Emmy says:
Revisiting a movie from my childhood I am pleased to see it entertaining as an adult. The spectacle, costumes, music and premise hold up well. 8/10.

Jeff says:
I can still quote more than 50% of this movie, which says a lot. It’s still fun watching a young Jim Carrey when the schtick was funny and not worn-out. The soundtrack has always been the draw for me, and it still is. Interesting fact: when this came out it was the second highest grossing film based on a comic ever … after the 1978 Superman film. Not hard to see why. 9/10.

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Emmys says:
The fantastic settings are shot to wonderful effect in this whirlwind of a story. Absolutely love the costumes and characters, and enjoyed discovering the facts with them. Great fun with the breaking of the fourth wall. 9/10.

Jeff says:
Not surprised this is based on the first book in a series … too much setup for there not to be (possible) sequels. I am completely there for them though! Well written and very well acted. There is some surprising darkness and even forthright violence which is more that I would have expected from something that might be considered a “kids” film. Well worth watching. 9/10.

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Emmy says:
Amazing actors portraying a melange of characters that have a rich interaction with each other. Tidbits of information are sprinkled throughout the narrative that allude to the oddness cultivated by the ten strangers. I found this very enjoyable although slightly jarring at the end. 8/10.

Jeff says:
Definitely worth a watch, mostly for the incredible talent on screen doing a brilliant job. So many “I know that one!” faces in the cast. Unfortunately, a fairly formulaic thriller for the most part – fake-outs and deaths at the predictable beats. The central conceit of the film is telegraphed early for the observant so while the ending didn’t jar for me, it only barely covered the implausibility. 7/10 mostly for the acting.

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Emmy says:
An outstanding piece of art with strong characters all round. The combat is wonderfully choreographed and shot, without revelling in violence. I’m left wanting the continuation of the story. 10/10.

Jeff says:
What looks like it should be a by-the-numbers action shoot-’em-up is, instead, a somewhat thoughtful exploration of what it means to be these people. There is great action, and it’s as efficient, effective, and brutal as the skills of the protagonists themselves. Once again, I really appreciate when film-makers don’t have to resort to smart people becoming inexplicably dumb in order to hit a plot point. I also appreciate the light touch with flash-backs and exposition. A great movie, I’m keen to see these characters again. 10/10.

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Emmy says:
So happy to finally see this show after falling in love with the soundtrack years ago. The choreography, staging and costumes really add to the production and the filming brings the audience directly onto the stage. 10/10.

Jeff says:
While a filming of a stage production, this is a movie where you also get the close-ups and tracking that you can’t get from sitting in a theatre seat. The best of both worlds, done very well. It’s sad that we weren’t able to see this on the big screen, but we’re even keener to see the live stage show when it finally comes to Australia next year. 10/10.

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Emmy says:
The combat and chase sequences in this movie are well choreographed and executed. The audience knowing the ‘twist’ before the protagonist was not handled as well as it could have been. Not quite what I expected from the trailer but still enjoyable. 7/10.

Jeff says:
From something that looked implausible from the trailer – closing off Manhattan – this turned into a rather interesting (if predictable) action/mystery. Anyone who’s watched cop shows could see what was coming if they thought about it, but the acting was good and even the ‘bad guys’ were relatable and sympathetic. 7/10.

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