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Andrew Osmond
Andrew Osmond's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
Movies reviews only
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Mirai (2018) |
Mirai is admirable as a creative experiment by a popular director who's demonstrably still restless. - Sight & Sound
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| Posted Nov 16, 2018
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Zarafa (2012) |
The film veers from quasi-real to cartoonily silly and scenes either drag or whirl by too fast. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Sep 17, 2015
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Minions (2015) |
The conventional cartoon story arcs of self-realisation and redemption are skipped, but any sacrifice in emotional resonance is compensated for by the pace and purity of the fun. - Sight & Sound
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| Posted Jun 26, 2015
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Tokyo Tribe (2014) |
After the exhilarating shock of the opening this rapidly becomes monotonous and unpleasant. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted May 18, 2015
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The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (2013) |
While the characters feel very simplified at times, there are scenes that put great weight on performance and subtle expressions, in a way that's nearer to the classical Disney tradition than most Japanese animation. - Sight & Sound
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| Posted Mar 20, 2015
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The Rover (2014) |
There's plenty to admire, but little to care about. - SFX Magazine
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| Posted Aug 15, 2014
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The Congress (2013) |
A beautiful looking, occasionally brilliant, outrageously indulgent trip. - SFX Magazine
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| Posted Aug 15, 2014
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WALL-E (2008) |
It indeed feels 'new', moving out of Pixar's comfort zone while retaining the brand's populist virtues: loveable characters, crafted jokes, aw-shucks niceness and wonderful images. - Sight & Sound
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| Posted Aug 13, 2014
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The House of Magic (2013) |
Looks good, with a handsome design and an appealingly cute feline. It's just a shame the story's so mild and unadventurous. - SFX Magazine
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| Posted Jul 25, 2014
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Earth to Echo (2014) |
Does for E.T. what Super 8 did for Close Encounters. As lovably '80s as Reece's Pieces and pop socks. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Jul 23, 2014
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The Dirties (2013) |
Ultimately, the underlying reality and humanity save the film. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Jun 02, 2014
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Heli (2013) |
It's well-told and shot, yet ultimately unrewarding. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted May 18, 2014
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The Wind Rises (2013) |
It's Miyazaki's most atypical cartoon, yet it might be his most personal self-representation, a portrait of the artist as a myopic dreamer. - Sight & Sound
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| Posted May 13, 2014
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Godzilla (2014) |
Godzilla very much has the mentality of a vintage creature feature, seemingly pitched at children and fannish true believers. - SFX Magazine
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| Posted May 12, 2014
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Divergent (2014) |
An often entertaining, and sometimes very interesting, piece of teen SF. - SFX Magazine
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| Posted Apr 04, 2014
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300: Rise of an Empire (2014) |
Less Rise Of An Empire, more Fall Of A Franchise - SFX Magazine
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| Posted Mar 07, 2014
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Moon Man (2012) |
It's recommended if you adore handmade children's picture books, lovely colours and compositions, trad animation and quirky humour which never, ever panders to pop culture. - SFX Magazine
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| Posted Feb 21, 2014
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I, Frankenstein (2014) |
The last thing this film wants to do is make a believable world. - SFX Magazine
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| Posted Feb 21, 2014
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RoboCop (2014) |
It's not a classic like Paul Verhoeven's 1987 original, but it is an excellent, intelligent SF drama... one of the boldest Hollywood reboots we've seen yet. - SFX Magazine
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| Posted Feb 05, 2014
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Devil's Due (2014) |
As far as originality goes, Devil's Due is a formula product on a level with Friday The 13th Part VIII. - SFX Magazine
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| Posted Jan 16, 2014
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Frozen (2013) |
Disney's boldest cartoon in ages, it pulls the Disney princess into the 21st century. - SFX Magazine
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| Posted Dec 06, 2013
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Wolf Children (2012) |
A delightful family drama... For anyone who loves charming, original storytelling, it's a must. - SFX Magazine
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| Posted Oct 25, 2013
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Harrigan (2013) |
Gloomily compelling. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Sep 20, 2013
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Justin and the Knights of Valor (2013) |
A generally dreadful, sub-par animation. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Sep 16, 2013
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009 Re: Cyborg (2012) |
The script is lousy and laughable. Anime fans may be able to take the talky portentousness, but the ideas are ridiculous. - SFX Magazine
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| Posted Jun 07, 2013
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Everybody Has a Plan (2012) |
