Two Line Review: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)

Another strong film in The Hobbit franchise, the design and performances are perfect. The only small quibble is that the ending climax scene goes on for needlessly long, but otherwise fantastic fun.

Thinking Film Rating: 9/10

Public Opinion: 8.3/10
Critics Opinion: 7.4/10

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - Peter Jackson

Two Line Review: Despicable Me (2010)

A surprisingly funny film that is great for all the family. Great characters and a good new twist on the superhero/super-villain theme, twinned with solid animation, make a strong release from Universal.

Thinking Film Rating: 8/10

Public Opinion: 7.6/10
Critics Opinion: 8.1/10

Despicable Me - Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud

Two Line Review: Epic (2013)

An animation that feels more focused towards the kids than the adults. The environmentalist theme seems a little old and the performances are a bit shaky but the animation is strong.

Thinking Film Rating: 4.5/10

Public Opinion: 6.7/10
Critics Opinion: 6.4/10

Epic - Chris Wedge

Exciting Trailer: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

Director: Matt Reeves

Starring: Gary Oldman
               Andy Serkis
               Judy Greer

UK Release Date: 17th July 2014

Two Line Review: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002)

A well-written rom-com that is enjoyable for women and men. It is as fun and frivolous as the Portokalos family and has some great moments and fantastic characters that everyone can relate to.

Thinking Film Rating: 7.5/10

Public Opinion: 6.5/10
Critics Opinion: 7.6/10

My Big Fat Greek Wedding - Joel Zwick

Two Line Review: The Holiday (2006)

While it may be over-acted, overly-cheesy and very predictable, it is a fun, easy-watching Christmas film that remains a annual classic, and features Jack Black being pretty cool!

Thinking Film Rating: 6.5/10

Public Opinion: 6.8/10
Critics Opinion: 4.7/10

The Holiday - Nancy Meyers

Two Line Review: On The Road (2012)

A mood board of a film charting the adventures of a wanna-be writer. Beautiful design sets up a some nice performances and surprising cameos, but ultimately this is a slow film with little story.

Thinking Film Review: 6/10

Public Opinion: 6.1/10

Critics Opinion: 4.4/10

On The Road - Walter Sallasq

Two Line Review: This Is The End (2013)

Started strong with lots of laughs, nice concept and great cameos, but spiralled quickly downhill. There was potential, but for the nauseating bromance theme and continual drug and sex gags.

Thinking Film Rating: 5.5/10

Public Opinion: 7.0/10
Critics Opinion: 8.3/10

This Is The End - Evan Goldberg, Seth Rogen

Two Line Review: To Rome With Love (2012)

A fun, quirky and light-hearted film from Allen, that seems to both celebrate and take the mick out of Italian mysticism and celebrity culture, taking inspiration from classic Commedia dell'arte!

Thinking Film Rating: 8/10

Public Opinion: 6.3/10
Critics Opinion: 4.3/10

To Rome With Love - Woody Allen

Exciting Trailer: The Book Thief

The Book Thief

Director: Brian Percival

Starring: Sophie Nelisee

               Geoffrey Rush

               Emily Watson

UK Release Date: 31st January 2014