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WAITRESS - A solid 7! A bittersweet "romcom" about a waitress at a crossroads in her life. Like: Nurse Betty, The Good Girl
WALK HARD: THE DEWEY COX STORY - A solid 7! Funny, witty, entertaining and intelligent music biopic parody of rock stardom in the shadow of Ray. Like: Walk the Line
WALKER, THE - A satisfactory 6! Old-fashioned film staggers at times, despite a terrific lead performance from Harrelson. Like: The Great Gatsby
WALL-E - A near-perfect 9! Amazing visuals and light-hearted family charm continue Pixar's legacy, but in a new direction. Like: Ratatouille
WALL STREET: MONEY NEVER SLEEPS - A flat 5! Entertaining, fascinating Wall Street sequel softens with miscast, yet able lead in LaBeouf. Great, yet under-utilised return for Douglas, but it lacks the killer instinct and tension of the original. Like: Wall Street
WALTZ WITH BASHIR - A solid 7! Visually arresting, original and powerful animated war documentary recounts visions of 1982 invasion. Not for everyone. Like: A Scanner Darkly
WANTED - A solid 7! Pulsating action, top performances and a dash of comedy fuel this high-intensity graphic novel adaptation. Like: The Matrix
WAR - A flat 5! Classic showdown amounts to a mediocre action/thriller. More bullets than kicks from Li and Stratham. Like: Chaos, The One
WARGAMES 2: THE DEAD CODE - A satisfactory 6! Decent, suspenseful follow-up to '80s hacker sensation. Imagine Smallville meets Enemy of the State. Like: WarGames
WARRIOR - An excellent 8! Tough-as-nails fight sequences are met with gripping, heartfelt personal drama - excellent performances all-round. Like: The Fighter, Rocky
WARRIOR'S WAY, THE - A flat 5! A solid cast, genre-bending ninjas vs. cowboys in a surreal spaghetti West meets anime East showdown. Enjoyable if you can handle over-the-top fun. Like: Shanghai Noon, 300
WASTED ON THE YOUNG - A satisfactory 6! Slick visuals and striking cinematography in this disturbing drama thriller about Australian youth culture. Like: Adoration
WATCHMEN - A solid 7! A visually arresting and powerful comic book epic. Faithful to a fault as story loses grip in translation. Like: 300
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS - An excellent 8! Solid performances, wonderful storytelling, excellent production values and gripping drama. Like: Titanic, Dumbo
WATER HORSE: LEGEND OF THE DEEP, THE - A solid 7! Thrilling fantasy adventure for the whole family with minor flaws. Like: Free Willy, Dear Frankie
WAY BACK, THE - A solid 7! Strong performances underpin this stern yet sweeping visual-intensive survival adventure. Like: The Great Escape, Lawrence of Arabia
WAZ - A satisfactory 6! A gritty, brutal and atmospheric psychological torture thriller in the bloody vein of Hostel and Seven. Like: Saw
WELCOME TO PARADISE - A satisfactory 6! Faith-based family drama plugs plot holes with decent veteran performances and plenty of heart! Like: Fireproof
WELCOME TO THE RILEYS - A satisfactory 6! Top-notch performances override flat characters in this flawed, yet watchable drama. Like: Everybody's Fine
WELCOME TO THE STICKS - A solid 7! Great chemistry, fish-out-of-water comedy and N.France armchair travel in this heart-warming story. Like: Outsourced, In Bruges
WENDELL BAKER STORY, THE - A flat 5! Low-key oddball comedy only entertains with its good cast, quirky characters and weird situations. Like: Bottle Rocket
WEST - A satisfactory 6! Gritty, hedonistic and tragic love triangle drama romance set in Sydney, Australia. Like: Little Fish
WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS - A satisfactory 6! Fun, sexy, light-hearted first date romantic comedy with a new twist. Like: It Could Happen To You, A Lot Like
WHAT JUST HAPPENED? - A solid 7! Robert De Niro and a first-rate cast deliver a sharp, cynical behind-the-scenes look at being a producer. Like: Californication, Curb Your Enthusiasm
WHAT'S YOUR NUMBER? - A flat 5! Another raunchy, by-the-numbers romantic comedy with an effervescent Anna Faris. Like: No Strings Attached
WHATEVER WORKS - A solid 7! Woody Allen and Larry David concoct a funny, quirky, off-beat romantic comedy with love's various incantations. Like: Curb Your Enthusiasm
