|
4.5/5
|
93%
|
Zero Dark Thirty (2013) |
"
Crackerjack thriller brilliantly chronicles the 10-year countdown to capturing bin Laden. "
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sbs.com.au
Posted Jan 22, 2013
|
|
4.5/5
|
94%
|
Hugo (2011) |
"
Scorsese's exuberant, magical odyssey transports audiences to the dawn of cinema. "
—
sbs.com.au
Posted Jan 7, 2012
|
|
4.5/5
|
77%
|
War Horse (2011) |
"
The maestro Spielberg returns to the battlefield with an epic, emotional adventure"
—
sbs.com.au
Posted Dec 20, 2011
|
|
4.5/5
|
——
|
Brestskaya krepost (Brest Fortress) (2010) |
"
A remarkable true story of courage under fire. "
—
sbs.com.au
Posted Aug 16, 2011
|
|
4.5/5
|
58%
|
The Eye of the Storm (2012) |
"
Lust, lies and envy laid bare in adaptation of Patrick White's novel. "
—
sbs.com.au
Posted Jul 28, 2011
|
|
4.5/5
|
96%
|
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 (2011) |
"
A triumphant, spell-binding finale for the Hogwarts wizards. "
—
sbs.com.au
Posted Jul 11, 2011
|
|
4.5/5
|
71%
|
Sacrifice (2012) |
"
A Chinese epic of love, honour and revenge."
—
sbs.com.au
Posted Jun 6, 2011
|
|
4.5/5
|
88%
|
Rango (2011) |
"
Fantastical tale of the reptile that conquered the Wild West."
—
sbs.com.au
Posted Mar 8, 2011
|
|
4.5/5
|
66%
|
The Escapist (2008) |
"
Prison drama breaks all the rules - and wins."
—
sbs.com.au
Posted Jan 3, 2011
|
|
4.5/5
|
91%
|
District 9 (2009) |
"
Aliens clash with humans in combustible sci-fier."
—
sbs.com.au
Posted Jan 3, 2011
|
|
4.5/5
|
90%
|
Lebanon (Levanon) (2010) |
"
This brilliant, explosive drama is every bit as terrifying, brutal and shocking as The Hurt Locker."
—
sbs.com.au
Posted Dec 2, 2010
|
|
4.5/5
|
79%
|
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1 (2010) |
"
Potter devotees will find much to admire in the movie directed by David Yates, although its sensibility is much closer to that of a horror movie than a traditional fantasy/adventure."
—
sbs.com.au
Posted Nov 18, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
69%
|
Liberal Arts (2012) |
"
Learning life's lessons is a bittersweet experience in Josh Radnor's appealing film"
—
sbs.com.au
Posted Dec 5, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
——
|
Sons of Norway () |
"
Funny, heart-warming and original tale of turbulent adolescence in 1970s Oslo."
—
sbs.com.au
Posted Nov 15, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
——
|
All The Way Through The Evening () |
"
Moving, eloquent docu on the lives and music of AIDS victims."
—
sbs.com.au
Posted Nov 14, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
——
|
Shun LI And The Poet (2013) |
"
Lyrical, moving saga of a fragile friendship amid cultural alienation and prejudice"
—
sbs.com.au
Posted Sep 17, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
——
|
White Tiger () |
"
Russian drama offers an enthralling metaphysical view of war. "
—
sbs.com.au
Posted Aug 28, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
90%
|
Bernie (2012) |
"
Odd duck comedy/drama casts Jack Black in a surprisingly new light."
—
sbs.com.au
Posted Jul 26, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
——
|
Wrinkles () |
"
Animated tale about the travails of the elderly has heart and humour."
—
sbs.com.au
Posted Jul 2, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
——
|
A Chinese Tale () |
"
A touching,beguiling tale of two lost souls in Argentina."
—
sbs.com.au
Posted Jun 27, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
100%
|
I Am Eleven () |
"
Superb Australian doco views the world through innocent eyes. "
—
sbs.com.au
Posted Jun 20, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
90%
|
My Brother The Devil (2013) |
"
Original drama portrays siblings caught between traditional values and a life of crime."
—
sbs.com.au
Posted Jun 11, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
89%
|
A Royal Affair (2012) |
"
Sumptuous costume drama illuminates a dark chapter in Denmark's history."
—
sbs.com.au
Posted Jun 5, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
91%
|
Safety Not Guaranteed (2012) |
"
Quirky sci-fi comedy wears its heart on its sleeve as it plays tricks with time."
