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The Crazies (2010)
Review coming soon
15 Feb 2010
Open Graves (2009)
A group of surfers start playing a game that may well finish them all in this strange mix of Final Destination and Jumanji. Read DVD review. (1.5 stars)
15 Feb 2010
The Box (2009)
Richard Kelly (Donnie Darko's) adaptation of Richard Matheson's novella Button Button is an eerie if empty tale of humanity and greed. DVD review coming soon. (3 stars)
14 Feb 2010
A Serious Man (2009)
The Coen Brothers tale of a Jewish family man attempting to stop his life from falling apart may be one of their smallest, but it's also one of their best. DVD review coming soon. (4 stars)
14 Feb 2010
Survival of the Dead (2009)
The latest in George A Romero's 40-year zombie franchise is more slapstick than social commentary, but there's plenty of gore and scares. DVD review coming soon. (3 stars)
13 Feb 2010
Cemetery Junction (2010)
Review coming soon
11 Feb 2010
Long Weekend (2008)
This unnecessary remake of a cult Australian classic features a bizarre performance from Jim Caviezel, some dodgy CGI and not much else. Read DVD review. (1 star)
05 Feb 2010
Shutter Island (2010)
Martin Scorsese's latest is a dark, rich, atmospheric mystery with a baruva performance from Leonardo DiCaprio at its core. Read full review (4 stars)
04 Feb 2010
No One Knows About Persian Cats (2009)
Fantastic little Iranian film about a pair of musicians desperate for the freedom to play the music they love - and the passports they need to play a concert in London. Full review coming soon. (4 stars)
03 Feb 2010
I Know You Know (2008)
Robert Caryle puts in a powerful performance as a dad trying to hold onto his sanity in Justin Kerrigan's low-budget family drama. Full review coming soon. (3 stars)
02 Feb 2010
Sin Nombre (2009)
Outstanding directorial debut from Cary Fukunaga about refuges trying to escape the gangs and violence of Honduras for a better life in the USA. Read DVD review. (5 stars)
31 Jan 2010
Away We Go (2009)
Sam Mendes puts a quirky spin on the American road movie: John Krasinski and Maya Rudolph shine as the parents-to-be searching for a home. Read DVD review. (4 stars)
30 Jan 2010
Vanishing of the Bees (2009)
Interesting but flatly presented doc about what the disappearance of the honey bee will mean to humanity. Read DVD review. (3 stars)
30 Jan 2010
Halloween II (2009)
Rob Zombie's sequel to his 2007 slasher reboot is gory, grisly and utterly horrific - for all the wrong reasons. Read DVD review. (1 star)
29 Jan 2010
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (2010)
This adaptation of the first in Stieg Larsson's bestselling trilogy is a powerful thriller with some stunning performances. Full review coming soon. (4 stars)
27 Jan 2010
Dead Man Running (2009)
Danny Dyer and 50 Cent are the not-so-dream team in this by the numbers, cliche of a London gangster movie. DVD review coming soon. (1 star)
24 Jan 2010
State of Play (2009)
The Last King of Scotland director Kevin Macdonald turns the BBC series into a cracking film, with excellent performances from Russell Crowe as the hard-bitten journo and Ben Affleck as the congressman he's investigating. (4 stars)
23 Jan 2010
Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (2009)
Ok, so it's formulaic, obvious and sentimental but Matthew McConaughey has all of that Southern charm on display as the modern-day cad persuaded to change his ways. (2.5 stars)
17 Jan 2010
Big River Man (2009)
Strange yet compelling documentary about champion endurance swimmer Martin Strel and his attempt to swim the Amazon. Read DVD review. (3 stars)
17 Jan 2010
In the Line of Fire (1993)
Clint may spend more time behind the camera these days, but back in 1993 he put in a terrific performance as an over-the-hill presidential bodyguard trying to assuage his guilt for the death of JFK. (3 stars)
17 Jan 2010
Trick r Treat (2008)
Michael Dougherty's old-fashioned horror anthology just keeps getting better; the third time of watching and I'm still seeing new things. Anna Paquin's segment is a show-stopper. (5 stars)
15 Jan 2010
The Stepford Wives (1975)
Forget the rubbish 2004 Nicole Kidman-starring remake; Bryan Forbes' 1975 shocker about the chilling realities behind a suburban paradise is an absolute must see. (4 stars)
14 Jan 2010
Whiteout (2009)
The stunning Antarctic scenery is the only uplifting thing about this dire thriller; Kate Beckinsale does her best as a US Marshall investigating a murder in the freezing wasteland but it's a sub-zero stinker. Read DVD review. (1 star)
09 Jan 2010
Definitely, Maybe (2008)
As romantic comedies go, this is watchable enough; mainly due to Ryan Reynolds, who is charming as ever as the single dad relating his love life to his daughter (Abigail Breslin). (3 stars)
01 Jan 2010
Avatar (2009)
The 3D is absolutely stunning; unfortunately the story is dull and the moralising overwhelming. And it's way too long. It may change the face of cinema, but it certainly doesn't deserve an Oscar. (3 stars)
