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  • Searching for Sugar Man 2012

    ★★★★★ Watched 27 Feb, 2013

    Endlessly fascinating, plays like a musical fairytale in a modern world. A classic, flawless documentary.

  • A Late Quartet 2012

    ★★★★½ Added

    Philip Seymour Hoffman never fails to disappoint, both in his choice of projects and his passionate performances. Another fine film in a faultless career.

  • Safety Not Guaranteed 2012

    ★★★★½ Added

    Charming and entertaining in a "is it possible" kind of story

  • Looper 2012

    ★★★★★ Watched 28 Sep, 2012

    A fascinating modern day Terminator. A film with as much emphasis on plot and characterization as it has on action. Rian Johnson, a writer / director to watch....Bursting with great idea's this is one of the films of 2012.

  • The Dark Knight Rises 2012

    ★★★★★ Added 1

    Whilst not capturing the dizzy heights of its predecessor, Rises is a near perfect ending to this saga. I fear it will be a very long time before we get a trilogy of films this great, if at all.
    The bar has now been set for fledgling film makers to aspire to. Nolan is the Spielberg of my generation. What next from him - whatever it is, can't wait.....

  • The Amazing Spider-Man 2012

    ★★★★★ Added 1

    This review reportedly contains spoilers. I can handle the truth.

  • The Raid: Redemption 2012

    ★★★★½ Watched 01 Jun, 2012 1

    Violent, punishing and relentless action movie and one that sets a new bar for the meaning "Action Packed" A must watch.