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American writer/filmmaker Marc Grigoroff made "Salawati" after reading about a true-life incident in the papers one day.

Grigoroff has spent the last 11 years in Singapore, so much of what you see in the movie is a result of him drawing on his observations from the Singaporean culture.

How good is it? Melanie Oliveiro with more.

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Shia LaBeouf's newest film opened with a bang at the box office in the US.
His action thriller "Eagle Eye" soared to the top despite less than stellar reviews from critics.

This just confirms LaBeouf's A-list status now in Hollywood. Dubbed the new golden boy of his generatio, can he replicate the success with his overseas audience? Here's Melanie Oliveiro with her take.

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It's the first ever Singaporean film to be nominated for the prestigious Palme D'Or award at the Cannes Film Festival and the director behind it is Singapore's veteran director Eric Khoo.

Titled "My Magic", Eric Khoo describes it as his most personal piece of work to date.

How good is it? Melanie Oliveiro with more.

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This movie looks at a part of Singapore that some of us may be familiar with.

Director Eng Yee Peng's documentary about her home village Lim Chu Kang touches on how progress and development have changed the area.

She takes you on a very personal journey in her first documentary. Melanie Oliveiro with more.

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Will Ferrell is back again with his silly jokes and bad puns.

He teams up with another funnyman John C Reilly for double the fun. Or maybe not.

It's certainly got Melanie Oliveiro all fired up.

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This movie is story about brotherhood, loyalty and street gangs, was inspired by real events in Singapore between 1989 and 1990.

Director Boi Kwong says a lot in the movie is derived from his own experience and he made this film as a tribute to his brother and partly as an apology for bringing him into gang life.

Melanie Oliveiro tells us more.

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If you're a great fan of the group ABBA, then watch out for this movie - "Mamma Mia!"

This movie is based on the play of the same name so needless to say, this is a musical.

With a star-studded cast including Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan, is it as good as the play? Melanie Oliveiro gives us her take.

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It's a movie about a robot who falls in love and I think Singaporeans in particular will enjoy this because it's filled with acronyms.

For instance, WALL-E stands for - Waste Allocation Load Lifter-Earth-class, and fem-bot Eve, Extra-terrestial Vegetation Evaluator.

So is this a movie for nerds or does it have something for everyone? Melanie Oliveiro with the review.

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The idea for the movie came to director Ayelet Menahemi while she was in a meditation class. She wanted the world to see that there was more to Israel than just the political turmoil that often makes the news.

She said this was just a story about people and did not have any deeper political messages. So does it connect with viewers? Melanie Olivero has the review.

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After the success of his previous movie "881", Royston Tan has assembled most of the cast back for another go in his new movie "12 Lotus".

"12 Lotus" tells a story of a talented singer Lian Hua who yearns for acceptance from those she loves and sees her beyond the bling bling stage costumes, snappy footwork and the sizeable income she rakes in.

Is the movie as good as the last? Melanie Olivero with the review.

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While we see many movie makers pushing the boundaries of what can be done in an animated movie, this one called "Space Chimps" has taken the opposite direction to explore the old way of doing things.

No 3D imaging or special effects that faints the line between reality and fantasy, but just a feel-good tale that will light up any child's face.

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Mike Meyers, the sharp comic mind behind "Austin Powers", is back with this latest film called "The Love Guru". This marks his return after a five-year absence on the big screen.

Has his standard of comedy and humour improved after all these years? Or does he need the supporting cast of Justin Timberlake and Jessica Alba to glam it up a little? Melanie Olivero with the review.

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Following the success of "Money No Enough", Jack Neo has come back with another season and the story brings attention to one man's life in Singapore where the pursuit of money is a never ending passion.

Critics say this movie marks a change in direction for Neo's career - he now understands the value of emotion in film.So, does it succeed as a touching story? Let's see what Melanie Oliveiro has to say.

