Barrett Hooper

Barrett Hooper NOW Toronto Nov 2, 2015 2/5 It's not Octopussy bad -- parts of Quantum are as thrilling as any in the 22-film franchise -- but it's a huge disappointment, especially after Casino Royale renewed 007's licence to thrill. Go to Full Review Quantum of Solace (2008) 63% 58%

Barrett Hooper NOW Toronto Oct 6, 2015 5/5 A strange, stunning and surprisingly sweet Swedish film about childhood friendship and first love. Go to Full Review Let the Right One In (2008) 98% 90%

Barrett Hooper NOW Toronto Dec 14, 2014 4/5 In terms of showing what Farrell is capable of as an actor and not just as a marquee name, In Bruges stands alongside The New World. Go to Full Review In Bruges (2008) 84% 87%

Barrett Hooper Moving Pictures Magazine May 11, 2011 Just when Will Ferrell was beginning to wear out his welcome with his buffoonish man-child act, he dials it down to deliver a surprisingly tender and moving turn in the drama Everything Must Go. Go to Full Review Everything Must Go (2010) 73% 52%

Barrett Hooper National Post Aug 6, 2007 4/4 It's impossible to watch without having your point of view challenged - no matter which side of the issue you're on. Go to Full Review Your Mommy Kills Animals (2007) 91% 71%

Barrett Hooper Rue Morgue Magazine Jun 30, 2004 Plagues of locusts and planet-drowning floods are also heaven-sent, and would probably be infinitely more pleasant to sit through. Go to Full Review Godsend (2004) 2% 20%

Barrett Hooper National Post Jun 13, 2003 3.5/4 An exquisitely crafted and enchanting film that tiptoes gently between stark family drama and magic realism. Go to Full Review Whale Rider (2002) 91% 88%

Barrett Hooper National Post May 30, 2003 2/4 As lifeless as a Masterpiece Theatre broadcast, broken up by pirouettes and pliés instead of Alistair Cooke's droning. Go to Full Review Dracula: Pages From a Virgin's Diary (2002) 87% 73%

Barrett Hooper National Post Apr 18, 2003 1/4 Generates little in the way of genuine terror or suspense. Go to Full Review House of 1000 Corpses (2003) 23% 65%

Barrett Hooper eye WEEKLY Aug 27, 2001 1/5 Although it’s loaded with B-movie potential, Carpenter’s howlingly bad script and uninventive directing derail the fun. Go to Full Review Ghosts of Mars (2001) 22% 25%