WHEN IN ROME - A flimsy 4! A cute co-lead couple can't overcome the romantic comedy's sway towards low-key gags and typical "romcom" formula. Like: Leap Year
WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE - A flat 5! This 10 sentence short story classic is not fit for a feature film adaptation, even under the honest, creative and inspiring vision of Spike Jonze. Like: Eragon
WHIP IT! - A solid 7! Familiar story elements are transcended by charming, good-natured entertainment value in this "girl power" directorial debut by Barrymore. Like: Airborne
WHISPER - A satisfactory 6! This evil child horror is clichéd, yet tense and entertaining. Good performances and solid direction. Like: The Omen
WHITE NOISE 2: THE LIGHT - A satisfactory 6! Heartfelt and compelling lead performance supports a creepy horror story. Better than the original. Like: White Noise
WHITE RIBBON, THE - An excellent 8! Bleak pre-WWI black-and-white depiction of a small German town in the throes of mysterious spate of violence. Fine performances, visionary direction and a cautionary tale. Like: Dogville
WHITE WEDDING - A satisfactory 6! Funny homegrown romantic comedy road movie puts a heartfelt South African spin on the perfect wedding. Like: Samoan Wedding
WHY DID I GET MARRIED? - A flat 5! Tyler Perry's marriage comedy/drama becomes a bit too preachy and melodramatic. Like: Something New, Daddy's Little Girls
WHY DID I GET MARRIED TOO? - A flimsy 4! Tyler Perry's melodramatic comedy features a good turn by Janet Jackson, but strays to far from ethical reality. Like: Why Did I Get Married?
WIENERS - A flimsy 4! Amusing low budget frat road trip with gross out comedy, vulgar language and a truckload of wieners. Like: Road Trip
WILD CHILD - A flat 5! Poor characters, jokes and direction. Tame teen popcorn comedy, easy to watch, easier to forget. Like: What A Girl Wants
WIN WIN - A solid 7! An entertaining, funny and heartwarming slice-of-life American comedy drama with an expert cast. Like: The Last Station
WINGED CREATURES - A satisfactory 6! Heavy, contemplative, emotional and sluggish ensemble drama is fragmented by large star-studded cast. Like: Crash, Babel
WINNIE THE POOH - A solid 7! This funny and entertaining 2D favourite retains the best of Pooh and locks onto short, sweet, smart and wacky comedy fun like an Arrested Development for kids. Like: Winnie the Pooh (TV)
WINTER IN WARTIME - A satisfactory 6! This World War II drama tells the story of a young Dutch teen, who joins the resistance. Solid performances and an accurate depiction of rural life at the time. Like: Black Book
WIZARD OF GORE (2008) - A flat 5! Horror remake diverts original story with macabre style, grisly imagery and a swirling plot. NFSV Like: The Prestige, Wizard of Gore (1970)
WOMAN THOU ART LOOSED A satisfactory 6! Heavy-handed and melodramatic OR touching and inspiring TD Jakes adaptation, depending on which side you're on. Like: Not Easily Broken
WOMAN'S RAGE, A - A flimsy 4! Low budget, made-for-TV crime, drama, mystery with no-name cast. Like: Clean Break
WOMEN, THE - A flimsy 4! Poor, unfunny, miscast remake lacks the charm and wit that made the original such a smash hit. Like: The Women (1939)
WORLD'S GREATEST DAD - A solid 7! An edgy, insightful, original, smart and pitch black adult comedy drama with a refreshing performance from Williams. Like: Rushmore
WORLD UNSEEN, THE - A flat 5! Fictional forbidden love story set during Apartheid era in SA. Low budget, TV standards. Like: I Can't Think Straight, The L-Word
WORLD'S FASTEST INDIAN, THE - An excellent 8! Charming, funny and true road trip story about an eccentric old motorcyclist. Like: The Astronaut Farmer
WRESTLEMANIAC - A flimsy 4! Cheesy Mexican horror about a masked psycho wrestler and a porn film crew that cross paths. Like: Texas Chainsaw Massacre
WRESTLER, THE - An excellent 8! A brilliant turn from Rourke and "simplistic" majesty from Aronofsky, make this tough sports drama rewarding. Like: Rocky
WRONG TURN 3: LEFT FOR DEAD - A flimsy 4! Stereotypes, poor dialogue, lame CGI, green screen backdrops and low-grade acting add up to a weak sequel. Like: Wrong Turn 2
