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

Zombieland (2009)

A lot like a videogame, but not in a crappy CGI way, more in a good fun way.

Janck (Feb '10) 3.5 stars


Funny from start to finish, Zombieland delivers enough splatter, satire, and silliness to leave the viewer thoroughly entertained. All hail the introvert protagonist!

Mitch 4 stars

The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada (2005)

Tommy Lee Jones directorial debut stands tall in this, the modern western genre. Worth checking out if you missed it like I did a few years back.


3.5 stars

Orphan (2009)

Not quite as classic as evil child mainstays The Omen or The Exorcist, Orphan still offers some deliciously dark undertones amidst a horror by numbers narrative. This could do with losing 20 minutes, but if you like this evil kid genre, it won't disappoint.

3.5 stars

The Hangover (2009)

Can't remember the last time I had this much fun on a Monday. Pure gold.

4 stars (Janck Jun'09)


Distinctly average and largely forgettable. Probably the most overrated movie from 2009.

3 stars

Bakjwi (2009) aka "Thirst"

The Korean Twilight.

Pandorum (2009)

Reminiscent of The Descent in space, though not as chilling, not as clever, and not as good. The characters and plot are unfortunately too two-dimensional to really ever be drawn in by the (many) 'what's-around-the-corner' scares; such that the ending is met with a collective shrug. Watchable, but average and derivative.

Mitch 3 stars