300 (2007)

"This is cinema as a fireside storyteller, retelling heroic tales handed down through the generations."

Avatar (2009)

"It's a magnificent technical achievement, a movie of such vast scale and ambition that you have to watch it on the big screen."

Carriers (2009)

"A thoughtful effort, a meditative treatise on the ethics of survival in a land where all hope is lost."

Cold Souls (2009)

"If you could buy Cold Souls in flatpack form from IKEA, when you laid out all the parts on the living room floor they'd look a lot like the components for a Charlie Kaufman movie."

Crank High Voltage (2009)

"Crank: High Voltage is a real celebration of the phrase "Why not?". It's big, loud and brainless - and it's all the more glorious for it."

Danger: Diabolik (1968)

"Yes, this is an exercise in consummate cool -- the story itself is negligible, the characters blanks -- but hey, a triumph of style over substance is still a triumph."

District 13: Ultimatum (2009)

"Breathless, inspired and hugely enjoyable action."

Dorian Gray (2010)

"A sturdy piece of heritage horror, as tasteful and handsome as any Brit movie with bustles and frock-coats on its agenda."

Franklyn (2009)

"Look past the odd shortcoming in the storytelling, and there’s a brave movie here, one that’s prepared to tackle some weighty issues about religion and obsession."

Ghost Town (2008)

"Rises above expectations, even though it never quite shatters the genre mould."

Imagine That (2009)

"Murphy goes through the motions and no-one will be surprised at the outcome, but the journey is what matters in these movies and Imagine That makes it bearable for anyone over the age of 10."

Land of the Lost (2009)

"The insane comedy/action hybrid emerges as a nutty, funny, unashamedly weird action comedy hybrid that is more consistently laugh-grabbing than many of its contemporaries doing far better business at the box office."

Monsters vs. Aliens (2009)

"The film lacks the soft, friendly edge of something like Monsters, Inc and sags a little after the first big fight, but it’s gigantic fun nevertheless."

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009)

"Add some gags with living paintings and photos, and the return of that monkey, and this museum is certainly worth the price of admission."

Pandorum (2009)

"The finest interstellar horror in years."

Pontypool (2009)

"This is the sort of film that warrants a second viewing."

Shorts (2009)

"Exactly the sort of kid-in-a-candy-store experience you'd expect."

Thirst (2009)

"The over-long duration makes it a gruelling journey at times, but it's worth sticking to the end, just to see what the hell Park will come up with next."

Triangle (2009)

"The sort of brainy, twisty thriller that keeps you wondering what the hell's going on while still managing to keep you engrossed."

Where the Wild Things Are (2009)

"It's a divisive and sometimes difficult film, but if you let it into your heart, you'll end up grateful."

Zombieland (2009)

"There are more than enough good gags, but no moments that'll make you gag."

Aliens in the Attic (2009)

"There's nothing really new here: it's all sub-Home Alone nonsense."

Blood: The Last Vampire (2009)

"If you go in expecting an amusing stinker, you may enjoy it."

City of Ember (2008)

"Ultimately, this journey to rekindle the fire of humanity fails to burn bright enough, leaving only the unpleasant taste of ashes."

Dragonball: Evolution (2009)

"It’s just dull, dumb and depressing."