The Rebound (Catherine Zeta-Jones): Movie Review

Despite mediocre results from Hollywood’s more recent ‘rom-com’ outings (Valentine’s Day – to name one), The Rebound actually holds its own, and for the most part, was an entertaining watch. It had its moments with jokes that weren’t quite funny but it seems the ‘rom-com’ genre still might have a few tricks up its sleeve.

Green Zone (Matt Damon, Greg Kinnear) : Movie Review

It’s the film that many are calling Bourne 4 as director Paul Greengrass and actor Matt Damon reunite.

The Men Who Stare at Goats (George Clooney, Jeff Bridges) : Movie Review

The Men Who Stare At Goats isn’t as funny as it thinks it is either (seeing McGregor constantly saying he doesn’t know what a Jedi is gets very stale, very quickly), resulting in a viewing experience best absorbed on free-too-air television.

Separation City (Joel Edgerton, Rhona Mitra) : Movie Review

There’s the right amount of heart and laughs and if you’re after a realistic representation of modern relationships, no Valentine’s Day doesn’t count, then I highly recommend this little gem.

The Blind Side (Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw) : Movie Review

Sandra Bullock’s performance as a decent, caring southern matriarch is solid, but not exactly what you think of when you think of an Oscar. She might be steely and determined, but that’s pretty much what Bullock does in about 80% of her roles and she’s not out of her comfort zone here.

Shutter Island (Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo) : Movie Review

Shutter Island is a film where nothing is what it seems, which does make things a little predictable once things start to come together, but even then the ending manages to satisfy – a rare achievement in this kind of film.

From Paris With Love (John Travolta, Jonathan Rhys Meyers) : Movie Review

With From Paris With Love, director turned producer Luc Besson’s action movie factory churns out yet another film in which a fading overseas star shows up in France and promptly proceeds to wreck up the place.

Valentine’s Day (Bradley Cooper, Anne Hathaway) : Movie Review

It’s actually depressing to realise that with close to a dozen storylines here not one contains anything approaching a fresh insight into romance or relationships – but realistically, if you’re planning to see this you almost certainly don’t care.

The Wolfman (Benecio del Toro, Emily Blunt) : Movie Review

When in doubt, go back to the vault and reboot an old favourite – it’s been a pretty reliable Hollywood trick for a while now and with The Wolfman the plan is no different. Take a cult classic, dust of the cobwebs and watch the money roll in.

Edge Of Darkness (Mel Gibson, Ray Winstone) : Movie Review

It might not feel like a comeback, but Mel’s made sure to give longtime fans everything they want to see – if what they want to see involves Mel being an unstoppable force turning his enemies into punching bag.

A Prophet (Un prophète) (Tahir Rahim, Niels Arestrup) : Movie Review

A Prophet is raking the awards in; people are loving this underdog tale set inside a French prison, and with much reason. Apart from the most recent Academy Award nomination the film has won the Grand Prix and was nominated for the Golden Palm at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival; has been nominated and won in two categories at the 2009 European Film Awards; was nominated for a 2010 Golden Globe, Independent Spirit award and the list really does go on. There is a lot of buzz about this one!

Precious (Gabourey Sidibe, Mo’Nique) : Movie Review

The climactic scene wherein Mary meets with Precious’ social worker (a surprisingly plain-Jane and capable Mariah Carey- take that, haters) and all is revealed about the nature and reasoning behind the years of abuse is especially confronting – I defy you not to weep like a fountain.

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