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Invictus Movie Review

Based on John Carlin's book Playing the Enemy, this is an almost too-inspirational story of the integrity and wisdom displayed by Nelson Mandela as he tried to unite his fractured nation. Morgan Freeman was born for this role.

Astro Boy Movie Review

Hong Kong-based animators give this Japanese manga a Hollywood spin using American voices and 3D-style animation to an eclectic, eccentric premise that wouldn't be out of place in a Studio Ghibli movie.

Youth in Revolt Movie Review

Nick Twisp (Cera) is a 16-year-old who feels out of sync with the world. He has a summer job in a caravan park, where he instantly falls in love with Sheeni (Doubleday), the fiercely protected daughter of religious nutcases (Walsh and Place).

Oil City Confidential Movie Review

Oil City Confidential is the third part in Temple's trilogy about British music in the 1970s (after The Filth & the Fury and The Future Is Unwritten) inventively documents both a town and a group of musicians. And like the other docs, this one is mainly for fans.

Malice in Wonderland Movie Review

Packed with references to Lewis Carroll's classic, this modern-day London romp is extremely well-made and nicely played by the strong cast. On the other hand, the British crime genre is more than a little tired by now. Starring : Maggie Grace,Danny Dyer and Matt King.

Tony Movie Review

Billed as a week in the life of a London serial killer, this film shows lots of invention in its low-budget vibe, but the script is too contrived and the performances too cartoonish for it to spring to life. Directed by Gerard Johnson and starring Peter Ferdinando and Ricky Grover.

Edge of Darkness Movie Review

Veteran Boston cop Thomas ( Mel Gibson) is trying to rebuild his relationship with his scientist daughter Emma (Bojana Novakovic) when she's viciously gunned down. Also starring Ray Winstone and Danny Huston.