Connie Ogle

"Some of the developments feel a bit predictable (...) but the story is inspiring, buoyed by a fine cast, a pointed, important examination of the price paid for a shot at equality (...) Rating: *** (out of four)"  

"Boseman’s charisma is irresistible (...) But the movie never truly touches you emotionally (...) Rating: **1/2 (out of 4)"  

"A sweet, romantic film full of sudden warmth and humor. It gets everything right about being young and in love for the first time (...) Rating: *** (out of 4)"  

"'Blended' isn’t Sandler’s funniest movie or his best, but it is a big step up from the dregs he’s been churning out (...) Rating: **1/2 (out of four)"  

"Tim Burton's loving, funny ode to vintage horror movies is a wonder. (...) The best thing about an animated monster movie with this much heart is: It's alive. In the best possible way."  

"'17 Girls' is allegedly inspired by true events, but this diffident, dreamy film is so insubstantial it's hard to believe there's a speck of reality to be found in it (...) Rating: ** (out of four)"  

"Turns out to be a lot less tiresome than it sounds, aided by a wonderfully appealing cast and a strong message. (...) Rating: *** (out of 4)"  

"Action's fun to watch, but there's not a thread of sense (...) The film hardly aims to be serious entertainment, and, to its credit, it's never uninteresting visually. (...) Rating: ** (out of four)."  

"A creepy, entertaining psychological thriller"

"Jackman's charisma breathes the fire into Wolverine, not the rather pedestrian script or the by-the-numbers action"

"A magnificent story about the enduring bond between two eccentric, astounding souls who somehow managed to find each other and hold on for dear life."

"A romantic comedy so rote, dull and predictable that it makes You've Got Mail seem innovative and fresh."

"Paul Giamatti does what he does best: He plays a guy who is deeply flawed, occasionally heroic, perfectly normal and utterly fascinating"  

"Despite what you might fear, the movie is not torture. (...) I hate to confess this, but I’ll probably go back to see part 2. (...) Rating: **1/2 (out of 4)"  

"There is nothing special about this half-hearted satire of Hollywood and small-town life, and Bosworth is not particularly memorable in it"

"Tedious and stupid"

"Despite its exciting moments, the film is too long"  

The Scholls were obviously courageous people. It's a shame this film isn't more of a tribute to their bravery.  

"A loud, dumb movie, but its male, car-obsessed audience will probably enjoy it anyway."

"An extremely smart, exquisitely funny film about finding yourself amid the clang and clutter of contemporary life. (...) Rating: *** (out of four)"