manuel_medeiros

This version of Batman is definitely darker and grittier than most I've seen.

Pattinson nails this, and he seems more aggressive than his predecessors. Aside from the fact he is trying to catch a criminal, I could argue the approach of Batman vs. The villains isn't all that different.

He sold really well this more secretive, introvert version of the dark knight. For someone who has seen him in films across the years, his tone/voice as Batman is truly impressive.

But as far as the film is concerned - this coming from someone who is not a Marvel fan - I think it could be shorter.

Although much more a (noir) mystery than an action move, it still counts a 10min car chase sequence which visually didn't do much for me (unlike other magnificent shots in the film).

The other thing that put me off is the romantic aspect to it. Seemed incredible cliche and quite forced, I doubt most viewers get emotionally involved in Batman and Catwoman's relationship at all.

That being said, it's a terrific film to watch in the cinema - soundtrack choice is flawless and very involving - but more geared towards noir detective fans than proper superhero/action flicks.

I was lucky enough to see this film at BFI's London Film Festival

If you like slow, but emotionally layered dramas with unconventional perspectives/subject matters, this is a great film, based on a book by Elena Ferrante.

Lost Daughter takes place in an island in Greece where a university professor called Leda (played by Olivia Colman) is spending a "working-vacation", but instead goes through what seems like a much overdue emotional self-examination.

Initially as an observer, witnessing another family's struggle with their daughter, she is forced to confront her own battles with her motherhood - she was, after all, an "unnatural mother" as she puts it.

The look at the responsibility of motherhood and how not every woman is not necessarily 100% wired for it is a very refreshing take; and obviously powered by a magnificent performance by Olivia Colman.

Although Dakota Johnson as the young mother she tries to relate to; and Jessie Buckley as young Leda do not disappoint either.

Given this was Maggie Gyllenhaal's first feature film as a director - I'd have to say it is a success.

Everything from the carefully selected shots, to the soundtrack works perfectly for the viewer to feel completely in Leda's shoes.

Great directorial debut overall, and definitely worth a watch if you like the drama genre (and you don't require high stake actions to get involved)

What an unbelievable performance by Anthony Hopkins.

The Father is a proper experience - beyond sitting back and enjoying the movie - and it stays with you for hours, or even days after. The journey throughout that hour and half is as emotionally intense as anything I've seen.

What a film.