Life Of Pi
Despite some annoyingly blunt and simplistic narrative elements, Ang Lee’s LIFE OF PI is the work of a master visual storyteller, writes Jim Ross.
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Seven Psychopaths
Although SEVEN PSYCHOPATHS never hits the heights of IN BRUGES, and isn’t as clever as it purports to be, McDonagh offers a bundle of meta-movie laughs, writes Jim Ross.
The Unbreakable Bond
SKYFALL delivered a Bond for the 21st century, post-Bourne era. But does it represent an unwillingness to let the characters and films evolve? What do we even want from James Bond?
The Master
THE MASTER is a sprawling and wonderful film, with terrific performances in front of and behind the camera. Although a landmark in Paul Thomas Anderson’s career, it maybe doesn’t come together as it should, writes Jim Ross.
Argo
ARGO is a well-handled spy drama with some Hollywood satire thrown in, and an engaging true story despite succumbing to silly contrivances and excessive dramatic licence at the end, writes Jim Ross
Nairobi Half Life
A universal tale of aspiration in the face of adversity is given fresh impetus and local nuances in Tosh Gitonga’s drama – the opening film of Film Africa and CAFF2012, writes Jim Ross
Ruby Sparks
Although it works as the surface package of fantasy rom-com, RUBY SPARKS has a subversive tone and some sharp satirical bite, writes Jim Ross.
The Perks Of Being A Wallflower
THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER is a perfectly pitched drama, that captures much of the adolescent experience without sacrificing a character story, writes Jim Ross
Cinema Six
CINEMA SIX is an extremely funny and personal comedy. Although it doesn’t maintain its level all the way, the sharp dialogue is what stands out in this low-key comedy, writes Jim Ross at Raindance.
Black Biscuit
A thematically scattergun approach and reliance on a misguided manifesto prove the undoing of this intriguing but, at times, unforgivably tedious film, writes Jim Ross at Raindance Film Festival.