Somewhere(2010)

"although the film is touching in parts, it really did feel as boring as real life is, even in the glamorous world of Hollywood"

The film industry loves making films about making films and audiences love it too, giving us mere mortals a glimpse into the real Hollywood. The latest fly on the wall style Hollywood story from Academy Award Winner Sophia Coppola introduces us to Johnny Marco (Stephen Dorff), a hard living actor...

by Katie Clark

The Tourist(2010)

"a bizarre, almost unreal spoof like quality, to a sometimes funny, yet deeply unsatisfying half baked plot of a film"

I'm usually deeply suspicious when a film has as much hype and money pumped into advertising as The Tourist has, it feels like I cant turn a corner in London without being hounded by Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp's beautiful faces, and once again, my suspicions were confirmed. Now I appreciate t...

by Katie Clark

Megamind(2010)

"full of action packed hilarity and yet at times is emotionally charged"

For years there has been one clear winner when it came to CGI animated films, Pixar had the edge, both with story telling and shear groundbreaking visuals. That seems to have changed, with the recent animated adventures from DreamWorks it looks as though there could be a new king.

In a re...

by Marc Jason Ali

The American(2010)

"It’s a calm and somewhat tranquil movie – despite featuring a car chase"

‘The American’ begins in Sweden, where we see the character of Jack, played by George Clooney, brutally murdering two attackers. Instantly you’re hooked, yet what unfolds is not exactly what was initially expected.

You think you’re going to be in for a crime and ac...

by Stefan Pape

Animal Kingdom(2011)

"Not quite the Lion I was expecting"

For most of us, the closest we’ve come to any form of Australian cinema is repeated viewings of Neighbours or Home and Away.  Suffice to say, we’re not used to stellar acting performances, or plot lines deeper than a puddle.  Based on these viewing experiences, which most of...

by Olly Mitchell

Machete(2010)

"Uncompromising, brutal and brilliant – Rodriguez back to his best"

‘Machete’ is a great blokes film, and unreservedly so.  Guns – check.  Nudity – check.  Excessive violence – check.  Do not for one second think you will go into this film having to engage your brain.  This is not a film designed to win award...

by Olly Mitchell