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2/5
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Top Cat: The Movie
(2011)
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Lisa Giles-Keddie
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Top Cat returns with a purr rather than a MEOW, sorely let down by its odd technicalities and lack of engaging script.
Posted Aug 02, 2013
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4/5
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Reality
(2012)
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Lisa Giles-Keddie
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A chilling dose of filmic reality of how damaging and all consuming celebrity and some people's aspirations of it can be ...
Posted Apr 15, 2013
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4/5
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The Dark Knight Rises
(2012)
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Lisa Giles-Keddie
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As uneven as the plot is at times, Nolan commendably retains the Batman's beating black heart in TDKR, with lead characters ever challenging our perceptions ... to keep things fresh.
Posted Jul 22, 2012
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3/5
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Seeking a Friend for the End of the World
(2012)
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Lisa Giles-Keddie
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Scafaria makes sure that the apocalypse may be in full impact but the importance of having each other at the last moment is the lasting, comforting thought.
Posted Jul 14, 2012
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2/5
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Ice Age: Continental Drift
(2012)
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Lisa Giles-Keddie
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The plot ... just gets a little repetitious after a while, however goofy, accident-prone but genuinely good natured the characters are.
Posted Jul 14, 2012
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4/5
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The Amazing Spider-Man
(2012)
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Lisa Giles-Keddie
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It's not about the action as such, rather how the characters come to be as we travel down the path of their self-awareness. The action merely enhances this intriguing process.
Posted Jul 07, 2012
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4/5
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God Bless America
(2011)
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Lisa Giles-Keddie
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A combination of blatant shock tactics and poignant, pin-sharp verbal tirades from its lead that are rendered darkly amusing, or you would cry with despair at the apparent truth.
Posted Jul 07, 2012
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3/5
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The Hunter
(2011)
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Lisa Giles-Keddie
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A slow-burner about survival in general that may seem predictable in parts and meander in others, but the intensity with which the psychological developments suddenly manifest is its ultimate power.
Posted Jul 07, 2012
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2/5
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Joyful Noise
(2012)
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Lisa Giles-Keddie
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Disarmingly heart-warming in its musical prowess and lazy in its storytelling development, hoping that the former - plus the big names - will attract a large enough crowd to keep it buoyant at the box office.
Posted Jun 29, 2012
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3/5
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Killer Joe
(2011)
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Lisa Giles-Keddie
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A seemingly hopeless spiral of existence ... there is some depraved glee that this filmmaker takes in toying with his hapless cast, and his latest film is no exception nor for the faint-hearted.
Posted Jun 27, 2012
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3/5
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Your Sister's Sister
(2011)
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Lisa Giles-Keddie
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The film's strength is in its realistic improvisation, like a window on three, average lives in a cocoon for a brief moment that will be easily forgotten tomorrow.
Posted Jun 27, 2012
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4/5
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The Fairy
(2011)
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Lisa Giles-Keddie
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For pure entertainment and high-spirited comedy value, The Fairy is as good as any gone before ... once you have seen one of their films, you'll never forget it that's for sure.
Posted Jun 27, 2012
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1/5
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Lay the Favorite
(2012)
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Lisa Giles-Keddie
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Lay the Favourite ... is a surprising turn off of talent not worth betting on for a profitable night out's big-screen entertainment.
Posted Jun 24, 2012
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2/5
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The Five-Year Engagement
(2012)
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Lisa Giles-Keddie
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As endearing as Segel and Blunt are, The Five-Year Engagement feels ... five years of your life spent waiting for the inevitable, with not as many laughs along the way ...
Posted Jun 24, 2012
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3/5
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Red Lights
(2012)
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Lisa Giles-Keddie
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If it wasn't for the acting talent that his [Cortés] latest film has attracted, Red Lights would have fallen at the first hurdle - however curious we may be at its subject matter.
Posted Jun 17, 2012
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4/5
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Rock of Ages
(2012)
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Lisa Giles-Keddie
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Undeniably outrageous good fun with another standout comedic act from Cruise ... those who remember the 80s ... will be head banging and toe tapping.
