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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
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
Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol
Despite brilliant action sequences, Brad Bird’s live action debut is disappointingly an incoherent and silly mess, which curiously sees Tom Cruise taking a backseat.
Uploaded December 13, 2011 09:41
Melancholia
Like many of Lars Von Trier’s works, this is a difficult film to sum up in words, but be assured it makes for a profound and haunting cinematic experience.
Uploaded December 12, 2011 14:24
Women On The 6th Floor
Watchable albeit fairly lightweight entertainment, and falls prey to cliché and occasional condescension.
Uploaded December 12, 2011 14:21
Dancing With Dictators
With its complex political context made accessible, this is a gripping, eye-opening and ultimately essential doco for anyone who gives a damn about freedom of the press.
Uploaded December 07, 2011 16:07
The Yellow Sea
An adrenaline-fuelled marathon of a movie that impressively shifts shape and form but remains grimly compelling throughout.
Uploaded December 07, 2011 15:24
The Hungry Tide
By putting a human face to the complex and often divisive issue of climate change, the level of urgency and heartbreak surrounding the matter comes into clear focus.
Uploaded December 07, 2011 12:13
Yes Madam, Sir
An eye-opening and inspiring doco, which paints an intimate portrait of a courageous figure, while also serving to shed insight on India’s wider failings.
Uploaded December 06, 2011 15:01
Route Irish
Another powerfully compelling and humane piece of filmmaking from Ken Loach which calls into question contemporary politics.
Uploaded December 06, 2011 13:24