Aftershock

Alistair Nicholas | 30 August 2010

A Chinese blockbuster about the survivors of two earthquakes is a remarkable story of loss and redemption.

Robin Hood

William Park | 25 May 2010

Ridley Scott's reworking of the story of Robin Hood is not existentially serious or historically accurate, but the battle scenes are terrific.

Our pick of the films of 2009

Michael Cook | 31 December 2009

It’s that time of year again: open season on editors, when indignant readers take pot shots at us for our taste in films. But we’re thick-skinned and, in any case, you can make comments!

Avatar: visually stunning, morally vapid

Michael Coren | 27 December 2009

James Cameron's sci-fi epic Avatar offers hand-me down paganism and crass environmentalist politics. But, hey, visually, it's pretty cool.

Invictus

William Park | 22 December 2009

Morgan Freeman deserves an Oscar for this uplifting film about forgiveness and reconciliation in South Africa.

New Moon

Rebekah Hebbert | 24 November 2009 | comment 4

No important life lessons in this movie - unless you are planning to date a vampire.

A Christmas Carol

Leticia Velasquez | 10 November 2009 | comment 4

Jim Carrey is brilliant in this retelling of the classic Christmas story -- this time with stunning computer-generated effects.

Departures

Walter Pless | 04 November 2009 | comment 5

It's hard to infuse death with luminous beauty, but Japanese director Yojiro Takita succeeds magnificently in this year's best foreign film.

Capitalism: A Love Story

William Park | 07 October 2009 | comment 8

Is Michael Moore's latest documentary on capitalism sincere or merely clever propaganda?

Informant!

William Park | 27 September 2009 | comment 1

The story of an honest man doing the right thing - or is it?

Films about human dignity

Michael Cook | 04 July 2009 | comment 52

Here's a selection of some great films about human dignity. Help us to add more -- comments, please! 

Up

Amos Hunt | 21 June 2009 | comment 1

Why is an animated film from Pixar about a grumpy old man raking it in at the box office?

The Singularity is near

Michael Cook | 09 June 2009 | comment 21

The recent blockbuster, Terminator Salvation, has a few lessons for us about the future of humanity.

Slumdog Millionaire

Anjalee Lewis | 12 February 2009 | comment 8

Academy Awards may be a slam-dunk for this popular movie but it has quite a few detractors on home turf.

Our pick of the films of 2008

Michael Cook | 31 December 2008 | comment 12

One of the most perilous assignments of editors is compiling lists of the year’s best films. But we’re tough and prepared to take risks. Comments, please!

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