Posted Jun 17, 2012
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3/5
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Fast Girls
(2012)
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Lisa Giles-Keddie
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An energising offering depicting 2012's challenges and achievements while demonstrating that TV's Crichlow is a strong feature film lead worth in vesting in.
Posted Jun 17, 2012
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4/5
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A Royal Affair
(2012)
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Lisa Giles-Keddie
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A beautifully nuanced and driven period drama at its finest with the added power of a true story behind it, making it a deserving box office hit to watch.
Posted Jun 17, 2012
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3/5
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The Pact
(2012)
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Lisa Giles-Keddie
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While it retreads well-trodden horror paths and shies away from any originality, it does favour heightening the mystery over goriness, relying on some impressive visuals ...
Posted Jun 07, 2012
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3/5
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Red Tails
(2012)
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Lisa Giles-Keddie
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Red Tails is a war action buff's matinee delight. It could be argued that making a more gritty account would have detracted from the focus on the strong buddy element ...
Posted Jun 07, 2012
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3/5
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Ill Manors
(2012)
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Lisa Giles-Keddie
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As directorial debuts go, Drew has yet to grow but has wisely chosen a subject matter close to his heart where he can reach out simultaneously with his music and lyrics, like some latter-day poet.
Posted Jun 07, 2012
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4/5
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The Angels' Share
(2012)
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Lisa Giles-Keddie
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A wee heart-warming dram of Scots spirit ... a rich fermentation of the best of British comedy filmmaking with a greater social agenda.
Posted Jun 01, 2012
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3/5
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Prometheus
(2012)
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Lisa Giles-Keddie
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Ridley coaxes out some memorable performances from Rapace and Fassbender, and keeps a consistent sense of man's curiosity at the bigger evolution picture... The rest is open to interpretation.
Posted May 31, 2012
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3/5
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Snow White and the Huntsman
(2012)
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Lisa Giles-Keddie
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Sanders' outing is a Gothic technical triumph in many ways... there is a lot of visual wonder to bask in and be inspired by, making Sanders' next project one to watch out for.
Posted May 31, 2012
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3/5
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Men in Black 3
(2012)
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Lisa Giles-Keddie
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Those expecting wanton alien bashing will not be disappointed ... but be prepared for more of a sentimental time-travelling journey down memory lane ...
Posted May 26, 2012
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4/5
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2 Days in New York
(2012)
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Lisa Giles-Keddie
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This zany and hilarious observation of human interaction is beautifully scripted, acted and timed with expert comic precision.
Posted May 19, 2012
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4/5
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Get the Gringo
(2012)
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Lisa Giles-Keddie
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Love or loathe Gibson, he is hard to resist in this tantalizing tale of hard knocks, winners and losers, as he reminds us of what made him a big screen star in the first place.
Posted May 12, 2012
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3/5
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Dark Shadows
(2012)
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Lisa Giles-Keddie
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The only resurrecting grace is Depp's now routine, freak pantomime performance ...You will scream with frustration at this ghoulish comedy, that's for sure.
Posted May 12, 2012
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2/5
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Silent House
(2011)
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Lisa Giles-Keddie
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Has a powerful enough context behind it, but ... it disappoints ... Still, Olsen is a star worth following and has carved out an impressive niche in the psychological thriller genre.
Posted May 04, 2012
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3/5
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Safe
(2012)
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Lisa Giles-Keddie
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Nothing much changes in Safe or is original, only the language has got more colourful, with Yakin delivering up Statham gold for fans once again.
Posted May 04, 2012
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2/5
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Piggy
(2012)
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Lisa Giles-Keddie
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The general topic is too titillating in execution to fully influence any worthy debate into the effects of isolating grief...
Posted May 04, 2012
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3/5
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The Lucky One
(2012)
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Lisa Giles-Keddie
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Old-fashioned romance to the core, Hicks' film will win no film-making accolades, but will do neither of its attractive leads any harm in the notoriety stakes either.
Posted May 04, 2012
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3/5
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American Reunion
(2012)
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Lisa Giles-Keddie
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The jokes are old and the guys are older, but it's big-hearted entertainment that does need some previous character investment to catch all the nods.
