Chappie

I'm not going to lie - I was expecting precious little out of this film. It feels much like "RoboCop" had a illegitimate baby with "Short Circuit", which I thought would be off putting as all hell. But, surprisingly, it wasn't off putting at all, but sweet and thoughtful and scratch-your-head cerebral all at once. I found it ultimately a rewarding and tender film that had an interesting message about the nature of humanity. I can't believe I'm saying this, but I really enjoyed this. 4/5

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Pan

Yes, it's beautiful to look at. Yes, Jackman is great. Yes, it's an interesting way to tell the story. But I felt alienated from this from the start. From the bizarre musical numbers to the lack of emotional impact to the largely uninspired acting, there was little about this that kept my interest, let alone made me want to believe. 2.5/5

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Prisoners

A truly spectacular thriller with a perfectly constructed plot, brilliant acting & wonderful direction. Loved this! 4.5/5

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Butter

I was surprised at how solid & witty this farcical film was. I do however wish they had shown more of the carving. 3/5

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