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I AM LEGEND- A satisfactory 6! Apocalyptic eye candy with thrilling chases and loads of action entertainment. Like: I, Robot, 28 Days Later...
I AM NUMBER FOUR - A satisfactory 6! An action-packed science fiction adventure popcorn flick with a good-looking cast of up-and-coming actors, super special effects and great pacing. Like: Smallville, Ben 10
I COULD NEVER BE YOUR WOMAN - A satisfactory 6! This older woman-younger man romantic comedy is formulaic, yet entertaining with a great comic cast. Like: Prime
I HATE VALENTINE'S DAY - A flimsy 4! Formulaic, overly-sweet romcom written, directed & starring Nia Vardolos. Forced, mediocre comedy and dialogue. Like: Trust the Man
I KNOW WHO KILLED ME - A terrible 2! Camp, trashy, gorey and ridiculous laugh-out-loud whodunit mystery. Strip Tease meets Mulholland Dr. Like: Kiss The Girls
I LOVE YOU, BETH COOPER - A flimsy 4! Superficial book adaptation complete with teen cliches, stereotypes and "lack-laughter" script. Like: Boys and Girls
I LOVE YOU, MAN - A solid 7! Formulaic romantic comedy is enhanced by two heartfelt and funny lead performances. Fart and sex gags incl. Like: You, Me and Dupree
I LOVE YOU PHILLIP MORRIS - A satisfactory 6! A fascinating indie comedy, marked by solid detour performances from Carrey and McGregor about a gay conman and his soul mate. Like: Cable Guy
I NOW PRONOUNCE YOU CHUCK AND LARRY - A satisfactory 6! Fun and unique middle-of-the-road comedy concept applied to an interchangeable comic duo. Like: Three to Tango -
I THINK I LOVE MY WIFE - A flimsy 4! Chris Rock's uneven Americanisation of Chloe in the Afternoon. Indecisive drama and lowbrow comedy. Like: Trust the Man
I WANT SOMEONE TO EAT CHEESE WITH - A satisfactory 6! Garlin creates a sweet, gentler romantic comedy version of Curb Your Enthusiasm. Like: Whatever Works
I'M NOT THERE - A solid 7! A multi-faceted, talented ensemble and stylish visuals make this unconventional music biopic refreshing. Like: Walk the Line
ICE AGE 3: DAWN OF THE DINOSAURS- A satisfactory 6! Excellent animation is let down by a well-worn story in a mediocre 3rd installment. Watch it in 3D! Like: Ice Age: Meltdown
IGOR - A flat 5! Tries to match Tim Burton, but fails: uneven and unaware of its target audience. Like: A Nightmare Before Christmas
ILLEGAL TENDER - A flimsy 4! A ludicrous plot and subpar performances make this crime thriller feel unrealistic and almost ridiculous. Like: Empire
IMAGINARIUM OF DOCTOR PARNASSUS, THE - A flat 5! Psychedelic visuals, a solid cast and an intriguing magical premise lie scatter-shot in this glorious, yet fascinating mess. Like: The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
IMAGINE THAT - A flat 5! Middling family comedy lacks laughs and novelty, almost saved by Eddie Murphy's charisma. Like: The Game Plan, Liar Liar
IMAGINUM - A satisfactory 6! Decent sci-fi fantasy animated family feature. Charming characters and loads of fun for the kids. Like: Donkey Xote
IMPACT POINT - A flimsy 4! Mindless, mediocre yet provocative TV quality stalker thriller with a few familiar faces. Like: The Fan
IMPY'S ISLAND - A flat 5! A standard animation adventure story for the kids based on an old German TV show. Like: Urmel voll in Fahrt
IN BRUGES - An excellent 8! Unpredictable, twisted dark comedy crime caper with great dialogue and terrific performances. Like: Lucky Number Slevin
IN THE NAME OF THE KING - A third-rate 3! Weak performances, poor production values and a pithy script ruin this fantasy/adventure. Like Dungeons & Dragons
IN THE VALLEY OF ELAH - An excellent 8! Solid acting and bulletproof writing make this murder mystery a must-see. Like: The Deer Hunter, The General's Daughter
INCENDIES - An excellent 8! Terrific acting and emotionally powerful enough to override sluggish start. Like: The Kite Runner
INCEPTION - A near-perfect 9! This dark Matrix-type actioner boasts a first-rate cast, breathtaking visuals, clinical direction, a powerful soundtrack and a surreal heist story in the vein of Ocean's Eleven. Like: The Matrix
