Repo Men review
(Sun 02/05)
From the title and the poster, one would assume this film is about two men who repossess cars; there is an expectation of a gangster tone (that’s a very big gun Forest is toting) and a little buddy comedy.
I am Love review
(Sat 01/05)
Tilda Swinton can be a very cold and intimidating actress, from The White Witch in the Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe or the adulteress wife of John Malcovich in Burn After Reading... Swinton knows how to play a bitch.
The Square review
(Mon 26/04)
The Square follows the descent of a man who longed for that little bit more, and got it. It’s a tale of desire, deceit, betrayal, violence and revenge.
Cemetery Junction review
(Sat 24/04)
Merchant and Gervais' first foray into filmmaking neither bores nor delights with their 70's rites of passage comedy/drama.
Kick Ass review - Chloe Moretz steals the show
(Fri 02/04)
Being described as a superhero flick that will 'Redefine superhero movies in the same way that Pulp Fiction redefined crime movies' Kick Ass sucker punches its way onto the big screen.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo review
(Fri 19/03)
All the right ingredients to a classic Whodunit film, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo at first seems like a typical film for the ‘special offer’ bucket in Asda.
Micmacs review
(Thu 18/03)
The Paris of Micmacs, Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s latest film, is grittier than the nostalgic Paris of the phenomenon that was Amelie.
Tim Burton's Alice In Wonderland review
(Sat 13/03)
If the latest figures stand to prove anything it is the sheer pulling power that 3D has. With last year seeing UP and Avatar take on 3D and returning prophets victoriously, it seemed 3D was a novelty to be cashed in on.
DVD reviews The Hurt Locker*Adventureland*An Education
(Tue 09/03)
Here's Purple Revolver's hot picks and pitfalls to avoid from the latest DVD releases, including the big gun Oscar winners and nominees.
A Single Man review - Colin Firth is reborn
(Sat 27/02)
Isolation, bereavement and beauty.
These three words could sum up Tom Ford’s debut film, but to say that there is nothing more to this film would be a serious mistake and an undeserving knock on Christopher Isherwoo
Leo DiCaprio reveals Shutter Island has been his most challenging role
(Mon 15/02)
Oscar-nominated actor Leonardo DiCaprio has revealed that working with Martin Scorsese on Shutter Island had been his most emotionally challenging screen experience yet.
Sam Taylor-Wood talks candidly about Aaron Johnson and Lennon bio-pic Nowhere Boy
(Fri 01/01)
Already set to be a smash hit, Nowhere Boy went on general release in cinemas worldwide on Boxing Day.
Nowhere Boy review, bringing John Lennon home to Liverpool
(Sat 26/12)
Newcomer Aaron Johnson, 19, perfectly captures the raw intensity of John Lennon, with his acerbic wit and tendency to lash out at loved ones, as he struggled to come to terms with his brilliantly complicated adolescent m
Quentin Tarantino - the final cut with his editor Sally Menke
(Sat 12/12)
Sally Menke, who has edited all of Quentin Tarantino's films, on their working relationship and the thrill of John Travolta dancing in front of her during the making of Pulp Fiction
Dorian Gray review - the painting is the star
(Mon 14/09)
The outstanding performance in Oliver Parker’s adaptation of Oscar Wilde's clasic tale of eternal youth at any price is the painting in the attic.