WAITRESS - A solid 7! A bittersweet "romcom" about a waitress at a crossroads in her life. Like: Nurse Betty, The Good Girl
WALK HARD: THE DEWEY COX STORY - A solid 7! Funny, witty, entertaining and intelligent music biopic parody of rock stardom in the shadow of Ray. Like: Walk the Line
WALKER, THE - A satisfactory 6! Old-fashioned film staggers at times, despite a terrific lead performance from Harrelson. Like: The Great Gatsby
WALL-E - A near-perfect 9! Amazing visuals and light-hearted family charm continue Pixar's legacy, but in a new direction. Like: Ratatouille
WALL STREET: MONEY NEVER SLEEPS - A flat 5! Entertaining, fascinating Wall Street sequel softens with miscast, yet able lead in LaBeouf. Great, yet under-utilised return for Douglas, but it lacks the killer instinct and tension of the original. Like: Wall Street
WALTZ WITH BASHIR - A solid 7! Visually arresting, original and powerful animated war documentary recounts visions of 1982 invasion. Not for everyone. Like: A Scanner Darkly
WANTED - A solid 7! Pulsating action, top performances and a dash of comedy fuel this high-intensity graphic novel adaptation. Like: The Matrix
WAR - A flat 5! Classic showdown amounts to a mediocre action/thriller. More bullets than kicks from Li and Stratham. Like: Chaos, The One
WARGAMES 2: THE DEAD CODE - A satisfactory 6! Decent, suspenseful follow-up to '80s hacker sensation. Imagine Smallville meets Enemy of the State. Like: WarGames
WARRIOR - An excellent 8! Tough-as-nails fight sequences are met with gripping, heartfelt personal drama - excellent performances all-round. Like: The Fighter, Rocky
WARRIOR'S WAY, THE - A flat 5! A solid cast, genre-bending ninjas vs. cowboys in a surreal spaghetti West meets anime East showdown. Enjoyable if you can handle over-the-top fun. Like: Shanghai Noon, 300
WASTED ON THE YOUNG - A satisfactory 6! Slick visuals and striking cinematography in this disturbing drama thriller about Australian youth culture. Like: Adoration
WATCHMEN - A solid 7! A visually arresting and powerful comic book epic. Faithful to a fault as story loses grip in translation. Like: 300
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS - An excellent 8! Solid performances, wonderful storytelling, excellent production values and gripping drama. Like: Titanic, Dumbo
WATER HORSE: LEGEND OF THE DEEP, THE - A solid 7! Thrilling fantasy adventure for the whole family with minor flaws. Like: Free Willy, Dear Frankie
WAY BACK, THE - A solid 7! Strong performances underpin this stern yet sweeping visual-intensive survival adventure. Like: The Great Escape, Lawrence of Arabia
WAZ - A satisfactory 6! A gritty, brutal and atmospheric psychological torture thriller in the bloody vein of Hostel and Seven. Like: Saw
WELCOME TO PARADISE - A satisfactory 6! Faith-based family drama plugs plot holes with decent veteran performances and plenty of heart! Like: Fireproof
WELCOME TO THE RILEYS - A satisfactory 6! Top-notch performances override flat characters in this flawed, yet watchable drama. Like: Everybody's Fine
WELCOME TO THE STICKS - A solid 7! Great chemistry, fish-out-of-water comedy and N.France armchair travel in this heart-warming story. Like: Outsourced, In Bruges
WENDELL BAKER STORY, THE - A flat 5! Low-key oddball comedy only entertains with its good cast, quirky characters and weird situations. Like: Bottle Rocket
WEST - A satisfactory 6! Gritty, hedonistic and tragic love triangle drama romance set in Sydney, Australia. Like: Little Fish
WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS - A satisfactory 6! Fun, sexy, light-hearted first date romantic comedy with a new twist. Like: It Could Happen To You, A Lot Like
WHAT JUST HAPPENED? - A solid 7! Robert De Niro and a first-rate cast deliver a sharp, cynical behind-the-scenes look at being a producer. Like: Californication, Curb Your Enthusiasm
WHAT'S YOUR NUMBER? - A flat 5! Another raunchy, by-the-numbers romantic comedy with an effervescent Anna Faris. Like: No Strings Attached
WHATEVER WORKS - A solid 7! Woody Allen and Larry David concoct a funny, quirky, off-beat romantic comedy with love's various incantations. Like: Curb Your Enthusiasm
