Hunger
Brit artist Steve McQueen makes his feature debut with a brutal, disturbing but affecting drama set during the 1981 IRA hunger strike. Rising star Michael Fassbender is outstanding as the controversial Bobby Sands.

Of Time And The City
Terence Davies' visual poem about his early life in Liverpool is not as rose-tinted as you might think, but his trademark miserabilism is leavened by the enchanting archive clips and music.

Quantum Of Solace
The Bond flick finally sheds its cosy image with a sequel to Casino Royale that sets Bond on a rampage of revenge. The story and set pieces may disappoint, but Daniel Craig's performance is perfect.

The Baader Meinhof Complex
The world of the notorious West German revolutionaries is convincingly recreated in this fast-paced historical thriller, without glossing over their vanities, convictions and contradictions.

Zack And Miri Make A Porno
Kevin Smith's comedies are hit and miss, but this is more likable than most. Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks are right at home with the smutty dialogue and surprisingly tender romance.