28 Dec 2009
Pandorum (2009)
It may not set the sci-fi genre alight, but with its claustrophobic tension and solid performances from Ben Foster and Dennis Quaid, this space-set monster movie is worth a watch. DVD review coming soon. (3 stars)
26 Dec 2009
The Hangover (2009)
When four guys hit Las Vegas for a stag party, get drunk and lose the groom, the results may be ridiculous, outlandish and childish... but they sure are very, very funny. (4 stars)
19 Dec 2009
Sherlock Holmes (2009)
There's no doubt that Robert Downey Jr gives the famous detective a loveable rogue quality, but he's the only highlight in Guy Ritchie's overblown, CGI-tastic overhaul of the literary legend. (2 stars)
17 Dec 2009
The September Issue (2009)
Entertaining, inspiring and - at times - jaw dropping look behind the scenes of Vogue, as Anna Wintour and her team put together their biggest September issue ever. (4 stars)
12 Dec 2009
Up in the Air (2009)
George Clooney gives a career-best performance as a jetsetting businessman forced to reconsider his life, in Jason Reitman's intelligent and moving fable about the emotional fallout of modern life. (4 stars)
11 Dec 2009
The Simpsons Movie (2007)
The first time I saw The Simpsons Movie was on the giant screen at the 02 Arena, the second time was on the tiny screen on the back of a plane seat. And I enjoyed it just as much. (4 stars)
03 Dec 2009
The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008)
Everyone involved in this dire remake of the 1951 sci-fi classic should be ashamed of themselves. (No stars)
03 Dec 2009
Horsemen (2009)
Dennis Quaid is watchable but not strong enough to save this rather ridiculous straight-to-DVD horror. Full review coming soon. (2 stars)
17 Oct 2009
The Road (2009)
Viggo Mortensen puts in a career best performance in John Hillcoat's bleak yet compelling adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's seminal novel. (4 stars)
16 Oct 2009
The Men Who Stare At Goats (2009)
George Clooney and Ewan McGregor are a comedy dream team in this lighthearted adaptation of Jon Ronson's real life account of psychic warfare. Full review coming soon. (5 stars)
15 Oct 2009
45365 (2009)
Intriguing fly-on-the-wall documentary about the everyday life of residents in the small town of Sidney, Ohio. full review coming soon. (3 stars)
14 Oct 2009
Fantastic Mr Fox (2009)
Wes Anderson's stop-motion animated adaptation of the Roald Dahl classic is eccentric, modernised and hugely entertaining. Full review coming soon (4 stars)
14 Oct 2009
Jennifer's Body (2009)
Megan Fox poses her way through this Diablo Cody-penned demonic possession fable that's nowhere near as intelligent or entertaining as Juno. Read review by Paul Spragg. (3 stars)
13 Oct 2009
Mirrors (2008)
Kiefer Sutherland is solid enough in Alexandre Aja's chiller that's strong on gore but light on scares. (3 stars)
11 Oct 2009
Love Happens (2009)
Jennifer Aniston squanders her unquestionable talent in yet another lacklustre rom com. Full review coming soon. (1 star)
06 Oct 2009
Aliens in the Attic (2009)
It may have extra terrestrials and a hearty moral centre, but this sickly sweet tale of kids taking on alien invaders is no ET. Read full review. (2.5 stars)
02 Aug 2009
GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009)
OK, so it's another run of the mill summer blockbuster, but with its energetic cast and fast-paced story it's enjoyable enough. Read full review (3 stars)
01 Aug 2009
Mega Shark vs Giant Octopus (2009)
One thing's for certain, you will never have seen anything like this abysmal B-movie with Debbie Gibson in the lead. So bad it's good? No. (1 star)
31 Jul 2009
Knowing (2009)
Nic Cage throws himself into this sci-fi thriller which is enjoyable and terrible at the same time. Read full review. (2 stars)
30 Jul 2009
Orphan (2009)
Schlocky but hugely enjoyable horror in which an adopted child turns out to be evil incarnate, and with the best cinematic twist since The Sixth Sense. Full review coming soon. (4 stars)
29 Jul 2009
Lesbian Vampire Killers (2009)
Utterly stupid but rather fun horror comedy that only works if you don't take it too seriously. Full review coming soon. (3 stars)
28 Jul 2009
Indigo (2009)
Beautifully-crafted short film from director Jack Price, effectively dealing with themes of humanity, acceptance and individuality. (5 stars)
24 Jul 2009
Just Another Love Story (2009)
Excellent Danish drama showing just how dangerous a mid-life crisis can be... Read full review (4 stars)
24 Jul 2009
(500) Days of Summer (2009)
Josephe Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel shine in Marc Webb's utterly charming anti-rom-com. Full review coming soon. (5 stars)
22 Jul 2009
Inglourious Basterds (2009)
I'm not allowed to give any opinion about Tarantino's absolutely fantastic new movie until August 14. Oops. Full review coming soon.
22 Jul 2009
The Taking of Pelham 123 (2009)

