The Adjustment Bureau (2011)

"Bourne meets Inception" says the film poster, however, there is unashamedly a large dose of romance, and, dare I say it, 'chick flick' cunningly disguised here. Emily Blunt is irresitible and annoying in equal measure though (no doubt due to some Hollywood exec telling her 'Oooh Emily, we just LOVE your Britishness'). Big themes of love/life/fate/choices make for a very mixed bag indeed.

3 stars

Never Let Me Go (2010)

A haunting and downbeat affair, which is probably why Never Let Me Go was laregly shunned by audiences and awards alike.

Duplicity (2009)

Mitch : Underwhelming and location-glossy Owen/Roberts vehicle which does seem to drag a bit. A few nice twists and turns did hold my interest, though the outcome felt empty and the path well-trodden. Felt a bit duped from this 2 hours runtime; average at best.

3 stars

Janck : Surprisingly enjoyable (although maybe to be expected from the guy behind Michael Clayton), smart and fun.. worth checking out.

Le fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain (2001) aka "Amélie"

If you don't smile watching this then shame on you :)

Låt den rätte komma in (2008) aka "Let the Right One In"

I could give this film full marks just because it's Swedish and takes it's title from a Morrissey song, but I'm doing so because it's so beautifully touching yet shockingly brutal, and will be a firm favourite for many years to come.

Janck 5 stars (Apr '09)


Amazing cinematography; the white Swedish snowscape lends a haunting beauty in this unconvetional love story. Recommended.

Mitch 4 stars