http://au.rottentomatoes.com/news/ A list of movies currently playing in theaters. en-AU 88 31 http://au.rottentomatoes.com/ http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/rtads/smalltout.gif http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/$9.99/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/$9.99/ Sun, 15 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Its storyline isn't as wondrous as its visuals, but $9.99 has a sophistication and handmade charm that sets it apart from the animated pack. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/12_rounds/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/12_rounds/ Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Energetic but empty, 12 Rounds' preposterous plot hurtles along at a rapid pace, but can’t disguise the derivative script. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/1201402-17_again/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/1201402-17_again/ Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Though it uses a well-worn formula, 17 Again has just enough Zac Efron charm to result in a harmless, pleasurable teen comedy. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/500_days_of_summer/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/500_days_of_summer/ Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT A clever, offbeat romantic comedy, 500 Days of Summer is refreshingly honest and utterly charming. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/accidental_husband/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/accidental_husband/ Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/adventureland/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/adventureland/ Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Full of humor and nostalgia, Adventureland is a sweet, insightful coming-of-age comedy that will resonate with teens and adults alike. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/aliens_in_the_attic/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/aliens_in_the_attic/ Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Inoffensive and kid-friendly this mundane family comedy is light on imagination. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/10009333-american_teen/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/10009333-american_teen/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT American Teen skates some thin ice with its documentary ethics but, in the end, presents a charming and stylish (if packaged) tale. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/1189217-angels_and_demons/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/1189217-angels_and_demons/ Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Angels and Demons is a fast-paced thrill ride, and an improvement on the last Dan Brown adaptation, but the storyline too often wavers between implausible and ridiculous, and does not translate effectively to the big screen. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/10008785-appaloosa/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/10008785-appaloosa/ Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT A traditional genre western, Appaloosa sets itself apart with smart psychology, an intriguing love triangle, and good chemistry between the leads. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/astro_boy/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/astro_boy/ Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT While it isn't terribly original, and it seems to have a political agenda that may rankle some viewers, Astro Boy boasts enough visual thrills to please its target demographic. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/australia/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/australia/ Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Built on lavish vistas and impeccable production, Australia is unfortunately burdened with thinly drawn characters and a lack of originality. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/baader_meinhof_complex/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/baader_meinhof_complex/ Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Intricately researched and impressively authentic slice of modern German History, with a terrific cast, assured direction, and a cracking script. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/beautiful_kate/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/beautiful_kate/ Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/bedtime_stories/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/bedtime_stories/ Fri, 26 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Though it may earns some chuckles from pre-teens, this kid-friendly Adam Sandler comedy is uneven, poorly paced, and lacks the requisite whimsy to truly work. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/1188215-blindness/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/1188215-blindness/ Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT This allegorical disaster film about society's reaction to mass blindness is mottled and self-satisfied; provocative but not as interesting as its premise implies. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/boat_that_rocked/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/boat_that_rocked/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT The good cast and rollicking soundtrack eventually drown when this comic homage to pirate radio loses its quippy steam. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/bottle_shock/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/bottle_shock/ Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Bottle Shock fails to properly utilize the inspiring true tale at its core, settling instead for an ordinary, plodding account. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/boy_in_the_striped_pajamas/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/boy_in_the_striped_pajamas/ Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT A touching and haunting family film that deals with the Holocaust in an arresting and unusual manner, and packs a brutal final punch of a twist. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/bride_wars/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/bride_wars/ Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Bride Wars takes the already wearisome concept of battling bridezillas, and makes it thoroughly insufferable via a lazy script and wholly detestable characters. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/broken_embraces/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/broken_embraces/ Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Pedro Almodovar's fourth film with Penélope Cruz isn't his finest work, but he brings his signature visual brilliance to this noirish tale, and the cast turns in some first-class performances. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/bruno/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/bruno/ Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Crude and offensive, but with ample cultural insights and gut-busting laughs, Bruno is another outlandish and entertaining mockumentary from Sacha Baron Cohen. