Cinema Review Archive: E
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial: 20th Anniversary Edition
Gary Couzens has reviewed the theatrical release of E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial: 20th Anniversary Edition. Two decades old and still as fresh as paint, E.T.'s classic status seems assured.E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial: 20th Anniversary Edition is released across the UK and Ireland on 29 March.
The Eagle
A Roman centurion and his British slave take on the barbaric Picts in Kevin Macdonald's historical romp....
Earthlings: Ugly Bags Of Mostly Water
Continuing his Frightfest coverage Hugh reviews this documentary which looks at the growth of the Klingon language in our society. A strange choice for a horror festival the film does have some merits for linguists and fans of Star Trek...
Eastern Promises
David Cronenberg's violent history-making takes him over to our shores, to examine the Russian Mafia in London. On offer is a gritty tale of sex-slavery and vengeance and another great performance from Viggo Mortensen. Review by Roger Keen.
The Edge of Heaven
The latest film from Fatih Akin, the director of 'Head-on', extends his examination of Turkish/German relations ambitiously into the areas of globalisation and generational differences. Noel Megahey reviews.
An Education
Set in 1961, An Education is the story of a schoolgirl's seduction by an older man who is not what he seems, featuring a star-making performance by Carey Mulligan. An Education is on release now in the UK and Ireland. Review by Gary Couzens.
Eight Legged Freaks
Raphael Pour-Hashemi has reviewed the theatrical release of Eight Legged Freaks. The CGI B-movie spider spectacular is an uninspired and tired retread of many a fifties' cheap budget horror. Starring David Arquette and Kari Wuhrer.
Elektra
Jennifer Garner reprises the role of Marvel Comics' superheroine, previously seen in Daredevil, in this spin-off film. Here Elektra is a hired assassin who turns against her employers when she's asked to terminate a father and his young daughter. Review by Kevin O'Reilly.
Elephant
Gus Van Sant's chilling, Palme d'Or winning look at the trials and tribulations of adolescent life in a US high school - and the elephantine problem that arises. Rik Booth reviews the result, which opens in the UK this Friday.
Elevator
A low-budget Romanian film shot entirely within the confines of a brokendown elevator in which two teenagers are trapped. How exciting could that be? You might be surprised...
Elf
This year's Christmas-themed family movie stars Will Ferrell as a human raised as an elf who leaves the North Pole to track down his real father (James Caan) in New York and discovers that the Big Apple is short on Christmas spirit. Review by Kevin O'Reilly.
Elizabeth: The Golden Age
The Spanish are coming, so get your armour on quick! Shekhar Kapur's second instalment in the life of the most cinematic of queens is a further step into the epic and grandiose. Roger Keen takes a look.
Elizabethtown
Cameron Crowe, the writer-director of Almost Famous and Jerry Maguire, returns with a bittersweet comedy starring Orlando Bloom as a failed fashion designer who is about to end it all when he learns his father's died. Kirsten Dunst plays the good-hearted stewardess who helps him see life isn't all that bad. Review by Kevin O'Reilly.
Enigma
Gary Couzens has reviewed the theatrical release of Enigma. Dougray Scott and Kate Winslet star in a thriller set amongst the codebreakers at Bletchley Park during World War II. The result is solid, quite watchable and generally well acted, but not as good as it might have been.Enigma is released in the UK and Ireland on 28 September.
Equilibrium
Kevin O'Reilly has reviewed the theatrical release of Equilibrium, a science fiction thriller starring Christian Bale as a secret policeman in a future world where emotion has been outlawed.
Eragon
It's become a Hollywood tradition to release at least one fantasy epic in December and here's this year's - a story of knights and dragons, sword and sorcery, good and evil. Review by Kevin O'Reilly.
Evan Almighty
Jim Carrey may have jumped ship, but is Steve Carell up to the task when God instructs him to build an Ark in this sequel to Bruce Almighty? Duncan Stripp finds out...
Evelyn
Gary Couzens has reviewed the theatrical release of Evelyn. Pierce Brosnan tries to get his daughter back in a sentimental true story from Ireland.Evelyn was released in the UK and Ireland on 21 March.
Every Picture Tells a Story
As part of the William Scott centenary celebrations, a rare outing for his son's 1984 drama-documentary.
Evil Dead
BLOODY hell...
The Exorcism of Emily Rose
Laura Linney stars as an agnostic, career-driven lawyer hired to defend a priest imprisoned after the death of a young woman (Jennifer Carpenter) in his care, whom he maintains was possessed by demons. Lesley Smith reviews this engaging exploration of the world's oldest enemies: science and religion.
Exorcist: The Beginning
Thirty one years ago, Fathers Lankester Merrin and Damian Karras performed an exorcism on a possessed young girl to rid her of the demon Pazuzu. The exorcism was a success, but it wasn't the first time Father Merrin had crossed paths with the demon. Tiffany Bradford reviews the US theatrical release of Exorcist: The Beginning.
The Expendables 2
Stallone, Schwarzenegger, Willis, Statham and co are back. And they've brought some new friends... ...
The Expendables
Think you're a real man? Think again. ...
The Extraordinary Adventures of Adele Blanc-Sec
Pterodactyls and Egyptian mummies come to life in pre-First World War Paris, in Luc Besson's comic book adaptation....