All in Good Time(2012)
"Its contrived joviality only seeks in devaluing the film's own story..."
It may seem somewhat obvious to compare All in Good Time with East is East, given they both follow British Asian culture in the North of England, but such comparisons are justified, as Nigel Cole's production is far too similar to the 1999 picture, yet unfortunately for the Made in Dagenham direc...
Thor: The Dark World(2013)
"Thor's cast affirm their reliability with a string of solid performances"
Marvel is a studio that clearly knows what it's doing. After earning its crown as undisputed king of the action blockbuster genre with 2012's Avengers Assemble, Marvel's tireless schedule seems to have kicked into an even higher gear. The powerhouse studio is releasing its second film of the year...
Clone (aka Womb)(2012)
"It seems like a mere attempt at being controversial rather than a sincere effort to create a thought-provoking feature..."
Appearing at the annual London Sci-Fi Festival, Clone has had to change it's name from the original title of "Womb" to suit its British audience, because evidently the word "Womb" is too much for us Brits, but a plot-line consisting of a woman giving birth to her own boyfriend isn't.
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Monsieur Lazhar(2012)
"Most definitely deserving of its Oscar nomination..."
With an Oscar nomination for Best Foreign Language Film to its name, Monsieur Lazhar comes to Britain with a certain degree of expectation, and Philippe Falardeau's poignant drama does not disappoint in the slightest.
Set in Montreal, Canada, the film begins on a rather melancholic tone, ...
Angel and Tony(2012)
"There is something hauntingly realistic about Angèle and Tony..."
Winning two César awards in it's native country of France, Angèle and Tony is not your typical French romance flick, as Alix Delaporte's debut feature is a thought-provoking, and affecting drama, far away from the charm and amicability that is often associated with French cinema.
Piggy(2012)
"The film has a very dark atmosphere, with a number of quite disturbing scenes, uncomfortable to watch..."
Within the past year or so a host of young and talented British filmmakers have taken to the director's chair. The likes of Paddy Considine, Joe Cornish, Richard Ayoade and Dexter Fletcher have all seen their debut productions receive much critical acclaim, giving hope and belief to fellow first-...