Jennifer's Body (2009)

"Funny, sexy, cool and destined to become a cult classic."

Knowing (2009)

"It probably helps that the trailer flatlined our expectations, but the engaging, unconventional Knowing certainly qualifies as a pleasant surprise."

Last Chance Harvey (2008)

"They don't often make romances like this, so tell your mum - or granny!"

Looking for Eric (2009)

"Call it Looking For Box Office: king of gritty social realism Loach has made a wonderful feel-good hit."

The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009)

"Easily the funniest movie ever to feature a goat-slaying psychic."

Moon (2009)

"An impressive directorial debut with a smart, absorbing and well-acted film that’s not just for geeks."

New in Town (2009)

"must have paid Zellweger a lot of money. Romcom fans should save theirs for repeat outings to He's Just Not That Into You."

Observe and Report (2009)

"Often more funny peculiar than funny ha-ha, this cult flick will offend and baffle plenty an audience member."

Outlander (2009)

"Outlandish would have been a better title for a film that's great fun and quite exciting before eventually outstaying its welcome."

The Pink Panther 2 (2009)

"The animated title sequence is fun. Besides one set-piece involving a burning restaurant, the rest of the movie isn’t."

The Private Lives of Pippa Lee (2009)

"A quirky look at women, family and Keanu’s bod (still hot). Satisfyingly meatier than your standard chick flick."

Push (2009)

"British director McGuigan clearly hoped to make more than a dopey, effects-laden actioner. Unfortunately, he’s made an uneven and pretentious one instead."

A Serious Man (2009)

"A bold, unique, exquisite gem."

Sounds Like Teen Spirit

"The world could do with some feelgood fun at the moment, and this is utterly infectious – a total joy."

Star Trek (2009)

"Star Trek is fresh, funny, exciting and – biggest surprise of all – emotionally engaging."

The Stepfather (2009)

"Lazy, predictable and seriously lacking in shocks."

The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)

"Now that all the summer’s blockbusters have shot their load, there could be room in the market for this solidly entertaining thriller remake. But your life would hardly be impoverished if you skipped it."

Tormented (2009)

"Skins plus multiple slayings equals fun times, best enjoyed while mildly inebriated."

The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009)

"New Moon flirts with various treatment methods – rehab, alternative medication – before giving us the fix we crave. Fans will not be disappointed."

The Ugly Truth (2009)

"This is a romcom made very much in the ribald spirit of lad-centric comedies such as The Hangover, and it makes a refreshing change. Sappy, it ain't."

Watchmen (2009)

"If you’re a fan, you’ll already have booked your tickets, and we doubt Snyder’s reverential approach to the bleak material will disappoint."

X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)

"Entertaining enough to keep Fox and Marvel’s planned series of X-Men spinoff movies on track, but not quite the socko start to the summer season we’d anticipated."