What’s it about?
Hergé’s classic adventurer Tintin unravels the Secret of the Unicorn through a wild series of exploits accompanied by his super-sleuth dog Snowy and the inebriated Captain Haddock.

What did we think?
Stephen Scott says: This is what Indiana Jones IV should have been. Under Spielberg’s experienced hand, Hergé’s classic comes to performance-captured life in a rollicking story that easily matches the pantheon of immortal matinee adventurers. Blistering barnacles it’s bloody brilliant!

What’s it about?
Three high school friends gain superpowers after making an incredible discovery. Soon, though, they find their lives spinning out of control and their bond tested as they embrace their darker sides.

What did we think?
A much more realistic medium between Heroes and Misfits, Chronicle is actually very entertaining as it follows not only teens exploring their powers in an almost frivolous way, but also the psychological consequences.

This added depth makes this clever film quite fascinating.

What’s it about?
In Moscow, five young people lead the charge against a seemingly invisible alien race who have attacked Earth for our energy.

What did we think?
A largely run-of-the-mill alien invasion/end-of-the-world film where a few unexpected twists and themes are counterbalanced by some appalling logic and stupid characters. It’s nice that it’s set outside the US with some lovely Moscow locations. Not bad but nowhere near great either.

What’s it about?
Set in 1930s Paris, an orphan who lives in the walls of a train station is wrapped up in a mystery involving his late father and an automaton.

What did we think?
Anthony says: A triumph of storytelling. Martin Scorsese shouldn’t bother making another action film ever. This enchanting film is nothing short of a masterpiece.

What’s it about?
A nine-year-old amateur inventor, Francophile, and pacifist searches New York City for the lock that matches a mysterious key left behind by his father, who died in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.

What did we think?
An example of Hollywood greenlighting a concept without caring if the actual writing and details are any good. They were obviously banking on the star power and emotion to attract rather than specifics and quality. Don’t bother.

What’s it about?
A journalist is hired by a wealthy magnate to solve his niece’s murder 36 years prior.

What did we think?
Stew says: After the great Swedish film, an english remake of this material is largely redundant for those who can read. However a superb cast, atmosphere and visuals by one of the finest directors currently working make this one of the best english remakes I’ve seen. A darker and moodier take on this cult book. Definitely worth a look.