable as a nerd. Bale as a psychiatrist: it's easier to envisage him as Batman.” –
Teletext
Nov 14, 2003
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The Singing Detective (2003)
40%
2/5
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“Robert Downey Jr gives an impressively depraved performance but can't make this confused movie hum.” –
Teletext
Nov 14, 2003
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Cypher (2002)
59%
3/5
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“Northam is perfectly cast - with every swill of scotch he transforms from shy and retiring to the debonair sophisticate he has always wanted to be.” –
Teletext
Aug 28, 2003
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The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003)
40%
2/5
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“Lizzie may be cheesy and disappointingly straight-laced but all in all she's a bit of fun.” –
Teletext
Aug 28, 2003
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Jeepers Creepers 2 (2003)
25%
2/5
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“Barely scary, but it is amusing.” –
Teletext
Aug 28, 2003
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Gerry (2002)
61%
2/5
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“One of those films that are better in hindsight - you won't forget the scenery and the torture of enduring it. See it if you're a masochist, don't bother if you're not.” –
Teletext
Aug 21, 2003
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Swimming Pool (2003)
84%
4/5
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“Rampling and Sagnier are superb. The former is in top form with her portrayal of Sarah's metamorphosis, while her co-star is sensually cool as the elusive young woman.” –
Teletext
Aug 21, 2003
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Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003)
24%
2/5
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“Angelina Jolie's once again strapped on those hilariously-huge fake bazookas, which are about the only things that lift this movie from its celluloid plateau.” –
Teletext
Aug 21, 2003
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What a Girl Wants (2003)
34%
2/5
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“The mum, played by Kelly Preston, tells Daphne, "Getting to know yourself is the answer." And we thought this was supposed to be good family fun.” –
Teletext
Aug 15, 2003
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Roger Dodger (2002)
88%
2/5
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“Kidd's story is a bitter pill to swallow - many will find the portrayal of Roger as some kind of hero bizarre.” –
Teletext
Aug 15, 2003
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Freddy vs. Jason (2003)
42%
2/5
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“One of the few class lines is delivered by a stoner: "That goalie was pissed about something". No doubt that's how fans will be feeling after seeing this.” –
Teletext
Aug 14, 2003
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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
79%
4/5
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“And shiver me timbers, it works. Not just Depp's crazy voice and Keith Richard-inspired ponce-foonery, but the whole shenanigan.” –
Teletext
Aug 7, 2003
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Whale Rider (2002)
91%
4/5
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“Wonderful New Zealand film about a Maori girl's battle to fulfil her destiny.” –
Teletext
Jul 16, 2003
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