Kick-Ass
September 6, 2010A smart and entertaining approach to an overpopulated genre, Kick-Ass is a superb take on the super-hero movie. The main character has no powers and in many ways represents wish-fulfilment on the part… //
Lymelife
An entertaining indie drama with black comedy edges depicts a troubled teen growing up in suburbia, against the backdrop of a rise in Lyme disease. The decent drama is somewhat tempered by a poor collection… //
Hot Tub Time Machine
August 31, 2010A preposterously titled retro comedy starring an icon of the decade and a whole host of long forgotten fashion styles, is this the funniest film of the year? The short answer is no, but it still manages… //
When You’re Strange
As the musical hint of the title suggests, it’s another documentary about The Doors. Hurrah. However, this one features Johnny Depp’s narration and it’s been put together by decent indie guy Tom DiCillo.… //
Dear John
August 24, 2010Somehow a film adaptation of a Nicholas Sparks novel has become an event in itself. Following on from the success of ‘The Notebook’, there is now a raft of pretenders to the weepy love story throne. This… //