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Matthew Toomey

Matthew Toomey

Agrees with the Tomatometer 77% of the time.

Publications:
ABC Radio Brisbane
Total Reviews:
287

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B 81% Prisoners (2013) " He's the film's most interesting character and it's a great performance from Jake Gyllenhaal." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Oct 20, 2013
A- 64% About Time (2013) " The nervous, insecure Gleeson and the sweet, level-headed McAdams make a nice pair." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Oct 20, 2013
B 64% 2 Guns (2013) " The best scenes involve Washington and Wahlberg arguing and trying to get the better of each other. If you're a fan of either actor, you're likely to enjoy this. " — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Oct 8, 2013
C+ 9% Diana (2013) " I've seen Nicholas Sparks adaptations that were more credible than this." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Oct 8, 2013
B+ 88% Rush (2013) " Rush provides an exciting sporting spectacle but more importantly, it makes a few thought-provoking observations about the value of a great rivalry." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Oct 2, 2013
A 97% Gravity (2013) " Gravity shows how to extract maximum tension from a minimalist story." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Oct 2, 2013
B 91% The Turning " While The Turning didn't fully satisfy my cinematic appetite, at least it's bold enough to be different. I'm glad to have seen it." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Sep 26, 2013
A- 95% Stories We Tell (2013) " Just when you think you know where it's heading and what it's emphasising... the film unexpectedly changes direction. It's so beautifully done." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Sep 26, 2013
B+ 67% Turbo (2013) " I'd like to see family-oriented flicks take a few more chances but for what it is, Turbo makes for decent viewing." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Sep 26, 2013
B- 64% One Direction: This Is Us (2013) " One Direction: This Is Us feels like a 90 minute advertisement that has been created to further promote the One Direction brand." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Sep 16, 2013
B- 60% Riddick (2013) " Put simply, it's not a great film but it's still watchable." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Sep 16, 2013
A 91% Blue Jasmine (2013) " If you're someone who likes to put together a top 10 list at the end of each year, see Blue Jasmine and you'll only need to find 9 more." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Sep 16, 2013
B- 50% White House Down (2013) " Characters behave in a manner that often doesn't make sense. It's like watching a bad horror movie where the victims act as if they want to get caught." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Sep 16, 2013
B- 26% Jobs (2013) " While it may be of interest to some, it's not going to provide any new perspective for those already familiar with Jobs' life." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Sep 16, 2013
A- 100% The Rocket (2014) " It has a great story to tell and subtly mixes the comedic and dramatic genres. Some moments will leave you smiling. Other moments will leave you on the edge of your seat." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Aug 27, 2013
C+ 12% The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013) " There are some interesting ideas and concepts within this fantasy world but they don't come through clearly enough, despite the 130 minute duration." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Aug 27, 2013
C+ 30% Kick-Ass 2 (2013) " Unsure what it wants to say, Kick-Ass 2 is a forgettable action flick with just an occasional splattering of humour." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Aug 27, 2013
B 68% Elysium (2013) " The film is to be commended for its thought provoking premise - something we haven't seen in many films over the U.S. summer." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Aug 27, 2013
A- 100% Red Obsession (2013) " Who'd have thought a film combining red wine with economics could be so informative and entertaining? Red Obsession is one of the year's best documentaries." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Aug 7, 2013
C 50% Pain & Gain (2013) " Pain & Gain had the potential to be a great "truth is stranger than fiction" tale. Unfortunately, it's been turned into a dull, uneven movie." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Aug 7, 2013
C 50% Now You See Me (2013) " The opening credits roll, the stage is set and then SHAZAM... all sense of logic magically disappears." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Aug 7, 2013
B 89% The World's End (2013) " The crazy scenario provides an opportunity for Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and the rest of the cast to showcase their comedic talents." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Aug 7, 2013
B+ 85% The Way Way Back (2013) " If you're tired of superhero movies and want to be charmed by a heart-warming comedy, this is the film for you." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Jul 29, 2013
C+ 69% The Wolverine (2013) " This film doesn't offer much in the way of excitement or suspense. Aside from a slightly unexpected plot development in the final minutes, it does things by the book." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Jul 29, 2013
