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Elizabeth Banks

Another hit of Trainspotting for happy cynics, Power Rangers for the kids and Life for space horror fans

Also new films with Kristen Stewart, Woody Harrelson, seniors in Toronto reclaiming their life and family yearnings in Japan

The Monuments Men, The Lego Movie and celebrations of animated films, special effects, the outdoors and Jean-Luc Godard

Is The Lego Movie really better than George Clooney’s new one? Strange but true.

People Like Us, Magic Mike, Ted and new films by Sarah Polley and Tyler Perry reviewed

Michelle Williams is a restless wife in Sarah Polley’s new film, Take This Waltz.

The Dictator, Battleship, Marley, What to Expect When You’re Expecting, and three other films reviewed

Two high-profile comedies face off this week: The Dictator confronts What to Expect When You’re Expecting.

Movie reviews: Monsieur Lazhar,The Grey, newspaper films and Bollywood hit Agneepath

Monsieur Lazhar, our Oscar contender, takes an emotional look inside a modern classroom.

Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark, Sarah’s Key, Vincere, Cosmonaut and Our Idiot Brother

Guy Pearce and his flashlight stalk the creatures his daughter stirred up in the basement in Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark. (read more)