Denzel Washington is solid, but not strong enough to shoulder John Travolta's pantomime performance and Tony Scott's haphazard direction. Full review coming soon (2 stars)

21 Jul 2009
Cadillac Records (2008)
A blistering soundtrack and passionate performances give this history of Chess Records real spirit. Read full review (4 stars)
17 Jul 2009
The Yes Men Fix the World (2009)
Balls and brains collide in this eye-opening doc which sees two ordinary guys taking on the establishment. Full review coming soon. (4 stars)
13 Jul 2009
The Agent (2008)
Extremely low-budget British drama exposes the dark heart of the publishing industry. Full review coming soon. (3 stars)
13 Jul 2009
Frozen River (2008)
Melissa Leo earns her Oscar nomination with an outstanding performance in this bitter human drama. Read full review (5 stars)
13 Jul 2009
Red Mist (2008)
A silly story and cliched script mean this hospital horror is dead on arrival. Read full review (2 stars)
12 Jul 2009
The Haunting in Connecticut (2009)
Despite some solid performances, this dramatic retelling of a true ghost story is too run of the mill to be scary. Read full review (2.5 stars)
11 Jul 2009
Hush (2009)
This British thriller makes the most of its motorway setting and a solid leading man. Read full review (4 stars)
11 Jul 2009
Freaky Friday (2003)
Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan give it their all in this cute remake of the mid-70s morality classic (4 stars)
08 Jul 2009
Moon (2009)
Sam Rockwell goes a little lunar loopy in this excellent little sci-fi thriller from Duncan Jones. Read full review. (4 stars)
06 Jul 2009
The International (2009)
Clive Owen is solid in this thriller set in the shadowy world of international finance, although the film suffers from an identity crisis. Read full review. (3 stars)
05 Jul 2009
Marley & Me (2008)
Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston shine in this adaptation of John Grogan's best-selling memoir about his life with an unruly labrador. Read full review. (4 stars)
05 Jul 2009
Push (2009)
A visually interesting, if narratively cliched, thriller surrounding a group of  individuals with exceptional powers. Full review coming soon. (2.5 stars)
02 Jul 2009
The Class (2008)
Laurent Cantent's drama about a year in the life of a French schoolteacher deserves every one of its awards, including the Palme d'or, and its Oscar nomination. It's truly exceptional. (5 stars)
30 Jun 2009
Public Enemies (2009)
The life and legend of 30s gangster John Dillinger proves such fertile ground for director Michael Mann and stars Johnny Depp and Christian Bale that it may well be the film of the year. Read full review. (5 stars)
29 Jun 2009
Passengers (2008)
Patrick Wilson and Anne Hathaway star in this solid straight-to-DVD plane crash thriller, which doesn't reveal its true self until the end. Full review coming soon. (3 stars)
26 Jun 2009
Che: Part Two (2008)
The second part of Steven Soderbergh's exceptional look at the life of Che Guevara concentrates on the revolutionary's ill-fated campaign in Bolivia. Read full review. (5 stars)
25 Jun 2009
Coco Before Chanel (2009)
Audrey Tautou captures the effortless charm and style of Coco Chanel in this well-crafted biopic. Read full review (4 stars)
24 Jun 2009
Che: Part One (2008)
Benicio Del Toro is outstanding as Argentinian revolutionary Che Geuvara in the first part of Steven Soderbergh's epic, which looks at his campaign in Cuba. Read full review. (5 stars)
24 Jun 2009
Rachel Getting Married (2008)
Anne Hathaway is sublime in Jonathan Demme's intense, moving portrait of a family in freefall. Read full review. (5 stars)
23 Jun 2009
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist (2008)
The beautiful Big Apple is the perfect backdrop for this teen romcom that's more intelligent that many of its contemporaries. Read full review. (4 stars)
22 Jun 2009
Year One (2009)
Think comedy legends Harold Ramis and Jack Black couldn't make a bad film? Thing again; their prehistoric mess is one of the worst of the year so far. Read full review. (1 star)
22 Jun 2009
Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008)
Woody Allen's back on form with this passionate romp about a love triangle under the Spanish sun. Read full review. (4 stars)
19 Jun 2009
The Disappeared (2008)
Solid thriller by new Brit director Johnny Kevorkian which sees ghosts roaming the halls of an inner-London council estate. Full review coming soon. (3 stars)
17 Jun 2009
Transformers 2 (2009)
Michael Bay smashes up some more stuff in his overlong visual overload. Read full review (3 stars)
15 Jun 2009
Last House on the Left (2009)
Remake of Wes Craven's seminal 70s classic sees more brutality but offers nothing new. Read full review. (2.5 stars)
13 Jun 2009
Friday the 13th (2009)
Surprisingly good remake of the classic 1980's slasher; Jason has evolved from lumbering psycho to quick-thinking hunter/killer, and director Marcus Nispel embraces the traditions of the genre. Full DVD review coming soon. (4 stars)
12 Jun 2009
The Good, The Bad, The Weird (2008)
Ji-Woon Kim's South Korean Eastern Western is a blast from start to finish. Read full review. (5 stars)
12 Jun 2009
My Bloody Valentine 3D (2009)
This remake of a forgotten 1981 horror suffers on DVD as the story is carried by the 3 gimmick, but 3D doesn't work well on the small screen. (2 stars)
12 Jun 2009
Sunshine Cleaning (2009)
Beautiful little drama about families, grief and biohazard clean-ups, starring the wonderful Emily Blunt and Amy Adams. Full review coming soon. (5 stars)
09 Jun 2009
He's Just Not That Into You (2009)
Sure, it's a chick flick, but with its excellent ensemble cast and genuine heart, this simple romantic comedy is both charming and funny. DVD review coming soon. (4 stars)
07 Jun 2009
Taken (2008)
With Arnie or Sly or Steven in the lead role, this high-octane thriller could have been a joke. Liam Neeson takes it to a whole 'nother lever; an actioner with balls and brains. (4 stars)
05 Jun 2009
Valkyrie (2008)

