Much better than it should be, Invictus is carried by a truly inspiring true story.
The Prestige
Christopher Nolan’s magical mystery tour provides impressive plot twists galore and oozes real star quality.
Edge of Darkness
Mel Gibson is back with this middle-of-the-road conspiracy thriller that’s spoiled by hammy dialogue, Ray Winstone and a tedious storyline.
12 Angry Men
An exceptionally executed courtroom drama – without the courtroom but with a whole lot of riveting drama.
A quality hardbitten crime drama that prevails thanks to an admirable depth and an out-of-the-ordinary context.
Up in the Air
This recession-era romantic comedy has enough substance and humour to win a broad spectrum of admirers.