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This is an example of style over substance. Watching Domino is an exhausting experience, and that's not altogether welcome. It goes beyond kinetic into frenzied, and Scott's inability to rein in his excesses is going to frustrate a majority of viewers. It's almost impossible to "get into" the movie, since the style is distancing, and there are no moments of quiet or introspection. Yes, the film is interesting, but it doesn't work. Like any failed experiment, it's fascinating to examine, but hopes to achieve something meaningful are foiled. Keira Knightley is feisty as the lead character and you should see this film, if you have to, for her.

I have preferred The Thing or the Escape movies personally but there is no denying that among the many John Carpenter- Kurt Russell collaborations perhaps the most popular and adored is Big Trouble in Little China. I do not scribe to this as I have always found this film to be a tad overrated but the appeal is unmissable. Kurt Russell is smooth as Jack Burton and a pre Sex in the city Kim Cattrall is sweet. The story takes place in China and our titular characters run amok trying to battle magicians and martial artists. As I stated earlier I do not have a high opinion of the film(Both the Escape movies and The Thing are much better Russell-Carpenter collaborations) but you can see for yourself.

Ed Wood is a fine collaboration between Johnny Depp who plays the titular character and the director Tim Burton. For those unaware Ed Wood was a film director in the 50s with a colorful personal life and a less than decent knack for directing. His films are often considered the worst ever though he genuinely thought he was making great movies. What shines through is Ed Wood's charisma and honesty and you can't help but like him. Johnny Depp as usual disappears into the role and he is ably supported by everyone from Sarah Jessica Parker to Martin Landau. This is a great film to watch if you are a fan of Depp, Wood or just good old-fashioned storytelling.