Mini-Review: The term "modern fairytale" is bandied around far too much. This film is truly worthy of the title. The mingling of the Spainish Civil war and folklore works well as both a contrast and as an allegory, although the civil war bits end up feeling slightly too unreal. The effects and art direction shine especially. In short, see it if you can.

Mini-Review: On the whole a touching and engaging film and manages the seldom achieved feat of starring a little girl and not being saccharine. The final act drops slightly in quality and the ending doesn't quite work for me but the rest of the film shines so brightly that you'll happily overlook this.

Mini-Review: A lazy sequel that entertains only if you haven't had to go to any effort to see it.

Mini-Review: The usual Wes Anderson wimsy and outstanding art style. Once again the film grows on you as time (and repeated viewing) goes on. The negative critical reaction is no doubt due to deja vu and we have seen it all before, it just still happens to be very good. The use of a short as a prologue works well as do the cameos. Hopefully next time he tries break, or at least alter a bit more, the mould.

Mini-Review: A decent action thriller that seems to lose its way, admitedly this is deliberate, as the protagonist becomes more unsure of his motivations so does the narative. While a clever plot device it does make the film less engaging than it could be. Some of the attempts at moral relativism are jarring and the blatant use of the WTC in the final scene is mawkish. Nontheless enjoyable and interesting, it just doesn't set the world on fire.