Films for 2008

MUST SEE MOVIES FOR 2008

Here at Tiscali film we don't like to see you wasting your money on duds at the cinema. So get off to a quality start in 2008 with the pick of the best films on release.

LUST, CAUTION

Released January 4
Directed by Ang Lee

Heavily censored in China for its explicit sex scenes, Ang Lee's espionage epic sees the Taiwanese director on top form with a rewarding and engrossing film.

CHARLIE WILSON'S WAR

Released January 11
Starring Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts

A powerhouse cast and a nifty script and direction have given this comedic tale of the US's involvement rave rveiews.
Also: Trailer: Review

Released January 18
Starring Tommy Lee Jones, Javier Bardem

Critics are calling the Coen Brothers' latest their best since Fargo, and its the current frontrunner to win Best Picture at the Oscars.
Also: Trailer: Review

WALK HARD

Released January 18
Starring John C Reilly

This spoof of recent biopics and all things country music might just be the sleeper comedy hit of the New Year.
Also: Trailer: Review

SWEENEY TODD

Released January 25
Starring Johnny Depp

Tim Burton's latest - a musical based on Stephen Sondheim's work - has had critics reeling with delight in preview.
Also: Trailers: Review

CLOVERFIELD

Released February 1
Divected by JJ Abrams

The creator of Lost's new creature feature has been shrouded in secrecy but still became the hit of the internet: but will the final product live up to the hype?
Also: Trailer

JUNO

Released February 8
Starring Ellen Page

Ellen Page's performance as a wisecracking pregnant teenager may well see her take the best actress crown at the Oscars.
Also: Trailer

THE BUCKET LIST

Released March 16
Starring Jack Nicholson, Morgan Freeman

As two old codgers trying to beat cancer, the pleasure should be in the performances of Nicholson and Freeman here.

THERE WILL BE BLOOD

Released February 8
Starring Daniel Day-Lewis

Day-Lewis's performance as a conniving oilman has him in pole position for the Oscar for Best Actor.
Also: Trailer

RAMBO

Released Feb 22
Starring Sylvester Stallone
Can Stallone surprise us all again and pull off a decent sequel to one of his much-loved franchises?
Also: Trailer