Zach Galifianakis

Puss in Boots

Shrek spin-off offers more fun than should be expected

8 Nov 2011

(U) 90min Given that the quality of the Shrek franchise dropped off dramatically with parts 3 and 4, it’s something of a surprise that Puss In Boots, a spin-off featuring the big-eyed cat voiced by Antonio Banderas, should turn out to be one of the…

It's Kind of a Funny Story

Impressive exploration of mental health doesn’t compromise its indie values

23 Dec 2010

(12A) 101min Having impressed with Half Nelson and Sugar, indie stalwarts Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden complete a commendable hat trick with It’s Kind Of A Funny Story. Based on the novel by Ned Vizzini, the film follows suicidal 16-year-old Craig…

Due Date

2 Nov 2010

(15) 100min Having collaborated to winning effect on The Hangover, director Todd Phillips and comedian Zach Galifianakis endure a bumpy reunion on road movie comedy Due Date. Designed as a sort of anti-buddy movie, Phillips’ latest follows…

Dinner for Schmucks

Remake of 1998 film doesn't echo sentiments of original

23 Aug 2010

On paper Jay Meet the Parents Roach’s new film sounds appetising. But this remake of Francis Veber’s passable 1998 French comedy Le dîner de cons squanders a cast headed by Steve Carell and Paul Rudd, and supported by Lucy Punch, David Walliams, Chris…

Die Laughing: Bored To Death

2 Jun 2010

Jonathan Ames is a writer of books, graphic novels, movie scripts and TV shows. He’s just finished a HBO comedy series called Bored To Death which follows a fictional writer and magazine journalist who, finding himself dumped by his girlfriend and…

Youth in Revolt

1 Feb 2010

(15) 90min Alongside Adventureland star Jesse Eisenberg, Michael Cera has cornered the market over the last few years when it comes to playing the thoughtful, mildly nerdish boy-next-door. Be it in juvenile comedy (Superbad), adolescent angst-drama…

The Hangover

11 Jun 2009

COMEDY It’s worth toasting The Hangover as one of the Hollywood comedies of the year. Todd Phillips’ film is a buddy movie that really delivers with its riotous cocktail of memorable characters, outrageous situations and explicit humour. Two days…