The most Cronenbergian of Cronenberg's 21st century output, "Cosmopolis" keeps close to DeLillo's source novel, managing to convey a sense of foreboding and, simultaneously, be quite funny. Pattinson isn't a great actor (probably not even a good one), but the character suits his abilities. Paul Giamatti steals the show with his magnificent rendition of a profoundly troubled sociopath. A divisive but fascinating film.

Portraying addiction on film is a difficult mission. Steve McQueen obviously has talent as a director. The problem here is the drive for the spectator to see the film. The main character is a walking corpse, a man so engulfed by his sexual obsession that he's unable to relate emotionally to others. I myself found it impossible to empathize with him and that stopped me from finding the film more than just interesting.

"Take Shelter" is a masterclass in mood building. Jeff Nichols has that unique filmmaking ability to extract tension and authentic human drama out of the most simple setup. Shannon and Chastain deliver sincere, authentic performances that really make us care about the characters and their destinies. There's a feeling of dread throughout the film that mirrors the anxieties of contemporary western world. A masterpiece!

In these days of constant show-off and CGI paraphernalia its refreshing to see a "pure" film like this. Alfredson is very restrained, but immensely effective in his mise-en-scéne. The characters are multifaceted and rich, bringing the intricacies of Le Carré's book to life. The cold war paranoia is palpable and the film's deliberate pace creates a constant atmosphere of tension. For me, its one of 2011's best.

A disappointment. It has some nice shots, but few more. The characters lack depth, the script is rudimentary and the music, though interesting by itself, distracts the viewer. It looks like a film made by an adolescent - the violence should create tension, but is so over the top it becomes laughable. I seriously don't understand what all the hype is about.

Excellent exercise in style and expressionist/noir aesthetics. Nuno Melo is colossal as The Baron and proves that, when working with good directors, portuguese actors can be outstanding. The music by Vozes da Rádio is ominous and enhances the film's opressive atmosphere. The moment when the Tuna plays the drums is one of the greatest in contemporary portuguese cinema.

Great performance by Bardem, but I'm not particularly fond of the way Iñarritu frames his shots and the handheld camera stlye is becoming quite anoying. The film is also overlong, bcause of some unnecessary sequences (the one in the night club, for instance). The script is the strongest point, with some good dialogues and I loved the supernatural element in the film.

Amazing film. Truly one of 2010's best. Beautiful cinematography, wonderful acting and an overall sense of emotional atmosphere that is built with care and real impact for the spectator. Romanek surely confirms his ability to direct full-length films with actual substance over the show-off so often common with directors that come from the videoclip world.

A truly great director. His "The Navigator: a Medieval Odyssey" is a gem (that death flying in front of the moon playing its trumpet is deliciously surreal). I wished his vision of "Alien 3" came to life, even if it was released as an isolated film.

One of the greatest living directors. "Picnic at Hanging Rock" is one of the best films I've ever seen.

Great director. "Dark City" is a very influential film. "I, Robot" is a good sci-fi actioner with a few profound themes (someone called it "A.I. Artifical Inteligence" for the blockbuster generation). "Knowing" is a underrated work, specially because of the ending. I actually liked it very much, for it elicits an atmosphere of dread and tension. As usual the visuals are great.