Posted May 04, 2012
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3/5
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Damsels in Distress
(2011)
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Lisa Giles-Keddie
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An intriguingly endearing kooky fest of witty dialogue that has no clear plan of where is wants to end up, short of a musical number to smooth over all grievances and differences.
Posted Apr 28, 2012
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3/5
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Strippers vs Werewolves
(2012)
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Lisa Giles-Keddie
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Exceptionally daft, tongue-in-cheek pastiche of the erotic slasher B-movie ... the sole purpose of entertaining in the most blood spewing and badly acted way.
Posted Apr 28, 2012
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4/5
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Marvel's the Avengers
(2012)
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Lisa Giles-Keddie
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Whedon's story not only reconnects us with each character but also finds the time to flesh out their strengths and weaknesses, with some wonderful paranoid moments of self-doubt.
Posted Apr 28, 2012
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3/5
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Battleship
(2012)
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Lisa Giles-Keddie
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Battleship is monumentally moronic [but] there is still a huge amount of over-the-top, double entendre theatrics and bombastic action to giggle gleefully at.
Posted Apr 11, 2012
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3/5
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This Must Be the Place
(2011)
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Lisa Giles-Keddie
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Penn's performance may be understated in this, unlike his previous outspoken roles, but as Cheyenne he is just as stirring and memorable.
Posted Apr 09, 2012
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3/5
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Titanic
(1997)
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Lisa Giles-Keddie
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Simply one of 20th century cinema's greatest, old-fashioned love stories, full of still impressive effects (pre 3D) and decent, if theatrical acting ...
Posted Apr 06, 2012
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4/5
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Grand Illusion
(1937)
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Lisa Giles-Keddie
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A timeless classic of acting and filmmaking genius that uses the artificiality of war to explore the very construct of society, and is a classic must-see.
Posted Apr 06, 2012
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5/5
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Headhunters
(2011)
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Lisa Giles-Keddie
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Tyldum's highly accomplished and darkly comical thriller should be seen and savoured for its poise, pace and Hennie, as well as for its filmmaking techniques ...
Posted Apr 06, 2012
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2/5
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Mirror Mirror
(2012)
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Lisa Giles-Keddie
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A magical muddle minus any real mirrored mystery ... makes sure we all know Roberts is the fairest (and unfunniest) of them all ...
Posted Apr 06, 2012
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2/5
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Wrath of the Titans
(2012)
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Lisa Giles-Keddie
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Expect an action-stuffed 3D extravaganza with very little subtext to it ... you'll come away with a smile on your face but strained eyeballs and a queasiness in the belly.
Posted Mar 31, 2012
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2/5
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StreetDance 2
(2012)
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Lisa Giles-Keddie
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As a piece of catchy pop culture, the StreetDance franchise has a natural buzz - just don't expect much more than awesome moves for your money.
Posted Mar 31, 2012
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4/5
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Tiny Furniture
(2010)
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Lisa Giles-Keddie
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Speaks to anyone 'waiting' for their opportunity in life, sardonically pointing out the obstacles in the way in a glib but nave manner.
Posted Mar 31, 2012
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3/5
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The Pirates! Band of Misfits
(2012)
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Lisa Giles-Keddie
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The Pirates! has so much loving attention invested in it, and there is a lot of naughty fun to be had.
Posted Mar 31, 2012
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3/5
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The Hunger Games
(2012)
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Lisa Giles-Keddie
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The positives to The Hunger Games are largely thanks to Lawrence in the lead.
Posted Mar 24, 2012
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4/5
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Wild Bill
(2011)
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Lisa Giles-Keddie
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It wears its lion heart firmly on its sleeve with bouts of good humour and sense, making it impossible not to be drawn into its rugged charm.
Posted Mar 24, 2012
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4/5
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Contraband
(2012)
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Lisa Giles-Keddie
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Kormkur's thriller sets sail with enough puff, dynamics and intrigue to see it safely dock at the end of its voyage, complete with devilish humour and an expert lead at the helm in Wahlberg.
Posted Mar 15, 2012
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3/5
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John Carter
(2012)
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Lisa Giles-Keddie
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There is no real sense of connection between human and alien - like between the Na'vi and Jake Sully - that would have pulled John Carter out of the grandiose B-movie league.
Posted Mar 10, 2012
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