The Godfather
(1972)
Flawlessly acted with an impeccable script, I can certainly see why this is considered one of the greatest movies of all time.

★★★★★

We Need To Talk About Kevin
(2011)
With superb performances and cinematography, this disturbing film really leaves an impact.

★★★★☆

When A Stranger Calls
(1979)
What started out as a deeply suspenseful scare-fest quickly became a boring excuse for a thriller.

★★☆☆☆

Star Trek
(2009)
While the characters, plot and special effects were enjoyable, the countless action sequences became a bit tedious.

★★★☆☆

Panic Room
(2002)
A brilliant thriller from the incredible David Fincher, with a great performance from Jodie Foster.

★★★★☆

The Help
(2011)
The Help manages to find a perfect balance between drama and humour, with very strong performances from the whole cast.

★★★★★

Kung Fu Panda
(2008)
A very funny film with a lot of heart and lovely animation.

★★★★☆

American Dreamz
(2006)
It's trying too hard to be satirical, but there are some funny moments, and Hugh Grant gives quite an enjoyable performance.

★★★☆☆

Zombieland
(2009)
There's never a dull moment in this hilarious zombie flick. Bill Murray's cameo was by far the best part.

★★★★★

Ferris Bueller's Day Off
(1986)
A fun, funny classic with a charming performance from Matthew Broderick.

★★★★☆

Thelma & Louise
(1991)
This iconic female-driven road movie boasts a strong cast and an ending that's sure to shock.

★★★☆☆

The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
(2011)
Perfectly paced and impeccably acted, this movie is another example of David Fincher at his absolute best.

★★★★★

Haywire
(2011)
The plot only really becomes clear about halfway through, and the film is riddled with uninspired dialogue and too many overly-choreographed fight scenes.

★★★☆☆

127 Hours
(2010)
An inspiring film with a phenomenal performance from James Franco.

★★★★☆

The Descendants
(2011)
Incredibly moving with fantastic performances from George Clooney and Shailene Woodley.

★★★★★

Young Frankenstein
(1974)
This is a comedy classic that has only furthered my appreciation of Gene Wilder.

★★★★☆

Jackass Number Two
(2006)
A highly hilarious gross-out sequel from the ever-enjoyable Jackass crew.

★★★★★

Napoleon Dynamite
(2004)
Jon Heder is great in this quirky comedy, which is just that little bit different than your average high school film.

★★★★☆

Jackass: The Movie
(2002)
The Jackass boys always go all out to make you laugh and gag. I love them.

★★★★★

The Full Monty
(1997)
A great film with a charming performance from Robert Carlyle. Tom Wilkinson co-stars, delivering many of the laughs.

★★★★☆

The Woman In Black
(2012)
If this film doesn't make you scream and hide behind your popcorn, nothing will.

★★★★☆

The Artist
(2011)
A clever, delightful tribute to silent films, with a wonderfully charming performance from Jean Dujardin.

★★★★★

Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
(2003)
An incredible, heart-stopping finish to one of the greatest movie series of all time.

★★★★★

Final Destination
(2000)
The premise is interesting, and Devon Sawa plays his part well, but overall the film is not as well executed as it could have been.

★★★☆☆

Die Hard 4.0
(2007)
A fast-paced thrill ride with plenty of incredible action sequences and a top notch performance from Bruce Willis.

★★★★☆

Take Shelter
(2011)
A breathtaking piece of cinema with incredible performances from both Michael Shannon and Jessica Chastain.

★★★★★

Cape Fear
(1991)
Robert De Niro is terrifying in this thrilling classic, although I've probably seen the parody of it too many times.

★★★★☆

Night At The Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian
(2009)
It's not amazing, but the characters and special effects are fun.

★★★☆☆

Girl, Interrupted
(1999)
Angelina Jolie gives an exceptional performance, but the plot doesn't feel like it's going anywhere and at times it just feels too cliché.

