Naveen Polishetty’s flair for humour and Anushka Shetty’s restrained act work but the simple, predictable ‘Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty’ needed more emotional heft

Krishand RK’s award-winning ‘Aavasavyuham’ is on the environment and man’s innate link with nature

This cringey Telugu potboiler starring Nithiin and Krithi Shetty is a test of patience

‘Karthikeya 2’ rides on an interesting premise but its preachy tone prevents it from becoming an absorbing thriller

The Telugu crime thriller engages, but doesn’t go beyond tried and tested tropes

With Brahmanandam as a storyteller, the Telugu anthology film ‘Panchathantram’ looks at memories through sensory experiences and a couple of stories hit the sweet spot

Satyadev and Tamannaah Bhatia try but the Telugu film ‘Gurthunda Seethakalam’ is a test of patience

The twists and turns notwithstanding, it’s tough to sit through the Telugu film ‘Vinaro Bhagyamu Vishnu Katha’

‘Balagam’, first-time director Venu Yeldandi’s Telugu indie-style drama starring Priyadarshi, is outrageously funny while holding a mirror to fractured familial ties and human behaviour

Writer-director Srinivas Avasarala ventures into a niche zone and succeeds to an extent with Phalana Abbayi Phalana Ammayi, helped by Malvika Nair and Naga Shaurya’s performances

Srikanth Odela makes an assured directorial debut with the Telugu film ‘Dasara’, exploring caste politics in a mainstream format, backed by good performances from the cast led by Nani and Keerthy Suresh

Director Venkat Prabhu’s Telugu-Tamil bilingual ‘Custody’ is not among his best, but has plenty going for it

Newcomers led by Sumanth Prabhas get the carefree rural Telangana vibe right in the Telugu film ‘Mem Famous’, which shines in a few segments but falls short of being a roller coaster fun ride

Director Srikanth Addala’s ‘Peddha Kapu 1’ is a patience-testing, messy portrayal of the rise of a common man amid class, caste and power struggles 

Director Komal R Bharadwaj’s Telugu indie ‘Rahasyam Idham Jagath’ is ambitious in using science, technology and stories from the Indian epics for an adventure drama, but falls short in its execution

A Woody Allen romantic's tale where you need to throw out all expectations of realism and go along with the fantasy.

An Oscar-worthy, gripping yet harrowing film that had me tense throughout and drained at the end. Phew!

Beware The Ides of March? Not unless you want to miss a cracking new Clooney film!

The Good, The Bad, The Ugly.

A sweethearted romantic Hollywood tale told with the affectation of being black and white and silent.

An Aussie RomCom from the Working Dog team, Any Questions For Ben? unfortunately isn't very funny and only slightly romantic.

Don't forget your tissues for Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close - the tale of an odd and hurting 10 year old boy searching for meaning and connection after the death of his father on September 11

A Norwegian film based on the book by crime writer Jo Nesbo about a recruitment specialist with a chip on his shoulder and a sideline as an art thief.

Not just for Seniors - a fun film for all!

Is The Hunger Games the new Twilight? All the kids are talking about this new teen dystopian future adventure.

A look at the birth of psychoanalysis and dark sexual desires which is unfortunately less spicy than required - hard to believe it's directed by David Cronenberg!

A big, bombastic, alien invasion film at sea by toy manufacturers Hasbro, Battleship is based on the board game Battleship.

What perfect timing! A biopic about Aung San Suu Kyi's personal struggle for Burma's political freedom.

So many Aussies run amok in South East Asia - this movie is a wake-up call for young Aussie travellers.

Jason Segel, Emily Blunt, Jackie Weaver

Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Eva Green, Helena Bonham-Carter

Sacha Baron Cohen, Ben Kingsley, John C Reilly, Anna Faris

Robert Pattinson Kristin Scott Thomas Uma Thurman Christina Ricci Colm Meaney

Mel Gibson's Hollywood glory days are reflected in Get The Gringo where Mel plays a tough guy, ready for action with a sarcastic wit and all the right moves, just a little older.

Jennifer Westfeldt, Adam Scott, Jon Hamm, Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Chris O'Dowd, Megan Fox

Lars Von Trier is the writer and producer behind this look at the Danish court in the late 18th century during the time of enlightenment, the insane monarch Christian VII and political manoeuvrings and social change.

Anna Paquin, J.Smith-Cameron, Jeannie Berlin, Mark Ruffalo, Jean Reno, Matt Damon, Matthew Broderick, Allison Janney

A darkly comic Australian film that hits the right note.

Christian Bale, Tom Hardy, Marion Cotillard, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Anne Hathaway, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman

Channing Tatum, Alex Pettyfer, Cody Horn, Matthew McConaghey

A Scandinavian take on the comedy crime genre best typified by Quentin Tarantino.

Based on a true story and adapted from the stage play, The Sapphires is an over-the-top comedy/musical/drama that'll have you laughing, crying and celebrating the achievement of these four amazing aboriginal women.

A lacklustre tale of empty nester marriage dissatisfaction - but with a stellar cast!

Look at moiye! Kath and Kim are back!

The Watch is a poor example of the gross-out blokey comedy genre that is only worsened by the addition of aliens to the plot.

A twisted romantic fantasy from a beginner writer get s a "must try harder" from this reviewer.

A sci-fi mind bender featuring a criminal underworld, time travel and telekinesis, helmed by Bruce Willis and Joseph Gordon-Levitt

A film of extremes - the softest, gooiest heart, the broadest almost offensive humour, the roughest romance, the most touching romance, Mental is a little bit, well, mental.

A movie about a disabled man's experience with a sex surrogate - but so much more than that! The Sessions is about an amazing man who looks for love and meaning in a life that would leave many broken.

The Rumble Review, featuring grumpy old men, robots and easy pickings for a jewel thief.