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Beyond A Reasonable Doubt

Beyond A Reasonable Doubt

(3 stars)16 Sep 2009

(15) 105min So-so remake of Fritz Lang’s film noir about a writer’s plan to expose a corrupt official goes haywire. Mercifully based on original screenplay by Douglas Morrow. Peter Hyams directs, Michael Douglas stars. General release from Fri 2…

Passchendaele

Passchendaele

(2 stars)16 Sep 2009

(15) 114min Dreary World War One drama about brutally wounded Sergeant Michael Dunne (Paul Gross) who falls for Sarah (Caroline Dhavernas), a mysterious and attractive nurse while in a military hospital. GFT, Glasgow from Fri 2-Mon 5 Oct.

Pandorum

Pandorum

(3 stars)16 Sep 2009

Two astronauts awaken aboard a seemingly abandoned spacecraft. They can’t remember anything – who are they, what is their mission? Interesting if ultimately disappointing low budget space thriller. General release from Fri 2 Oct.

Fame

Fame

(2 stars)16 Sep 2009

Pointless remake and updating of Alan Parker’s 1982 original film (and subsequent TV series) for the High School Musical crowd. The soundtrack is abysmal. General release from Fri 25 Sep.

The Invention of Lying

The Invention of Lying

(3 stars)16 Sep 2009

(12A) 99min Whimsical but likeable romantic comedy starring Ricky Gervais as a writer who discovers the power of lying in a world where it doesn’t exist. General release from Fri

District 13: Ultimatum

District 13: Ultimatum

(3 stars)16 Sep 2009

(15) 100min More parkour thrills in decent follow up to Luc Besson’s winning thriller. General release from Fri 2 Oct.

The Godfather

The Godfather

(5 stars)16 Sep 2009

(15) 168min Digital print reissue of Coppola’s gangster classic. Selected release from Fri 25 Sep.

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