Rapt (2009)

Chugyeogja (2008) aka "The Chaser"

Soon to be remade by the team that brought you The Departed screams the the cover.. screw that and just watch this version for another fine film to come out of Korea (it's no Oldboy tho).

Janck 4 stars (Aug '09)


Dark central themes and grisly violence are no strangers to Korean cinema, and The Chaser is no exception. Raw and energetic performances enliven this macabre tale.

Mitch 4 stars

The Ghost (2010) aka The Ghost Writer

Pierce Brosnan plays ex-PM Tony Blair Adam Lang in this languorous but watchable thriller.

Janck 3.5 stars



Plotted and paced like a book itself, there is nothing overly gripping or cinematic about the Ghost, but a satisfying ending left me in good spirits.

Mitch 3.5 stars

The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)

This starts off with early promise, but lack of real suspense and tension left me with weekend engineering works rather than runaway express. Middle of the tracks viewing.

3 stars

Capitalism: A Love Story (2009)

Michael Moore always manages to speak to my inner pinko, but he too often speaks to my inner narcoleptic as well.

Clash of the Titans (2010)

Enjoyable enough CGI fest, but not a patch on the charming original if truth be told. Ralph Fiennes is the highlight as Hades in this style over substance fantasy epic.


3 stars

London (2005)

Not the city, the girl. Played by Jessica Biel. And she's hotter than July. And a heartbreaker. Love's a bitch. A familiar cast (Biel, Evans, Statham) in an unfamiliar ensemble 'drama' that tries a little too hard to be deep.

3 stars