Mortensen is on top form - twice over - but while the noir mood gathers like a black cloud, the story frustrates. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted May 20, 2013
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Rebellion (2011) |
It's an absorbing political drama, eloquent and angry. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Apr 15, 2013
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All Things to All Men (2012) |
Wants to be Heat, ends up closer to a high-gloss episode of The Bill. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Apr 01, 2013
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May I Kill U? (2012) |
Setting out to be a killer-cop satire for the social media age, the result makes Paul Blart look like Taxi Driver. Unfollow immediately. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Jan 07, 2013
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Kiki's Delivery Service (1989) |
A terrific alternative to the diabetic's nightmare that is most of Disney's output, Kiki's Delivery Service takes pride of place in Miyazaki's exceptional body of work. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Nov 26, 2012
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Room 237 (2012) |
Misery-style uber-fandom meets David Icke conspiracy freakery. - SFX Magazine
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| Posted Oct 27, 2012
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Red Lights (2012) |
Booming portents and crashy crescendos try to cover the sins of a deeply pedestrian script. - SFX Magazine
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| Posted Jun 21, 2012
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Tales of the Night (2011) |
Tales Of The Night may be computer-animated, but its style is antique. - SFX Magazine
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| Posted May 25, 2012
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The Monk (2011) |
Studded with lovely painterly images, but ends up feeling cramped and stagey. - SFX Magazine
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| Posted Apr 30, 2012
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Intruders (2011) |
Intruders has many familiar elements, but it's not a problem; the film uses its archetypes wisely, and never glibly. - SFX Magazine
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| Posted Jan 29, 2012
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A Monster in Paris (2011) |
Solidly staged and charmingly quirky, but be prepared for a few longueurs. - SFX Magazine
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| Posted Jan 27, 2012
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Enter the Void (2009) |
Initial wonderment gives way to feelings of frustration, tedium and then - if you're in a receptive mood - appreciation of the astral to-ings and fro-ings, the rhythms of despair and consolation. - SFX Magazine
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| Posted Sep 24, 2010
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The Human Centipede (2009) |
It's no shock classic, yet it lingers in the mind, prompting weird thoughts like, "Would I go in the front, middle or back?" - SFX Magazine
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| Posted Aug 20, 2010
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300 (2006) |
If 300 represents an evolution in 'virtual' cinema, then at the same time it tells a story that transports us back to the violent roots of western civilisation. - Sight & Sound
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| Posted Jul 06, 2010
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Ponyo (2008) |
Ponyo is a delight, so long as you accept it for what it is... an empowering, completely upbeat wonder-tale. - SFX Magazine
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| Posted Feb 08, 2010
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Astro Boy (2009) |
"Often funny, enjoyable and surprisingly thoughtful." - SFX Magazine
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| Posted Feb 02, 2010
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G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009) |
Coming after Michael Bay's terrifyingly psychotic Transformers sequel, it's a relief to have a lowbrow fantasy actioner that's lively and busy without being crushingly relentless. - SFX Magazine
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| Posted Aug 11, 2009
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Antichrist (2009) |
You may be gripped by Antichrist's depraved fairytale, or write it off as arthouse excrement. Either way, we guarantee you'll be relieved as hell when it's over. - SFX Magazine
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| Posted Jul 16, 2009
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Blood: The Last Vampire (2008) |
If you go in expecting an amusing stinker, you may enjoy it. - SFX Magazine
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| Posted Jun 30, 2009
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Bedtime Stories (2008) |
If you are forced to attend, then at least Bedtime Stories is tolerable, and occasionally fun -- when it forgets to be dumb. - SFX Magazine
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| Posted May 27, 2009
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Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009) |
Add some gags with living paintings and photos, and the return of that monkey, and this museum is certainly worth the price of admission. - SFX Magazine
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| Posted May 22, 2009
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Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (2009) |
Let's be clear: this is trash, not very funny and sometimes jaw-droppingly insulting. - SFX Magazine
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| Posted May 12, 2009
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17 Again (2009) |
Here's the shocker: 17 Again is actually pretty good. - SFX Magazine
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| Posted Apr 09, 2009
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Dragonball: Evolution (2009) |
It's just dull, dumb and depressing. - SFX Magazine
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| Posted Apr 09, 2009
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Surf's Up (2007) |
A charming computer cartoon, lifted by Bridges' Lebowski-like performance and a truly funny mockumentary framework. - Empire Magazine
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| Posted Aug 10, 2007
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