|
5/5
|
90%
|
Bridesmaids (2011) |
"
Wiig's brand of comedy is loud, proud and just gosh darned funny."
—
Digital Spy
Posted Jul 14, 2011
|
|
5/5
|
72%
|
And When Did You Last See Your Father? (When Did You Last See Your Father?) (2008) |
"
Anand Tucker has no need of bells and whistles, instead letting Colin Firth, and especially Jim Broadbent, enthral us with wonderfully vivid performances."
—
BBC
Posted Oct 5, 2007
|
|
5/5
|
91%
|
Hairspray (2007) |
"
A joyous celebration of being different."
—
BBC
Posted Jul 20, 2007
|
|
5/5
|
94%
|
Away from Her (2007) |
"
A low-key yet powerful and uplifting story of love renewed amid the ravages of old age."
—
BBC
Posted Apr 24, 2007
|
|
4/4
|
35%
|
Memoirs of a Geisha (2005) |
"
Unlike the geisha, this adaptation does wear its heart on its sleeve, but a fine cast, including the regal Michelle Yeoh, create a picture of composure."
—
BBC
Posted Dec 27, 2005
|
|
5/5
|
87%
|
Brokeback Mountain (2005) |
"
Brokeback Mountain is a truly epic romance story from a director at the peak of his powers."
—
BBC
Posted Dec 20, 2005
|
|
4/4
|
75%
|
Wedding Crashers (2005) |
"
Outrageous set-ups and saucy dialogue keep the party going and, while it staggers erratically to its conclusion, Wedding Crashers always has its heart in the right place."
—
BBC
Posted Jul 28, 2005
|
|
4/4
|
82%
|
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) |
"
An intoxicating endorphin rush."
—
BBC
Posted Jul 19, 2005
|
|
4/4
|
98%
|
La Dolce Vita (1960) |
"
Rather than wallow in cynicism, Fellini's genius is characterised by a zest for life -- albeit a tragically insatiable one -- as he sprinkles dreamlike snapshots like glitter in the darkness."
—
BBC
Posted Dec 7, 2004
|
|
4/4
|
97%
|
The Incredibles (2004) |
"
Flies high above the crowd for its worldly wit and compassion for humankind."
—
BBC
Posted Nov 16, 2004
|
|
5/5
|
93%
|
Spider-Man 2 (2004) |
"
Raimi weaves a wonderfully seductive web of arachnid action, human drama, and wink-nudge comedy."
—
BBC
Posted Jul 12, 2004
|
|
5/5
|
85%
|
Kill Bill, Volume 2 (2004) |
"
This is, to cut to the chase, a masterpiece."
—
BBC
Posted Apr 13, 2004
|
|
5/5
|
95%
|
Lost In Translation (2003) |
"
There's not a word or a wistful glance out of place in Sofia Coppola's offbeat comedy drama."
—
BBC
Posted Dec 15, 2003
|
|
5/5
|
62%
|
Young Adam (2004) |
"
Watching it is rather like finding yourself impaled on a steel rod. It is sharp, cold, and thoroughly riveting."
—
BBC
Posted Sep 24, 2003
|
|
4/5
|
68%
|
Men in Black III (2012) |
"
A funny, exciting, spectacular and surprisingly poignant thrill-ride -- definitely worth two of your Earth hours."
—
Digital Spy
Posted May 21, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
93%
|
Marvel's The Avengers (2012) |
"
Whedon doesn't patronise viewers. He strikes just the right tone and where there are rough edges, he uses Iron Man's wry humor to smooth them out. The effect is totally disarming."
—
Digital Spy
Posted Apr 20, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
50%
|
Mirror Mirror (2012) |
"
At its best, the film is a joust between Hammer and Roberts to see who can get the most laughs."
—
Digital Spy
Posted Mar 27, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
86%
|
The Pirates! Band of Misfits (2012) |
"
Plasticine pirates wreak havoc on the high seas in a gloriously silly caper from Aardman's Animations."
—
Digital Spy
Posted Mar 27, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
83%
|
My Week with Marilyn (2011) |
"
Delightfully evocative of a bygone era of film-making."
—
Radio Times
Posted Nov 27, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
85%
|
The Ides of March (2011) |
"
The acting is heavyweight, as are the moral questions about the personal cost of serving the greater good that propel the story with an unstoppable force."
—
Radio Times
Posted Oct 27, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
78%
|
Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011) |
"
There's more than enough charm and good humour here to sweep you off your feet."
—
Radio Times
Posted Sep 23, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
25%
|
The Change-Up (2011) |
"
The body-swap comedy gets a mighty shake-up here, with Ryan Reynolds and Jason Bateman cheerfully breaking all the boundaries of taste."
—
Radio Times
Posted Sep 15, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
96%
|
True Grit (2010) |
"
The dialogue zings with period flourish and point-blank delivery."
—
Digital Spy
Posted Jul 14, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
78%
|
Burn After Reading (2008) |
"
Coen fans will also enjoy their distinct brand of whip-cracking dialogue, which is almost musical in its rhythms."
—
Digital Spy
Posted Jul 14, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
92%
|
Another Year (2010) |
"
Mike Leigh is often dumped in the dour, 'kitchen sink' genre of British filmmaking, but that is to overlook his wily sense of humor."