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If you're into Sci-fi and are a fan of Jules Verne, then consider "Journey to the Center of the Earth" as one of your movie picks this weekend.

Brendan Fraser, the lead man goes on an adventure to find out what lies beneath the Earth's surface.

And there's lots of 3-D effects adding oomph to the movie. Melanie Oliveiro tells you if it's more than just mindless fun.

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China has been in the grip of "English fever" and the vast national appetite has elevated English to something more than a language.

Docu-comedy "Mad About English" captures this 'English infection' on film as the Chinese prepare to host their very first Olympic Games.

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Brendan Fraser is back for the third instalment of the adventure franchise... "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor"

And this time, he brings the battle to Asia, or specifically China where he faces off with an evil emperor played by Jet Li.

So how will he face this incredible opponent, who has a 10,000 strong terra cotta army under his command? Melanie Olivero with the review.

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The man has played countless number of slap sticky incarnations of himself and this time, he's playing an alien.

It's Eddie Murphy at his funniest and we see more of his interesting manifestations in his latest movie "Meet Dave".

He's really going all out to become the man with that cheesy grin, hiccup laugh and bad toilet jokes and he's stretched himself even further. Hopefully, he doesa better job this time round. See what Melanie Oliveiro has to say.

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Here's a movie about a journey of two best friends - a girl and her pet - and how their lives intertwine in beautiful but mysterious ways.

The director filmed this movie, hoping that the story will serve as a reflection on our daily lives, and a chance to relook at things we might have taken for granted.

Be warned, it's a tearjerker critics say. So can it melt even the coldest of hearts? Melanie Olivero with the review.

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Another superhero hits the big screen this year - Batman is back and ready to roll as he faces his arch rival, the Joker, played by the late Heath Ledger.

Can "The Dark Knight" take on "Hellboy" at the box office and become the summer champion? Melanie Olivero with the review.

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This movie has certainly captured the attention of its Asian audience.

Boasting a stellar lineup of Asian stars like Tony Leung and Takeshi Kaneshiro, and costing some US$80 million, the war-themed movie is the largest and most expensive Asian film to date.

This film also sees director John Woo returning to the Chinese language film industry after 16 years. Melanie Oliveiro with more.

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We see another comic hero come to live on screen this weekend.

Hellboy is back, leading the charge for humanity as war breaks in New York City. This time round, his nemesis is the sword-wielding, European-accented rebel, Prince Nuada, who has broken an ancient truce between mankind and the realm of the fantastic.

Melanie Olivero with the review.

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Don't go about looking for real driving tips from this movie - it could prove to be quite a dangerous journey. Meet Ben Marshall, your average awkward teenager who lives a live less ordinary when he takes on the task of chauffeuring a retired actress around.

The movie is more than just a heart-lifting coming-of-age tale. It's about having the courage to stand up for yourself and embracing life for all its joys and foibles. Melanie Olivero tells you more.

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It's just about 35 days to go before Beijing Olympic kicks off and today, we've got a Olympic-related movie for you.

This one takes us back to about 50 years to1956 Budapest when the quest for Olympic glory was challenged by violent revolution on the streets of Hungary.

Melanie Olivero with the review.

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This comic book character is not your usual suave and cool superhero. This one is in need of a major makeover and name.

The movie is backed by some big names in Hollywood like Will Smith, Charlize Theron and Jason Bateman. And though Smith has proven to be the most bankable movie star in Hollywood over the years, can he pull it off this time too?

Hear what Melanie Oliveiro has to say.

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If you hated Mathematics in school, this movie may just change your mind about the subject. Because in this show, Math + Cards = Big Money.

A crew of brilliant students headed by a Math professor made it their mission to swindle quick cash out of casinos on the Blackjack table using the power of Mathematics. Superbly shot, and with many stylish close-ups and vibrant images of Las Vegas’s deceptively glitzy and glamourous appeal, you can be rest assured there will not be a single dull moment in this film.

