Los cronocrímenes (2007) aka "Timecrimes"

Time travel thriller, which by any L O S T fan standards is pretty straightforward, though still entertaining.

3.5 stars

The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008)

A bit invasion, a bit disaster movie, a bit silly (much like Jennifer Connelly's fringe). I haven't seen the original, but this is definitely Hollywood selling out with style over substance. Hollow blockbuster.


2.5 stars

Revolutionary Road (2009)

Sam Mendes revisits troubled American suburbia, although any American Beauty parallels would be wide of the mark. This time he directs the missus and DiCaprio, who both pull off powerhouse performances with ease; tempers flair and patience runs thin. Very solid human drama.


4 stars

Gran Torino (2008)

Clint pulls off a triumph in his rumoured last ever acting role in which he plays an embittered old man (was this really an acting stretch, Clint?). It's a slow-burner, but does eventually live up to the hype.


4.5 stars

Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008)

Never mind Zack and Miri, this is all about the Justin Long cameo. Not as much nudity as one would hope expect from an 18-certificate (the profanity more than makes up for that). Nice hangover movie.


3.5 stars

Sun taam (2007) aka "Mad Detective"

Intense and insane.. all pretty much to be expected from a HK action flick, not seen much Asian cinema recently so this was relativley refreshing if not a classic.

3.5 stars

I.O.U.S.A. (2008)

Documentary about the US national debt, paints a pretty grim picture especially as it was made before the recent economic bailouts..

3.5 stars