Films for 2007

MUST SEE MOVIES FOR 2007

2007 looks like being a vintage year for film with the return of the Spider-Man franchise along with the usual blockbusters. Check out our pick of the best...

Released January 5
Directed by Mel Gibson

It's been a bad year for Mel Gibson after his much-publicised outburst when stopped by police. But his pockets are deep after the success of The Passion of the Christ and early reviews of his latest work have been very strong.
Also: Review

THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND

Released January 12
Starring Forest Whitaker, James McAvoy, Gillian Anderson

A smash at the London Film Festival, this account of Idi Amin's Ugandan regime begins as an entertaining romp, but soon finds its heart of darkness in the African bush. Whitaker deserves an Oscar nomination at least for his portrayal of the despot.
Also: Review

BABEL

Released January 19
Starring Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett

The latest from the director of 21 Grams and Amores Perros is another portmanteau piece which links three different stories from around the world. Strong Oscar buzz.
Also: Review

BLOOD DIAMOND

Released January 26
Starring Leonardo DiCaprio

DiCaprio's newest offering is a provocative piece focusing on the morals of the world's diamond trade.
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DREAMGIRLS

Released February 2
Starring Jamie Foxx, Eddie Murphy, Beyonce Knowles

The latest musical to be turned into a film is receiving rave reviews in the US and there is talk of an Oscar nomination for Eddie Murphy.
Also: Review

HOT FUZZ

Released February 16
Starring Simon Pegg, Nick Frost

The Shaun of the Dead gang are back - and this time they're playing local cops solving local crimes.

THE GOOD GERMAN

Released March 9
Starring George Clooney, Cate Blanchett, Tobey Maguire

Steven Soderbergh goes all Casablanca on us with this WWII romance.
Also: Review

ZODIAC

Released March 16
Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Robert Downey Jr, Mark Ruffalo

The new film from David Fincher - the director of Se7en - is a higly anticipated serial killer thriller.