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Review of The Campaign (2012)

By Francesca Rudkin (294) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 10 Sep 2017

At 85 minutes this might be one of the shortest election campaigns around, but with a cast that's on-fire and the humour inappropriate and…

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Review of How to Meet Girls from a Distance (2012)

By Francesca Rudkin (294) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 10 Sep 2017

How to Meet Girls From A Distance is a great example of what can be achieved when talent meets opportunity…

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Review of Electrick Children (2012)

By Francesca Rudkin (294) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 10 Sep 2017

[Electrick Children] leaves you with the feeling you've seen something that could have been something quite special - but which settles for…

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Review of Parental Guidance (2012)

By Francesca Rudkin (294) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 10 Sep 2017

There is nothing profound here, but if Artie being called Farty by a pre-schooler takes your fancy, then you'll have a laugh…

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Review of Ruby Sparks (2012)

By Francesca Rudkin (294) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 10 Sep 2017

Ruby Sparks is a snazzy and thought-provoking debut…

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Review of Gangster Squad (2013)

By Francesca Rudkin (294) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 10 Sep 2017

Gangster Squad is a stylish, tension-filled watch but, for all its brutal violence and determined men, it lacks the depth of character to…

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Review of The Watch (2012)

By Francesca Rudkin (294) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 10 Sep 2017

The Watch isn't consistently funny enough to stop you noticing you've seen it all before…

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Review of The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)

By Francesca Rudkin (294) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 10 Sep 2017

As far as new beginnings go, this is a pretty good start. The Amazing Spider-Man injects some new life into the superhero story…

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Review of The Place Beyond the Pines (2013)

By Francesca Rudkin (294) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 10 Sep 2017

The Place Beyond the Pines is a film about actions and consequences; it's also a film about fatherhood, fate and second chances…

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Review of Ted (2012)

By Francesca Rudkin (294) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 10 Sep 2017

Ted is, at heart, a relatively simple and predictable romantic comedy/buddy movie but it's much more than the extended single-gag it could…

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Review of Mental (2012)

By Francesca Rudkin (294) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 10 Sep 2017

This outrageously irreverent Aussie comedy is an extraordinary film - hilarious one moment and grating the next…

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Review of Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012)

By Francesca Rudkin (294) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 10 Sep 2017

[Ice Age 4] is fun, whacky and snappy entertainment from a madcap cast of characters that's not too scary (even in 3D) for the littlies to…

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Review of Your Sister's Sister (2011)

By Francesca Rudkin (294) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 10 Sep 2017

The story unfolds subtly and without apparent effort, but it's the humour that provides the warmth and, combined with fabulous and…

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Review of A Few Best Men (2011)

By Francesca Rudkin (294) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 10 Sep 2017

A low brow version of The Hangover and Bridesmaids, this crude comedy is filled with one-dimensional characters, a pretty lame set-up and…

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Review of Hope Springs (2012)

By Francesca Rudkin (294) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 10 Sep 2017

So as long as you're aware watching Hope Springs is a little like being in therapy yourself and having the occasional laugh, you'll find…

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Review of Man on a Ledge (2012)

By Francesca Rudkin (294) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 10 Sep 2017

Man on a Ledge certainly has its moments and if you don't take it seriously it's good B-grade fun, but considering the calibre of cast and…

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Review of StreetDance 3D (2010)

By Francesca Rudkin (294) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 10 Sep 2017

3D fatigue may mean the dancing doesn't look quite as striking as it did first time around, but if you're going to this film for its…

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Review of Wunderkinder (2011)

By Francesca Rudkin (294) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 10 Sep 2017

Regardless of your age, you need to pay attention to the characters during the scene setting of this chilling Holocaust story…

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Review of Jack Reacher (2012)

By Francesca Rudkin (294) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 10 Sep 2017

[Jack Reacher] is slick and superbly shot…

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Review of Hit & Run (2012)

By Francesca Rudkin (294) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 10 Sep 2017

Those with a passion for cars - in particular anyone fond of American classics - will enjoy this endless car chase, but the rest of us will…

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