Gareth Edwards has created an understated and enjoyable sci-fi movie that doesn’t feel the need to pander to the staples of the aliens-on-earth-genre. Strangely, a film that’s more about people than monsters. Deep, man, deep.
Le Havre
A unmistakable Aki Kaurismäki vehicle that’s likeable, amusing and intriguing. Unfortunately, it doesn’t quite have the momentum to take it past ‘that was nice’ territory.
The Day the Earth Stood Still
A pointless remake that’s ruined by trying to bring it up to date. At least Keanu Reeves found his perfect role as a man with no personality.
Shadow Dancer
A nicely low-key take on an interesting point in the Northern Ireland situation that engages but doesn’t quite push the envelope when it should.
Looper
Intelligent, well-acted and just complex enough, Looper is the best time-travel movie since Back to the Future.
The Silent House
An ambitious Uruguayan horror with a climax that rivals ‘it was all a dream’ as the mother of all endings.