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10Terrorists
Absurdly funny and controversial, this smartly satirises our media-saturated world and compels audiences to consider where we draw the line when it comes to exploitation.
Uploaded April 02, 2012 10:01
Wrath Of The Titans
This over-the top sequel is mindless stuff, but its keen sense of adventure will tide over those seeking cushy escapism.
Uploaded March 29, 2012 10:21
Mirror Mirror
Armed with substantial star power, this family romp unabashedly aims to entertain and enchant – and succeeds.
Uploaded March 27, 2012 10:23
A Dangerous Method
Beautifully created and finely performed, but it is questionable how compelling audiences will find the since-eclipsed line of thinking.
Uploaded March 26, 2012 11:30
Le Havre
Steeped in director Aki Kaurismaki’s delightfully distinctive but deeply humane style, this is an absolute charmer, which deftly weaves in a serious subject matter.
Uploaded March 26, 2012 11:28
Dr Seuss' The Lorax
Failing to capture the spirit of its source material, this winds up a passable but blandly disappointing adaptation.
Uploaded March 26, 2012 11:22
The Hunger Games
Led by a superb cast and deftly directed, this is a compelling and thrilling trip, which unsettlingly pulls you into the mix.
Uploaded March 21, 2012 17:30
A Deeper Shade Of Blue
Impressively shot and richly informed, this is an insightful watch, but non-surfers may find the prolonged surf sequences a little wearying.
Uploaded March 19, 2012 13:20
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
There are a handful of enjoyable moments, but this predictable journey soon starts to lag, seemingly content to coast on the star power of its veteran cast.
Uploaded March 19, 2012 13:11
The Raid
The unrelenting violence soon becomes derivative, but those partial to a cracking serve of martial arts – and a high body count – are likely to get a real kick out of this.
Uploaded March 19, 2012 13:07
Jiro Dreams Of Sushi
Proving to be much more than a culinary doco, this evolves into an enjoyable portrait of a fascinating man – both amusing and philosophical.
Uploaded March 19, 2012 12:59
The Boy Mir
Via its charismatic lead subject, this provides a fascinating insight into another world, albeit it overlooks certain less sympathetic – but worth exploring – aspects of society.
Uploaded March 19, 2012 12:54
21 Jump Street
Its two leads possess amusing chemistry but this smug and ultimately disappointing revamp never manages to strike the right note between action and comedy.
Uploaded March 14, 2012 10:59
The Kid With A Bike
Told with the grim realism that the Dardenne Brothers are stylistically famed for, there’s also a deliberate, bruising and enchanting rhythm to this.
Uploaded March 13, 2012 15:46
Margin Call
It’s slick, topical and competently acted, but audiences will be hard pressed to care what happens to a rich and selfish group of suits.
Uploaded March 12, 2012 15:07
The Rum Diary
It’s beautifully shot and the support cast are great, but Johnny Depp’s performance feels strangely flat and the hazy storytelling dilutes any potential themes from truly sparking.
Uploaded March 12, 2012 14:50
Vincent Wants To Sea
Despite its fine performances and potentially interesting themes, this struggles to nail a consistent tone and lacks any genuine insight.
Uploaded March 12, 2012 14:44
In Search Of Haydn
Its subject certainly deserves renewed attention and classical music fans will enjoy, but unfortunately this documentary never transcends its illustrated lecture feel.
Uploaded March 12, 2012 14:23
John Carter
Despite occasional moments of silliness, the old-fashioned sense of adventure and brilliantly rendered aliens elevate this above other derivative big-budget sci-fi fare.
Uploaded March 07, 2012 12:28
The Source
An inspiring and compelling insight into female empowerment in the Arab world punctuated with surprising moments of humour.
Uploaded March 05, 2012 13:05