—
sbs.com.au
Posted Jun 5, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
——
|
This American Life Live! You Can't Do That On The Radio (2012) |
"
Recorded live, this variety show is a hoot, tinged with insights and pathos."
—
sbs.com.au
Posted May 24, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
——
|
Kaddisch für einen Freund () |
"
A moving tale of reconciliation and forgiveness amidst an ancient conflict. "
—
sbs.com.au
Posted Apr 11, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
85%
|
The Hunger Games (2012) |
"
Jennifer Lawrence commands the screen in smart, thrilling, dystopian sci-fi adventure. "
—
sbs.com.au
Posted Mar 20, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
88%
|
Margin Call (2011) |
"
Taut Wall Street drama takes an inside look at financial and human meltdown. "
—
sbs.com.au
Posted Mar 13, 2012
|
|
4/5
|
100%
|
Life In Movement () |
"
A haunting portrait of a brilliant, troubled artist."
—
sbs.com.au
Posted Nov 7, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
75%
|
The Tall Man () |
"
Doco raises troubling questions about Palm Island death-in-custody. "
—
sbs.com.au
Posted Oct 31, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
64%
|
The Missing Person (2009) |
"
Private eye thriller unfolds in the shadow of 9/11. "
—
sbs.com.au
Posted Oct 3, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
87%
|
The Matchmaker (2012) |
"
A sharply witty and touching saga of Israeli lonely hearts. "
—
sbs.com.au
Posted Aug 28, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
——
|
Underbara älskade (Suddenly) (2006) |
"
Painful redemption for father and son in Swedish drama. "
—
sbs.com.au
Posted Jul 5, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
74%
|
Mozart's Sister (2011) |
"
Tragic tale of a talented sibling in 18th century France. "
—
sbs.com.au
Posted Jun 29, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
100%
|
Son of Babylon (Ibn Babil) () |
"
A heartbreaking story of loss and forgiveness. "
—
sbs.com.au
Posted Jun 28, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
88%
|
X-Men: First Class (2011) |
"
Mutants are born again in Fox's kinetic adventure. "
—
sbs.com.au
Posted May 31, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
85%
|
Get Low (2010) |
"
Duvall shines in engaging tale of guilt and redemption"
—
sbs.com.au
Posted May 23, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
54%
|
Brother (Hermano) (2012) |
"
Brotherly love put to the test in potent drama. "
—
sbs.com.au
Posted May 9, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
63%
|
Young Goethe In Love (2011) |
"
A doomed love affair that inspired a literary genius. "
—
sbs.com.au
Posted Apr 4, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
60%
|
Vincent Wants to Sea! (2011) |
"
A rousing, funny tale of three lost, damaged souls."
—
sbs.com.au
Posted Mar 31, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
86%
|
Starting Out in the Evening (2007) |
"
An ageing literary lion rages at the dying of the light"
—
sbs.com.au
Posted Feb 11, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
85%
|
Der Baader Meinhof Komplex (The Baader Meinhof Complex) (2008) |
"
A stirring, bloodcurdling terrorist drama."
—
sbs.com.au
Posted Jan 3, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
92%
|
Etz Limon (Lemon Tree) (2009) |
"
A touching tale of forbidden fruit in the Middle East. "
—
sbs.com.au
Posted Jan 3, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
——
|
The Combination (2009) |
"
Brotherly love is sorely tested in tough racial drama."
—
sbs.com.au
Posted Jan 2, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
83%
|
State of Grace (1990) |
"
Superior gangland drama with a nod to Scorsese "
—
sbs.com.au
Posted Dec 31, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
94%
|
La Nana (The Maid) (2009) |
"
Beware the psycho servant in Chilean Upstairs/Downstairs tale!"
—
sbs.com.au
Posted Dec 31, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
84%
|
Looking for Eric (2010) |
"
Whimsical tale of two Erics is a winner. "
—
sbs.com.au
Posted Dec 31, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
96%
|
Tulpan (2009) |
"
Finally, a Kazakh character to cheer for! "
—
sbs.com.au
Posted Dec 31, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
76%
|
The Young Victoria (2009) |
"
Emily Blunt joins the ranks of great screen monarchs. "
—
sbs.com.au
Posted Dec 31, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
96%
|
Food, Inc. (2009) |
"
A doco which could make you sick! "
—
sbs.com.au
Posted Dec 31, 2010
|