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Love's Kitchen
As light as a souffle, this fluffy British comedy fades from the memory even as you're watching it. But as a bit of undemanding entertainment, it hits the spot. Even if it leaves you hungry...
Movie Review posted on 30th June 2011
The Conspirator
Robert Redford revisits the Lincoln assassination with this earnest historical drama. Being a relatively obscure chapter of American history, the story is pretty fascinating, although the film is so parched that it rarely comes alive.After...
Movie Review posted on 30th June 2011
The Beaver
While there are too many carefully constructed moments in this film, it's a remarkably effective mixture of dark drama and absurd comedy. This is surprising because the premise is more than a little ridiculous.After a...
Movie Review posted on 16th June 2011
Kung Fu Panda 2
Jack Black's cuddly alter-ego is back for another epic adventure in this lively, colourful sequel. It pretty much has the same plot as the final act of the 2008 original, and it's not quite as...
Movie Review posted on 9th June 2011
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Angels Of Evil [vallanzasca: Gli Angeli Del Male]
Stylish filmmaking and an energetic pace help carry us through this complicated true story from 1970s and 80s Italy. There are a few too many characters to keep straight, and some irrelevant sideroads, but it's...
Movie Review posted on 26th May 2011
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
Captain Jack Sparrow is back for another high seas romp and, despite the long running time, this is more freewheeling comedy than action adventure. And while it's hilarious fun, it's also so meandering that it's...
Movie Review posted on 19th May 2011
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Julia's Eyes [Los Ojos de Julia]
It's rare to find a horror movie as bracingly original as this, so see it quickly before the requisite watered-down American remake. Not only is it genuinely unsettling, but it's full of clever nods to...
Movie Review posted on 19th May 2011
Blitz
This British crime thriller is so unapologetic about recycling cliches that it's actually hilariously good fun to watch. Even with its glaring plot holes and camp performances, the cast and crew's chutzpah keeps it consistently...
Movie Review posted on 19th May 2011
Third Star
A fascinating, realistic exploration of male friendship, this beautifully shot and finely acted drama will struggle to find an audience simply because its subject matter is ultimately so dark.James (Cumberbatch) has just turned 29 and...
Movie Review posted on 19th May 2011
Forget Me Not
Reminiscent of all-night encounter movies like Before Sunrise or In Search of a Midnight Kiss, this British drama has a terrific blast of honest humour and sharp music to undercut its somewhat sad tone. And...
Movie Review posted on 5th May 2011
Shadow
Grisly and atmospheric, this Italian horror was clearly made for American audiences. It cleverly weaves together nasty nightmares from both the Iraq occupation and World War II while constantly grossing us out. Although we never...
Movie Review posted on 28th April 2011
Island
Dark and atmospheric, this film is worth seeing just for the way it continually pushes us around emotionally. Although the plot never quite comes into clear focus, and it refuses to let us engage with...
Movie Review posted on 21st April 2011
Rio
A lively South American beat infuses this colourful animated romp. The filmmakers make the most of the characters and settings without ever trying to teach us a lesson or make us cry. It's just great...
Movie Review posted on 7th April 2011
Hop
What could have been a painfully childish animated Easter romp is given a shot of deranged humour and an above-average cast of voices and cameos. This makes it rather a lot more fun than expected.Fred...
Movie Review posted on 31st March 2011
Cave Of Forgotten Dreams
What could have been a revealing but relatively dry documentary is given the usual twist by genius filmmaker Herzog, who turns a glimpse of rarely seen prehistoric cave paintings into a bravura 3D exploration of...
Movie Review posted on 24th March 2011
The Company Men
Strangely sidelined during awards season, this downsizing drama might be a bit downbeat, but it's sharply observant and extremely well-played by an impressive cast. It also says some very important things about the effects of...
Movie Review posted on 11th March 2011
Fair Game
This provocative, fascinating true story is told with so much righteous rage that the politics overwhelm the personal drama. Terrific acting and a sharp, brainy script hold our interest, but we never properly feel the...
Movie Review posted on 11th March 2011
Drive Angry
Less a fully realised thriller than a series of rampaging set pieces, this rollicking movie at least provides some goofy good fun for audiences, plus one terrific performance. Otherwise, it's just misogynistic carnage.Milton (Cage) is...
Movie Review posted on 24th February 2011
Justin Bieber: Never Say Never
Clearly designed with his 12-year-old female fanbase in mind, this backstage myth-making doc wants to show that Justin Bieber is "just a regular kid who had a dream that came true". As if.Born in small-town...
Movie Review posted on 18th February 2011
A Little Bit Of Heaven
Shot in the style of a bland Hollywood rom-com, this film is actually a weepie drama with a bit of magical realism thrown in. It's such an odd hybrid that we're never sure whether we...
Movie Review posted on 4th February 2011
The Fighter
Director Russell significantly ups his game with this visceral drama based on the true story of two boxing brothers, one on his way up and one going down fast. But it's the emotional resonance of...
Movie Review posted on 3rd February 2011
The Mechanic
Remade from Michael Winner's 1972 thriller, this action movie can't be bothered to get as dark and edgy as it should be. But the cast members keep us watching, even as things turn unnecessarily grisly.Elite...
Movie Review posted on 28th January 2011
Hereafter
Eastwood's skilfully unrushed direction merges with Morgan's astute, thoughtful screenplay to create a thoroughly unusual film that holds our interest with a provocative, beautifully played exploration of mortality.George (Damon) has a gift: he can see...
Movie Review posted on 28th January 2011
Get Low
Not only is this film elegantly shot, with a gorgeous sense both of internal textures and wide-open spaces, but it also features knockout performances from an especially fine cast while exploring serious issues from a...
Movie Review posted on 20th January 2011
Henry's Crime
This sleepy comedy is surprisingly entertaining as its plot twists and turns along the way, combining a bank heist with a romance. And rather a lot of Chekhov too. But it's the likeable cast that...
Movie Review posted on 13th January 2011
Abel
For his first narrative feature as director, Luna takes an offbeat look at parenthood through the eyes of an unusual child. The result is engaging and involving, and so bizarre that it's impossible to predict...
Movie Review posted on 6th January 2011
Season of the Witch
It's not easy to understand why anyone agreed to fund this film, as the box office drawing power of Nicolas Cage is a bit suspect after a string of stinkers like this bizarre, unscary medieval...
Movie Review posted on 6th January 2011
10 Most Anticipated Films of 2011
As usual, sequels and remakes dominate the release schedule for the coming year. But there are a few original films out there to look forward to as well. And of course, release dates are subject...
Review posted on 5th January 2011
10 Worst Films of 2010
It would be easy to fill this list with rubbish like Mega Piranha or Vampires Suck, so I have limited my list to studio films that made some attempt at quality, dubious as it might...
Review posted on 5th January 2011
10 Best Films of 2010
I saw 484 films in 2010, so narrowing down a list of 10 isn't easy. But here are the films that stood out for me...1. INCEPTIONChristopher Nolan's seemingly boundless inventiveness hit new heights with this...
Review posted on 5th January 2011
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