What’s it about?
A young man who survives a disaster at sea is hurtled into an epic journey of adventure and discovery. While cast away, he forms an unexpected connection with another survivor … a fearsome Bengal tiger.

What did we think?
Anthony Sherratt says: Like a fine meal, Life Of Pi is better once you sit and reflect upon it. But there’s a fine line between satisfied digestion and an unsettling feeling in your stomach. Visually, this film is majestic and the characterisation wonderful. In fact the early stages provide an unexpected depth and layering that was both thought-provoking and had me salivating for more.

And then it hit the second act with our protagonists adrift and the layering simply disappeared. And suddenly it became quite two-dimensional before two distinctly unexpected moments late in the film – one surreal and one TOO real – left your mind racing.

Only time and reflection will tell if it leaves you a little empty after a few hours or if the platter Ang Lee serves up fills you to the brim. It’s probably not for everyone – and indeed will upset some – but it’s a thoughtful piece for hungry minds.

What’s it about?

Sequel to the award-winning Baraka, Samsara explores the cyclical nature of life – through birth, growth, decay and death – without words but utilising the most vivid landscapes, people and constructions our planet has to offer.

What did we think?

Stephen says: If you share amazing or inspiring images and videos on social media, you’ll be well-prepared for Samsara: the ultimate visual feast. Taking five years to shoot across 125 countries, this film is a mesmerising visual journey through some of our planet’s most beautiful and thought-provoking vistas.

For the majority it is simply breathtaking, but occasionally the imagery takes you by surprise and opens your eyes to the hidden, but undeniably darker elements of our world.

What’s it about?
A video game villain wants to be a hero and sets out to fulfill his dream, but his quest brings havoc to the whole arcade where he lives.

What did we think?
Anthony says: You could speak about how Wreck-It Ralph is wonderfully intelligent, cleverly cast,  full of easter eggs and video game references but it’s just easier to say this movie is awesome fun. Truly for all ages and demographics, this is a flick that will leave you smiling for hours, if not days, afterwards.

I left the cinema buzzing and with a strong desire to play one of the video games featured in the movie. And I think I may have a new favourite Disney princess. See it!

What’s it about?
Noth Korea invade the US. A group of teenagers get trained in a montage and fight back in a vigilante group.

What did we think?
Anthony says: With a flimsy plot, poor characterisations and giant leaps of credibility, Red Yawn (see what I did there?) has very little going for it. Chris Hemsworth does a good job if you ignore an inconsistent accent but everyone and everything else is highly forgettable. This collection of cliches is a terrible movie whether you’ve seen the original or not.

What’s it about?
When the evil spirit Pitch launches an assault on Earth, the Immortal Guardians team up to protect the innocence of children all around the world.

What did we think?
While very clever, the storyline in this animated flick is more for adults than children. Not to say they won’t enjoy it, but it’s not something they’ll rave about or even remember a day or two later. Interesting but not engaging. Grown-ups should find the plot intriguing and name-the-voice good fun.

What’s it about?
Celeste (Rashida Jones) and Jesse (Andy Samberg) are the perfect couple. Well, except for the fact that they are getting divorced. Screening at selected cinemas.

What did we think?
Liz says: For all the cheesy romantic comedies that Hollywood churns out, there are those films that invert the genre with aching honesty and richly drawn characters. This is definitely the latter. A smart and original flick written by Jones herself, this is an intensely human portrayal of what comes after the happily ever after. There’s no big, romance-conquers-all, orchestra-swelling finale; no big, looking-back-on-moments-past-only-to-realise-you’re-really-in-love-with-your-ex-who-is-just-about-to-get-married-to-someone-else montage. This simple film needs no bells and whistles to prove that time really does heal all wounds.