Tom Cruise is as earnest as ever in this retelling of the final assassination attempt on Adolf Hitler during World War II. Director Bryan Singer keeps a firm hold, and there's an excellent cast, but it's no masterpiece. Read DVD review. (3 stars)

02 Jun 2009
Adam (2009)
Charming, if forgettable, love story between a man suffering from Asperger's (Hugh Dancy) and his neighbour (Rose Byrne). Their performances steer it away from movie of the week territory. Full review coming soon. (3 stars)
28 May 2009
Terminator Salvation (2009)
Christian Bale is John Connor with attitude in this bold, brash return to the Terminator franchise. McG's film is a no-brainer blockbuster, but it's also a hell of a lot of fun. Read full review. (4 stars)
26 May 2009
Summer Scars (2007)
Short, sharp, low-budget Welsh teen thriller in which the lives of a group of youths are forever changed by a chance meeting with a drifter. Read full review. (3 stars)
24 May 2009
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
Danny Boyle's outstanding mutiple Oscar-winning Mumbai-set drama is just as enjoyable, moving and powerful on second viewing. Read DVD review. (5 stars)
24 May 2009
The Reader (2008)
The Academy was right; Kate Winslet's performance in Stephen Daldry's post-Holocaust drama is powerful and moving, as is the film. Read full review. (4 stars)
23 May 2009
Blind Loves (2008)
Slovakian documentary about the relationships of blind people is intelligent, honest and thought-provoking. Read full review. (4 stars)
22 May 2009
Drag Me To Hell (2009)
Sam Raimi marks his return to the horror genre with this stunning supernatural frightener. Read full review. (5 stars)
21 May 2009
Seven Pounds (2008)
It may be rather far fetched, but Will Smith's earnest performance and the truly moving storyline win through. Read full review. (4 stars)
20 May 2009
Night at the Museum 2 (2009)
Shawn Levy mixes intricate CGI with a straightforward story to create another family friendly blockbuster. Read full review. (3 stars)
17 May 2009
Notorious (2009)
Thanks to some strong performances and slick editing, George Tillman Jr's Notorious B.I.G biopic is solid and entertaining. (4 stars)
16 May 2009
Bride Wars (2009)
Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway come to bridal blows in this one-dimensional, inoffensive chick flick. Read full review (3 stars)
15 May 2009
Frost/Nixon (2008)
Frank Langella and Michael Sheen put in powerhouse performances in Ron Howard's exemplary historical dramatisation. Read full review (5 stars)
15 May 2009
Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005)
It's plastic(ine) fantastic as Aardman serves up another claymation classic, with the usual mix of entertaining plot and charming characters. (4 stars)
08 May 2009
Angels & Demons (2009)
Ron Howard's second Dan Brown adaptation suffers from the same afflictions as the first; leaden plotting, outlandish plot and silly action. Read full review (2 stars)
05 May 2009
Coraline (2009)
A Nightmare Before Christmas director Henry Selick turns Neil Gaiman's charming children's story into a jaw-dropping stop-motion 3D extravaganza.Read full review (5 stars)
05 May 2009
Hollow Man (2000)
Paul Verhoeven's shlocky horror still stands up thanks to a deliciously pantomime performance from Kevin Bacon, and some stomach-churning effects. (4 stars)
04 May 2009
Mulberry Street (2006)
Or Zombie Virus on Mulberry Street, to give it its full DVD title. Jim Mickle's horror, which combines a deadly virus with post 9/11 paranoia, is both intelligent and effecting. Read full review (4 stars)
04 May 2009
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (2009)
Rhona Mitra replaces Kate Beckinsale in this origin story, which is entertaining thanks to some energetic performances and rip-roaring action. Read full review (3 stars)
04 May 2009
The Spirit (2008)
Some interesting visuals can't disguise a messy movie in Frank Miller's haphazard graphic novel adaptation (2 stars)
01 May 2009
Helen (2008)
Grim British thriller whose strong ideas are diluted by inexperience all round. Read full review (2 stars)
01 May 2009
12 Angry Men (1957)
Sidney Lumet's jury room drama is a deserved classic thanks to some stunning performances from its outstanding cast (5 stars)
28 Apr 2009
Fast Food Nation (2006)
