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Young Adult

As coming-of-age stories go, Reitman and Cody’s Young Adult is a stone-cold sobering one of sheer brilliance, packed with ironic laughs and painful honesty.

Carnage

The new comedy from Roman Polanski is a hilarious and biting scale model masterpiece.

Rampart

David Brown, or Date-rape Dave as he’s known in the Rampart division of the force for his as-yet-unproven killing of a serial date-rapist, is Woody Harrelson’s most complex role yet.

The Woman in Black

The kids and the fans will like The Woman in Black because Daniel does well. The adults have other reasons to enjoy it, if they need them.

The Descendants

It is hugely satisfying to note that Clooney looks as ridiculous as the rest of us running flat-footed in sandals – and for this alone, the film is worth a look.

W.E.

Madonna’s second foray into film directing naturally raises more scrutiny than is focused on her new film itself.

Haywire

Despite it being packed with thrills, spills and fight scenes, Haywire is tenuously held together by a confusing and poorly paced plot.

The Artist

It is an homage, it is a paean, it is a celebration: a behind-the-screen romantic comedy that fully embodies the glory and goofiness of a neonate film industry.

Shame

As McQueen says, ‘Morality is like socialism, great idea but it doesn’t bloody work.’

Snowtown

This is totally fearless and unrelenting film-making that will live with you for days after watching. The fact that it is a true story just makes it all the more startling.

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Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy matures at its own deliberate pace in a marvellous recreation of sharp 70s style and growing anxiety, fitting of Le Carré’s...

Troll Hunter

When you consider its concept you could almost stand up and give the air a nice congratulatory round of...

Cowboys & Aliens

The real tragedy is with all that talent, money and good-will, Favreau has failed to make a satisfying or sufficiently fun...

Final Destination 5

Full of little nods and clever touches, Final Destination 5 is easily the best film in the franchise, retaining the edge of the first film...

Attack the Block

Attack The Block is right on trend in British cinema now, with Cornish as the new style king lapping up the movie-world...

Insidious

Insidious is an absurd, poorly acted film that will still make you shriek like a little girl, despite your better...

Julia’s Eyes

If the thought of eyeballs coming into contact with any dangerous substance, blade or needle fills you with abject horror, then this film is definitely...

Fast & Furious 5

Petrol heads unite; it’s the return of throbbing muscle cars tearing up the streets and desert highways with a bunch of thrill-seeking car enthusiasts at...