Arthur Thirkell
Arthur Thirkell's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
94%
“A great big mind-blowing spectacular that sprinkles the viewer's fantasies with star dust, takes him on a trip through Space and deposits him, two hours later, with his feet on the ground and his mind still in the clouds.” –
Daily Record (UK)
Apr 22, 2025
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The Duellists (1977)
74%
“The Duellists is that cinema rarity -- a superbly-acted adventure epic boasting an intelligent script and marvellous photography of setting which seem to have been painted by Old Masters.” –
Daily Mirror (UK)
Nov 21, 2023
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Alien (1979)
93%
“Alien is an ingenious, nail-biting, don't-look-now suspense thriller which makes other Space adventures look like tantrums in a nursery.” –
Daily Mirror (UK)
Nov 16, 2023
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The Red Circle (1970)
96%
“This entertaining French-made film has no frills, but plenty of thrills. ” –
Daily Mirror (UK)
Oct 24, 2023
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They Might Be Giants (1971)
61%
“The plot, in gathering too many nuts into the maze, eventually gets lost in a welter of symbolism.” –
Daily Mirror (UK)
Oct 24, 2023
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The Last Picture Show (1971)
98%
“This amusing and beautifully acted film brings to life realistically the mood of the early fifties in America. ” –
Daily Mirror (UK)
Oct 24, 2023
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The Exorcist (1973)
78%
“It is not for the squeamish. Avoid seeing it after a heavy meal. It also happens to be a technically brilliant film, acted with such persuasive realism as to make the bizarre events totally credible and absorbing. ” –
Daily Mirror (UK)
Sep 27, 2023
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The Heartbreak Kid (1972)
92%
“ Eddie Albert is superb as the vinegar-faced, suspicious and possessive father.” –
Daily Mirror (UK)
Feb 22, 2022
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