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2014
Explore our reviews of 2014 films, with SFAM ratings and stories worth discovering. This collection follows the film’s release-year category; review publication dates may be later.
Big Eyes Review (2014)
Read the review →: Big Eyes Review (2014)An enchanting flick! PLOT OF BIG EYES Big Eyes is in a way reflective of a feeling every artist goes through when someone else steals credit…
Frank Review (2014)
Read the review →: Frank Review (2014)Chinchilla! Frank is so much more than a stark psychotic drama. It is a heightened dig into the heads of brilliant characters you might have trouble…
Asterix and Obelix: Mansion of the Gods Review (2014)
Read the review →: Asterix and Obelix: Mansion of the Gods Review (2014)Asterix and the gang ventures into 3D animated waters for the first time, and I must say it was quite delightful to watch them breathe alive…
What We Did on Our Holiday Review (2014)
Read the review →: What We Did on Our Holiday Review (2014)What We Did on Our Holiday is downright adorable. What makes this movie a hoot? Three adorable children who comprehend the world with their own little…
The Water Diviner Review (2014)
Read the review →: The Water Diviner Review (2014)Russell Crowe’s first big directorial venture isn’t a fiasco. It is good but there are so many things that stop it from being great. The Water…
It Follows Review (2014)
Read the review →: It Follows Review (2014)No matter how far you go or how far you run, it follows. But just remember – it simply walks to you. So your best shot…
Wild Review (2014)
Read the review →: Wild Review (2014)Extraordinary feat! Exceptional stuff! Wild is downright wild. The title insinuates so many things; it couldn’t be more justified. The restless state inside the head of…
Kingsman: The Secret Service Review (2014)
Read the review →: Kingsman: The Secret Service Review (2014)Kingsman is exhilarating! What does a spy movie need? Eye-popping gore, ridiculous concepts, shreds of humour and some ballsy action sequences. Add a suit to it,…
Birdman Review | Ego, Art and an Ambiguous Ending
Read the review →: Birdman Review | Ego, Art and an Ambiguous EndingBirdman review: Michael Keaton leads a dazzling backstage drama about ego and approval, with two readings of its ambiguous ending.
The Grand Budapest Hotel Review | Elegance and Loss
Read the review →: The Grand Budapest Hotel Review | Elegance and LossThe Grand Budapest Hotel review: Ralph Fiennes leads Wes Anderson’s funny, beautifully arranged adventure about friendship, memory and loss.
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