Hampshire Chronicle | Reviews

The Hunter at Harbour Lights

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 10:40:33 +0000

TARGETED squarely at his country’s rulers, The Hunter is a drama-cum-thriller from Iranian director Rafi Pitts.

Mini-season of films for Winchester

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 12:11:05 +0100

Winchester Film Society is launching a special mini-season of films commencing on Thursday in the Vault Arts Centre at the University of Winchester.

The Informant showing at Harbour Lights

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 12:07:29 +0000

DIRECTED by Steven Soderbergh (Erin Brokovich, Ocean’s Eleven) and starring Matt Damon (the Bourne trilogy), The Informant is based on the true story of the highest-ranking corporate whistleblower in American history.

Gran Torino (15)

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:32:28 +0000

IN what reportedly will be his final appearance in front of a camera, Clint Eastwood delivers a tour-de-force performance as a xenophobic war veteran in this timely, humanist drama.

The International (15)

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:23:29 +0000

Interpol Agent Louis Salinger (Clive Owen) uncovers evidence of serious infringements within one of the world's most powerful banks and resolves to bring the institution's boardroom to justice.

Hotel for Dogs (U)

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 12:24:06 +0000

While The Pink Panther 2 leaves us caterwauling for mercy this week, Hotel For Dogs turns out to be a decidedly finer pedigree of comedy, a family-oriented tale of two enterprising orphans, whose enduring love for their four-legged friends sparks a magical adventure.

The Pink Panther 2 (PG)

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 12:26:31 +0000

THE razor-sharp intellects of Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple would struggle to unravel The Curious Case Of The Completely Pointless Sequel.

NICK & NORAH’S INFINITE PLAYLIST (12A)

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:38:27 +0000

Set in New York City over the course of one manic night, Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist is a warm hug of a film that leaves you feeling wonderfully contented. Nick (Michael Cera) is the bass guitarist and the only straight member of a queercore band called The Jerk Offs. He is still madly in love with his self-obsessed ex, Tris (Alexis Dziena), spending hours creating mix CDs which she just throws in the bin... where sassy, rich girl Norah (Kat Dennings) picks them up. Sparks fly when Nick and Norah finally meet, which only serves to reignite Tris’s interest.

Revolutionary Road (15)

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:40:41 +0000

WRAP up warm with a thick, winter coat and scarf when you watch Revolutionary Road. Sam Mendes’s beautifully crafted adaptation of the novel by Richard Yates chills to the bone with its unflinching portrait of scenes from a disintegrating marriage.

The Wrestler (15)

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 15:04:31 +0000

AFTER years of largely forgettable supporting roles, Mickey Rourke makes a spectacular comeback in the title role of Darren Aronofsky’s hard-hitting drama.