Contributor Kevin Maher

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Review

Bridesmaids

The real shock is that this story of pre-wedding tensions amongst six mismatched bridesmaids is not Apatow-by-numbers.

2
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Review

The Fighter

A formulaic boxing movie made utterly compelling by one of the most committed actors in the business.

2
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Review

Burn After Reading

The Coen brothers strike comedy gold with this thrillingly barmy ensemble farce.

5
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
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Review

In Bruges

Playwright-turned-director Martin McDonagh's debut is darker than your average hitmen-in-peril comedy.

1
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Review

No Country for Old Men

If the Coen brothers’ latest is not a revolution in cinema, it’ll do until the revolution gets here.

2
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Review

Hidden

Daniel Auteuil and Juliette Binoche are terrorised by mysterious surveillance tapes in Michael Haneke’s gripping drama.

2
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect

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