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EAGLE - A satisfactory 6! This atmospheric Roman adventure/drama features good fight choreography, old school effects and a solid co-lead, despite being a little sluggish at times. Like: King Arthur
EAGLE EYE - A satisfactory 6! Fast-paced, ludicrous yet entertaining political thriller borrows from a number of finer films. Like: Die Hard 4
EARTH - A solid 7! Entertaining, informative, extensive documentary with amazing visuals, although a little disjointed. Like: March of the Penguins
EASTERN PROMISES - An excellent 8! A dark, violent and unsettling film about the Russian mob. Intense performances. Like: A History of Violence
EASY A - A solid 7! This sharp, smart and funny teen high school comedy boasts a stellar cast and a winning script. Like: Juno
EASY VIRTUE - A satisfactory 6! Charming, enjoyable and lightweight romantic comedy period piece. A Noel Coward adaptation. Like: Mansfield Park
EAT PRAY LOVE - A flat 5! This food, wine self-discovery travelogue about a 40-something divorcee is superficial with a likable actress playing a selfish lead. Like: Sex in the City
ECHO, THE - A flat 5! Middling, creepy, atmospheric Asian horror remake has a better cast behind this ghost story. Like: Dark Waters
EDGE OF DARKNESS - A flat 5! A dark, swirling, inconsistent and convoluted detective revenge thriller marks the return of Mel Gibson. Like: Max Payne, Taken
EDUCATION, AN - A solid 7! Engaging coming-of-age story with a great lead performance, about a school girl's romance with a charming young "well -to -do" man. Like: Matchstick Men
EDUCATION OF CHARLIE BANKS, THE - A satisfactory 6! Sweet, surprising coming of age drama with solid script and performances, but uneven at times. Like: Basketball Diaries
EGOLI: THE MOVIE - A terrible 2! Second-rate production values, lack-lustre drama and "a rush job" leave the Egoli faithful with a disappointing farewell to the much-loved TV series. Like: Egoli
EICHMANN - A satisfactory 6! Decent docudrama about infamous Nazi war criminal trial. Solid cast, but not a definitive film. Like: The Specialist
EK LIEF JOU - A flat 5! A sweet, earnest yet mediocre SA "romcom" starring local singer, Kurt Darren. Like: Jakhalsdans
ELEGY - A solid 7! Provocative Philip Roth adult romance/drama adaptation with smart performances. Like: The Human Stain
ELITE FORCE - A solid 7! Brutal, action-intensive Brazilian cop film fueled by horrors of violence. Lacks clear morality. NFSV Like: City of God
ELIZABETH: THE GOLDEN AGE - A satisfactory 6! Visually appealing follow-up to Elizabeth, except style triumphs over meaning/story. Like: Elizabeth, Mary of Scotland
EMMANUEL'S GIFT - A satisfactory 6! Slick Ghanaian documentary, tells the uplifting, coming of age story of a young, disabled boy. Like: God Grew Tired of Us
ENCHANTED - An excellent 8! Disney parodies itself in this top-notch cartoon reality crossover fairy tale. Like: Mary Poppins, The Princess Bride
END OF THE LINE, THE - A satisfactory 6! Insightful ecological documentary about the affects of commercial fishing and their devastating impact on world over next 40 years. Like: The Cove, Food Inc.
ENDGAME - A satisfactory 6! Solid all-round performances raise the bar in this political drama/thriller detailing the secret talks that led to the end of Apartheid. Like: Catch A Fire
ENTRY LEVEL - A flat 5! A light, low budget B-movie comedy with a smart script, savvy cast and distracting background music. Like: The Neighbour
ETERNITY - A third-rate 3! Sadly, this SA Twilight/Blade mash-up had promise, but lacks a coherent story, convincing performances and relies too heavily on its influences. Like: Twilight
EVENING - A flat 5! Talented cast and beautiful cinematography are unable to fulfill its sprawling romance intentions. Like: The Great Gatsby
EVERY LITTLE STEP - A solid 7! An engrossing behind-the-scenes music documentary takes a look at what goes into preparing a Broadway performance. Like: A Chorus Line
EVERYBODY'S FINE - A satisfactory 6! A solid lead performance from De Niro keeps this sluggish dramedy afloat with an all-star cast in tow. Like: About Schmidt
EXPENDABLES, THE - A satisfactory 6! An all-star action cast takes this violent, cheesy and tongue-in-cheek '80s action to another level! Like: Commando
EXPRESS, THE - A solid 7! Inspiring and heart-felt sports biopic, even for non-sports fans. Great turn by Quaid amid some melodrama. Like: Facing the Giants
EXPIRED - A satisfactory 6! Sweet and sour offbeat dramedy and decent performances underpin this indie gem about two parking meter maids. Like: Friends with Money
EXTRAORDINARY MEASURES - A flat 5! A heavyweight cast and a story based on a hot pharmaceutical issue add up to a slightly TV-quality tearjerker. Like: The Boy in the Plastic Bubble