INCREDIBLE HULK, THE - A solid 7! The Hulk is back in an action-packed blockbuster for the fans! Bigger, greener and meaner than Ang Lee's. Like: Hulk (2003)
INDIANA JONES & THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL - A solid 7! Fast-paced, action-packed entertainment with laughs and thrills. Not as good as first 3. Like: The Mummy, National Treasure
INFIDEL, THE - A satisfactory 6! A rather funny low budget identity crisis comedy about a Muslim man, who realises he was adopted and his biological parents were Jewish. Like: Four Lions
INFORMANT, THE- A satisfactory 6! A talky, quirky business satire with good intentions, but let down by bizarre score and sluggish pacing. Like: Antitrust
INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS- An excellent 8! Entertaining, genre-bending World War II movie. Bloodthirsty with superb lead performance from Waltz. Like: Sin City, Valkyrie
INGRID JONKER: HER LIVES AND TIMES - A satisfactory 6! Competent yet depressing documentary about a South African poet/artist's short life story. Like: Sylvia
INKHEART - A satisfactory 6! A top-notch cast and an enchanting tale on books. This family fantasy adventure is cliched, yet entertaining. Like: Stardust
INSANITARIUM - A flat 5! A 28 Days Later meets One Flew Over A Cuckoo's Nest B-movie with plenty of gore for zombie fans. Like: Dawn of the Dead
INSIDE OUT - A flimsy 4! Triple H stars as an ex-con in this dull, bloated and scattershot street justice crime drama turn wrestler vehicle. Like: The House of the Rising Sun
INSIDIOUS - A solid 7! A tapestry and tribute to old school horror, this creepy little horror gem delivers production value and scares. Like: Orphan
INTERNATIONAL, THE - A flat 5! Second-rate Bond movie is contentious and stylish, yet inconsistent with sluggish drama over violent action. Like: Topaz
INTERVIEW - A solid 7! Great performances, good insight and clever use of space create a tense and personal drama. Like: Celebrity
INTO GREAT SILENCE- A solid 7! A quiet, meditative and transcendent documentary experience for patient viewers (3 hours). Like: Der Name der Rose
INTO THE WILD - A near-perfect 9! Amazing performances, Sean Penn's masterpiece about truth and freedom. Like: Castaway, The Motorcycle Diaries
INTONGA- A flat 5! Low budget, coming-of-age Xhosa (with subtitles) boxing drama with traditional music and beautiful scenery. Like: Umalusi
INVASION, THE - A flimsy 4! Salvaged Body Snatchers misfire is mildly entertaining, patchy and superficial. Like: The X Files, War of the Worlds
INVENTION OF LYING, THE- A satisfactory 6! A sweet high concept fantasy comedy with loads of cameos, intermittent laughs and religious overtones. Like: Ghost Town
INVICTUS - A solid 7! Inspiring real-life account of Rugby World Cup '95 victory in Mandela's New South Africa. Excellent performance from Freeman. Like: Hansie
IOWA - A flat 5! Low budget crime, drama, fantasy "borrows" from superior films to create a familiar anti-drug movie. Like: Requiem for a Dream
IRON MAN - An excellent 8! Great CGI, performances and direction. Funny, exciting and armed to the teeth with action! Like: Transformers
IRON MAN 2 - A solid 7! The same winning tongue-in-cheek comic tone is repeated for the unwieldy sequel with a bigger budget, a broader cast and even more subplots. Like: Iron Man
IT'S A FREE WORLD- A solid 7! A nuggety lead performance, realistic treatment and topical issues. Intriguing social commentary. Like: Bread and Roses
IT'S A WONDERFUL AFTERLIFE - A flat 5! This original, silly "romcom" concept comedy is fun, but not funny enough to hold up against its influences. Like: My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Shaun of the Dead
IT'S COMPLICATED - A satisfactory 6! Typical romantic comedy fare with a solid comedy ensemble led by Streep. Like: Something's Gotta Give
IZULU LAMI- A flat 5! Charming and uplifting South African story, low budget production values with great scenery and natural performances. Like: Umalusi
I AM LEGEND- A satisfactory 6! Apocalyptic eye candy with thrilling chases and loads of action entertainment. Like: I, Robot, 28 Days Later...