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/burning_plain/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/burning_plain/ Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT This heavily symbolic, melodramatic multi-narrative drama lacks emotional resonance. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/cadillac_records/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/cadillac_records/ Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT What Cadillac Records may lack in originality, it more than makes up for in strong performances and soul-stirring music. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/capitalism_a_love_story/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/capitalism_a_love_story/ Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Love him or hate him, Capitalism captures Michael Moore in his muckraking element -- with all the Moore-centric showmanship that entails. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/chandni_chowk_to_china/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/chandni_chowk_to_china/ Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT A thin plot is disguised by high octane dancing and action in this Bollywood crossover comedy. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/cheri/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/cheri/ Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT A too-short script and a romance lacking in heat detracts from an otherwise haughty charmer. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/city_of_ember/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/city_of_ember/ Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT City of Ember is visually arresting, and boasts a superb cast, but is sadly lacking in both action and adventure. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/city_of_men/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/city_of_men/ Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Brutal and unflinching, City of Men is both a harrowing look at Brazil's favela life, and a touching tale of youths rushed into adulthood. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_class/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_class/ Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Energetic and bright, this hybrid of documentary style and dramatic plotting looks at the present and future of France through the interactions of a teacher and his students in an inner city high school. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/coco_before_chanel/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/coco_before_chanel/ Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Though it doesn't quite capture the complexity of its subject's life, Coco Avant Chanel remains a fascinating, appropriately lovely tribute. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/confessions_of_a_shopaholic/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/confessions_of_a_shopaholic/ Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT This middling romantic comedy underutilizes a talented cast and delivers muddled messages on materialism and conspicuous consumption. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/coraline/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/coraline/ Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT With its vivid stop-motion animation combined with Neil Gaiman's imaginative story, Coraline is a film that's both visually stunning and wondrously entertaining. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/curious_case_of_benjamin_button/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/curious_case_of_benjamin_button/ Fri, 26 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Curious Case of Benjamin Button is an epic fantasy tale with rich storytelling backed by fantastic performances. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/damned_united/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/damned_united/ Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Better than your average football pic, Damned United is carried by another star turn from Michael Sheen as Brian Clough. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/dance_flick/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/dance_flick/ Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Dance Flick scores a few laughs thanks to the Wayans brothers' exuberance, but it’s ultimately a scattershot collection of gags without much direction. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/dean_spanley/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/dean_spanley/ Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Offbeat, whimsical, period-set shaggy dog story with daffy performances from Sam Neill and Peter O’Toole. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/10009458-defiance/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/10009458-defiance/ Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Professionally made but artistically uninspired, Ed Zwick's story of Jews surviving WWII in the Belarus forest lacks the emotional punch of the actual history. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/district_9/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/district_9/ Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Technically brilliant and emotionally wrenching, District 9 has action, imagination, and all the elements of a thoroughly entertaining science-fiction classic. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/10010229-dostana/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/10010229-dostana/ Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/10009492-doubt/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/10009492-doubt/ Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Doubt succeeds on the strength of its top-notch cast, who successfully guide the film through the occasional narrative lull. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/dragonball/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/dragonball/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Executed with little panache or invention, Dragonball Evolution lacks the magic that made the books upon which it was based a cult sensation. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/duplicity_2009/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/duplicity_2009/ Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Duplicity is well-crafted, smart, and often funny, but it’s mostly more cerebral than visceral and features far too many plot twists. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/1202807-easy_virtue/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/1202807-easy_virtue/ Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT A lightweight and pithy Noel Coward adaptation with plenty of sparkle and fizz. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/1194209-elegy/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/1194209-elegy/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT An intelligent, adult, and provocative Philip Roth adaptation that features classy performances, Elegy is never quite the sum of its parts. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/everlasting_moments/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/everlasting_moments/ Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Elegant and intimate, Everlasting Moments moves at the deliberate and gentle pace of a classical European period drama. