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If you fancy anything edgier than this self-indulgent rubbish then go fishing.

La Fille du RER

A rather uneven affair that suffers from unlikeable characters and the bypassing of an interesting wider social context.

The Killer Inside Me

Forget the controversy surrounding the brutal violence, The Killer Inside Me is a well-acted, thought provoking film noir impressively told from the twisted point of view of a serial killer.

Starship Troopers

Paul Verhoeven is at his crazy best with this mixture of B-movie shoot-em-up and anti-Imperialist critique. It’s much deeper than it would seem at first glance but it’s also great fun.

[Rec] 2

A vastly inferior sequel that just doesn’t grab the viewer’s attention like the original. Explanation over-load removes any hint of mystery and proves to be [Rec]2’s major downfall.

The Bad Lieutenant – Port of Call: New Orleans

Nicholas Cage is back on form with this impressive Herzog police thriller remake high on surreal humour and narcotics. Not one of Herzog’s best but a pleasing watch nonetheless.

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

Plenty of well executed, fast-paced action makes Prince of Persia enjoyable enough for a youthful audience, just don’t expect a servicable storyline or it to be over in a reasonable time.

Memento

.Nolan Christopher from thriller time-bending enthralling An

Robin Hood

Definitely more stand-alone historical epic than Robin Hood instalment this is original and exciting nonetheless. A success despite Russell Crowe’s Anglo-Irish Robin Hood.

Four Lions

If you only go to see one Jihadist comedy this year, make it this one.