★★★☆☆

The Godfather Part 2
(1974)
Al Pacino is on top form in this epic sequel, with a fantastic screenplay and impeccable direction.

★★★★★

The Great Train Robbery
(1903)
An exceptional piece of cinema given its age, with a very iconic last shot.

★★★★☆

Hard Candy
(2005)
A brutally disturbing film with stunning cinematography and a chilling performance from Ellen Page.

★★★★☆

My Week With Marilyn
(2011)
Michelle Williams is spectacular in this well cast biopic, perfectly portraying Monroe at her strongest and most vulnerable.

★★★★☆

Hugo
(2011)
An absolute masterpiece, impeccable in every department, and you can tell this really comes from the heart.

★★★★★

Children of Men
(2006)
A brilliant piece of cinema with a fantastic story and stunning cinematography.

★★★★★

Goodfellas
(1990)
Scorsese really delivers in this one, with a flawless cast and a remarkable script.

★★★★★

Battle Royale
(2000)
A sick and twisted action thriller, very violent and definitely not for the faint-hearted.

★★★★☆

The Hunger Games
(2012)
Brilliantly adapted, with an absolutely perfect cast. It really does live up to the hype.

★★★★★

Series 7: The Contenders
(2001)
An original take on the now familiar premise; this film can be brutal yet funny, and I especially enjoyed Brooke Smith's performance.

★★★☆☆

Captain America: The First Avenger
(2011)
It can be cheesy, but overall it's everything you'd want in a superhero movie. Also, the ending is fantastic.

★★★★★

Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol
(2011)
It's a lot of fun, with a great cast and a perfect blend of action and humour.

★★★★★

Dr Strangelove
(1964)
Very funny with fantastic performances, particularly from Peter Sellers and George C Scott.

★★★★☆

The Avengers
(2012)
Perfect in every way possible. Perfect cast. Perfect script. Perfect director. Perfect movie, one of the best I've ever seen. Believe the hype.

★★★★★

Beavis and Butthead Do America
(1996)
Really, really funny, but definitely only for those who like stupid humour.

★★★★★

The Italian Job
(2003)
Smart, stylish and well acted, though I began to lose interest towards the end.

★★★☆☆

The Hurt Locker
(2008)
A powerful film, incredibly shot with an amazing performance from Jeremy Renner.

★★★★★

Megamind
(2010)
A cute and funny film with a great cast.

★★★★☆

The Kids Are All Right
(2010)
It's smart, funny and genuinely has a lot of heart, with really impeccable performances from the whole cast. Also Mark Ruffalo's ass.

★★★★☆

To Kill A Mockingbird
(1962)
Really great acting, and a story very well told. It deals with a heavy subject, but it also has a sense of warmth.

★★★★☆

Charlie Bartlett
(2007)
Better than I expected. Anton Yelchin delivers a great performance, as does RDJ. It's smart, funny, and overall an enjoyable teen movie.

★★★★☆

Less Than Zero
(1987)
The only thing that kept me interested was RDJ's character, everyone else was so bland in comparison. Also, all the awards to Robert.

★★★☆☆

Midnight in Paris
(2011)
Clever, creative and very funny, with gorgeous cinematography and amazing performances.

★★★★★

A Walk To Remember
(2002)
Mandy Moore and Shane West were pretty great to watch, but overall it was just far too cheesy, cliché and predictable.

★★☆☆☆

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
(1980)
So amazing. The characters, visuals, story, atmosphere, everything was so brilliant and engaging.

★★★★★

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi
(1983)
Not as good as its predecessors, but still a really great film - the action scenes in particular were amazing.

★★★★☆

Star Wars: The Phantom Menace
(1999)
Definitely not as good as any of the originals, but it's still fun to watch.

★★★☆☆

The Matrix
(1999)
It's really clever and incredible to watch, and Hugo Weaving is especially cool.

★★★★★

The Wicker Man
(2006)
So funny.

★☆☆☆☆