Food for Thought

Dark examination of chance and fate covers familiar ground, but Woody Allen responds to it with a fresh unexpected twist. Good performances all round.

A story of a man who revisits his past, only to find the lessons he learnt haven't been forgotten, just buried. The movie has its moments, with its lush, beautiful scenery as the backdrop. Sweet, touching and lovely.

Highly entertaining reinvention of the Batman franchise, ingenious script, impeccably cast and executed.

A provocative drama offering consistently disturbing and believable scenes. Excellent work by Haggis.

I feel that the movie is a depiction of an actual relationship, a depiction of the way that people fall in love with their illusions about somebody as much as with the real person. Then the pain and the difficulty and the disenchantment that comes when those things fall away. The notion of a couple getting through the difficult act of forgiveness and an unexpected chance at redemption make the movie more meaningful than it normally would. A love story told backwards.

Clever movie laced with uniquely New York-flavoured moments of humour and riffs. Owen stands out with his performance.

A vibrant production. Cast is tops, with Knightley enchanting as Elizabeth, Macfadyen an estimable Mr. Darcy. Absolute classic.

A really nuanced movie with great humour. Laughed so hard.

It's seldom that you get a film that's simultaneously profound and beautifully comic and wonderfully painful, filled with delightful remorse, and, more than anything else, the sweetest, sweetest redemptive qualities.

Filled with terrific scenes and strong performances and the director's eye for detail is amazing. You feel that it's not so much what the people say as how they say it. There is a scene that is so pure and moving, when George sings about Jesus calling him home, and how Madeleine looks on in shock, as if seeing her husband for the very first time. Other memorable scenes include Johnny's unexpected reaction when a documentary about meerkats comes on TV, and a poignant moment between George and Ashley in the hospital. Wonderfully honest. A must-see film for any true film fan.

Intelligent and charming. Beautiful and interesting throughout.

Touched on important world issues without being too preachy or documentary-like. Very good performances by Leo, Djimon Hounsou, and Jennifer Connolly.

Eerie, weirdly compelling psychological thriller that shows the workings of the subconscious and is full of literary nuances. Beautifully designed and shot. Bale's mere presence is disturbing.

Watched it a million times. What can I say? I'm a sucker for dystopian future movies. Better than 'The Matrix' cos it's a thinking movie.

Ever notice that the blood disappears once it touches the ground? That aside, loved it and the noir-like feel adds to the elegance of the film. Watched it twice in the same week!

Goes to show that love CAN be bought. Lots of name-dropping, but that's to be expected. Has a plot reminiscent of "Breakfast at Tiffany's".

This "mockumentary" was really good and funny. Haven't laughed like that in ages. Clever and fresh. Loved it.

Slick script, superior action scenes, and an array of colourful, well-drawn characters make this fun from start to finish. Entertaining caper.

Staggering adaption in gritty black and white. The three central characters give unforgettable performances. Outstanding screenplay and cinematography. Intense.

A provocative look at emotionally wounded people, propelled by strong performances and narration. Flawless.

Extremely well acted, especially by Owen and Portman. Provocative.

Good thriller.

Mindless neo noir entertainment. Like how the protagonist breaks away from the story to mock the film. Enjoyable characters and charismatic stars make it watchable.

Amazingly clever. A work of genius.

Strong performances by Washington and Crowe make this movie engrossing and richly satisfying to watch.

Ben Affleck's intense directorial debut is a study of human nature and the real struggle with conscience. Gutsy performances by Amy Ryan and Casey Affleck add layers to the raw authenticity of the screenplay. A riveting movie.

A bold and moving coming-of-age story. There's a natural fluidity to it. Offbeat but stylish. Brilliant.

I love crime capers. Always have. But not when they take themselves too seriously. Solid storyline and performances though.

A mindless, badass movie. Stylishly cool and entertaining.

A poignant movie set in beautiful Tuscany about how we don't always get what we want, but we do eventually, in ways we could never fathom.

A brutally intense drama. Bale makes yet another psychotic character utterly believable in this ugly, visceral portrait of society's underbelly. Gripping.

Don't they just have the coolest jobs? Lots of cliches but with added twists on some. Not too bad.

Great action scenes and stunts, and a perfect part for Willis. John McClane kicks ass! Best action movie of its era.

Pulp Fiction, British style. Outlandish, audacious, and funny, though it wears thin after a while.

Cute.

Good-looking production. Generally well done, but heavy-handed at times.

Not your typical romantic comedy. Quite an original storyline.

Interesting premise. Disappointing result. Good acting, bad screenplay. Slow-paced.

The most intelligent film about the war yet. Though some may complain that "Lions for Lambs" is all words, I say, "Yes, isn't that wonderful?"