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/every_little_step/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/every_little_step/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Fascinating and insightful, Every Little Step is a thoroughly engrossing behind the scenes look at Broadway performers. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/fast_and_furious/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/fast_and_furious/ Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT While Fast and Furious features the requisite action and stunts, the filmmakers have failed to provide a competent story or compelling characters. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/fighting/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/fighting/ Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Though Fighting has a likable lead performer, and the fight scenes are impressive, the paper-thin plot ultimately unravels. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/fired_up/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/fired_up/ Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Though not as raunchy or juvenile as the average teen comedy, Fired Up is also not as funny. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/flash_of_genius/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/flash_of_genius/ Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT The touching underdog story of a single guy against a massive corporation, Flash of Genius is a well-paced and well-written tale with a standout performance by star Greg Kinnear. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/fox_and_the_child/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/fox_and_the_child/ Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Jackanory-esque voiceover from Winslet lends a syrupy tone to this mawkish and slow, but beautifully shot, human/beastie buddy movie. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/friday_the_13th_prequel/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/friday_the_13th_prequel/ Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Though technically well-constructed, Friday the 13th is a series rehash that features little to distinguish it from its predecessors. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/frostnixon/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/frostnixon/ Fri, 26 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Frost/Nixon is weighty and eloquent; a cross between a boxing match and a ballet with Oscar worthy performances. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/fugitive_pieces/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/fugitive_pieces/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Though the retelling is a bit too subtle, the moving story and solid performances lift Fugitive Pieces beyond standard holocaust tales. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/funny_people/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/funny_people/ Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Funny People features the requisite humor, as well as considerable emotional depth, resulting in Judd Apatow's most mature film to date. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/10009462-g_force/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/10009462-g_force/ Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT G-Force features manic action, but fails to come up with interesting characters or an inspired plot. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/gi_joe/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/gi_joe/ Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT While fans of the Hasbro toy franchise may revel in a bit of nostalgia, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra is largely a cartoonish, over-the-top action fest propelled by silly writing, inconsistent visual effects, and merely passable performances. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/genova/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/genova/ Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Michael Winterbottom’s tale of grief and mourning, though frustrating in places, is intelligent filmmaking with superb central performances. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/1190970-ghost_town/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/1190970-ghost_town/ Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Ricky Gervais' consistently sharp performance and beautifully dry execution transform this otherwise mainstream comedy into an endearing, funny, and altogether snappy romantic comedy. With ghosts. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/1193906-ghosts_of_girlfriends_past/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/1193906-ghosts_of_girlfriends_past/ Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT A retread of A Christmas Carol, featuring Matthew McConaughey in a retread of his Dazed and Confused role, Ghosts of Girlfriends Past lacks originality, humor, and any semblance of charm. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/gonzo_the_life_and_work_of_dr_hunter_s_thompson/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/gonzo_the_life_and_work_of_dr_hunter_s_thompson/ Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT While not the comprehensive profile of the man that his die-hard fans might have hoped for, Gonzo remains an insightful introduction to the life of rebellious writer Hunter S. Thompson and his influences. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/10008786-good/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/10008786-good/ Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Though ambitious, Good stumbles in the transition from stage to screen, and Mortensen's performance isn't enough to cover its flaws. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/gran_torino/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/gran_torino/ Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Though a minor entry in Eastwood's body of work, Gran Torino is nevertheless a humorous, touching, and intriguing old-school parable. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/10010667-hangover/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/10010667-hangover/ Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT With a clever script and hilarious interplay among the cast, The Hangover nails just the right tone of raunchy humor, and the non-stop laughs overshadow any flaw. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/hannah_montana_the_movie/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/hannah_montana_the_movie/ Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT While youthful Miley fans won't complain, Hannah Montana the Movie is little more than a formulaic Disney Channel episode stretched thin. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/harry_potter_and_the_half_blood_prince/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/harry_potter_and_the_half_blood_prince/ Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Dark, thrilling, and occasionally quite funny, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is also visually stunning and emotionally satisfying. