http://entertainment.ie/rss/movie_reviews.asp Latest film reviews from Entertainment.ie Copyright (c) Entertainment Media Networks 2010 Wed, 02 Sep 2010 17:55:42 GMT Wed, 02 Sep 2010 17:55:42 GMT en-ie http://entertainment.ie/images_ei/base_nav.gif http://entertainment.ie Adapted by Sligo man Conor McDermottroe from his one-man play, the character of Austin 'Occi' Byrne isn't isolated to the North West of Ireland but can be seen in any town in the country. What works is the familiarity of Occi - we've all seen these... http://entertainment.ie/movie_review/Swansong:_The_Story_of_Occi_Byrne/7209.htm Stephen Frears is a director that deserves more kudos than he receives. A chameleon, Frears can turn his hand to whatever genre he takes on and will always pull it off. Whether it's the period drama Dangerous Liaisons, TV's The Snapper, romantic... http://entertainment.ie/movie_review/Tamara_Drewe/7208.htm Attempting to tell a relationship story from a grounded point of view, this tale of long distance love can sometimes feel like an offbeat indie flick and others the mandatory cliché-ridden studio effort you'd expect. When it feels real, it's on... http://entertainment.ie/movie_review/Going_The_Distance/7065.htm A biopic that never gets under the skin of its central characters, The Runaways is also notable for some strange casting. Dakota Fanning feels a little babyish for the type film Floria Sigismondi is trying to make. It's all teenagers doing drugs,... http://entertainment.ie/movie_review/The_Runaways/6760.htm The three films of Paul Andrew Williams may be of a "hit and miss" nature, but credit where credit is due, he's attempted three very different films every time. 2005's grim London To Brighton was a promising debut while his follow up,... http://entertainment.ie/movie_review/Cherry_Tree_Lane/7206.htm It would've been difficult for Jonah Hex to live up (or down) to the reputation that preceded its Stateside bombing. Horrible buzz engulfed the production from day one, but those expecting a "so bad it's good" tale of a wronged anti-hero... http://entertainment.ie/movie_review/Jonah_Hex/7041.htm The parody is the step-child in the basement that most movie aficionados don't like to talk about. For the rare occasions when they do work (Airplane, Scary Movie) there are countless times when they're just plain embarrassing (Disaster Movie, Date... http://entertainment.ie/movie_review/Black_Dynamite/7169.htm A sweet, inoffensive romantic comedy that once again showcases the infectious amiability of Jason Bateman, this may have failed at the American box-office, but its an easy going and enjoyable watch for the most part. While Jennifer Aniston may be... http://entertainment.ie/movie_review/The_Switch/7140.htm A remake of a much nastier French flick, this broad American adaptation has its moments but feels like a shadow of the comedy it should have been. When you have two guys like Paul Rudd and Steve Carell headlining, laughs should flow freely and in... http://entertainment.ie/movie_review/Dinner_for_Schmucks/6963.htm Headrush and Aidan Walsh: Master of the Universe director Shimmy Marcus follows in the footsteps of fellow Irishman Damien O'Donnell (East Is East) across the water for a '70s-based provincial drama. But where O'Donnell managed to sidestep most... http://entertainment.ie/movie_review/Soul_Boy/7203.htm Sweet and well played by the young cast, this good natured comedy has a predictably positive message, that will see the fruit of your loins go straight to their BFF's for a hug after leaving the cinema. While the always brilliant Steve Zahn makes a... http://entertainment.ie/movie_review/Diary_of_a_Wimpy_Kid/7172.htm Coming from the lens of Alexandra Aja - who directed arguably the best horror remake in recent memory, The Hills Have Eyes - this blood-soaked, boob-heavy modern take on the early 80s horror series that started the careers of Joe Dante and James... http://entertainment.ie/movie_review/Piranha_3-D/7061.htm Good news/bad news time. The good news is The Girl Who Played With Fire, the follow up to the much anticipated but disappointing The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, is superior to its predecessor. The story is tightened, the acting is better and... http://entertainment.ie/movie_review/The_Girl_Who_Played_With_Fire/7194.htm There's something inherently likeable about Adam Sandler - much the way there's something gratingly vexing about David Spade. It might be his everyman, unpretentious approach to how he makes films, or the fact that he's a genuine guy who simply... http://entertainment.ie/movie_review/Grown_Ups/6698.htm She only goes by the name of Mother... http://entertainment.ie/movie_review/Mother/7192.htm Despite being funny, innovative and moving at a break-neck pace, this offbeat but frantic genre hybrid may be a little too niche for the masses. It would require at least a passing knowledge in the world of computer games to fully comprehend, while... http://entertainment.ie/movie_review/Scott_Pilgrim_vs_the_World/6946.htm You've seen them, right? Those girls, and women, strolling down the street or through the aisles of Dunnes in clothes designed for bedtime. How do you feel? Do you, like, get angry? Does the blood, like, boil? Do you think, 'Well, there's one person... http://entertainment.ie/movie_review/Pyjama_Girls/7186.htm Approaching a sub-genre of horror, now etched into the subconscious of many who haven't even seen The Exorcist, in an innovative and refreshing manner, this sharp, well acted thriller is slow but engaging. Those that have watched the trailer and TV... http://entertainment.ie/movie_review/The_Last_Exorcism/7167.htm A mere shadow of the man who gave us the brilliant Sixth Sense and criminally underrated Unbreakable, M Night Shyamalan is a gifted filmmaker who has gotten lost so far up his own arse, there isn't a GPS system advanced enough to get him out. Once... http://entertainment.ie/movie_review/The_Last_Airbender/6908.htm Angelina Jolie tackles a role initially conceived with Tom Cruise in mind, and kicks applicable amounts of ass in the process. 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