A Crude Awakening: The Oil Crash (2006)

"The facts in this documentary are astoundingly sobering, and yet society continues to keep its head buried in the sand. By avoiding any political slant, the filmmakers forcefully get the message across."

A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001)

"The blending between Spielberg's childish sentiment and Kubrick's cold, hard stare is remarkable. It's so expertly made that it takes the breath away."

About a Boy (2002)

"The result is surprisingly effective -- excellent performances, character based comedy and even a few serious moments."

Absence of Malice (1981)

"gripping little thriller"

Absolutely Fabulous - The Complete Collection: Series 1-3 (1992)

"Uneven but often hysterically funny."

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994)

"Guilty pleasure."

Adaptation (2002)

"Like the last Jonze-Kaufman collaboration, this film is a mind-spinning and often hilarious examination of identity and connection, playing with the whole idea of cinema in such a way that it keeps us delightfully off balance."

Adoration (2009)

"With his usual themes of memory and technology, Egoyan tells a provocative and deeply emotional story that centres on current issues. It's a little heavy handed, but still thoroughly involving."

L' Afrance (2001)

"Gomis keeps the focus tightly (and shoots mostly in close-up), resisting the temptation to preach."

After the Life (2002)

"This is a harrowing story of addiction and co-dependence, strong and quite moving."

Afterschool (2009)

"This drama shows the growing skill of 25-year-old writer-director-editor Campos. It's also packed with important themes that are addressed both artfully and hauntingly."

The Age of Innocence (1993)

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Agnes of God (1985)

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Aileen: The Life and Death of a Serial Killer (2003)

"This is a chilling, extremely insightful documentary--not so much for what it tells us about Aileen Wuornos as for what it says about our society."

Airplane! (1980)

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Alien (1979)

"It still has the power to scare the life out of us."

Aliens of the Deep (2005)

"It's visually stunning, but [James Cameron] can't resist going slightly too far with its premise. "

All the President's Men (1976)

"gripping and important"

Alpha Dog (2007)

"A little long and pushy, but very well-played and at times utterly harrowing"

Amadeus (1984)

"The story is utterly devastating, but it is lifted and made accessible by the combination of cinematic ingenuity and astonishingly real performances."

Amazing Grace (2007)

"Skilfully written and directed, the film is an involving drama, even if it's overly worthy and sentimental."

American Dreamz (2006)

"Cleverly written and performed, it's entertaining but uneven."

An American in Paris (1951)

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An American Werewolf in London (1981)

"Brilliant - funny and scary at the same time."

Amnesia: The James Brighton Enigma (2005)

"A little clunky and stiff, although the sheer outrageousness of the central puzzle keeps us riveted."