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The Descendants

Harrow Observer — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:02:00 GMT

Shailene Woodley plays George Clooney’s troubled older daughter in The Descendants, from acclaimed filmmaker Alexander Payne.

Film Review: 50/50

Harrow Observer — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:30:00 GMT

Laughter is the best medicine for a 20-something man coming to terms with a rare form of cancer in Jonathan Levine’s heartfelt comedy.

Film Review: Diary Of A Wimpy Kid 2: Rodrick Rules

Harrow Observer — Wed, 25 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT

This sequel is actually better than its lacklustre predecessor, but it's still a fairly forgettable kids' film, writes Damon Smith

True Grit (15)

Harrow Observer — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

JOHN Wayne won the Oscar - from his only nomination - as hard-drinking gunslinger Rooster Cogburn in Henry Hathaway's 1969 version of True Grit, adapted from the novel by Charles Portis.

Tangled (PG)

Harrow Observer — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

BLONDES certainly have more fun in Disney's glorious animated reworking of the Rapunzel fairytale that marries a hilarious script with dazzling and colourful visuals.

Morning Glory

Harrow Observer — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Ford and Keaton show their young peers how it is done in this hilarious comedy, writes DAMON SMITH

Black Swan

Harrow Observer — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Natalie Portman's award-winning turn as a ballerina could also bag her an Oscar, writes DAMON SMITH

Gulliver's Travels

Harrow Observer — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Jack Black is the man with a big heart in this big screen 'adaptation', writes MARK LUNDRIGAN

The chronicles of Narnia: The voyage of the Dawn Treader

Harrow Observer — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

THERE'S action and adventure ahoy in the third book of CS Lewis's enchanting Narnia series, published in the 1950s.

Megamind

Harrow Observer — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Will Ferrell leads an all-star cast in DreamWorks' leftfield comedy, writes MARK LUNDRIGAN

Monsters (15)

Harrow Observer — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

An indie take on the aliens invade Earth genre falls flat on its face, writes DAVID WATERHOUSE.

Unstoppable (12a)

Harrow Observer — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Leave your brain on the platform and get on board, writes DAMON SMITH.

Harry Potter and the deathly hallows: Part 1 (12a)

Harrow Observer — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Harry Potter gets darker still in this penultimate, nailbiting episode, writes DAMON SMITH.

Due date (15)

Harrow Observer — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Zach and Todd return with a follow-up to major hit The Hangover - this time without the laughs, writes DAMON SMITH

The kids are all right (15)

Harrow Observer — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 23:00:00 GMT

Bening and Moore give Oscar-worthy performances in this emotional rollercoaster, writes DAMON SMITH

Red (12a)

Harrow Observer — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 23:00:00 GMT

Willis, Freeman, Malkovich and Mirren are the retired agents back on the job in action romp Red, writes DAMON SMITH

The Social Network (12a)

Harrow Observer — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 23:00:00 GMT

David Fincher's story behind social network site Facebook is a polished, technically flawless drama, writes DAMON SMITH

Buried (15)

Harrow Observer — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT

Hollywood hunk Ryan Reynolds is on his own and in a box in stripped-down nail-biter Buried, writes DAMON SMITH

Ben goes to town

Harrow Observer — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT

Ben Affleck continues his impressive directorial run with this bank heist thriller set in Boston, writes DAMON SMITH

The other guys

Harrow Observer — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT

Will Ferrell is on form in this ludicrous comedy, but it is Mark Wahlberg who steals the show, writes DAMON SMITH