"Must See" Films

[El Gordo]

I've not seen Babel but you're right about the divergence of views. Mark Kermode is in the anti- camp. I'll see it at some point.

Thanks for the reminder about your previous recommendations - I've now ordered them. Can't remember what you said about them but I'll just watch them and see what happens. Will report back.

I rewatched A History Of Violence last night. I meant to see just the opening minute because I missed it when I first caught the film on Sky a few weeks ago. Ended up watching the whole thing again. Highly recommended David Cronenberg film. Kermode's Film of the Year for last year apparently. Genuine tension all the way through, but beautifully controlled.