Sightseers (out now) is a surprising black comedy about a socially awkward couple who go on a caravan holiday across the UK. It turns out to be anything but ordinary. It gets a little repetitive in the later stages but the plot is twisted and the characters are original. Grade: B+.

Anna Karenina (out now) is the latest adaptation of Leo Tolstoy’s beloved 19th Century novel and is very good. It lacks a final emotive punch but is still a creative, fluid, fast-paced period piece (a rarity). It's been beautifully shot and the performances are terrific. The characters' eyes say so much. Grade: A-.

West Of Memphis (out Feb 14) is a superbly told documentary that looks at 3 teenagers who were found guilty of a 1993 murder and spent 18 years in jail. The problem... was that they were innocent. The film isn't afraid to point a few fingers and some of the events will leave you stunned. Grade: A-.

Movie 43 (out now) isn't the worst film of all time (as described by some critics) but it's still pretty bad. The skits are dull, strange, tedious and the punch lines fall flat. How they coerced so many Hollywood stars to appear is a mystery to me. Grade: C-.

Lincoln (out Feb 7) is a tale as relevant today as it was 150 years ago. Reminding us that politics is the art of compromise and that we must sometimes lie in pursuit of a greater good, the film is headlined by a terrific performance from Daniel Day-Lewis. A little dry at times but still informative, eye-opening and rewarding. Grade: A-.

Flight (out Jan 31) is hard to believe in places but it's still a compelling story about one man's struggles with alcoholism. The fact he's a heroic airline pilot adds an interesting layer of complication. It features a great central performance from Denzel Washington. A romantic subplot with Kelly Reilly didn't impress me as much. Grade: B+.

Zero Dark Thirty (out Jan 31) recounts the events that led to the capture of al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden. We all know this story ends but this is still gripping and action-packed. Jennifer Chastain is brilliant as a CIA agent who spends 10 years of her life trying to hunt him down. The film explores so much about life within the CIA and this is definitely one of the year's best. Grade: A.