I AM NUMBER FOUR - A satisfactory 6! An action-packed science fiction adventure popcorn flick with a good-looking cast of up-and-coming actors, super special effects and great pacing. Like: Smallville, Ben 10
I COULD NEVER BE YOUR WOMAN - A satisfactory 6! This older woman-younger man romantic comedy is formulaic, yet entertaining with a great comic cast. Like: Prime
I HATE VALENTINE'S DAY - A flimsy 4! Formulaic, overly-sweet romcom written, directed & starring Nia Vardolos. Forced, mediocre comedy and dialogue. Like: Trust the Man
I KNOW WHO KILLED ME - A terrible 2! Camp, trashy, gorey and ridiculous laugh-out-loud whodunit mystery. Strip Tease meets Mulholland Dr. Like: Kiss The Girls
I LOVE YOU, BETH COOPER - A flimsy 4! Superficial book adaptation complete with teen cliches, stereotypes and "lack-laughter" script. Like: Boys and Girls
I LOVE YOU, MAN - A solid 7! Formulaic romantic comedy is enhanced by two heartfelt and funny lead performances. Fart and sex gags incl. Like: You, Me and Dupree
I LOVE YOU PHILLIP MORRIS - A satisfactory 6! A fascinating indie comedy, marked by solid detour performances from Carrey and McGregor about a gay conman and his soul mate. Like: Cable Guy
I NOW PRONOUNCE YOU CHUCK AND LARRY - A satisfactory 6! Fun and unique middle-of-the-road comedy concept applied to an interchangeable comic duo. Like: Three to Tango -
I THINK I LOVE MY WIFE - A flimsy 4! Chris Rock's uneven Americanisation of Chloe in the Afternoon. Indecisive drama and lowbrow comedy. Like: Trust the Man
I WANT SOMEONE TO EAT CHEESE WITH - A satisfactory 6! Garlin creates a sweet, gentler romantic comedy version of Curb Your Enthusiasm. Like: Whatever Works
I'M NOT THERE - A solid 7! A multi-faceted, talented ensemble and stylish visuals make this unconventional music biopic refreshing. Like: Walk the Line
ICE AGE 3: DAWN OF THE DINOSAURS- A satisfactory 6! Excellent animation is let down by a well-worn story in a mediocre 3rd installment. Watch it in 3D! Like: Ice Age: Meltdown
IGOR - A flat 5! Tries to match Tim Burton, but fails: uneven and unaware of its target audience. Like: A Nightmare Before Christmas
ILLEGAL TENDER - A flimsy 4! A ludicrous plot and subpar performances make this crime thriller feel unrealistic and almost ridiculous. Like: Empire
IMAGINARIUM OF DOCTOR PARNASSUS, THE - A flat 5! Psychedelic visuals, a solid cast and an intriguing magical premise lie scatter-shot in this glorious, yet fascinating mess. Like: The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
IMAGINE THAT - A flat 5! Middling family comedy lacks laughs and novelty, almost saved by Eddie Murphy's charisma. Like: The Game Plan, Liar Liar
IMAGINUM - A satisfactory 6! Decent sci-fi fantasy animated family feature. Charming characters and loads of fun for the kids. Like: Donkey Xote
IMPACT POINT - A flimsy 4! Mindless, mediocre yet provocative TV quality stalker thriller with a few familiar faces. Like: The Fan
IMPY'S ISLAND - A flat 5! A standard animation adventure story for the kids based on an old German TV show. Like: Urmel voll in Fahrt
IN BRUGES - An excellent 8! Unpredictable, twisted dark comedy crime caper with great dialogue and terrific performances. Like: Lucky Number Slevin
IN THE NAME OF THE KING - A third-rate 3! Weak performances, poor production values and a pithy script ruin this fantasy/adventure. Like Dungeons & Dragons
IN THE VALLEY OF ELAH - An excellent 8! Solid acting and bulletproof writing make this murder mystery a must-see. Like: The Deer Hunter, The General's Daughter
INCENDIES - An excellent 8! Terrific acting and emotionally powerful enough to override sluggish start. Like: The Kite Runner
INCEPTION - A near-perfect 9! This dark Matrix-type actioner boasts a first-rate cast, breathtaking visuals, clinical direction, a powerful soundtrack and a surreal heist story in the vein of Ocean's Eleven. Like: The Matrix