Author Eric Schlosser's expose of the fast food industry was always going to be difficult to film; Richard Linklater puts in a solid effort. (3 stars)
02 Aug 2007
The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)
Matt Damon reaches the end of his journey - maybe - as amnesiac assassin Jason Bourne, and he does it in absolute style (5 stars)
31 Jul 2007
The Walker (2007)
Woody Harrelson is fantastic as the ageing escort who gets involved in murder in Paul Schrader's American Gigolo update (4 stars)
30 Jul 2007
Reign Over Me (2007)
Adam Sandler shows his serious side in this well-balanced look at the emotional effects of 9/11. (4 stars)
29 Jul 2007
Raging Bull (1980)
Robert De Niro puts in a knock-out performance as boxer Jake La Motta in this powerful true story from Scorsese (5 stars)
28 Jul 2007
Disturbia (2007)
Shia LaBeouf continues to take over the film world in this neat little thriller that effectively draws on Rear Window for inspiration (4 stars)
27 Jul 2007
The Money Pit (1986)
Tom Hanks and Shelley Long do battle with the house from hell in this comedy classic (5 stars)
27 Jul 2007
The Simpsons Movie (2007)
Animation's first family come to the big screen, and serve up plenty of laughs despite a weak plot. (4 stars)
25 Jul 2007
The Reaping (2007)
Hilary Swank looks out of place in this religious thriller that sees the plagues come back to Earth. Strange rather than scary. (2 stars)
24 Jul 2007
The Breed (2006)
Teens find themselves trapped on an island with a pack of blood-thirsty canines in this dogs dinner of a horror (1 star)
23 Jul 2007
Alpha Dog (2006)
Emile Hirsch puts in a stunning performance as real-life drug baron Johnny Trulove; the rest of the film just can't keep up (3 stars)
22 Jul 2007
The Contract (2006)
A straight to DVD oddity, starring John Cusack as a family man who gets caught up in the world of Morgan Freeman's assassin. Both are miscast. (2 stars)
21 Jul 2007
Blades of Glory (2007)
Will Ferrell and Jon Heder dazzle in very funny figure-skating spoof (4 stars)
21 Jul 2007
The Messengers (2007)
The Pang brothers come to Hollywood, and deliver a creepy if lacklustre tale of evil invading a family farm (3 stars)
20 Jul 2007
Death Proof (2007)
Love him or hate him, Tarantino has created another unique cinema experience with Death Proof. Loving Kurt Russell, too. (5 stars)
18 Jul 2007
Breach
Intense real-life FBI thriller with powerhouse performances from Chris Cooper and Ryan Phillippe (4 stars)
13 Jul 2007
Fragile (2005)
Creep Spanish ghost story set, of course, in a rundown hospital (3 stars)
13 Jul 2007
The Hills Have Eyes II
Pointless horror sequel to pointless horror remake. Gory, but unsatisfying (2 stars)
12 Jul 2007
The Bridge
Moving documentary about a year in the life of the Golden Gate Bridge; suicide is definitely not painless (4 stars)
30 Jun 2007
The Prestige
Christopher Nolan directs Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale in a powerful drama about two rival magicians (5 stars)
30 Jun 2007
Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan
A true Marmite of a movie. If you love Sacha Baron Cohen's Borat, you'll love it. If you hate him, well, you guessed it.... (1 star)
29 Jun 2007
1408
John Cusack checks into the hotel room from hell in this creepy Stephen King adaptation (4 stars)
26 Jun 2007
Transformers
Some like it bot in Michael Bay's headache-inducing, fun actioner (4 stars)
25 Jun 2007
Letters From Iwo Jima
Clint tells the astonishing story of the battle of Iwo Jima through the eyes of Japanese troops. (5 stars)
24 Jun 2007
The Number 23
Jim Carrey finds there's no safety in numbers in nonsensical thriller (2 stars)
23 Jun 2007
Black Christmas (2006)
Pointless remake of trashy Seventies horror. Watching it in mid-summer didn't help (2 stars)
23 Jun 2007
Flags of Our Fathers
Clint presents an astounding look at the battle of Iwo Jima through American eyes. (5 stars)
21 Jun 2007
Die Hard 4.0
Bruce is back with a vengeance in kick ass actioner! (4 stars)
20 Jun 2007
Michael Clayton
George Clooney takes on shady corporate organization - and wins! (4 stars)
19 Jun 2007
Pan's Labyrinth
Beautiful, disturbing adult fairy tale - another corker from Del Toro (5 stars)
15 Jun 2007
The Devil's Backbone
A creepy, chilling early tale from Guillermo Del Toro (5 stars)
08 Jun 2007
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007)
An exhilarating end to a fantastic, fun trilogy (5 stars)
21 May 2007

