Movies
DS Movie Awards preview: Movie Of The Year
Published Wednesday, Aug 5 2009, 06:00 BST | By Simon Reynolds
The eight films up for the DS Movie Of The Year gong are an eclectic mix of heavy-hitting dramas, hilarious comedies and an exciting reinvention of a beloved science fiction franchise. Read below for a preview of the films up for our Movie Of The Year with links to our coverage.
> Click here to cast your vote at the Digital Spy Movie Awards
Brüno
"Many moments of sheer comedy genius will leave jaws aching with laughter once they've been scooped off the popcorn-encrusted cinema floor." [BRJ]
> Trailer
Frost/Nixon
"A compelling battle between a flamboyant British television presenter and a disgraced former American President in Ron Howard's fascinating film Frost/Nixon. Not one punch is thrown, but the verbal blows traded by the pair are brutal at times." [BRJ]
> Review
In The Loop
"A glorious farce of spin, soundbite gaffes and crossed wires, Iannucci has harnessed all the BBC sitcom's genius for this brilliant, tack-sharp comedy." [SR]
> Interview: Armando Iannucci and Chris Addison
Looking For Eric
"Looking For Eric promotes a feeling that personal hardships can be overcome with a strong community network. And at the same time that wild individuality embodied by Cantona is joyous and inspiring. Like seagulls, people should be flocking to see this." [SP]
> Interview: Ken Loach and Eric Cantona
Milk
"The film itself, rather aptly, refuses to fit the glossy studio norm of triumph-of-the-will stories. In the hands of Van Sant, this is a gritty, documentary-like treatment that incorporates archive footage to give the action a raw, bristling energy." [SP]
> Review
Slumdog Millionaire
"An epic love story, cat and mouse thriller, social meditation and quiz show all harnessed into one emotionally and visually powerful treat by Trainspotting director Danny Boyle and The Full Monty writer Simon Beaufoy." [BRJ]
> Interview: Freida Pinto
Star Trek
"Funny, moving and fine escapist entertainment, the magnificent Star Trek is cranked up to Warp Factor 11 by the cast and crew. May the franchise live long and prosper under the guidance of J.J. Abrams." [BRJ]
> Interview: Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto
The Wrestler
"The Wrestler is destined to go down as one of the 21st Century's greatest cinematic masterpieces. This movie strikes such a raw emotional nerve and charters deep psychological depths, mainly through Mickey Rourke as a wrestler fallen on hard times and desperate to patch up his career, family and life in general." [BRJ]
> Interview: Mickey Rourke
Review excerpts by Simon Reynolds, Stella Papamichael and Ben Rawson-Jones.
> Click here to cast your vote at the Digital Spy Movie Awards
Brüno
"Many moments of sheer comedy genius will leave jaws aching with laughter once they've been scooped off the popcorn-encrusted cinema floor." [BRJ]
> Trailer
Frost/Nixon
"A compelling battle between a flamboyant British television presenter and a disgraced former American President in Ron Howard's fascinating film Frost/Nixon. Not one punch is thrown, but the verbal blows traded by the pair are brutal at times." [BRJ]
> Review
In The Loop
"A glorious farce of spin, soundbite gaffes and crossed wires, Iannucci has harnessed all the BBC sitcom's genius for this brilliant, tack-sharp comedy." [SR]
> Interview: Armando Iannucci and Chris Addison
Looking For Eric
"Looking For Eric promotes a feeling that personal hardships can be overcome with a strong community network. And at the same time that wild individuality embodied by Cantona is joyous and inspiring. Like seagulls, people should be flocking to see this." [SP]
> Interview: Ken Loach and Eric Cantona
Milk
"The film itself, rather aptly, refuses to fit the glossy studio norm of triumph-of-the-will stories. In the hands of Van Sant, this is a gritty, documentary-like treatment that incorporates archive footage to give the action a raw, bristling energy." [SP]
> Review
Slumdog Millionaire
"An epic love story, cat and mouse thriller, social meditation and quiz show all harnessed into one emotionally and visually powerful treat by Trainspotting director Danny Boyle and The Full Monty writer Simon Beaufoy." [BRJ]
> Interview: Freida Pinto
Star Trek
"Funny, moving and fine escapist entertainment, the magnificent Star Trek is cranked up to Warp Factor 11 by the cast and crew. May the franchise live long and prosper under the guidance of J.J. Abrams." [BRJ]
> Interview: Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto
The Wrestler
"The Wrestler is destined to go down as one of the 21st Century's greatest cinematic masterpieces. This movie strikes such a raw emotional nerve and charters deep psychological depths, mainly through Mickey Rourke as a wrestler fallen on hard times and desperate to patch up his career, family and life in general." [BRJ]
> Interview: Mickey Rourke
Review excerpts by Simon Reynolds, Stella Papamichael and Ben Rawson-Jones.
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