Ten
Cadillac Records. A tribute to America’s R&B legends, with Jeffrey Wright as Muddy Waters and Beyonce Knowles as Etta James, just two names in a powerful ensemble cast. Heartfelt, genuine and enjoyable.
Nine
Wall-E. Another excellent Pixar animation telling the story of an endearing robot. A romantic fantasy that makes some intelligent points about our consumerist culture.
Eight
Man On Wire. James Marsh’s documentary on Philip Petit and his high wire World Trade Center act. Well structured, with skilful reconstructions.
Seven
The Visitor. Written and directed by Tom McCarthy, this is a story of human relationships that deals with, among other things, immigration policy and the transcendent power of music.
Six
Wendy and Lucy. A portrait of American poverty with a knock-out performance from Michelle Williams as a young drifter strongly bonded to her dog.
Five
Waltz With Bashir. A highly original animation in which Tel Aviv filmmaker Ari Folman attempts to find out what happened to him as a young soldier during the 1982 Israeli invasion of Lebanon.
Four
Revolutionary Road. A young couple struggle to lead authentic lives as their marriage falls apart in suffocating 1950’s suburban America. Well acted by Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, and well directed by Winslet’s husband Sam Mendes.
Three
The Wrestler. Mickey Rourke in what’s being called his comeback film, directed by Darren Aronofsky. The gritty story of a man trying to bring his life together who won’t give up on having one final smackdown.
Two
Milk. Sean Penn gives a masterful performance leading a strong ensemble to tell the story of the charismatic American gay rights activist Harvey Milk. Directed by Gus Van Sant.
One
Slumdog Millionaire. Danny Boyle’s wondrous celebration of underdog triumph and the enduring power of love in a vibrant Mumbai.
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Sublime. Why I love cinema and definitely buy the DVD.
Gratifying experience and may buy the DVD.
Worth seeing and making the effort of going to the cinema, just about.
If you saw it on TV, had plenty of free time and nothing better to do it would pass the time fine enough but seeing it at the cinema would be a disappointment.
Where you have the distinct sensation of your brain rotting in its skull.
Jeremy
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Sublime. Why I love cinema and definitely buy the DVD. Gratifying experience and may buy the DVD. Worth seeing and making the effort of going to the cinema, just about. If you saw it on TV, had plenty of free time and nothing better to do it would pass the time fine enough but seeing it at the cinema would be a disappointment. Where you have the distinct sensation of your brain rotting in its skull.
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