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/hes_just_not_that_into_you/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/hes_just_not_that_into_you/ Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Despite the best efforts of a talented cast, He's Just Not That Into You devotes too little time to each of its protagonists, thus reducing them to stereotypes. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/1194524-high_school_musical_3_senior_year/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/1194524-high_school_musical_3_senior_year/ Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT It won't win many converts, but High School Musical 3 is bright, energetic, and well-crafted. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/hotel_for_dogs/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/hotel_for_dogs/ Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Hotel for Dogs may appeal to children and dog lovers, but it's ultimately contrived, predictable, and simplistic. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/i_love_you_man/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/i_love_you_man/ Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT I Love You, Man makes the most of its simple premise due to the heartfelt and hilarious performances of Paul Rudd and Jason Segel. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/ive_loved_you_so_long/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/ive_loved_you_so_long/ Fri, 26 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT I've Loved You So Long is a sublimely acted family drama as well as a noteworthy directorial debut from Phillipe Claudel. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/1194515-ice_age_dawn_of_the_dinosaurs/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/1194515-ice_age_dawn_of_the_dinosaurs/ Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT The third Ice Age film has some excellent animation, but its story is tired and monotonous. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/10009636-igor/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/10009636-igor/ Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT With an animation style that apes Tim Burton, and a slew of cultural references that aren't clear enough to reach the crowds, Igor's patched together antics make it hard to see who the film is trying to please. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/1190964-imagine_that/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/1190964-imagine_that/ Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Despite a promising turn by newcomer Yara Shahidi, Imagine That is another pedestrian family comedy that squanders Eddie Murphy's comedic talents. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/inglourious_basterds/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/inglourious_basterds/ Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT A classic Tarantino genre-blending thrill ride, Inglourious Basterds is violent, unrestrained, and thoroughly entertaining, http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/inkheart/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/inkheart/ Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Heavy on cliches and light on charm, this kid-lit fantasy-adventure doesn't quite get off the ground. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/international/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/international/ Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT The International boasts some electric action sequences and picturesque locales, but is undone by its preposterous plot. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/is_there_anybody_there/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/is_there_anybody_there/ Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Though Michael Caine gives an excellent performance, Is Anybody There? features a cliche-filled story that ultimately falters. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/jennifers_body/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/jennifers_body/ Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Jennifer's Body features occasionally clever dialogue but the horror/comic premise fails to be either funny or scary enough to satisfy. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/knowing/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/knowing/ Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Knowing has some interesting ideas and a couple good scenes, but it's weighted down by its absurd plot and over-seriousness. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/1196215-lakeview_terrace/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/1196215-lakeview_terrace/ Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT This thriller about a menacing cop wreaking havoc on his neighbors is tense enough but threatens absurdity when it enters into excessive potboiler territory. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/10009083-land_of_the_lost/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/10009083-land_of_the_lost/ Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Only loosely based on the original TV series, Land of the Lost is decidedly less kid-friendly and feels more like a series of inconsistent sketches than a cohesive adventure comedy. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/last_chance_harvey/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/last_chance_harvey/ Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Last Chance Harvey is an above-average story that graduates to potent romantic drama based on the chemistry and charm of its top-notch performers. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/1205377-last_house_on_the_left/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/1205377-last_house_on_the_left/ Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Excessive and gory, this remake lacks the intellectual punch of the 1972 original. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/lat_den_ratte_komma_in/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/lat_den_ratte_komma_in/ Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Let the Right One In reinvigorates the seemingly tired vampire genre by effectively mixing scares with intelligent storytelling. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/limits_of_control/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/limits_of_control/ Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT A minimalist exercise in not much of anything, The Limits of Control is a tedious viewing experience with little reward. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/love_the_beast/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/love_the_beast/ Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/1189344-lovely_bones/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/1189344-lovely_bones/ Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/madagascar_escape_2_africa/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/madagascar_escape_2_africa/ Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa is an improvement on the original, with more fleshed-out characters, crisper animation and more consistent humor. