Monsters (2010)

Surprisingly cerebral and pedestrian 'invasion' monster movie. Action is used sparingly, which makes for an unexpected drama here. Cinematography (outstanding), writing, visual effects, and direction all from promising Brit newcomer Gareth Edwards.

3.5 stars

Akmareul boatda (2010) aka "I Saw the Devil"

(Yet) Another uber-violent, stylish revenge thriller from the South Koreans.. but, they don't half know how to make them.

Film Jam 4 stars
Rotten Tomatoes 81%
Metacritic 67 out of 100

Easy A (2010)

Easy to watch and good fun, it's a-okay.

Film Jam 3.5 stars
Rotten Tomatoes 85%
Metacritic 72 out of 100

Red (2010)

Aging stars turn up and take the paycheck here; they run around a fair bit and wise-crack even more, but the end result falls flat.


2.5 stars

Paul (2011)

Littered with Star Wars references, and pays homage to many others, this film is an enjoyable enough no-brainer.

3 stars

Blue Valentine (2010)

Review to follow....


4 stars

The House of the Devil (2009)

Tidy old school horror, genuinely suspenseful until the ending just boils over.

Film Jam 3.5 stars
Rotten Tomatoes 86%
Metacritic 73 out of 100

Mammoth (2009)

Family and globalisation are examined in this well-meaning but flawed drama.

127 Hours (2010)

Aron Ralston gives an arm, not a leg, to escape the Utah canyons.

Kokuhaku (2010) aka "Confessions"

Yuko Moriguchi teaches her pupils a hard lesson in this psychological thriller.

Crank (2006)

It's dumb.. really dumb.. but did make me smile.

Janck 3 stars (March 2011)


Review to follow...

Mitch 1 star

True Grit (2010)

Nominated for ten Oscars but didn't win any, which seems about right.

Janck 3.5 stars (Feb 2011)


Review to follow....

Mitch 3.5 stars

The Fighter (2010)

Like a powerful jab to the emotions, The Fighter is a true winner.

Janck 4 stars (Feb 2011)





Review to follow....

Mitch 4.5 stars