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A Serious Man Movie Review

In 1967 Minnesota, physics professor Larry Gopnik (Stuhlbarg) is struggling as squeezes in on him. His loser uncle (Kind) has taken up residence on the sofa, his wife has decided to run off with a local widower.

The Twilight Saga: New Moon Movie Review

Just as Bella (Stewart) turns 18 and begins her senior year in high school, her beloved Edward (Pattinson) decides he has to leave town for her safety. In a deep funk, she eventually turns to neighbour Jacob for company.

The Informant! Movie Review

Mark Whitacre (Matt Damon) is an executive at ADM, a mega-corporation that supplies corn-related chemicals used in food production. He notifies his boss (Papa) that the Japanese are plotting to ruin the company.

The First Day of the Rest of Your Life Movie Review

This exquisitely made French drama traces the life of a family through five key days over 12 years. It's a joy to watch, with vibrant characters, inventive direction and an emotional resonance.

Glorious 39 Movie Review

Anne (Romola Garai) is the adopted eldest daughter of powerful politician Alexander Keyes (Bill Nighy) and his wife (Jenny Agutter), who went on to have two of their own children (Redmayne and Temple).

Love the Beast Movie Review

Essentially a love story about a boy and his car, Eric Bana documents his life-long romance with his 1970s muscle car in this warm, enjoyable film. Although more energy and humour might have made it more engaging.

2012 Movie Review

While on a camping trip in Yellowstone, novelist-turned-chauffer Jackson (Cusack) stumbles across a secret military operation and a raving nutcase (Harrelson) who claims the end of the world is nigh.

Harry Brown Movie Review

Harry Brown (Caine) lives on a grim London estate where his quiet life is constantly interrupted by a gang of violent teens. As his wife lies dying in hospital, his best pal (Bradley) is the target of these thugs' abuse.