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/man_on_wire/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/man_on_wire/ Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT James Marsh's doc about artist Phililppe Petit's artful caper brings you every ounce of suspense that can be wrung from a man on a (suspended) wire. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/marley_and_me/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/marley_and_me/ Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Pet owners should love it, but Marley and Me is only sporadically successful in wringing drama and laughs from its scenario. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/mes_amis_mes_amours/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/mes_amis_mes_amours/ Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/milk/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/milk/ Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Anchored by Sean Penn's powerhouse performance, Milk is a triumphant account of America's first openly gay man elected to public office. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/10010760-miss_march/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/10010760-miss_march/ Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Even by the modest standards of the teen sex comedy genre, the crass, poorly-madeMiss March misses the mark. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/monsters_vs_aliens/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/monsters_vs_aliens/ Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Though it doesn't approach the depth of the best animated films, Monsters Vs. Aliens has enough humor and special effects to entertain moviegoers of all ages. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/10009075-moon/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/10009075-moon/ Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Boosted by Sam Rockwell's intense performance, Moon is a compelling work of science-fiction, and a promising debut from director Duncan Jones. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/morning_light/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/morning_light/ Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Breathtaking scenery aside, Morning Light is geared more for the sailing enthusiasts than for the average viewers. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/my_life_in_ruins/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/my_life_in_ruins/ Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT With stereotypical characters and a shopworn plot, My Life in Ruins is a charmless romantic comedy. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/10010662-my_sisters_keeper/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/10010662-my_sisters_keeper/ Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT My Sister's Keeper gets fine performances from its adult and child actors, but the director's heavy-handed approach turns a worthy emotional subject into an overly melodramatic tearjerker. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/new_in_town/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/new_in_town/ Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Cliched and short on charm, New In Town is a pat genre exercise that fails to bring the necessary heat to its Minnesota setting. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/nick_and_norahs_infinite_playlist/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/nick_and_norahs_infinite_playlist/ Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist combines a pair of charming leads, the classic New York backdrop, and a sweet soundtrack. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/night_at_the_museum_2/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/night_at_the_museum_2/ Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Night at the Museum: Battle at the Smithsonian is busy enough to keep the kids interested but the slapstick goes overboard and the special effects (however well executed) throw the production into mania. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/1198524-ninja_assassin/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/1198524-ninja_assassin/ Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/10009632-notorious/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/10009632-notorious/ Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT A biopic that lacks the luster of its subject, Notorious is generic rise-and-fall fare that still functions as a primer for those less familiar with the work and life of the hip hop icon. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/of_time_and_the_city/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/of_time_and_the_city/ Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Terrence Davies' heartfelt, sometimes funny new feature documentary is part scrapbook, part confessional. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/pandorum/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/pandorum/ Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT While it might prove somewhat satisfying for devout sci-fi fans, Pandorum's bloated, derivative plot ultimately leaves it drifting in space. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/paris_36/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/paris_36/ Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Sweet and light, this homage to French vaudeville -- and Francophilia in general -- is pretty, but its air of nostalgia occasionally borders on the saccharine. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/10009239-passengers/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/10009239-passengers/ Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/1196178-patti_smith_dream_of_life/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/1196178-patti_smith_dream_of_life/ Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Elegiac and personal, Patti Smith: Dream of Life paints an enduring and sometimes rough portrait of the titular chanteuse, complete with footage onstage and at home. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/paul_blart_mall_cop/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/paul_blart_mall_cop/ Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Paul Blart: Mall Cop has some laughs, but its plot is flimsy and lacking in any sustained comic momentum. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/pink_panther_2/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/pink_panther_2/ Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Underutilizing its talented cast, The Pink Panther 2 is little more than a series of lame slapstick gags. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/pride_and_glory/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/pride_and_glory/ Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Formulaic in its plotting and cliched in its dialogue, Pride and Glory does little to distinguish itself from other police procedurals. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/push/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/push/ Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT The sci-fi thriller Push is visually flashy but hyperkinetic and convoluted. