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Welcome
The two leads give astounding performances in this riveting and inspiring drama about compassion in the face of adversity
Uploaded March 29, 2010 11:53
The Last Station
Impressively directed and finely acted, this film gives real insight into the life of a fascinating man
Uploaded March 29, 2010 11:43
Micmacs
While filled with lots of light-hearted fun, this eccentric comedy has depth and intelligence
Uploaded March 29, 2010 11:28
The Last Song
Tween sensation Miley Cyrus pouts and scowls her way through Nicholas Sparks’ latest sappy romance
Uploaded March 29, 2010 11:16
She's Out Of My League
This formulaic rom-com, which occasionally veers into Judd Apatow style humour, is an enjoyable ride with a realistic edge
Uploaded March 29, 2010 11:08
The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
Despite being overly-long and containing one too many coincidences, this film holds enough twists and turns to keep audiences captivated
Uploaded March 23, 2010 15:17
How To Train Your Dragon 3D
This is one of DreamWorks’ best pics and the bond between the boy and his beast is beautifully developed
Uploaded March 23, 2010 15:15
Going Vertical
While the film offers no real conclusions, it is stylishly made and provides a fascinating snapshot into the surf culture of the sixties
Uploaded March 23, 2010 15:15
The Spy Next Door
Despite impressive fight scenes, this is tedious, formulaic kids’ entertainment which will struggle to keep parents interested
Uploaded March 23, 2010 15:10
Nanny McPhee And The Big Bang
Terrific performances by the children fail to overcome Thompson’s dour lead character and the audience is left to hope a third film is not on the cinematic horizon
Uploaded March 23, 2010 15:03
Stone Of Destiny
Stone Of Destiny is a single-finger salute to unheeding governing bodies and know-it-all authoritarians; a...
Uploaded March 19, 2010 17:25
In The Electric Mist
This latest adaptation of James Lee Burke's popular series of mystery novels stars Tommy Lee...
Uploaded March 19, 2010 16:32
The Damned United
Another majestic docudrama from The Queen scribe Peter Morgan, the doomed narrative of The Damned...
Uploaded March 19, 2010 16:02
Roman Polanski: Wanted And Desired
On March 11, 1977, film director Roman Polanski (Repulsion, Rosemary's Baby, Chinatown) was arrested for...
Uploaded March 18, 2010 15:10
Chevolution
This fine documentary focuses on Cuban photographer Albert Korda's famed portrait of Che Guevara, retroactively...
Uploaded March 18, 2010 15:01
Cop Out
Premised on a harebrained plot, this woeful throwback to the buddy-cop flicks of the eighties is filled with bad action and lame gags
Uploaded March 16, 2010 17:40
The Bounty Hunter
A predictable and disappointing effort with a script which relies on obvious laughs and endless, boring bickering
Uploaded March 16, 2010 13:49
Brothers
This essentially mainstream Hollywood flick is boosted by memorably powerful performances
Uploaded March 15, 2010 13:31
The Red Shoes
While this magical film has the feel of Golden Age era musicals, it manages to remain a relevant and cautionary tale about the pitfalls of showbiz
Uploaded March 15, 2010 13:26
Five Minutes Of Heaven
A tense and gripping drama let down by an anti-climatic and all too convenient ending
Uploaded March 15, 2010 13:22