WHEN IN ROME - A flimsy 4! A cute co-lead couple can't overcome the romantic comedy's sway towards low-key gags and typical "romcom" formula. Like: Leap Year
WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE - A flat 5! This 10 sentence short story classic is not fit for a feature film adaptation, even under the honest, creative and inspiring vision of Spike Jonze. Like: Eragon
WHIP IT! - A solid 7! Familiar story elements are transcended by charming, good-natured entertainment value in this "girl power" directorial debut by Barrymore. Like: Airborne
WHISPER - A satisfactory 6! This evil child horror is clichéd, yet tense and entertaining. Good performances and solid direction. Like: The Omen
WHITE NOISE 2: THE LIGHT - A satisfactory 6! Heartfelt and compelling lead performance supports a creepy horror story. Better than the original. Like: White Noise
WHITE RIBBON, THE - An excellent 8! Bleak pre-WWI black-and-white depiction of a small German town in the throes of mysterious spate of violence. Fine performances, visionary direction and a cautionary tale. Like: Dogville
WHITE WEDDING - A satisfactory 6! Funny homegrown romantic comedy road movie puts a heartfelt South African spin on the perfect wedding. Like: Samoan Wedding
WHY DID I GET MARRIED? - A flat 5! Tyler Perry's marriage comedy/drama becomes a bit too preachy and melodramatic. Like: Something New, Daddy's Little Girls
WHY DID I GET MARRIED TOO? - A flimsy 4! Tyler Perry's melodramatic comedy features a good turn by Janet Jackson, but strays to far from ethical reality. Like: Why Did I Get Married?
WIENERS - A flimsy 4! Amusing low budget frat road trip with gross out comedy, vulgar language and a truckload of wieners. Like: Road Trip
WILD CHILD - A flat 5! Poor characters, jokes and direction. Tame teen popcorn comedy, easy to watch, easier to forget. Like: What A Girl Wants
WIN WIN - A solid 7! An entertaining, funny and heartwarming slice-of-life American comedy drama with an expert cast. Like: The Last Station
WINGED CREATURES - A satisfactory 6! Heavy, contemplative, emotional and sluggish ensemble drama is fragmented by large star-studded cast. Like: Crash, Babel
WINNIE THE POOH - A solid 7! This funny and entertaining 2D favourite retains the best of Pooh and locks onto short, sweet, smart and wacky comedy fun like an Arrested Development for kids. Like: Winnie the Pooh (TV)
WINTER IN WARTIME - A satisfactory 6! This World War II drama tells the story of a young Dutch teen, who joins the resistance. Solid performances and an accurate depiction of rural life at the time. Like: Black Book
WIZARD OF GORE (2008) - A flat 5! Horror remake diverts original story with macabre style, grisly imagery and a swirling plot. NFSV Like: The Prestige, Wizard of Gore (1970)
WOMAN THOU ART LOOSED A satisfactory 6! Heavy-handed and melodramatic OR touching and inspiring TD Jakes adaptation, depending on which side you're on. Like: Not Easily Broken
WOMAN'S RAGE, A - A flimsy 4! Low budget, made-for-TV crime, drama, mystery with no-name cast. Like: Clean Break
WOMEN, THE - A flimsy 4! Poor, unfunny, miscast remake lacks the charm and wit that made the original such a smash hit. Like: The Women (1939)
WORLD'S GREATEST DAD - A solid 7! An edgy, insightful, original, smart and pitch black adult comedy drama with a refreshing performance from Williams. Like: Rushmore
WORLD UNSEEN, THE - A flat 5! Fictional forbidden love story set during Apartheid era in SA. Low budget, TV standards. Like: I Can't Think Straight, The L-Word
WORLD'S FASTEST INDIAN, THE - An excellent 8! Charming, funny and true road trip story about an eccentric old motorcyclist. Like: The Astronaut Farmer
WRESTLEMANIAC - A flimsy 4! Cheesy Mexican horror about a masked psycho wrestler and a porn film crew that cross paths. Like: Texas Chainsaw Massacre
WRESTLER, THE - An excellent 8! A brilliant turn from Rourke and "simplistic" majesty from Aronofsky, make this tough sports drama rewarding. Like: Rocky
WRONG TURN 3: LEFT FOR DEAD - A flimsy 4! Stereotypes, poor dialogue, lame CGI, green screen backdrops and low-grade acting add up to a weak sequel. Like: Wrong Turn 2
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