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/quantum_of_solace/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/quantum_of_solace/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Brutal and breathless, Quantum Of Solace delivers tender emotions along with frenetic action. Not as good as franchise reboot Casino Royale, but still an impressive entry to the Bond canon. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/1196221-quarantine/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/1196221-quarantine/ Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Quarantine uses effective atmosphere and consistent scares to stand above the crop of recent horror films. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/race_to_witch_mountain/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/race_to_witch_mountain/ Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Despite the best efforts of a talented cast, Race to Witch Mountain is a tepid reboot that lacks the magic of the original. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/rachel_getting_married/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/rachel_getting_married/ Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Rachel Getting Married is an engrossing tale of family angst, highlighted by Anne Hathaway's powerful performance and director Jonathan Demme's return to form. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/reader/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/reader/ Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Despite Kate Winslet's superb portrayal, The Reader suggests an emotionally distant, Oscar-baiting historical drama. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/red_cliff/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/red_cliff/ Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Featuring some impressively grand battlefield action, John Woo returns to Asia and returns to form in the process for this lavish and slick historical epic. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/revolutionary_road/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/revolutionary_road/ Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Brilliantly acted and emotionally powerful, Revolutionary Road is a handsome adaptation of Richard Yates' celebrated novel. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/role_models/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/role_models/ Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Role Models is a frequently crude, always funny comedy with the cast providing solid work throughout. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/secret_life_of_bees/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/secret_life_of_bees/ Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Secret Life of Bees has moments of charm, but is largely too maudlin and sticky-sweet. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/seven_pounds/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/seven_pounds/ Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Grim and morose, Seven Pounds is also undone by an illogical plot. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/sex_drive/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/sex_drive/ Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Sex Drive has some hilarious moments and is well made for a raunchy teen film, but will appeal to few beyond that demographic. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/sisterhood_of_the_traveling_pants_2/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/sisterhood_of_the_traveling_pants_2/ Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT The workable chemistry among the four leads combined with the enriching message make for a winning Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/sleepwalking/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/sleepwalking/ Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Despite some sharp performances, Sleepwalking suffers from a grimness of tone and sluggish pacing. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/slumdog_millionaire/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/slumdog_millionaire/ Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Visually dazzling and emotionally resonant, Slumdog Millionaire is a film that's both entertaining and powerful. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/soloist/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/soloist/ Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Though it features strong performances by its lead players, a lack of narrative focus prevents The Soloist from hitting its mark. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/10009635-soul_men/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/10009635-soul_men/ Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Soul Men features lively performances from Bernie Mac and Samuel L. Jackson and some hilarious moments, but ultimately suffers from an unoriginal script. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/star_trek_11/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/star_trek_11/ Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Star Trek reignites a classic franchise with action, humor, a strong story, and brilliant visuals, and will please traditional Trekkies and new fans alike. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/1193230-state_of_play/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/1193230-state_of_play/ Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT A taut, well-acted political thriller, State of Play overcomes some unsubtle plot twists with an intelligent script and swift direction. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/summer_hours/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/summer_hours/ Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Olivier Assayas' contemplative family drama handles lofty ideas about art and culture with elegance and lightness. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/synecdoche_new_york/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/synecdoche_new_york/ Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Charlie Kaufman's ambitious directorial debut occasionally strains to connect, but ultimately provides fascinating insight into a writer's mind. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/1207149-taking_of_pelham_1_2_3/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/1207149-taking_of_pelham_1_2_3/ Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Despite a strong cast, The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 suffers under the excesses of Tony Scott's frantic direction, and fails to measure up to the 1974 original. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/taking_woodstock/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/taking_woodstock/ Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Featuring numerous 60s-era clichés, but little of the musical magic that highlighted the famous festival, Taking Woodstock is a breezy but underwhelming portrayal. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/terminator_salvation/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/terminator_salvation/ Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT With storytelling as robotic as the film's iconic villains, Terminator Salvation offers plenty of great effects but lacks the heart of the original films. