The Silver Screen in 2009 - (500) Days of Summer

An honest - and, quite unexpectedly, less than excessively quirky - film about love and loss.

***1/2 (out of 4)

The Men Who Stare At Goats

Inception

The Silver Screen in 2009 - In the Loop

Refreshingly absurd.

***1/2 (out of 4)

The Silver Screen in 2009 - Inglourious Basterds

Hilarious. Vicious. Ludicrous. Marvelous.

**** (out of 4)

The Wolfman

Avatar

The Silver Screen in 2009 - District 9

From Sharlto Copley's commanding performance to Image Engine's astounding visuals, District 9 is one brilliant motion picture.

**** (out of 4)

Legion

The Silver Screen in 2009 - Funny People

Judd Apatow's third film is anything but his ninth symphony.

**1/2 (out of 4)