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Doug Whelan

Doug Whelan's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
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The Imitation Game (2014) 90% 4/5 EDIT “The Imitation Game is a gripping and satisfying film which occupies dual genres, featuring a stunning performance from Cumberbatch. Another one to watch on Oscar night, for sure.” – Irish Independent Nov 15, 2016 Full Review Interstellar (2014) 73% 4/5 EDIT “The result is a flawed but highly engaging experience that is as frustrating as it is astonishing.” – Irish Independent Jun 6, 2016 Full Review Out of Here (2013) 4/5 EDIT “This neat little film from director Donal Foreman captures modern Dublin with naturalistic, engaging performances from an unknown cast and a captivating visual style.” – Irish Independent Jun 6, 2016 Full Review Standby (2014) 80% 4/5 EDIT “A sweet little movie that will have you rooting for the leads and stay with you once they've moved on.” – Irish Independent Nov 14, 2014 Full Review Dracula Untold (2014) 26% 3/5 EDIT “Evans handles the dramatic scenes as well as he does the action later on, but ultimately this is a story nobody asked to be told.” – Irish Independent Oct 3, 2014 Full Review Gone Girl (2014) 88% 5/5 EDIT “Clocking in at almost 150 minutes, there's a lot of story to tell here and the supporting cast all hand in strong performances.” – Irish Independent Oct 3, 2014 Full Review Hector and the Search for Happiness (2014) 38% EDIT “Pegg's easy charm and likability is put to good use, as are the supporting cast.” – Irish Independent Aug 15, 2014 Full Review The Rover (2014) 67% 4/5 EDIT “The Rover is an impressively staged and remarkably acted drama; while it might not hit the same heights as Michôd's debut Animal Kingdom, it's another fine film out of Australia and one all involved can be proud of.” – Irish Independent Aug 15, 2014 Full Review Step Up: All In (2014) 43% EDIT “Dazzling choreography and colourful 3D visuals attempt to make up for a patchy script and some incredibly wooden acting from the cast of real-life professional dancers in this fifth instalment of the series.” – Irish Independent Aug 1, 2014 Full Review Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) 91% 4/5 EDIT “By playing with sci-fi and comic book clichés and assembling a charismatic and likeable cast, Guardians of the Galaxy is a welcome return to form for Marvel.” – Irish Independent Aug 1, 2014 Full Review The Purge: Anarchy (2014) 58% 3/5 EDIT “In the best tradition of sequels, writer-director James DeMonaco opts to escalate proceedings rather than repeat them.” – Irish Independent Jul 25, 2014 Full Review Boyhood (2014) 97% 5/5 EDIT “The meandering nature of Boyhood may not be for everyone, but it's a unique and emotionally affecting film with a huge heart.” – Irish Independent Jul 11, 2014 Full Review Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014) 18% EDIT “[Bay's] skill is in proving that, in cinema, nothing is impossible in terms of spectacle. It's just that when it comes to coherent plot and compelling characters it falls short.” – Irish Independent Jul 6, 2014 Full Review Jersey Boys (2014) 51% 4/5 EDIT “[Jersey Boys] has two things going for it that no other musical has before: the words Clint and Eastwood.” – Irish Independent Jun 20, 2014 Full Review Edge of Tomorrow (2014) 91% EDIT “With Edge of Tomorrow, Tom Cruise proves he's still got the action and acting chops to carry a summer blockbuster, plus the eye for a quality role that's more than just guns-blazing, balls-out action.” – Irish Independent May 30, 2014 Full Review
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