Madeleine Harmsworth
Madeleine Harmsworth's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
The Final Countdown (1980)
52%
“The carrier has the power to divert history. But should it be done? For most of the film, this issue is sustained with surprising intelligence. Only the ending is something of a letdown.” –
Sunday Mirror (UK)
Apr 23, 2025
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Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
93%
“The long-awaited sequel to Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, is even more imaginative than its predecessor.” –
Sunday Mirror (UK)
Apr 23, 2025
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2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
90%
“Somewhere among the millions of pounds and hard-spent effort a story to engage the likes of you and me has been lost, or forgotten.” –
Sunday Mirror (UK)
Apr 9, 2025
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Rancho Deluxe (1975)
62%
“Rancho Deluxe is an amiable movie.” –
Sunday Mirror (UK)
Mar 27, 2025
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Tommy (1975)
71%
“Russell has built a fabulous superstructure which contains some of the best and worst examples of his sensational brand of film-making.” –
Sunday Mirror (UK)
Mar 19, 2025
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Nashville (1975)
89%
“The characters are so life-like the film has the air of a skilful documentary.” –
Sunday Mirror (UK)
Feb 27, 2025
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Beauty and the Beast (1991)
95%
5/5
“Not since the grand old days of Snow White, Pinocchio and Bambi has a full-length animated feature cast such a magical spell.” –
Sunday Mirror (UK)
Dec 16, 2024
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The Rescuers Down Under (1990)
85%
4/5
“A stirring story that combines exciting adventure in the Australian Outback with a right-on environmental message for youngsters. ” –
Sunday Mirror (UK)
Dec 14, 2024
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Silent Scream (1990)
2/5
“A plum part for Iain Glen, and he gives his all. But I finished little the wiser.” –
Sunday Mirror (UK)
Dec 13, 2024
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Fire Birds (1990)
8%
2/5
“A ludicrously jingoistic showcase for the U.S. Army's million-dollar Apache attack helicopter.” –
Sunday Mirror (UK)
Dec 13, 2024
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Bird on a Wire (1990)
26%
2/5
“A pity it proves such a lacklustre affair.” –
Sunday Mirror (UK)
Dec 13, 2024
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The Little Mermaid (1989)
92%
5/5
“A new full-length Disney cartoon reaches traditional heights with the enchanting Hans Christian Anderson fairy tale. ” –
Sunday Mirror (UK)
Dec 13, 2024
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The Conversation (1974)
94%
“Coppola's film has much more than an ingenious and original plot. It is a study in depth of that strange modern phenomenon -- the professional eavesdropper and the weird world in which he operates.” –
Sunday Mirror (UK)
Sep 24, 2024
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The Butcher's Wife (1991)
28%
3/5
“An enchanting fairy-story which restores faith in love and happiness.” –
Sunday Mirror (UK)
Jul 31, 2024
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Waterland (1992)
47%
2/5
“A waterlogged tale of incest, suicide and murder in East Anglia's fen country -- with a U.S. angle tacked on.” –
Sunday Mirror (UK)
Jul 31, 2024
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Alien 3 (1992)
44%
4/5
“Like its predecessors, Alien 3 has a strong story, sharp script, clever special effects spaced for the maximum impact -- and a spectacular climax.” –
Sunday Mirror (UK)
Jul 31, 2024
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Under the Cherry Moon (1986)
38%
“I found this ego-trip, in black and white, painfully tedious.” –
Sunday Mirror (UK)
Jul 25, 2024
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Aliens (1986)
94%
“A super sequel to the 1979 sci-fi hit.” –
Sunday Mirror (UK)
Jul 25, 2024
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Jaws (1975)
97%
“This outstanding adventure drama is a triumph for all concerned, especially young director Steven Spielberg. ” –
Sunday Mirror (UK)
Jul 2, 2024
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Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)
69%
2/5
“The film makes no sense, has little structure, substance or story and there is no one for the audience to identify with. So we are neither frightened or moved.” –
Sunday Mirror (UK)
May 16, 2024
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In Cold Blood (1967)
75%
“I fear director Brooks has tried too hard for authentic effect. His film is too low-key. Too black to look at, with no relieving sharpness.” –
Sunday Mirror (UK)
May 1, 2024
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Planet of the Apes (1968)
86%
“Charlton Heston fights manfully against enormous odds in this enjoyably absurd slice of science-fiction. Great for a laugh.” –
Sunday Mirror (UK)
May 1, 2024
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Spaceballs (1987)
52%
“The irrepressible Mel Brooks pokes affectionate fun at sci-fi fantasies from Planet Of The Apes onwards. Although there isn't much subtlety, his childlike delight in cracking his crude jokes has a disarming quality.” –
Sunday Mirror (UK)
Apr 12, 2024
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The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars and Motor Kings (1976)
87%
“A zestful comedy... Billy Dee Williams, James Earl Jones and Richard Pryor head the joyful cast.” –
Sunday Mirror (UK)
Apr 11, 2024
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Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
90%
“The special effects are superb but it is the human element which makes the film so magnificent -- and so deeply moving.” –
Sunday Mirror (UK)
Apr 3, 2024
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