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/day_the_earth_stood_still/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/day_the_earth_stood_still/ Fri, 26 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Heavy on special effects, but without a coherent story at its base, The Day the Earth Stood Still is subpar re-imagining of the 1951 science-fiction classic. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/toy_story_3/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/toy_story_3/ Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/transformers_revenge_of_the_fallen/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/transformers_revenge_of_the_fallen/ Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is a noisy, underplotted, and overlong special effects extravaganza that lacks a human touch. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/transporter_3/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/transporter_3/ Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT This middling installment in the Transporter franchise is a few steps down from its predecessors, featuring generic stunts and a lack of energy. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/twilight/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/twilight/ Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Having lost much of its bite transitioning to the big screen, Twilight will please its devoted fans, but do little for the uninitiated. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/1208128-tyson/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/1208128-tyson/ Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT A fascinating, emotional, and frank confessional from Iron Mike that sheds a sympathetic light on one of boxing's most controversial icons. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/ugly_truth/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/ugly_truth/ Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Despite the best efforts of Butler and Heigl, The Ugly Truth suffers from a weak script that relies on romantic comedy formula, with little charm or comedic payoff. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/10010150-unborn/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/10010150-unborn/ Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT David Goyer's Unborn is a tame genre effort with cheap thrills and scares that border on silliness. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/underworld_rise_of_the_lycans/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/underworld_rise_of_the_lycans/ Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Despite the best efforts of its competent cast, Underworld: Rise of the Lycans is an indistinguishable and unnecessary prequel. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/uninvited_2009/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/uninvited_2009/ Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Uninvited is moody and reasonably involving, but suffers from predictable plot twists. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/up/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/up/ Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Another masterful work of art from Pixar, Up is an exciting, hilarious, and heartfelt adventure impeccably crafted and told with wit and depth. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/valentino_the_last_emperor/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/valentino_the_last_emperor/ Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Valentino: the Last Emperor utilizes its access to the fashion icon to the fullest, and the result is a glitzy, dishy, and insightful documentary. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/valkyrie/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/valkyrie/ Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Given the subject matter, Valkyrie could have been an outstanding historical thriller, but settles for being a mildly entertaining, but disposable yarn. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/w_2008/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/w_2008/ Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT A surprisingly sympathetic portrayal of the 43rd American president, W. is fascinating in spots, but merely rudimentary as a whole. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/watchmen/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/watchmen/ Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Gritty and visually striking, Watchmen is a faithful adaptation of Alan Moore's graphic novel, but its complex narrative structure may make it difficult for it to appeal to viewers not already familiar with the source material. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/wendy_and_lucy/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/wendy_and_lucy/ Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Michelle Williams gives a heartbreaking performance in Wendy and Lucy, a timely portrait of loneliness and struggle. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/what_just_happened/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/what_just_happened/ Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT What Just Happened has some inspired comic moments, but this inside-baseball take on Hollywood lacks satirical bite. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_wrestler/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_wrestler/ Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mickey Rourke gives a performance for the ages in The Wrestler, a richly affecting, heart-wrenching yet ultimately rewarding drama. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/wolverine/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/wolverine/ Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Though Hugh Jackman gives his all, he can't help X-Men Origins: Wolverine overcome a cliche-ridden script and familiar narrative. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/year_one/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/year_one/ Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Year One is a poorly executed, slapdash comedy in which the talent both in front of and behind the camera never seem to be on the same page. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/yes_man/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/yes_man/ Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Jim Carrey's comic convulsions are the only bright spots in this otherwise dim and predictable comedy. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/youth_without_youth/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/youth_without_youth/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Although visually appealing, Coppola's latest film mixes too many genres with a very confusing plot. http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/1190296-zack_and_miri_make_a_porno/ http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/1190296-zack_and_miri_make_a_porno/ Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Zack and Miri Make a Porno is a modest success for Kevin Smith, due in large part to the charm of Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks.