The American (2010)

No real thrills or spills, but The American is a beautifully crafted piece of work.

Janck 4 stars (Jan 2011)





Crime drama offers plenty of intrigue, and the Italian village backdrop offers enough escapism to ensure this is another solid Clooney picture.

Mitch 3.5 stars

Revanche (2008)

Austrian crime drama with depth of character. Some narrative implausibility detracts slightly from a well rounded drama, although the tight direction and memorable cinematography justify the Oscar nomination.


3.5 stars

Greenberg (2010)

Ben Stiller is surprisingly good in this drama, though the comedic element still shines through, albeit a well directed black one. Engaging character study.

3.5 stars

Hannibal Rising (2007)

Hannibal Rising, Janck snoozing.

Madeo (2009) aka "Mother"

Another smart and stylish South Korean thriller asking the question "do Mums know best?"

Machete (2010)

Enjoyably trashy violence, one-liners and paper thin acting from a cast studded with cameos. Robert Rodriguez delivers a blood splattering machete fest.


3.5 stars

Despicable Me (2010)

Not Incredible(s).

3 stars Janck (Jan 2011)






Feels like a Pixar poorer relation, but kids will still be entertained in this battle of villainy.

3 stars Mitch

The Kids Are All Right (2010)

Nice Indie flick with lesbian mothers and a Ruffolian sperm donor.

3.5 stars

The Expendables (2010)

Expectedly atrocious, but enjoyably so. Wry smiles all round from copious explosions and laughable acting. Boom, blast and ruination.

2.5 stars