Flightplan

Flightplan is a nicely executed mystery.

Most of the fun of this Jodie Foster star vehicle (other than seeing Greta Scacchi again) is in unravelling what’s actually going on. Once the mystery is untangled, the movie loses a bit of steam as it changes modes to deal with the consequences of the answer. But it still has enough steam to propel it to the end.

Flightplan is long on atmosphere, shot more like a top-drawer classic horror movie, complete with long, lingering, mysterious camera shots and spare music. Everyone around Foster’s character seem to be in on some grand conspiracy and stare at her with portentous expressions.

This wasn’t a movie I expected to enjoy as much as I did.

A strongly recommended mystery/thriller.

Wallace and Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit

It would be hard to imagine a sweeter, gentler comedy that the whole family will actually enjoy (as opposed to “family friendly” fare only small children will enjoy) than Wallace and Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit.

Loaded with gentle humor, this Wallace & Gromit full-length feature has a much lighter touch than Chicken Run while still retaining a core of sharp wit.

A must-see film.