Let the Right One In (2008 /Sweden)
It’s rare a film captures the imagination and lives in the memory but this haunting and moving horror does just that and with aplomb. Such a well crafted piece, from the deft camerawork to the performances from the two young leads. A subtle and poignant masterpiece and easily my film of the year so far.
Snakes on a Plane (2006 / USA)
A one joke romp that is quite amusing at times (the perverse snake attacks are a blast) but once it gets into disaster movie territory its all downhill - a very steep hill that ends at the bottom of the barrel.
Valkyrie (2008 / USA)
Spins a good yarn (shame we already know the ending though!) but skips along far too lightly considering the subject matter seemingly more intent on keeping up the pace than focussing on some scenes that should have reeked with tension. An opportunity lost maybe but not a total disappointment.
X-Men 2 (2003 / USA)
A welcome break from the Superheroes Vs Supervillians formula with a clever(ish) plot that’s more successful than the well intended third film. Easily the best of the three X-Men and up there with the Spiderman movies on the superhero pantheon.
