Two Line Review: Trance (2013)

Another example of Danny Boyle genius, a cleverly planned plot that keeps you thinking until clicking nicely into place. A stylish, sometimes brutal, modern film noir.

Thinking Film Rating: 9/10

Public Opinion: 7.4/10

Critics Opinion: 6.7/10

Trance - Danny Boyle

Two Line Review: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zizzou (2004)

Full of Wes Anderson quirkiness and animated fish, a classic for any fans of the director. Started strong got lost a little in the middle and ended nicely.

Thinking Film Rating: 6/10

Public Opinion: 7.2/10

Critics Opinion: 5.3/10

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zizzou - Directed by Wes Anderson

Two Line Review: Insomnia (2002)

The only insomnia received from this film is working out whether it was actually Nolan directing it. A very average film from a very un-average director. 

Thinking Film Rating: 5/10

Public Opinion: 7.2/10
Critics Opinion: 7.7/10


Insomnia - Christopher Nolan

Two Line Review: Juan of the Dead (2011)

All you could want in a zombie flick and more! Guns, swords, zombies, morally questionable heroes and lots of laughs. Massively enjoyable!

Thinking Film Rating: 10/10

Public Opinion: 6.4/10

Critics Opinion: 7.6/10

Juan of the Dead -  Alejandro Brugués

Two Line Review: Anna Karenina (2012)

If you can absorb the metaphorical theatrical nature of the film, this is a very creative and enjoyable film. If you can’t, then this is a pretentious and dull film.

Thinking Film Rating 7/10

Public Opinion: 6.7/10

Critics Opinion: 6.3/10

Anna Karenina - Joe Wright

Two Line Review: Layer Cake (2004)

Ulta-stylish, slick, smart British gangster film and Craig performance. Plot played out very nicely, with many references to the classics of the 70s and 80s. Highly enjoyable!

Thinking Film Rating: 9/10

Public Opinion: 7.3/10

Critics Opinion: 8.1/10

Layer Cake - Matthew Vaughn

Two Line Review: About Schmidt (2002)

The restrained, subtle performance from Nicholson is the best thing about this wandering, meandering film. Felt slow and aimless with the occasional highlight thrown in.

Thinking Film Rating: 6/10

Public Opinion: 7.2/10

Critics Opinion: 8.5/10

About Schmidt - Alexander Payne

Two Line Review: The Secret World Of Arrietty (2010)

We have come expect the stunningly detailed animation that we love from Studio Ghibli and this film is no exception, but maybe the story got a little lost in translation. 

Thinking Film Rating: 6/10

Public Opinion: 7.6/10

Critics Opinion: 9.4/10

The Secret World Of Arrietty - Hiromasa Yonebayashi