January 12, 2010 – 12:28 pm
The Road is the finest post-Apocalyptic epic in a long time thanks to some excellent character development, haunting landscapes and an understated eeriness. Whats more, its a scenario that seems unnervingly possible.
January 12, 2010 – 9:00 am
At least four Oscar-worthy performances elevate The Hustler above a mere sports drama to a gritty character driven classic.
January 11, 2010 – 12:13 pm
The attention to detail and relative originality of Daybreakers threatens to lift it above the usual Vampire fare but it’s let down in the end by poor storytelling and an unrelenting grimness.
January 8, 2010 – 1:42 pm
Emotional and heartwarming in equal mesasures, Nowhere Boy is a worthy addition to the slew of Beatles biopics and documentaries.
January 4, 2010 – 11:39 am
Sure it’s got some clichés and flaws, but The Blind Side also has some of the best performances of the year and is compelling all the way through.
December 29, 2009 – 12:48 pm
Guy Ritchie does a decent job at reinventing Sherlock Holmes as a modern action hero with the help of excellent performances from Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law.
December 24, 2009 – 12:45 am
James Cameron uses the full capabilities of CGI to create a truly beautiful film that is sure to be one of the Noughties’ most definitive movies.
December 16, 2009 – 11:11 pm
Intense, hypnotic, and captivating – Werner Herzog and Klaus Kinski are on top form in this classic pint sized epic.
December 14, 2009 – 3:43 pm
The Wages of Fear is a lesson in how to make an excellent tension-busting action movie. Clouzot’s classic is brimming with memorable characters, suspense and testosterone.
December 11, 2009 – 10:38 am
Made a better film by a great cast, Four Christmases isn’t anything new, but it’s funny and it’s got at least one character that everyone can cringe in recognition at having in their extended family tree.
