Empire's Scores
- Movies
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For 6,825 reviews, this publication has graded:
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54% higher than the average critic
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3% same as the average critic
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43% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 0.9 points higher than other critics.
(0-100 point scale)
Average Movie review score: 66
| Highest review score: | Oppenheimer | |
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| Lowest review score: | Superman IV: The Quest for Peace |
Score distribution:
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Positive: 3,008 out of 6825
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Mixed: 3,658 out of 6825
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Negative: 159 out of 6825
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William Thomas
Thankfully Annaud's stunning direction takes in the beautiful scenery allowing a mild diversion from the scenes of romance.- Empire
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Amon Warmann
The story is a bit slight, but it’s fun to watch Ana de Armas punch, shoot, stab and blast everything and everyone in her way. A Wick-edly entertaining addition to one of cinema’s best action franchises.- Empire
- Posted Jun 4, 2025
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Sweet, funny, simple, entertaining -- everything a good rom-com should be. Definitely...- Empire
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Terri White
Bold, devastating and utterly beautiful, Todd Phillips and Joaquin Phoenix have not just reimagined one of the most iconic villains in cinema history, but reimagined the comic book movie itself.- Empire
- Posted Aug 31, 2019
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Ian Nathan
The definitive wacky screwball comedy that spawned a genre.- Empire
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Helen O'Hara
Another ‘live-action’ remake that’s darker and less compelling than the animated original, but it’s saved by Bailey’s charming performance, McCarthy’s sass and the story’s own eternal magic.- Empire
- Posted May 22, 2023
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The forceful imagery and acute sound design make Natural Light worth surrendering to, but a frail narrative may leave you feeling like you’re in no man’s land.- Empire
- Posted Nov 10, 2021
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David Parkinson
There are some poignant moments, but Steven's decision to shoot a claustrophobic movie in CinemaScope and the stage-bound feel of the whole enterprise never bring the action to life.- Empire
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Ian Nathan
Connery has a ball with great stunts, snappy dialogue and a bevy of typically Bondish beauties.- Empire
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Anna Smith
Music And Lyrics never really finds its tone. Fans of Barrymore and Grant are likely to enjoy their pleasing ramblings, and the modern-day, down-to-earth courtship is handled well. But this is unlikely to go down as either actor’s finest hour.- Empire
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- Posted Apr 27, 2015
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Dan Jolin
Bearing a passing resemblance to both Man Bites Dog and Chopper, its hardly original, but still a laudable example of proficient guerilla moviemaking.- Empire
- Posted Aug 4, 2022
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John Nugent
Strictly-for-fans-only. Bono is a charismatic chronicler of his own life, but the self-conscious storytelling concept is a harder thing to stomach for non-enthusiasts.- Empire
- Posted May 17, 2025
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David Hughes
With his fourth film as writer-director, Judd Apatow has arguably made his most personal film yet, without forgetting to make us laugh.- Empire
- Posted Feb 11, 2013
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It's telling that the film is still only truly memorable for the closing five minute bulletfest, which turns Clint's bus into the only thing with more holes in it than the screenplay.- Empire
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Action filmmaking at its best; a career high for director Harlin and arguably Stallone as well.- Empire
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Ben Travis
What could have been a mere IP cash-in instead becomes an unexpectedly cinematic crime-and-couture romp, delivered with the sort of style, snarl and eccentricity that Cruella herself would likely applaud. She makes being bad look very good.- Empire
- Posted May 26, 2021
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Angie Errigo
The tennis itself is ridiculously far-fetched, and yet this may still be the best tennis movie ever made.- Empire
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Olly Richards
As kiddie entertainment it works well, with simple humour and lots of action. But there's not a lot to appeal to any accompanying adults.- Empire
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Kim Newman
Okay, so it’s Cujo with a chimp and a pool instead of a dog and a car – but Primate delivers good, gruesome business and has a sense of fun. Solid horror hokum.- Empire
- Posted Feb 3, 2026
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Anna Smith
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."- Empire
- Posted Apr 16, 2012
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Helen O'Hara
It’s not the toothless remake we feared, and is often very funny, but there’s a slight imbalance between the Roses that blunts some of its effect.- Empire
- Posted Aug 28, 2025
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Simon Crook
The plywood acting’s pretty funny, as is the coy sex; what amazes is the beautifully lurid, near-fetishistic set design.- Empire
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Round two’s double-or-nothing approach means there are fewer surprises this time around. Yet as Weaving’s endlessly watchable bride gets even bloodier, it’s hard not to crack a smile at the relentless fun.- Empire
- Posted Mar 13, 2026
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John Nugent
A largely painless viewing experience — but it could have been far more pleasurable.- Empire
- Posted Mar 25, 2025
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Nick de Semlyen
Full-force performance form Ryan Reynolds but not as funny as it hopes it is.- Empire
- Posted Mar 16, 2015
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If an uneasy mix of humour and sadness never quite gels, its message is clear and its cast uniformly strong.- Empire
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Ian Freer
As Marmite-y as Stuart Murdoch's music, you'll find it either winningly charming or irritatingly fey. Either way, its warmth shines through.- Empire
- Posted Aug 18, 2014
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Adam Smith
In seamlessly interweaving top-notch CGI and incredible stuntwork, Cohen has delivered some of the finest auto-action ever put on screen.- Empire
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John Nugent
Funny and shocking, Get Away is not always a successful holiday-gone-wrong, but its bloody bonkers final act makes it worth the trip.- Empire
- Posted Jan 13, 2025
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