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The Way
A thoughtful and often beautiful cinematic journey – driven by a stand-out performance by Martin Sheen – but one that fails to offer any meaningful insight.
Uploaded April 24, 2012 16:23
Cafe De Flore
More than the sum of its terrific parts, this beautifully crafted tale about the pain of love deftly reconciles two disparate stories – with stellar results.
Uploaded April 24, 2012 16:11
The Avengers
Wildly entertaining yet brilliantly cohesive, wonderfully characterised, deftly humorous and packed with heart, this is an absolute winner.
Uploaded April 20, 2012 16:09
The Lady
Smartly playing it sensible and straight, director Luc Besson has crafted a fascinating biopic, which, while not free of flaws, is truly affecting.
Uploaded April 18, 2012 13:42
The Lucky One
Shamelessly adhering to Nicholas Sparks’ all too familiar template, this adaptation comes packed with all the expected sap and emotional manipulation.
Uploaded April 17, 2012 12:20
Footnote
On paper, it may sound dry and pedantic, but this evolves into a rich, complex and absorbing character study.
Uploaded April 17, 2012 12:01
StreetDance 2
Plays out like a flashy but incompressible music video with the formulaic, superficial storyline falling by the wayside.
Uploaded April 17, 2012 11:55
Romantics Anonymous
Overly twee and predictable, this rom-com is as saccharine as its chocolate-making lead couple.
Uploaded April 17, 2012 11:52
Spud
A touch more quirky than the average coming-of-age tale, there’s a bit of schmaltz here, but this also brims with humour, heart and honesty.
Uploaded April 17, 2012 11:46
Battleship
Proudly proclaims itself as big, brash and brainless entertainment - and doesn't try any harder.
Uploaded April 12, 2012 11:32
Deep Blue Sea
Boasting a first-rate screenplay and cast, and a wonderfully nostalgic atmosphere, this sometimes veers toward melodrama but always rings true.
Uploaded April 10, 2012 16:57
Life In Movement
Deftly compiled and packed with revealing footage, this is a beautiful tribute to its subject, and also an eye-opening look into the emotional power of art.
Uploaded April 10, 2012 16:55
Rebellion
Tense, impressively shot and free of any showy heroics, this is an incisive and affecting look at the way war and politics tragically intersect.
Uploaded April 10, 2012 16:47
The Pirates! Band Of Misfits
The impressive visuals, whip smart humour and fine voice cast make this swashbuckling adventure one worth taking.
Uploaded April 05, 2012 12:22
American Pie: Reunion
Fittingly, the laughs this time round are more generated by nostalgia and affection than raunch or risk.
Uploaded April 04, 2012 11:21
Titanic 3D
Revisiting Titanic on the big screen, this time in impressive 3D, is a welcome reminder of solid blockbuster movie magic.
Uploaded April 03, 2012 09:46
This Must Be The Place
Baffling but strangely compelling, it doesn’t quite come together, but Sean Penn’s performance is unmissable.
Uploaded April 02, 2012 17:54
Salmlon Fishing In The Yemen
It sounds promising on paper, but its lightweight, whimsical approach results in a disappointingly shallow and muddled work.
Uploaded April 02, 2012 17:52
Goodbye, First Love
With its slight premise and plodding pace, it’s difficult to remain invested in this predictable tale of adolescent love.
Uploaded April 02, 2012 17:47
The Well-Digger's Daughter
Simple and sweet, this old-fashioned storytelling feels wholesomely bland at times, but is thankfully given an edge by the deft performances of its leads.
Uploaded April 02, 2012 17:43