Justin Molotnikov delivers an excellent film debut with a darkly comic thriller that presents well-paced storytelling, inventive flourishes and two quality leads.
White on Rice
A gentle culture clash comedy that’s easy on the brain. Dave Boyle packs in likeable characters and clever observational humour.
Clash of the Titans
Calling Clash of the Titans a ‘run of the mill actioner’ would be too kind to this vacuous, pretty boy swords and sandals borefest. And what has happened to Liam Neeson – why did his agent allow him to appear with big hair and a shiny, silver jumpsuit?
Amores Perros
This hard-hitting drama following intersecting lives on the mean streets of Mexico boasts quality storytelling, an interesting context and Gael García Bernal’s breakthrough role. Well-worth it as a foray into Latin American film-making. Not suitable for vegetarians.
The Bounty Hunter
This romantic comedy cum half baked crime thriller is a hopelessly unfunny, unoriginal and ultra-irritating movie. On this form Aniston and Butler, and their slappable faces, should be consigned to the scrapheap of Hollywood.
Kick-Ass
A fresh and inventive superhero satire that provides spot on humour, involving characters and a rousing soundtrack to a world (okay, maybe just me) tiring of a saturated comic book genre.