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Review: Shutter Island

By Damon Smith

The lunatics are taking over the asylum, or that’s what Martin Scorsese’s impeccably-crafted psychological thriller would have us believe.

Review: Green Zone (15)

By Damon Smith

When American and British forces withdraw completely from Iraq – a military strategy which seems unthinkable seven years into the campaign – the lasting legacy won’t be peace and democracy.

Review: Case 39 (15)

By Damon Smith

Some people are just too good to be true. That’s certainly the case in horror films – the person least likely to wield an axe with murderous intent invariably turns out to be the raging psychopath with evil in their heart. And it’s also true for Christian Alvart’s ludicrous, supernatural yarn.

Review: Alice In Wonderland (PG)

By Damon Smith

Combining a unique aesthetic, conjured from his twisted imagination, with dark humour and heartfelt emotion, Tim Burton has remained a visionary in a sea of profit-driven conformity.

Review: The Crazies (15)

By Damon Smith

A cosy Midwest town, population 1,260 – and rapidly depleting – is the pleasantly green and tranquil setting for a bloodthirsty apocalypse in The Crazies.

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Reader Reviews

Great film - but just lacks brilliance of the book

Julia Coulton wrote: Admission time - I am one of the international army of adoring fans of Stieg Larsson’s Millennium trilogy – and I think whether or not you have read the books will obviously colour your view of this Swedish attempt at bringing it to the big screen. Read more…

Gentle but hard hitting road movie

Julia Coulton wrote: Another offering in the Cornerhouse’s Viva! Spanish and Latin American Film Festival, this gentle and subtle film nevertheless gives a hard political message. Read more…

Costume and drama

Julia Coulton wrote: I confess I am a bit of a sucker for a costume drama – and this film depicting the last days in the life of Count Leo Tolstoy definitely falls into that category. Read more…

Manicured beauty

Julia Coulton wrote: Beautiful film worth watching for its style and brillant performances from Colin Firth and Julianne Moore. Read more…

Brutally brilliant

Julia Coulton wrote: Very violent?– yes. Superb entertainment? – indeed. Best film of 2010 so far?– definitely. Read more…

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