Category: Reviews
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‘Rust and Bone’ shows Marion Cotillard is made of tough stuff
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Jacques Audiard’s drama makes a great showpiece for leads Marion Cotillard and Matthias Schoenaerts.
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‘Middle of Nowhere’ is raw, real and outstanding
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A gritty movie about how tough life can be when living in limbo.
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‘Killing Them Softly’ is far from killing it on screen
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Adaptation of novel is very good, although perhaps we could have done without the heavy-handed messages about the economy and politics.
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‘Price Check’ is well worth the price of admission
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An interesting, thought-provoking film that contains a third act plot twist that might just make you sit straight up in your seat
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‘Silver Linings Playbook’ falls short of the goal
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David O. Russell turns a piercing look into the mind of the mentally ill into a neutered, loosy-goosey comedy without claws.
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‘Life of Pi’ more than just a 3D treat – it’s complex, profound and highly intelligent
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This is a movie that will sit with you for days as you mull over the implications left at the ending of the film.
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Ang Lee’s ‘Life of Pi’ is magical and best seen in 3D
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Director Ang Lee makes the most of the adaptation of Yann Martel’s novel by screenwriter David Magee, particularly in the images that leap off the screen when viewed in 3D.
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‘Dragon’ (‘Wu Xia’) is best seen on the big screen
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This is an excellent representation of the genre, making up for the only average fighting sequences by adding elements of superb character development and a bit of CSI-like forensic detective work.
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‘Red Dawn’ is proof most films should not be remade
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Better to watch John Milius’ original 1984 film than this lackluster remake.
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‘Nobody Walks’ is such a wasted opportunity
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This film bears a reasonable pedigree of talent. So why is it such a wasted opportunity?