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Visually dazzling and emotionally resonant, Slumdog Millionaire is a film that's both entertaining and powerful.

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Mike Leigh's latest partially-improvised film is a light-hearted comedy with moments that bite, and features a brilliant star turn by Sally Hawkins.

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Featuring witty dialogue and deft performances In Bruges is an effective mix of dark comedy and crime thriller elements.

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Miss Pettigrew is a breezy period comedy carried by the strong performances of Amy Adams and Frances McDormand.

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Undeniable heart and charming young leads save the film's nostalgic storyline from suffering at the hands predictability.

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Unflinching, uncompromising, vivid and vital. Steve McQueen’s challenging debut is not for the faint hearted, but still a richly rewarding retelling of troubled times.

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Brutal and breathless, Quantum Of Solace delivers tender emotions along with frenetic action. Not as good as franchise reboot Casino Royale, but still an impressive entry to the Bond canon.

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Suspenseful and beautifully mounted, Brideshead Revisited does an able job condensing Evelyn Waugh’s novel.

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A touching and haunting family film that deals with the Holocaust in an arresting and unusual manner, and packs a brutal final punch of a twist.