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My Afternoons With Margueritte

While light on plot and a little slow at times, the real standouts here are the two lead actors who create an utterly believable and moving bond.

Lincoln Lawyer

While it sticks to the courtroom thriller formula, this is an entertaining ride thanks to a terrific screenplay and Matthew McConaughey’s magnetic lead performance.

The War You Don’t See

A timely exploration into the media’s coverage of war, which is both insightful in its analysis and passionate in its need to safeguard honest investigative journalism.

Just Go With It

While it throws up a few genuine laughs, Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston are on autopilot in this largely predictable affair.

Medianeras

A strange but seamless mix of comedy, romance and social commentary, this offers up thought-provoking questions about the impact of modern technology on human interaction.

Never Let Me Go

Driven by terrific lead performances, this achingly beautiful work challenges audiences emotionally and intellectually.

In A Better World

While the ending may be resolved too neatly, this elegant and superbly performed work explores its powerful themes with a searing honesty.

Heartbeats

While light on plot, this beautifully crafted film captures the emotional plight of its three young protagonists with insight and immediacy.

Red Riding Hood

Clearly modelling itself on the melodrama of Twilight, this modern take on a classic tale ends up an unintriguing dud.

Little Johnny: The Movie

While some jokes fall flat, this delivers a lot of laughs and also surprisingly charms audiences with its simple animation and sweet coming-of-age story.

Biutiful

While it’s dark and depressing, this is an emotional ride well worth taking.

Barney's Version

While it appears to be a cynical comedy from the outset, this develops into a moving, poignant and wholly fascinating saga.

Waiting For Superman

While there are gaps left uncanvassed, this remains an absorbing exploration of a crucial issue which not only exposes problems, but offers answers.

Kaboom

While its style is interesting and it never takes itself too seriously, this feels like the work of someone desperately trying to remain hip and relevant.

The Mechanic

Jason Statham and Ben Foster have terrific chemistry and while there’s plenty of gratuitous violence, the action strangely fails to excite.

Resident Evil: Afterlife

"This is pure entertainment."

The Butcher, The Chef And The Swordsman

A bold and original work which utilises an unconventional narrative, frantic pace and a brazen use of styles and visuals.

Battle: Los Angeles

While there’s no subtlety here, this remains surprisingly gripping throughout and boasts three-dimensional characters and well executed action scenes.

Last Train Home

With its minimalist approach, this is a powerful documentary which deftly explores China’s wider problems through one family.

The Dan Curtis Macabre Collection: Dead Of Night

“...a little trite.”