The Two Faces of January (2014): Two Line Review

A slow, meandering, thriller that is varyingly successful at maintaining a tense atmosphere. Performances from the three leads are solid. The design and locations throughout are superb.

Thinking Film Rating: 6/10

Public Opinion: 6.9/10
Critics Opinion: 8.2/10

The Two Faces of January - Hossein Amini

X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014): Two Line Review

The best superhero movie of the year and possibly the best from the X-Men series. Surprisingly character driven, with great action sequences that were very well done. Recommended blockbuster!

Thinking Film Rating: 8.5/10

Public Opinion: 8.7/10
Critics Opinion: 9.1/10

X-Men: Days of Future Past - Bryan Singer

Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011): Thinking Film Review

Easily one of the best rom-coms to come out of the States in recent years. The great cast, honest, witty script and plenty of Gosling eye-candy make any faults and predictability very easy to forgive.

Thinking Film Rating: 7.5/10

Public Opinion: 7.5/10

Critics Opinion: 7.8/10

Crazy, Stupid, Love. - Glenn Ficarra, John Requa

The Breakfast Club (1985): Two Line Review

Very typical 80s film, little character and storyline development but with a bit of social critique thrown in. An interesting look a 'circumstantial friendships' - let's face it, they won't be friends tomorrow.

Thinking Filming Rating: 6.5/10

Public Opinion: 7.9/10

Critics Opinion: 9.1/10

The Breakfast Club - John Hughes 

Wanderlust (2012): Two Line Review

A number of great actors ... a very mediocre film. A nice enough story but a lack of humour and general like for the characters and their decisions make for a reasonably dull couple of hours. 

Thinking Film Rating: 3/10

Public Opinion: 5.6/10

Critics Opinion: 5.9/10

Wanderlust - David Wain 

Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975): Two Line Review

The peak of British comedy! Monty Python's delightful blend of timeless silliness and hilarity. Quality actor's performances as a variety of colourful characters. The highest of recommendations.

Thinking Film Rating: 10/10

Public Opinion: 8.4/10

Critics Opinion: 9.7/10

Monty Python and the Holy Grail - Terry Gilliam & Terry Jones

Pantani: The Accidental Death of a Cyclist (2014): Two Line Review

A sad and sombre tale of how the politics of cycling destroyed a raw talent. The filmmakers tell a relatively unbiased tale, and allows general sports fans an interesting insight into 90s cycling.

Thinking Film Rating: 8/10

Public Opinion: 7.7/10
Critics Opinion: 7.7/10

Pantani: The Accident Death of a Cyclist - James Erskine

Senna (2010): Two Line Review

An interesting insight into the life of Ayrton Senna, told well mixing plenty interviews and archive footage. While over-idolising at times, it gives an engaging account of Senna's career struggles.

Thinking Film Rating: 7.5/10

Public Opinion: 8.6/10
Critics Opinion: 9.2/10

Senna - Asif Kapadia

This Means War (2012): Two Line Review

Overtly American action rom-com with a few laugh out loud moments, but generally too cheesy and shallow. The storyline was spelled out too clearly and the ending was painfully predictable.

Thinking Film Rating: 3.5/10

Public Opinion: 6.4/10
Critics Opinion: 2.6/10

This Means War - McG

Transcendence (2014): Two Line Review

A great concept that was maybe made too shallow for mainstream audiences, the performances were good, and story developed well, but disappointed with the obligatory ending action sequence.

Thinking Film Rating: 5.5/10

Public Opinion: 6.4/10
Critics Opinion: 1.9/10

Transcendence - Wally Pfister

Noah (2014): Two Line Review

A brilliant, beautiful and sometimes brutal film that did amazingly well at unveiling the darker side of the well-known tale. The animation was different but fitted the mythical qualities of the story. 

Thinking Film Rating: 8/10

Public Opinion: 6.5/10
Critics Opinion: 7.7/10

Noah - Darren Aronofsky

We're The Millers (2013): Two Line Review

Surprisingly funny comedy that hits the American mainstream spot. Sudeikis, the highlight, is on top form and carries the film, well supported by Poulter, Roberts and Aniston. Light and easy watching!

Thinking Film Rating: 6.5/10

Public Opinion: 7.3/10
Critics Opinion: 4.7/10

We're The Millers - Rawson Marshall Thurber

Loch Ness (1996): Two Line Review

One man's hunt to disprove the Loch Ness told with very little CGI. Some witty dialogue, talented performances and a touch of romance make for an easily watchable and heartwarming film.  

Thinking Film Rating: 6.5/10

Public Opinion: 5.3/10

Critics Opinion: NYA

Loch Ness - John Henderson 

Dogtown and Z-Boys (2001): Two Line Review

An interesting exploration of the culture of skateboarding. A fantastic collection of archive footage with some nice cuts showing the Zephyr boys stylistic connection to surfing.  Well worth a watch!

Thinking Film Rating: 8/10

Public Opinion: 7.7/10

Critics Opinion: 9.2/20

Dogtown and Z-Boys - Stacy Peralta

Bicentennial Man (1999): Two Line Review

A surprisingly charming film that relies heavily on the wit and charisma of Robin Williams to carry the storyline, and all goes well until halfway through when the sentiment becomes a little too sickening.

Thinking Film Rating: 6.5/10

Public Opinion: 6.7/10
Critics Opinion: 3.7/10

Bicentennial Man - Chris Columbus