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Category Archives: Movie Reviews

Our Movie Review: The Imitation Game (2014)

Why we watched it: Oscar nominations Our rating: 4 out of 5 stars Our review: I was a bit reluctant to see this movie, as I’d read reviews that indicated … Continue reading

March 25, 2015 · Leave a comment

Our Movie Review: The Theory of Everything (2014)

Why we watched it: Oscar nominations and Best Actor winner Our rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars Our review: I’d avoided this movie just slightly, fearing it would be a … Continue reading

March 25, 2015 · Leave a comment

Our Movie Review: I, Frankenstein (2014)

Why we watched it: He wondered how they did the Frankenstein element Our rating: 2 out of 5 stars His review: It must be faint praise that my overriding thought about … Continue reading

February 22, 2015 · Leave a comment

Our Movie Review: The Babadook (2014)

Why we watched it: William Friedkin tweeted “I’ve never seen a more terrifying film than THE BABADOOK. It will scare the hell out of you as it did me.” Our … Continue reading

February 15, 2015 · Leave a comment

Our Movie Review: Muppets Most Wanted (2014)

Why we watched it: We really liked the recent reb00t Muppet movie Our rating: 4 out of 5 stars Our review: I’ve seen all the Muppet movies, and while they … Continue reading

February 9, 2015 · Leave a comment

Our Movie Review: Deliver Us From Evil (2006 documentary)

Why we watched it: Was on list of best documentaries Our rating: 4 out of 5 stars Our review: As this documentary is nearly 10 years old, I was concerned … Continue reading

February 9, 2015 · Leave a comment

Our Movie Review: The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby (2014)

Why we watched this movie: She loves James McAvoy Our rating: 4 out of 5 stars His review: Recent films like Under the Skin & Ida have effectively used a deliberately … Continue reading

February 8, 2015 · Leave a comment