Five Star Review Focus!

Let's come down from the superhero clouds for a bit and take a look at some of the other new films that are making strong names for themselves.

I like to keep track of the reviews over at Empire, as they tend to have a pretty good first-take on new releases, while being very particular with their coveted five-star "Unmissable" rating.

Lately, Empire has given the five-star nod to three new pictures, one of which opens here in the states tomorrow:


Mr. Turner - From Topsy-Turvy director Mike Leigh, a biography of British painter J.M.W. Turner (Timothy Spall), contrasting his professional success with his personal turmoil and isolation.

The Babadook - A horror genre entry with genuine oomph about a nightmarish monster's visitations on a young boy and his family.

Nightcrawler - Opening Friday, a breakthrough performance from Jake Gyllenhaal about a Los Angeles loner's foray into the world of crime scene video journalism, it's a dark satire that's been mentioned in the same breath as Taxi Driver.

Not a cape or superpower in the bunch! These all sound pretty interesting, and at least a couple of them are bound to find their way into the pack at Oscar time. Keep your eyes peeled!