Michael Lehmann’s kult kitsch klassic holds up well as a time capsule of late Eighties disassociation in high school Americana, but falls down with some wooden acting and some overtly stylised dialogue coming out as forced. It got MUCH better as it went along, though.
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Spike Jonze’s polarising adaptation of the children’s story classic features some beautiful cinematography, inspired direction and decent animation but suffers from a case of being a bit… well, boring.
Sidney Lumet is back to his best at the helm of this (almost Shakespearian) crime melo-drama but perhaps a bit too much “Acting” acting. Hoffman is excellent as always, Ethan Hawke and Albert Finney co-star.
Excellent performance from Denzel in this proficiently engrossing drama about a wrongly banged-up pro-boxer. Inherently interesting story but some of the black militancy didn’t resonate (with me).
One of the most remarkable pieces of filmmaking that I have encountered in years; Rodrigo Cortes manages to create a constantly engaging movie with the most basic premise possible: Ryan Reynolds has been buried alive.
A peculiarly lauded movie from the talented sprog of comedy legend, Ivan - Jason Reitman conceives a rare miss that has all of his trademark visual tricks but little heart or warmth. Cold and slow.
Cult documentary plays like a real life “This Is Spinal Tap” - only with movies. Hilarious and revealing - like a naked clown.
Ripping up the comic book movie rule-book a little less than it likes to think, this ultra-enjoyable ultra-violent action-comedy is still one of the best films of the year. Okay you cunts, let’s see what you can do with the sequel…
Darren Aronofsky’s debut headfuck is film noir by way of psychological thriller/troubled genius drama. Perhaps still Aronofsky’s best film to date.
Steadicam shots, menstrual metaphors, moon landing conspiracies, child demonic possession, hacked down doors, English twins, old ladies in the bath and Jack Nicholson’s crazy laugh. Classic.
