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The Descendants
Boasting brilliant performances and Alexander Payne’s dry, perceptive but always humane directorial touch, this gem of a film is likely to end up one of the year’s best.
Uploaded January 09, 2012 11:59
The Muppets
It’s not perfect, but it’s a pretty irresistible trip down memory lane, which offers up charm, wit and nostalgic joy in spades.
Uploaded January 09, 2012 11:56
Hugo
Definitely not the most ambitious film of Scorsese’s career, but the storytelling is warm and funny, and this deserves credit for its impressive technical achievement.
Uploaded January 09, 2012 11:53
Arrietty
Exquisite both in its beautiful hand drawn style and also in its storytelling, this makes for an inspired and magical journey.
Uploaded January 09, 2012 11:50
Sherlock Holmes: A Game Of Shadows
Despite its one-liners & visual pizzazz, this fizzles out in terms of comprehensible action & character development.
Uploaded December 21, 2011 12:55
The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet's Nest: The Extended Cut
"...this final chapter remains almost deliberately over-talky, uneventful and drab..."
Uploaded December 20, 2011 17:02
We Bought A Zoo
It’s by-the-numbers and overly earnest in places, but it brims with Cameron Crowe’s trademark optimism and a wonderfully humane performance by Matt Damon.
Uploaded December 20, 2011 12:25
The Adventures Of Tintin
Storytelling is by-the-numbers and the characters are often rendered superficial, but the real draw here is the truly exhilarating visual spectacle Spielberg’s created.
Uploaded December 19, 2011 17:40
The Iron Lady
A magnificent performance by Meryl Streep drives this riveting, thoughtful and often surprisingly tender biopic, which gets to the heart of this polarising leader.
Uploaded December 19, 2011 17:35
War Horse
Lovingly told by Steven Spielberg, there’s no doubt this makes for a rousing tale, but it’s best suited to those with a penchant for old-fashioned storytelling.
Uploaded December 19, 2011 17:30
Happy Feet 2 3D
It doesn’t match the exuberant heights of its predecessor, but the top-notch voice cast ensures it’s a terrific ride underpinned by an essential message.
Uploaded December 19, 2011 17:23
Tower Heist
A mild-mannered but entertaining comedic heist caper largely boosted by its stellar cast, which includes a scene-stealing Eddie Murphy.
Uploaded December 19, 2011 17:21
The Skin I Live In
Beautifully shot, compellingly disturbing, and featuring a labyrinthine plot which ingeniously comes together, this is one of Pedro Almodovar’s best.
Uploaded December 19, 2011 17:19
Albert Nobbs
Glenn Close delivers the performance of a lifetime in this small but endlessly intriguing gem of a film.
Uploaded December 19, 2011 17:13
The Salt Of Life
It’s engaging and charming enough, but for a flick musing about life, love and growing older, this doesn’t offer up anything profound or even unique.
Uploaded December 19, 2011 17:11
Ben Hur
"..a 4 hour melodramatic spectacle, but it’s still wonderful to watch."
Uploaded December 19, 2011 15:57
Almighty Thor
"...played out in true Z grade style with laughably poor CGI, atrocious acting and some of the worst dialogue ever uttered."
Uploaded December 19, 2011 15:34
Age Of The Dragons
"Well worthy of a slot in the top ten worst movies of the year..."
Uploaded December 19, 2011 15:16
Troll Hunter
"...a collision of disparate styles which shouldn’t work but, strangely, does."
Uploaded December 19, 2011 14:55