—
Digital Spy
Posted Jul 14, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
95%
|
The King's Speech (2010) |
"
This is a film worth talking about."
—
Digital Spy
Posted Jul 14, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
94%
|
The Dark Knight (2008) |
"
More than a comic-book adventure, this is a sprawling crime epic."
—
Digital Spy
Posted Jul 14, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
72%
|
The Adjustment Bureau (2011) |
"
A genuine, mutual empathy comes across between the leads that makes it all the more easy to root for them."
—
Digital Spy
Posted Mar 2, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
95%
|
The King's Speech (2010) |
"
This is the type of thing the British film industry does so well - a bit of history, a bit of social comedy, a few liberties with the truth and a flag-waving finale."
—
Radio Times
Posted Jan 6, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
75%
|
The Way Back (2011) |
"
An awe-inspiring epic of man versus nature (inspired by true events during WWII) as a group of escaped prisoners run 40,000 miles over hostile terrain."
—
Digital Spy
Posted Dec 21, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
93%
|
The Kids Are All Right (2010) |
"
So much tension doesn't quite translate into a gutsy finale, still, this film is never less than heartfelt."
—
Digital Spy
Posted Oct 27, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
91%
|
The Secret in Their Eyes (El Secreto de Sus Ojos) (2010) |
"
It's the kind of film that creeps up on you and sinks in long afterwards."
—
Digital Spy
Posted Aug 12, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
81%
|
City Island (2010) |
"
This isn't a revolution in filmmaking, but a rare kind of comedy where the actors keep it real."
—
Digital Spy
Posted Jul 22, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
81%
|
City Island (2010) |
"
Garcia's gift for comedy is a true revelation."
—
Radio Times
Posted Jul 22, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
86%
|
Inception (2010) |
"
Even minor roles are filled by sterling talent (including Michael Caine as Cobb's mentor), which is testament to the originality and precision of Christopher Nolan. His is a mind that's definitely worth getting lost in."
—
Digital Spy
Posted Jul 15, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
86%
|
Inception (2010) |
"
Emotional intimacy is lacking, with some characters functioning merely as devices to explain an increasingly complicated scenario, but there's no doubt that Nolan knows how to craft an enthralling brainteaser."
—
Radio Times
Posted Jul 15, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
69%
|
Heartbreaker (L'Arnacoeur) (2010) |
"
A little Gallic charm goes a long way in this engaging romantic comedy."
—
Radio Times
Posted Jul 8, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
69%
|
Heartbreaker (L'Arnacoeur) (2010) |
"
It might feel a little bit too cute at times, but there is rarely a dull moment."
—
Digital Spy
Posted Jun 30, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
73%
|
Get Him to the Greek (2010) |
"
The comedy is close to the knuckle at times, but Hill and Brand counter that with an easy chemistry, while those who normally find Brand too loud or abrasive may be surprised to see his softer side."
—
Radio Times
Posted Jun 24, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
66%
|
The Brothers Bloom (2009) |
"
Like his brooding anti-hero, Johnson keeps one step ahead and, at the same time, wears his heart on his sleeve. It's tough not to fall for such charm."
—
Digital Spy
Posted Jun 3, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
66%
|
The Brothers Bloom (2009) |
"
It lags a touch towards the end and it's ultra quirky, but the artifice doesn't rob the finale of emotion. In fact, it delivers unexpected rewards."
—
Radio Times
Posted Jun 3, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
84%
|
The Ghost Writer (2010) |
"
Polanski reminds us he's an old hand at building suspense and, even though the plot spirals out of control at the end, The Ghost remains deliciously unnerving."
—
Digital Spy
Posted Apr 15, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
71%
|
I Love You Phillip Morris (2010) |
"
Carrey is definitely the star of the film, but McGregor remains the emotional anchor."
—
Digital Spy
Posted Mar 15, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
91%
|
Crazy Heart (2009) |
"
Bridges is totally at ease singing the blues, so much so that it's easy to forget those creaks in the script, as he delivers an iconic performance that's guaranteed to pluck the heartstrings."
—
Radio Times
Posted Feb 19, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
75%
|
The Road (2009) |
"
Hillcoat's raw and sparing approach is sympathetic to the novel. Even after it's over, it continues to burn."
—
Digital Spy
Posted Jan 8, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
61%
|
Bunny and the Bull (2011) |
"
The biggest revelation of the film is that it packs real, raw emotion in spite of so much artifice."
—
Digital Spy
Posted Nov 27, 2009
|
|
4/5
|
89%
|
A Serious Man (2009) |
"
It's challenging, only if you want it to be. The secret to enjoying it, like life, is not to obsess over the bits that don't appear to make sense."
—
Digital Spy
Posted Nov 20, 2009
|
|
4/5
|
48%
|
Glorious 39 (2009) |
"
Poliakoff cleverly translates the mood of fear and uncertainty in Britain into a dark psychological maze that leads Anne to the edge of insanity."
—
Radio Times
Posted Nov 20, 2009
|
|
4/5
|
52%
|
The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009) |
"
The film is just so darned entertaining."
—
Digital Spy
Posted Nov 6, 2009
|
|
4/5
|
94%
|
An Education (2009) |
"
What makes An Education so memorable is that it's a study of a teenage girl that looks beyond face value."
—
Digital Spy
Posted Oct 30, 2009
|
68%
——
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