B 95% Behind the Candelabra (2013) " Michael Douglas turns in a charming performance as Liberace." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Jul 29, 2013
B+ 98% Before Midnight (2013) " The reason this film will hold your attention for two hours is because of the natural dialogue between Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Jul 20, 2013
A- 84% This Is the End (2013) " If you're familiar with their previous films, you'll be laughing often and laughing loudly." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Jul 20, 2013
A- 72% Pacific Rim (2013) " I'd strongly argue that Pacific Rim is one of the more memorable, distinctive action releases in recent years." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Jul 8, 2013
A- 66% The Heat (2013) " The key to any buddy comedy is the chemistry between the two leads and there's so much to love about the pairing of Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Jul 7, 2013
B- 31% The Lone Ranger (2013) " The Lone Ranger is a film that doesn't know what it wants to be." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Jul 7, 2013
B+ 93% We Steal Secrets: The Story Of Wikileaks (2013) " Alex Gibney has shone his spotlight into a few dark corners and shown us something worthy of discussion." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Jul 7, 2013
A- 88% In the House (2013) " These characters are messed up and yet there I was, sitting in the back row of the cinema, with a smile on my face." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Jul 1, 2013
C+ 56% Man of Steel (2013) " Man Of Steel suffers most in its final hour where in degenerates into a seen-it-all-before, CGI-laden action fest." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Jul 1, 2013
B+ 78% Monsters University (2013) " As was the case with Monsters, Inc., this is a film to be remembered for its great characters above anything else." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Jun 18, 2013
A- 67% World War Z (2013) " In the leading role, Brad Pitt is a good fit as the film's strong yet reluctant hero." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Jun 18, 2013
C 11% After Earth (2013) " If you're going to engage the audience, you need someone who is strong and charismatic. Jaden Smith is not that." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Jun 12, 2013
C+ 70% Fast & Furious 6 (2013) " It's a forgettable premise with a forgettable bad guy." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Jun 3, 2013
B 49% The Great Gatsby (2013) " When you throw in the extravagant sets, costumes and visual effects, it's as if you're watching a moving painting. New York in the 1920s could not look any more beautiful." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Jun 3, 2013
B 100% Un bonheur n'arrive jamais seul " We've seen this story time-and-time again but there's a nice chemistry between stars Gad Elmaleh and Sophie Marceau that makes it easy to watch." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Jun 3, 2013
B- 55% The Reluctant Fundamentalist (2013) " It highlights the up-and-down nature of the film - some parts are compelling while other parts are unconvincing." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted May 22, 2013
B+ 19% The Hangover Part III (2013) " The Hangover: Part III provides a fitting end to this saga. It's still dominated by these memorable characters (cheers) and it's not the same as the second film (cheers again)." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted May 22, 2013
B 87% Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) " I'd say it ranks slightly below the 2009 reboot - it's good, not great." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted May 8, 2013
B+ 83% The Place Beyond The Pines (2013) " It's the interesting characters and their thought-provoking choices that make this film so compelling." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted May 8, 2013
B 64% Unfinished Song (2013) " The film's comedic elements are a bit clunky but Song For Marion clicks into gear when it starts pulling at the heart strings." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted May 8, 2013
B+ 79% Iron Man 3 (2013) " Given that so many of today's action films are crafted from the same mould, it was a pleasant surprise to see Iron Man 3 taking a few chances and offering a few unexpected twists." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Apr 23, 2013
C 48% Olympus Has Fallen (2013) " I was concerned by the stupidity of almost every character within the film. If this is how their real life counterparts would act, we're all doomed." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Apr 17, 2013
A- 80% The Other Son (2012) " The Other Son is an interesting, life-affirming story." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Apr 17, 2013
B+ 54% Oblivion (2013) " There is a small, not-so-convincing emotional element to Oblivion but this is a film to be enjoyed more for its mystery and intrigue." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Apr 10, 2013
A 94% First Position (2012) " If this film doesn't put a smile on your face, you are too hard to please." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Apr 7, 2013
B- 19% Identity Thief (2013) " The film's darker elements are brushed aside and we're left with a zany, feel-good finale." — ABC Radio Brisbane
Posted Apr 7, 2013
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