Kat Brown
Kat Brown's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
Black Is King (2020)
94%
5/5
“"I am a whole mood," says Beyonce in one lyric. Black is King is a whole other level.” –
Daily Telegraph (UK)
Nov 22, 2020
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Sicko (2007)
91%
4/5
“Laughs are thin on the ground, but this is a must-see by a film-maker at the height of his powers.” –
thelondonpaper
Sep 22, 2009
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Female Agents (2008)
78%
4/5
“A war thriller in classic style, with superb central performances which help Female Agents rise above the awful title and keep you hooked from start to gripping finish.” –
Empire Magazine
Sep 22, 2009
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Rachel Getting Married (2008)
85%
4/5
“Cathartic, uplifting and lacking the earnestness that Hollywood ladles over addiction movies, this beautifully wrought piece is a joy.” –
thelondonpaper
Jan 23, 2009
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Bedtime Stories (2008)
27%
2/5
“Far from another Jumanji, any magic director Shankman tries to inject is squashed by Sandler's distressingly annoying turn, while Russell Brand and Keri Russell look uncomfortably crowbarred in.” –
Empire Magazine
Jan 5, 2009
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Patti Smith: Dream of Life (2008)
68%
4/5
“Sebring's drifting tone might leave you bemused, but take it as it comes and it's a captivating insight into modern music's godmother.” –
Empire Magazine
Dec 5, 2008
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A Secret (2007)
78%
2/5
“Despite strong performances, this is a rigidly uncinematic effort.” –
Empire Magazine
Oct 18, 2008
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Young at Heart (2007)
90%
3/5
“The devil may have all the best tunes, but it's the elderly who nail them. Charming, heartwarming and totally kick-ass, you'll never look at your grandparents in the same way.” –
Empire Magazine
Oct 17, 2008
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The Fall (2006)
64%
3/5
“Tarsem's film is breathtakingly imaginative, but at times you're left feeling like you've eaten too many sweets.” –
Empire Magazine
Oct 3, 2008
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The Fox and the Child (2007)
50%
2/5
“Despite some lovely scenes of foxes doing their thing, the whole affair is ruined by the interfering and rather annoying humans.” –
Empire Magazine
Aug 8, 2008
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Irina Palm (2007)
65%
3/5
“There's a heartwarming quality that softens the hardcore setting but this does lack an assured, er, hand.” –
Empire Magazine
Jun 13, 2008
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Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who! (2008)
79%
4/5
“Charming, funny, with great turns from a juicy cast and the added bonus of minimal finger-wagging. Just stay well clear if you're not in a good place for psychosis-inducing imagery.” –
Empire Magazine Australasia
Mar 19, 2008
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Penelope (2006)
53%
4/5
“The convictions of the cast and an extremely snappy script fill in most of the gaps caused by the wobbly plotlines.” –
Empire Magazine
Mar 7, 2008
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The Good Night (2007)
30%
2/5
“Despite some wry humour, the miscast leads and sour tone are as out of place in this Woody Allen landscape as Gwyneth's silly wig.” –
Empire Magazine
Jan 18, 2008
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He Was a Quiet Man (2007)
79%
3/5
“An enjoyable satire is let down by a third act that juggles too many ideas for its own good.” –
Empire Magazine
Dec 7, 2007
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The Magic Flute (2006)
70%
3/5
“Although Branagh has done a good job of toning down the opera's more ridiculous elements, what remains will test even the most willing opera virgin.” –
Empire Magazine
Nov 28, 2007
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Lagerfeld Confidential (2007)
43%
4/5
“The designer's droll wit makes this a compelling (if bitchy) documentary.” –
Empire Magazine
Oct 24, 2007
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Bratz (2007)
10%
2/5
“Lessons about friendship and tolerance in this live-action toy story are sidelined in favour of a desire to increase unit sales.” –
Empire Magazine
Sep 15, 2007
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Sugarhouse (2007)
29%
3/5
“Despite thin caricatures and dodgy dialogue, this still stands out on the street.” –
Empire Magazine
Aug 24, 2007
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Marigold (2007)
30%
3/5
“The final half hour may lose its way but this remains a sassy and endearing romantic effort.” –
Empire Magazine
Aug 17, 2007
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Transylvania (2006)
75%
3/5
“Forget the plot and soak up the glorious cinematography.” –
Empire Magazine
Aug 10, 2007
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The War on Democracy (2007)
77%
4/5
“A brilliantly-researched and sometimes shocking insight into the democratic position of those countries whose dealings with America are more along the lines of slave than political poodle.” –
Empire Magazine
Jun 15, 2007
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Exiled (2006)
79%
2/5
“With not enough balls to be fun, and not enough brain to be cerebral, there's not much going on behind those pained Western expressions to entertain.” –
Empire Magazine
Jun 15, 2007
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The City of Violence (2006)
100%
3/5
“Humorous with some decent action sequences.” –
Empire Magazine
Jun 8, 2007
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Typhoon (2005)
25%
2/5
“Pure action-thriller adventure is ruined with an overly melodramatic second half.” –
Empire Magazine
Apr 27, 2007
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