Out this week (27/02/09)

It's a quiet week this week with only 5 releases, and none of them really jumping out. If you get a chance to see it near you I'd say French school film The Class is really the one to watch.

The Class

This years French entry into the Foreign Language Oscar race, won the Palme D'Or at last years Cannes, yet somehow managed not to take away the shiny gold statue last week. It's a shame as this semi-autobiographical film set in a French Classroom is getting full marks all round.

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Franklyn

With alternative realities and interlocking stories with a frankly stunning cast (Eva Green, Ryna Phillippe and Sam Riley) expect this to be a big hit on DVD although the cinema release may be a slower burn.

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The International

All the Guggenheim shootouts in the world can stop this mediocre Bourne rip off from Tom Twyker slipping into obscurity. Also having worked for a bank, their far too broing to be international arms dealers.

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New in Town

After a meh opening Stateside ($15m so far) Renee Zellweger's fish out of water comedy is rying to get some international market. I'm guessing it won't work.

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The Unborn

Horror about a twin that was never born, the trailer looks derivative but a classy supporting cast, including Gary Oldman, may help.

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