INCREDIBLE HULK, THE - A solid 7! The Hulk is back in an action-packed blockbuster for the fans! Bigger, greener and meaner than Ang Lee's. Like: Hulk (2003)
INDIANA JONES & THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL - A solid 7! Fast-paced, action-packed entertainment with laughs and thrills. Not as good as first 3. Like: The Mummy, National Treasure
INFIDEL, THE - A satisfactory 6! A rather funny low budget identity crisis comedy about a Muslim man, who realises he was adopted and his biological parents were Jewish. Like: Four Lions
INFORMANT, THE- A satisfactory 6! A talky, quirky business satire with good intentions, but let down by bizarre score and sluggish pacing. Like: Antitrust
INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS- An excellent 8! Entertaining, genre-bending World War II movie. Bloodthirsty with superb lead performance from Waltz. Like: Sin City, Valkyrie
INGRID JONKER: HER LIVES AND TIMES - A satisfactory 6! Competent yet depressing documentary about a South African poet/artist's short life story. Like: Sylvia
INKHEART - A satisfactory 6! A top-notch cast and an enchanting tale on books. This family fantasy adventure is cliched, yet entertaining. Like: Stardust
INSANITARIUM - A flat 5! A 28 Days Later meets One Flew Over A Cuckoo's Nest B-movie with plenty of gore for zombie fans. Like: Dawn of the Dead
INSIDE OUT - A flimsy 4! Triple H stars as an ex-con in this dull, bloated and scattershot street justice crime drama turn wrestler vehicle. Like: The House of the Rising Sun
INSIDIOUS - A solid 7! A tapestry and tribute to old school horror, this creepy little horror gem delivers production value and scares. Like: Orphan
INTERNATIONAL, THE - A flat 5! Second-rate Bond movie is contentious and stylish, yet inconsistent with sluggish drama over violent action. Like: Topaz
INTERVIEW - A solid 7! Great performances, good insight and clever use of space create a tense and personal drama. Like: Celebrity
INTO GREAT SILENCE- A solid 7! A quiet, meditative and transcendent documentary experience for patient viewers (3 hours). Like: Der Name der Rose
INTO THE WILD - A near-perfect 9! Amazing performances, Sean Penn's masterpiece about truth and freedom. Like: Castaway, The Motorcycle Diaries
INTONGA- A flat 5! Low budget, coming-of-age Xhosa (with subtitles) boxing drama with traditional music and beautiful scenery. Like: Umalusi
INVASION, THE - A flimsy 4! Salvaged Body Snatchers misfire is mildly entertaining, patchy and superficial. Like: The X Files, War of the Worlds
INVENTION OF LYING, THE- A satisfactory 6! A sweet high concept fantasy comedy with loads of cameos, intermittent laughs and religious overtones. Like: Ghost Town
INVICTUS - A solid 7! Inspiring real-life account of Rugby World Cup '95 victory in Mandela's New South Africa. Excellent performance from Freeman. Like: Hansie
IOWA - A flat 5! Low budget crime, drama, fantasy "borrows" from superior films to create a familiar anti-drug movie. Like: Requiem for a Dream
IRON MAN - An excellent 8! Great CGI, performances and direction. Funny, exciting and armed to the teeth with action! Like: Transformers
IRON MAN 2 - A solid 7! The same winning tongue-in-cheek comic tone is repeated for the unwieldy sequel with a bigger budget, a broader cast and even more subplots. Like: Iron Man
IT'S A FREE WORLD- A solid 7! A nuggety lead performance, realistic treatment and topical issues. Intriguing social commentary. Like: Bread and Roses
IT'S A WONDERFUL AFTERLIFE - A flat 5! This original, silly "romcom" concept comedy is fun, but not funny enough to hold up against its influences. Like: My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Shaun of the Dead
IT'S COMPLICATED - A satisfactory 6! Typical romantic comedy fare with a solid comedy ensemble led by Streep. Like: Something's Gotta Give
IZULU LAMI- A flat 5! Charming and uplifting South African story, low budget production values with great scenery and natural performances. Like: Umalusi
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