Empire's Scores
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For 6,818 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: 3,006 out of 6818
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Mixed: 3,654 out of 6818
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Negative: 158 out of 6818
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David Parkinson
Curious allegorical epic which was supposed to speak to Allied spirits during the second world war but was a trifle obscure in its symbolism even then.- Empire
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David Parkinson
Olivier's classic and personalised version of the troubled Prince of Denmark is still highly atmospheric and intriguing.- Empire
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Kim Newman
Beautifully directed with a lovely visual lyricism, this film packs a western punch with perfect performances and a fine script.- Empire
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Ian Nathan
Perfectly tense atmosphere and performances, with the sparks flying between Bogart and Bacall.- Empire
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Kim Newman
A little bit of going through the motions with this horror spoof but fans will enjoy.- Empire
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David Parkinson
Like "The Searchers", this is so brilliant that the only real effect of the other versions is to make you want to watch the original again.- Empire
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William Thomas
Sexual tension hangs in the air as the wind blows and native drums beat, but it's on a visual level that the film excels.- Empire
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David Parkinson
This is still the definitive version of Charles Dickens' atmospheric and occasionally creepy classic.- Empire
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David Parkinson
Suspense gives way to metaphor in a stark thriller that hints at the work to come from master Carol Reed.- Empire
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Ian Freer
Although peppered with colourful, sharply drawn characters, this is Stewart's movie, instantly loveable as a small town dreamer who sacrifices everything for others. His journey to despair and back warms the cockles like little else. Enjoy it in a cinema so you can sob among others.- Empire
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David Parkinson
This is intelligent, admirably unsentimental and utterly involving for its full three-hour running time.- Empire
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One of the greatest (and sadly most forgotten) romantic comedies ever, which has not a cracking script, but some trademark-terrific visuals.- Empire
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Kim Newman
Bogart as Marlowe is compelling in this classic thriller that is complex but triumph of atmospheric cool.- Empire
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Caroline Westbrook
Beautifully monochrome rendering of a love that cannot be.- Empire
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David Parkinson
Judy Garland is magnificent in this charming musical with a number of star turns from the impressive cast.- Empire
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Kim Newman
A war movie with enough honour and heroism to make a grown man weep.- Empire
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Angie Errigo
Wow! It may not be art or good taste, but throbbing melodrama doesn't come with more conviction. Even to those usually turned off by the tough Crawford, Mildred is compelling.- Empire
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David Parkinson
A very thin story stretched out for over two hours, this is a melange of the wonderful and the pompous.- Empire
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Alan Morrison
A wonderful salute to British decency and a touching portrait of a friendship that bridges national boundaries.- Empire
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David Parkinson
Superb dialogue, beautifully played and hummingly atmospheric, this is sexy, poignant and tense with some surpising humour...only the plot shows cracks...- Empire
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Emma Cochrane
Judy Garland's most famous role and her best performance make for entertaining viewing.- Empire
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The film is a little too long, but makes up for it with a strong cast and enthralling action.- Empire
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Kim Newman
Superlative crime yarn adapted with precision and skill from the classic James M. Cain novel.- Empire
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David Parkinson
Sturges' no-holds-barred comic cristicism of American Forces abroad is still challenging and funny.- Empire
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Angie Errigo
Along with the psychological intrigue there is romance and wit. And fans will enjoy Hitch's most amusing trademark cameo: photographed as before and after silhouettes in a newspaper ad for diet product Reduco.- Empire
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Emma Cochrane
This was understandably inspiring to wartime audiences and actually still holds up as a heartwarming story with a very decent cast.- Empire
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David Parkinson
Once the political correctness is side-stepped, this contains classic chemistry from its two leads.- Empire
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Kim Newman
Silly but enormous fun, complete with gypsy musical numbers and an insane battle royal finish.- Empire
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