Anna Smith

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Empire, Time Out, Time Out London
For 194 reviews, this critic has graded:
  • 44% higher than the average critic
  • 3% same as the average critic
  • 53% lower than the average critic
On average, this critic grades 5.2 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)

Anna Smith's Scores

  • Movies
  • TV
Average review score: 60
Highest review score: 100 The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
Lowest review score: 20 Leap Year
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 51 out of 194
  2. Mixed: 137 out of 194
  3. Negative: 6 out of 194
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    • 58 Metascore
    • 60 Anna Smith
    Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
    As awkward as McGregor's geeky hero and almost as confused as the titular plan, Salmon Fishing is still very likable if you're prepared to take the bait. And it might even be Scott Thomas' funniest turn since "Four Weddings And A Funeral."
    • 51 Metascore
    • 40 Anna Smith
    Hotel for Dogs
    Inventive and endearing in places but ultimately an unsatisfying mix of slow plotting and superficial characterisation.
    • 44 Metascore
    • 40 Anna Smith
    Kingsman: The Golden Circle
    There’s plenty of action—and laughs here and there—but when a repeated cameo from Elton John is the best thing in a movie like this, you know you’re in trouble.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 40 Anna Smith
    Seducing Doctor Lewis
    Amused, maybe - but you won't be seduced.
    • 21 Metascore
    • 40 Anna Smith
    Geostorm
    Geostorm is a watery blend of Armageddon and 24, with enough action to entertain on a basic level. It’ll probably be most appealing to scientists looking for a good laugh.
    • 37 Metascore
    • 40 Anna Smith
    Underdog
    Despite the talent on show, there's little to distinguish this from any other bland family comedy.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 40 Anna Smith
    Last Holiday
    Money can buy you happiness in this inferior remake - although its makeover storyline may please fans of "The Princess Diaries" et al.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 40 Anna Smith
    Chéri
    This glimpse into a decadent era has its charms, but they’re mostly visual. While Pfeiffer and Friend perform well, the script is tonally confused and lacks edge.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 40 Anna Smith
    The Walker
    Attempting to encompass too many genres dulls the overall effect but this still commands a certain fascination.
    • 38 Metascore
    • 40 Anna Smith
    What the #$*! Do We (K)now!?
    Touches on some interesting philosophical ideas, but it's poorly-produced and unclear in tone.
    • 40 Metascore
    • 40 Anna Smith
    Derailed
    There's a good film in here somewhere, but it's buried under a messy structure and unclear direction.
    • 37 Metascore
    • 40 Anna Smith
    The United States of Leland
    It's poetic, hypnotic and well-performed, but fails to either draw out its characters with conviction or fully draw its audience in.
    • 31 Metascore
    • 40 Anna Smith
    Love the Coopers
    There’s too much going on and too little character development for this to become a Christmas classic.
    • 37 Metascore
    • 40 Anna Smith
    Made of Honor
    A strong opening, bursting with wit and vigour, gives way to a predictable, patronising and immensely lazy second half. Could have been so much more.
    • 47 Metascore
    • 40 Anna Smith
    Hannah Montana: The Movie
    Lazy but functional tween fare.
    • 42 Metascore
    • 40 Anna Smith
    Four Kids and It
    The kids and Caine are good, but this lacks the magic of its source novel(s). Younger children may enjoy it, but its attempts to entertain older viewers mostly fall flat.
    • 46 Metascore
    • 40 Anna Smith
    Reminiscence
    Reminiscence has imagination to spare, but it doesn’t deliver the precious memories it promises.
    • 45 Metascore
    • 40 Anna Smith
    She's the Man
    The highschool hijinks may entertain the young, but those more familiar with the Bard will recognise this as a wasted opportunity.
    • 45 Metascore
    • 40 Anna Smith
    American Assassin
    This gets an extra point for an exciting action finale, but loses several for a hero who may try your patience well before then.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 40 Anna Smith
    Because of Winn-Dixie
    It means well, but it's all just a bit too tired a formula - even by the standards of a kids film. Put this one in the top field to 'rest'.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Anna Smith
    Angel
    This is one expensive folly.
    • 39 Metascore
    • 40 Anna Smith
    Alvin and the Chipmunks
    Fun musical numbers and cartoonish humour give way to a bland sermon about the evils of the music industry.
    • 31 Metascore
    • 40 Anna Smith
    Blended
    No surprises here, nor many laughs, though the romance has a simple, sentimental appeal.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 40 Anna Smith
    Ginger & Rosa
    Despite some strong moments, Ginger and Rosa fails to really convince.
    • 39 Metascore
    • 40 Anna Smith
    Need For Speed
    After a creaky, clichéd start, Need for Speed picks up a bit. The script is still as corny as hell, but the chase scenes are pretty spectacular.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 40 Anna Smith
    The Cat Returns (2002)
    There's little tension or opportunity for emotional involvement in the brief story, and despite competent animation the cats are rarely anthropomorphised to good comic effect. One for anime - and animal - lovers only.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 40 Anna Smith
    Highwaymen
    Both the well-choreographed crash scenes and the gritty cinematography hint at a better film. Shame no-one took the time to make it.
    • 34 Metascore
    • 40 Anna Smith
    The Back-up Plan
    Sporadically amusing but rarely inspired.
    • 32 Metascore
    • 40 Anna Smith
    Plastic
    The London scenes are fine but the guys seem far too relaxed in Miami considering death is looming. And we’re given no reason to root for them other than that they’re young and good-looking.
    • 33 Metascore
    • 40 Anna Smith
    Love Happens
    Falls between romance and drama without really satisfying either.
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