Matt Risley
Matt Risley's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
99%
5/5
“Undoubtedly Dreamworks' best film yet, and quite probably the best dragon movie ever made.” –
Sky Cinema
Dec 8, 2014
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As Above, So Below (2014)
29%
3/5
“Sporadically scary and emotionally engaging, but fundamentally falling apart at the seams.” –
SFX Magazine
Sep 4, 2014
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As Above, So Below (2014)
29%
3/5
“An admirable Indiana Bones misfire.” –
Total Film
Aug 25, 2014
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Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
92%
4/5
“Mad, marvellous and all kinds of sci-fi magical, Guardians Of The Galaxy is Marvel's riskiest but most surprising success yet.” –
Total Film
Jul 24, 2014
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Pride (2014)
93%
“Director Matthew Warchus strikes the near-perfect tone.” –
Total Film
Jul 10, 2014
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They Came Together (2014)
70%
“Even if the laughs peter out, your enjoyment doesn't, thanks mainly to a comedic cast on top form” –
Total Film
Jun 17, 2014
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How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014)
92%
4/5
“More emotional, exhilarating and expansive than the original. DreamWorks finally has a franchise to match its ambition.” –
Total Film
Jun 12, 2014
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The Raid 2 (2014)
83%
5/5
“Sumptuously shot, perfectly paced and flat-out exhilarating, The Raid 2 cements Evans as the best action director working today. Fight aficionados should brace themselves for a bruising, blistering ride.” –
Total Film
Mar 6, 2014
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Kick-Ass 2 (2013)
33%
3/5
“A fun if sporadically schizoid return to one of the brighter, brasher comic-bookers of recent years. Now, about that Hit Girl spin-off...” –
Total Film
Aug 12, 2013
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Dredd (2012)
80%
“A reboot of the best possible kind.” –
Sky Cinema
Sep 5, 2012
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The Bourne Legacy (2012)
56%
“With neither main star nor director on board, and seemingly no plot to progress, how does The Bourne Legacy hold up? Considering the circumstances, pretty darn well.” –
Sky Cinema
Aug 14, 2012
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Marvel's the Avengers (2012)
91%
5/5
“Awesomeness Assembled.” –
Sky Cinema
Apr 25, 2012
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The Cabin in the Woods (2011)
92%
5/5
“From the moment the title card hits the screen, you're guaranteed to be entertained as consistently as you are surprised.” –
Sky Cinema
Apr 11, 2012
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Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2011)
18%
2/5
“An original oxymoron of a movie; an unholy mess that's both relentlessly chaotic and mind-numbingly boring.” –
Sky Cinema
Feb 16, 2012
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The Muppets (2011)
95%
4/5
“The most sensational, inspirational, celebrational, Muppetational comeback fans could have hoped for.” –
Sky Cinema
Feb 8, 2012
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Arthur Christmas (2011)
92%
3/5
“Far from a ho-ho-horrible mess, but room to improve.” –
Little White Lies
Nov 10, 2011
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Tower Heist (2011)
67%
4/5
“When it comes to enjoyable popcorn fodder, Tower Heist just does what it sets out to do - and pulls off the big job of making Ratner relevant again.” –
Sky Cinema
Nov 2, 2011
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The Change-Up (2011)
26%
2/5
“The poop jokes are the only memorable ones.” –
Little White Lies
Sep 16, 2011
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Fright Night (2011)
72%
4/5
“A welcome and fun return to the vampire flick that aims to scare as easily as it entertains.” –
Sky Cinema
Aug 31, 2011
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One Day (2011)
37%
4/5
“You'll likely be wiping away the tears.” –
Sky Cinema
Aug 25, 2011
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Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
80%
3/5
“While it's not the greatest superhero movie ever made, Captain America fittingly sets the stage for 2012's megamovie and - more importantly - nicely side-steps its potential pitfalls.” –
Sky Cinema
Jul 28, 2011
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)
96%
5/5
“A finale that's as moving, spectacular and engaging for both die-hards and casual fans alike.” –
Sky Cinema
Jul 13, 2011
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Bridesmaids (2011)
89%
4/5
“Move over Tina Fey, there's a new queen in town.” –
Sky Cinema
Jun 22, 2011
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Thor (2011)
77%
4/5
“After Iron Man's extended Avengers advert and The Incredible Hulk's misfire, it's certainly a sight for Thor eyes.” –
Sky Cinema
Apr 21, 2011
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Your Highness (2011)
27%
3/5
“This is a surefire winner for audiences who are either stoned, aged 15, or both.” –
Sky Cinema
Apr 13, 2011
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