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50/50
Deftly finding the balance between emotion and humour and anchored by Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s brilliant lead performance, this may just end up one of the year’s best.
Uploaded March 05, 2012 12:57
Coriolanus
Transposing Shakespeare’s tale to a modern setting is effective and Ralph Fiennes is impressive in the titular role, but it's no classic.
Uploaded March 05, 2012 12:55
Headhunters
The cracking premise, bucket load of twists and slick exterior can’t save the story’s increasing absurdity.
Uploaded March 05, 2012 12:52
Project X
Offering up no redeeming qualities, this brash, offensive and brainless flick throws up a pretty bleak insight into contemporary teenage life.
Uploaded March 01, 2012 11:13
Carnage
It never quite transcends its stage origins, but it’s bitingly enjoyable stuff from Polanski, and features cracking dialogue and masterful performances.
Uploaded February 27, 2012 17:18
A Separation
While it’s a deceptively simple screenplay, this evolves into powerfully resonant and morally complex stuff, and announces director Asghar Farhadi as an immense talent.
Uploaded February 27, 2012 17:15
Like Crazy
A wonderfully tender but bruising account of a young love gone right and wrong – one that’s irresistible and heartbreaking all at once.
Uploaded February 27, 2012 17:09
A Little Bit Of Heaven
An emotionally manipulative, cliché-ridden and charisma-free romantic comedy, which also fails in its attempted grabs for seriousness.
Uploaded February 27, 2012 17:06
Sione's 2: Unfinished Business
Predictable narrative-wise, but it’s lifted by the charismatic cast who hit the right comedic and dramatic notes.
Uploaded February 27, 2012 16:58
Gone
Amanda Seyfried is uninspiring in this lazy thriller, which fails to mine its derivative premise for even the cheap thrills anticipated by audiences.
Uploaded February 23, 2012 10:56
The Killer Elite
It’s formulaic, but it’s also packed with atmosphere, intrigue and the charm of a veteran action cast.
Uploaded February 20, 2012 16:09
Tyrannosaur
It’s dark and tough-going material, but totally worth it thanks to the brilliantly gutsy performances and the hope of redemption always in sight.
Uploaded February 20, 2012 16:01
Contraband
Derivative and undemanding, but if you’re after a cracking slice of cinematic escapism, this won’t disappoint.
Uploaded February 20, 2012 15:50
Extremely Loud And Incredibly Close
Its emotional stakes never transcend its commercial trappings, and while newcomer Thomas Horn is a revelation, the world he inhabits lacks credibility.
Uploaded February 20, 2012 15:44
Late Bloomers
It should be commended for tackling often glossed over issues, but this plodding rom-com may fail to connect with its intended audience.
Uploaded February 20, 2012 15:41
Love
The charming ensemble cast sustain audience interest even when the too-long narrative veers toward self-indulgence.
Uploaded February 20, 2012 15:38
This Means War
Despite its formulaic set-up and clunky action, it’s still an enjoyable piece of escapism largely thanks to the charm of its three leads.
Uploaded February 13, 2012 12:56
The Grey
An exciting and unsettling survival tale, which deftly weaves in a thoughtful exploration of mortality.
Uploaded February 13, 2012 12:37
My Week With Marilyn
An enjoyably lightweight snapshot into the life of the iconic screen siren who Michelle Williams brings to life in a brilliantly effortless performance.
Uploaded February 13, 2012 12:31
Buck
Not merely a doco for animal lovers, this ends up an enthralling, fascinating and surprisingly haunting character study.
Uploaded February 13, 2012 12:28