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Clings steadfastly to rom-com form.

As an example of pretentious filmmaking, Dear Wendy scores high marks.

What Goon does well is action on the ice and banter.

Ideal Home isn't perfect, but 'lovely' doesn't do it justice.

One admires the cleverness of it, while wondering if there really are people who live like this.

For some, Midnight In Paris will be first love; for others, a delicious encounter with an old flame.

In one of the finest performances of his career, Sean Penn is understated to convey finer feeling, yet passionate on the soap box to an inspirational degree.

As a heartfelt tribute to his mother, writer/director Peter Hedges's film is one of those well-intentioned pieces you feel awkward about criticising. But, like a sign that pleads 'please don't kick me', the temptation proves impossible to resist.

For all the postmodern presentation, every emotion here ultimately rings true, and there are enough great ideas, oddball characters, amiable performances and big laughs to ensure that this remains a cult favourite.

The mix of action and satire also turns it into an absorbing hell of a ride.

Serves as a reminder of a talent who despite some failures hasn't forgotten how to direct thrillers.

Compelling viewing.

With competent actors and a strong, if not particularly original, central idea, Zoom has the chance to do great things, but it all falls rather flat as the need to interweave the three story strands interferes with their natural pacing.