American Hustle (2013)

Very authentic and reminded me of Boogie Nights in terms of look and feel.  Excellent acting, Christian Bale is unrecognisable and that girl from Catch Me If You Can is all grown up.  I expected more from the ending, I was hoping for a Guy Ritchie/Tarantino-eqsue finale, but still a good film.4/5

Monsters University (2013)

Had to watch it a few times to appreciate it and now I think it's almost?! As good as the first one. Great back story and very Pixar! 4/5

Frozen (2013)

Saw this in 3D at the cinema, kids loved it. But then after you watch it a few times you realise it's pretty crap. 3/5

Despicable Me 2 (2013)

Funny, entertaining and a great family film. Minions are a staple of any good movie. Steve Carell is class.4/5

Up in the Air (2009)

I appreciate this film even more now I have the jet setter work lifestyle. Very funny, sincere and a good watch. 4/5

The World's End (2013)

Typical Pegg/Frost affair, think Shaun but with robots.  Fun, funky, crazy and damn right British.  I liked it, others won't.  The final installment of the Cornetto trilogy. 4/5

First Blood (1982)

Even now I can see what all the fuss was about. I saw this on beta max in the 80s, loved it then, love it now. Class. 4/5

Star Trek Into the Darkness (2013)

Not as good as the first, and more of the same but what the heck, it was a good watch.  Big effects, good lead characters.  4/5

Pain & Gain (2013)

Not what I expected but entertaining for the simple fact it's a true story and an unbelievable one at that. Having read the true story on Wikipedia after watching I realise the film is better than I first thought. 4/5

End of Watch (2012)

Excellent documentary style film starting Donnie Darko and his Mexican cop partner. The acting is class and the on screen bromance is awesome. Fresh, original and exciting.4/5

The Da Vinci Code (2006)

I can't believe it's 7 years old already! It's one if those clever stories with puzzles, twists, multiple story lines and of course, Tom Hanks. What lets it down is how linear it is. And at the end of the film you ask what the whole Church Albino was all about? Pointless plot line. Good but not amazing.4/5

Toy Story 3 (2010)

It's better after a few watches. And I prefer it to TS2.In parts it's genius,others are sad and slightly morbid but it's beautiful to watch and the characters are all on top form.4/5

Rise of The Guardians (2012)

Great children's animation. The CGI is awesome, the concept and story is brilliant. It's not particularly funny but it's refreshing and definitely a Dreamworks gem. 4/5

Life of Pi (2012)

OK it's very "arty" and it's up its own arse but...it's also quality. What starts out quite boring becomes a hybrid of Forest Gump and Cataway and its quite spectacular. Very different. I liked it.4/5

Source Code (2011)

Great concept even if it does slightly borrow some Final Destination ideas in terms of déjà vous replays. Fun, intriguing and entertaining and a sneaky little twist 4/5

Pumping Iron (1977)

One of those things you can't stop watching.  Say what you want about Arnies acting but his bodybuilding was the best in the world.  And he owns the screen and dominates with his personality.  I love this documentary. Bodybuilding is a sport in its own right.  70s bodybuilding kicked ass. 4/5

Redline (2009)

Post-apocalyptic pod/car/ship racing Anime. Completely bizarre but rather brilliant. Great story, cool characters and intense racing. 4/5

The Imposter (2012)

Unbelievable true story.  It's so insane you doubt it's real..but it is! You have to watch this.  It twists and turns throughout the entire film.  Not only is it well produced and directed but the story will have you engrossed. 4/5

Paranorman (2012)

Likeable Ardman-Style animation with a unique story, plenty of laughs and cool effects. One of those family weekend films you hope will be good, and it is. 4/5

Looper (2012)

The premise is great. The Looper concept is great. The facial effects morph on Joseph Gordon-Levitt is freakishly good. But it falls flat in the middle and loses the whole Looperness in the latter stages. Good Effort though.4/5