EYE, THE - A flat 5! Average Chinese horror remake of 'Gin gwai' with less atmosphere, fewer scares and Jessica Alba. Like: Dark Water, Shutter
EAGLE EYE - A satisfactory 6! Fast-paced, ludicrous yet entertaining political thriller borrows from a number of finer films. Like: Die Hard 4
EARTH - A solid 7! Entertaining, informative, extensive documentary with amazing visuals, although a little disjointed. Like: March of the Penguins
EASTERN PROMISES - An excellent 8! A dark, violent and unsettling film about the Russian mob. Intense performances. Like: A History of Violence
EASY A - A solid 7! This sharp, smart and funny teen high school comedy boasts a stellar cast and a winning script. Like: Juno
EASY VIRTUE - A satisfactory 6! Charming, enjoyable and lightweight romantic comedy period piece. A Noel Coward adaptation. Like: Mansfield Park
EAT PRAY LOVE - A flat 5! This food, wine self-discovery travelogue about a 40-something divorcee is superficial with a likable actress playing a selfish lead. Like: Sex in the City
ECHO, THE - A flat 5! Middling, creepy, atmospheric Asian horror remake has a better cast behind this ghost story. Like: Dark Waters
EDGE OF DARKNESS - A flat 5! A dark, swirling, inconsistent and convoluted detective revenge thriller marks the return of Mel Gibson. Like: Max Payne, Taken
EDUCATION, AN - A solid 7! Engaging coming-of-age story with a great lead performance, about a school girl's romance with a charming young "well -to -do" man. Like: Matchstick Men
EDUCATION OF CHARLIE BANKS, THE - A satisfactory 6! Sweet, surprising coming of age drama with solid script and performances, but uneven at times. Like: Basketball Diaries
EGOLI: THE MOVIE - A terrible 2! Second-rate production values, lack-lustre drama and "a rush job" leave the Egoli faithful with a disappointing farewell to the much-loved TV series. Like: Egoli
EICHMANN - A satisfactory 6! Decent docudrama about infamous Nazi war criminal trial. Solid cast, but not a definitive film. Like: The Specialist
EK LIEF JOU - A flat 5! A sweet, earnest yet mediocre SA "romcom" starring local singer, Kurt Darren. Like: Jakhalsdans
ELEGY - A solid 7! Provocative Philip Roth adult romance/drama adaptation with smart performances. Like: The Human Stain
ELITE FORCE - A solid 7! Brutal, action-intensive Brazilian cop film fueled by horrors of violence. Lacks clear morality. NFSV Like: City of God
ELIZABETH: THE GOLDEN AGE - A satisfactory 6! Visually appealing follow-up to Elizabeth, except style triumphs over meaning/story. Like: Elizabeth, Mary of Scotland
EMMANUEL'S GIFT - A satisfactory 6! Slick Ghanaian documentary, tells the uplifting, coming of age story of a young, disabled boy. Like: God Grew Tired of Us
ENCHANTED - An excellent 8! Disney parodies itself in this top-notch cartoon reality crossover fairy tale. Like: Mary Poppins, The Princess Bride
END OF THE LINE, THE - A satisfactory 6! Insightful ecological documentary about the affects of commercial fishing and their devastating impact on world over next 40 years. Like: The Cove, Food Inc.
ENDGAME - A satisfactory 6! Solid all-round performances raise the bar in this political drama/thriller detailing the secret talks that led to the end of Apartheid. Like: Catch A Fire
ENTRY LEVEL - A flat 5! A light, low budget B-movie comedy with a smart script, savvy cast and distracting background music. Like: The Neighbour
ETERNITY - A third-rate 3! Sadly, this SA Twilight/Blade mash-up had promise, but lacks a coherent story, convincing performances and relies too heavily on its influences. Like: Twilight
EVENING - A flat 5! Talented cast and beautiful cinematography are unable to fulfill its sprawling romance intentions. Like: The Great Gatsby
EVERY LITTLE STEP - A solid 7! An engrossing behind-the-scenes music documentary takes a look at what goes into preparing a Broadway performance. Like: A Chorus Line
EVERYBODY'S FINE - A satisfactory 6! A solid lead performance from De Niro keeps this sluggish dramedy afloat with an all-star cast in tow. Like: About Schmidt
EXPENDABLES, THE - A satisfactory 6! An all-star action cast takes this violent, cheesy and tongue-in-cheek '80s action to another level! Like: Commando
EXPRESS, THE - A solid 7! Inspiring and heart-felt sports biopic, even for non-sports fans. Great turn by Quaid amid some melodrama. Like: Facing the Giants
EXPIRED - A satisfactory 6! Sweet and sour offbeat dramedy and decent performances underpin this indie gem about two parking meter maids. Like: Friends with Money
EXTRAORDINARY MEASURES - A flat 5! A heavyweight cast and a story based on a hot pharmaceutical issue add up to a slightly TV-quality tearjerker. Like: The Boy in the Plastic Bubble
EYE, THE - A flat 5! Average Chinese horror remake of 'Gin gwai' with less atmosphere, fewer scares and Jessica Alba. Like: Dark Water, Shutter
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