you'd think a German film with subtitles about a bloke sitting in an attic listening to other people wouldn't amount to much; but it's simply 1 of the most perfect films; humane & profoundly affecting

for strong stomachs but necessary viewing - Schindler is no saint but even lowlifes do great things

a thriller yes, but ultimately it is a love story between two people trying to come to terms with the dark side of Africa and the west's meddling

powerful indictment of things that really did happen - terrifying

on the other side, Churchill, equally real and iniitally almost alone in realising the threat Hitler was - a film of the personal battles and sacrifices made by people to make this known

David Strathairn is a revelation - very human and vulnerable - but dignified and resolute in his resistance to Macarthyism

Crowe very credible as the ordinary scientist sacrificing everything for the sake of his moral integrity without while confronting massive fear - another classic Pacino mo: on the phone in the seaea

90s pomo relationships - well it's where people have been at for a few years, stuck in their McJobs and wondering what on earth it's all about

similar complexity but instead of the middle east, this has the morass of the drugs trade in its sights

a story that's 2000 years old, an army of marionettes, a film that is clearly not 'real' - but it is the most real and life-changing story of them all - for all humans, warts and all!

very powerful and moving - Ngor is a revelation as an actor, drawing on his own horrific experiences in Cambodia - was tragically killed in America in 1996 by a gang

a classic - the start of a beautiful friendship

another whimsical favourite - gentle pace but very real - beautifully drawn characters. Will never forget the Parkes version of the US national anthem!