Empire's Scores
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For 6,821 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 6821
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Mixed: 3,655 out of 6821
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Negative: 158 out of 6821
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David Parkinson
Interesting portrait of the shallow nature of fame but overall this fails to engage on an emotional level.- Empire
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Holocaust drama shot like costume drama, creating a sense of aesthetic disharmony.- Empire
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Nick de Semlyen
Guy Ritchie delivers a nice surprise: an LA neo-noir with high-voltage action and an ice-cube-cool Statham. If it gets a bit tangled up in its time-hopping reveals, it’s largely an enjoyable, rattlesnake-mean thriller.- Empire
- Posted Dec 9, 2021
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Ian Nathan
Weightless, but not without its enchantments, this is Woody Allen coasting. But where better to coast than the loveliest coast of all?- Empire
- Posted Sep 15, 2014
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You'll know exactly where it's going, but it still has Clint doing full-on-cranky and is a fun finger-up at corporate suits the world over.- Empire
- Posted Nov 26, 2012
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Not as good as The Full Monty or Brassed Off but better than Swimming With Men and Fisherman’s Friends, Military Wives is a familiar, entertaining hymn to the power of people coming together in adversity.- Empire
- Posted Mar 4, 2020
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Helen O'Hara
Nearly as good as the last film — the starrier cameos compensating somewhat for the more scattershot plot — this is fun but could have been more deeply felt.- Empire
- Posted Mar 24, 2014
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Christina Newland
In spite of what may seem like a direct-to-VOD vibe, this is a slick, nasty thriller with a throwback quality, neither too self-serious nor too self-aware. While it’s not especially fresh, it’s still solid genre filmmaking.- Empire
- Posted Jul 31, 2020
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One of the best Amicus anthology movies, this is an enjoyable affair full of affectionate horror homage.- Empire
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Kim Newman
Okay video-dungeon-style horror, a bit marooned on the big-screen but nevertheless murky fun.- Empire
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David Parkinson
Klayman exploits the opportunity to follow a man at the eye of a cultural and political storm, although more detail on his creative process and private life would have welcome.- Empire
- Posted Aug 6, 2012
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Angie Errigo
Despite its admirable strengths and the fact of it being a true story, there is somehow a failure to completely connect with the fierce boy, giving his unhappy and alienating youth an unfortunate air of unreality.- Empire
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Ian Freer
Well played across the board, The Riot Club is an entertaining glimpse into the dark side of privilege. Yet it lacks the richness and insight to be anything more.- Empire
- Posted Sep 15, 2014
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Kambole Campbell
The latter half of Chevalier is a little by-the-numbers compared to its energetic opening violin duel — though it is uplifted by its sharp critique of white institutions, and a strong performance from Kelvin Harrison Jr.- Empire
- Posted Jun 8, 2023
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Helen O'Hara
It won't do anything to win over those not already partial to Tarsem's style, but it has more than enough blood, guts and glamour to satisfy – and Cavill looks like a superman.- Empire
- Posted Nov 11, 2011
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Anchored by a steadfast James Norton, Mr. Jones doesn’t grip as it should, but is a timely, well-made reminder about the importance of reporting the truth when the world doesn’t believe you.- Empire
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Olly Richards
Filmically it's more of a pleasantly diverting kick about in the park than a 90th minute back-of-the-net at the world cup final.- Empire
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The Dive uses its underwater setting to add new thrills to a formulaic survivalist story, even if its attempts at emotional depth end up feeling a little shallow.- Empire
- Posted Aug 24, 2023
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Judd is well cast as the small town gal looking to start afresh and gain her independence in this chick flick about learning who you are. The supporting cast allow Judd to spar of them, with the result a pleasing but by no means exciting story.- Empire
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Ian Freer
A rare grown up thriller, full of interesting bits and a strong turn from Wahlberg. But as a whole Wyatt’s film doesn’t grip as it might.- Empire
- Posted Jan 19, 2015
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Ian Freer
A compelling, if well worn , topic — work/life balance — is brought vividly to life by a great Binoche performance.- Empire
- Posted Apr 28, 2014
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Amon Warmann
Some wonderful visual flourishes and two brilliant central performances by Wright and Lawrence help to illuminate the Gibbons sisters’ headspaces. But without important context, true insight and understanding remains elusive.- Empire
- Posted Dec 12, 2022
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Nick de Semlyen
It’s an energetic survival thriller and terrific showcase for Lively’s chops, but iffy plotting and a sloppy climax detract from the terror.- Empire
- Posted Aug 15, 2016
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Unable to strike enough fear in an audience, this brave foray nevertheless takes a hatchet to the notion that it had gone soft.- Empire
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Damon Wise
A great cast and promising premise get swamped in an awkward mix of airport-novel noir and blokey family melodrama.- Empire
- Posted Oct 13, 2014
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Helen O'Hara
It rips a few too many pages from familiar playbooks, but when it indulges in its own weirdness this film casts off those heavy caterpillar tracks and soars.- Empire
- Posted Dec 10, 2018
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Ian Nathan
It does slow down a bit too much for endless walking hither and thither scenes in the woods, as we ebb toward the grand reveal, but the mystery proves strong enough to hold you.- Empire
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Nick de Semlyen
Workmanlike suspenser, with plenty of cold water but sparse chills. When it comes to James Cameron scuba thrillers, "The Abyss" still has the edge.- Empire
- Posted Feb 5, 2011
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