Highlights

Alice in Wonderland

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Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans

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Percy Jackson

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In an exclusive interview, director Chris Columbus tells us how he's updated Greek mythology with Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief...

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Movie Highlight

Shutter Island

Mind games

It's 1954, and on an isolated island off the coast of Boston lies the notorious Ashecliffe psychiatric hospital. When one of the patients mysteriously vanishes, Detective Teddy Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his new partner Chuck Aule (Mark Ruffalo) arrive to solve the disappearance. Coming up against a secretive and tight-lipped staff, headed by Dr Cawley (Ben Kingsley), Teddy finds his investigation hampered at every turn. When he finally discovers what's been happening in the heavily-guarded lighthouse, Teddy thinks he's well on the way to cracking the case. But, as he begins having powerful dreams about his time spent liberating German concentration camps during WWII, and vivid hallucinations of his dead wife (Michelle Williams), can Teddy leave Shutter Island before it claims his sanity?

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DVD Highlight

An Education

Directed by Danish film-maker Lone Scherfig, An Education is a coming of age drama is set in early 1960s Twickenham. Adapted by Nick Hornby from Lynn Barber’s memoir, the story revolves around intelligent teenage schoolgirl Jenny (Carey Mulligan) who has her head turned by the much older David (Peter Sarsgaard). As her burgeoning romance with David sweeps her along in a whirlwind of expensive presents, foreign trips and increasingly adult pursuits, Jenny is forced to decide between continuing her education and following her feelings.

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