Winter's Bone (2010)

Bleak Missouri drama with pockets of intensity, but largely downbeat.


3.5 stars

Das weisse Band a.k.a. The White Ribbon (2009)

The White Ribbon is an understated piece from Michael Haneke (The Piano Teacher, Funny Games, Hidden) though not as dark and visceral as his previous offerings. The loose ends and lack of dot connecting is typical Haneke, though the runtime and pace may be too wearisome for some.


3.5 stars

Wolverine (2009)

Thank God they still make entertaining no brainer action movies. Nothing Oscar-worthy here, the peripheral characters (of which there are many, and well...peripheral...) predictably fall away alongside the brooding and franchise-milking cash-cow Hugh Jackman. Luke warm attempt at a back-story, but vastly superior to the atrocious X Men 3.


3.5 stars

Where the Wild Things Are (2009)

I wanted to love it but ended up just liking it a lot.

Janck 4 stars




I wanted to like it, but ended up not liking it at all ;(

Mitch 2 stars

Vals Im Bashir (2008) aka "Waltz with Bashir"

This Golden Globe and Oscar winner paints a vivid, sometimes entrancing, but ultimately harrowing picture of the 1982 Lebanon War. A very brave and original picture.

Janck 4.5 stars (Apr '09)



Very impressive animated feature; the documentary style works well alongside the horrors of war. Poignant.

Mitch 4 stars

The Wrestler (2008)

A real suplex to the emotions.

Janck 4.5 stars (Jun '09)



Wonderfully acted, this past it wrestler role Mickey Rourke absolutely nails. Plus how hot is Marisa Tomei...

Mitch 4 stars

War, Inc (2008)

John Cusack, Hillary Duff, Marisa Tomei and numerous chilli shots should add up to more than..

2.5 stars

W. (2008)

Stone paints Bush as a somewhat sympathetic character, with the manipulative Republican machine behind him being the real web of evil. Some good moments in the film, but it can also feel a bit dull at times too.

Janck 3 stars (Mar 2009)



Cherry picked moments from a very chequered Presidency. Not an out-and-out biopic, more of a fly on the wall of the Oval Office. Josh Brolin delivers too; it's amazing what a good wig can do.

Mitch 3.5 stars

Die Welle (2008) aka "The Wave"

German students in dictatorship shocker ;-)

3.5 stars

WALL·E (2008)

Mitch : Futuristic robotic tale featuring one of the most likeable characters in years in WALL-E. Littered with 2001: A Space Odyssey references, a nod to classic silent film, and a stinging satire on the obesity timebomb, this is Disney/Pixar's finest work to date.
4.5 stars

Janck : Nice environmental message, with a hint of date-rape.. what's not to like.
4 stars

Wild at Heart (1990)

Messed up road trip/love story from the twisted mind of David Lynch. Check it out for a flavour of weirdness, a dark homage to The Wizard of Oz, and awesome screen villain Bobby Peru.


3.5 stars

The Wackness (2008)

Strange one this, at times touching and likable but at other times it dragged and left my mind wandering, so overall..

3 stars

Watchmen (2009)

Less visionary, and more a faithfully adaptation of the acclaimed comic book. The acting is pretty hit and miss, but overall this pretty much lives up to the hype and deserves to been seen on the big screen.

Janck 4 stars


90% Sin City, 10% X-Men. And I mean that as a compliment.

Mitch 4 stars

Wanted (2008)

Very average. Ridden with action movie cliches, and littered with plot holes. The action sequences are very impressive though. Teenage movie made for adults who should know better.



2.5 stars

The Wind That Shakes the Barley (2006)

There is nothing uplifting here, although that's to be expected when the British army is occupying Ireland in 1920 and independence is being threatened. The film is very heavy going and uncompromising at times. Several very good performances throughout, although Cillian Murphy's is the standout. Palme D'Or winner in 2006.


3.5 stars

White Noise (2005)

..well Micheal Keaton's blonde rinse was pretty scary..

2.5 stars

We Own the Night (2007)

NYC crime drama set on the other side of the Brooklyn Bridge. Some nice set-pieces, especially the thunderous (and wet) car chase.

Janck 3.5 stars


Thinking man's NYC crime drama in a much saturated genre. Set in the 80's (without a shoulder-pad in sight!), it's cops and robbers, but more character driven than you'd expect.

Mitch 3.5 stars

Walker, The (2007)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0783608/

Janck: Paul "You talkin' to me?" Schrader's movie is enjoyable and somewhat topical at the moment (I kept expecting a cameo from Barack Obama at any moment..). Harrelson puts in a great performence to earn this flick..

3.5 stars

Mitch: So-so murder mystery drama. Harrelson pretty much carries the movie, although good support from Kristen Scott Thomas.

3 stars