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From an anti-terrorist soldier to a popular hair dresser. Box Office funnyman Adam Sandler is back with yet another comedy with his signature slapstick humour, exaggerated comedy and ironically enough, an underlying moral message to take away.

But Sandler might just have taken this movie a little too over the top this time. Here's Melanie Oliveiro with more.

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There's something 'missing' about this movie alright, and we believe it's something called a good plot. ‘Missing’ is the sort of film that is trying to squeeze itself into as many genres as possible and what results from that is an utter mess.

Despite its stellar cast, plot twists and turns and scary ghosts, ‘Missing’ is a forgettable, boring film that lacks bite and is rather stale.

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‘Shine A Light’ is a concert-film shot by Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese as he pays loving tribute to veteran British rock and roll band The Rolling Stones.

This is a non-stop, energetic and electrifying film with no special effects – not bad, for a quartet of old timers who can rock the stage far harder than bands half their age. Melanie Oliveiro tells you more.

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Prepare for Awesomeness! The movie's tagline got it right the first time.

This yet another rendition of Chinese kung fu film by Hollywood is surprisingly well done, executed to perfection, and we don't just mean the kung fu moves. Most of us love watching films about bumbling underdogs that triumph over adversity and when it’s packaged into a digital cartoon that is as genuinely funny and as endearing as Kung Fu Panda, you’ve got a hands-down winner.

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Four years after the conclusion of the mega successful HBO comedy series 'Sex and the City', the silver screen’s sexist quartet return to take the big screens by storm. Picking up from where they left off in the drama series, the four gal-pals explore their attached statues with a few hiccups in between.

Melanie Oliveiro finds out if this motion picture is as good as the popular drama series.

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Our favourite intrepid archeologist Indiana Jones returns for the 4th time after an absence of nearly 20 years from the big screens. This time, the hero battles ruthless Soviet militants over a precious crystal skull containing psychic powers.

The film is an adrenaline soaked adventure from the get-go, bursting from all the requisite ingredients that make for an archetypical Indiana Jones film. Expect the campy bad guys and girls, the treasure maps, the exotic locations, ancient lost worlds, deadly traps and creepy-crawlies galore.

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A film adaptation of a best-selling novel in Japan, 'Accuracy of Death' is the compelling story about a Grim Reaper who struggles between compassion and duty.

Starring Asian heartthrob Takeshi Kaneshiro, the Japanese film is comparable to the 1998 Brad Pitt movie 'Meet Joe Black'. While fans of the lead will no doubt flock to the theatres, will the movie do the bestseller justice? Resident film critic Melanie Oliveiro finds out.

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If you liked the 1997 Julia Roberts film "My Best Friend’s Wedding", you'd like this new romantic comedy "Made of Honour".

This a-laugh-a-minute film stars Grey’s Anatomy heartthrob Patrick Dempsey, who realises too late his true love is his soon-to-be-wed gal pal, and proceeds to sabotage her wedding plans in an attempt to win her heart.

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Following positive response from "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe", the young heroes and heroines of Narnia are back for another showdown against the evil forces in the second of seven instalments in the Narnia series, "Prince Caspian".

The film adaptation is beautifully shot, with breath-taking scenaries and spectacular visual effects. Don't be fooled into thinking this movie is for kids alone - adults with a soft spot for the fantasy genre will also take a liking to this film.

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Nim's Island - named after it's plucky little resident - is a family-adventure film about love and adjusting to change.

The movie begins with one might call an act of bad parenting, as Jack (Gerard Butler) leaves his young daughter (Abigail Breslin) alone on a jungle island. And so the adventure begins...

Well, see what this pint-sized actress is up to this time.

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Dutch filmmaker Paul Verhoeven made his name in Hollywood with films such as "Robocop", "Basic Instinct" and "Starship Troopers" and now he's back again with another movie set during the final days of WWII.

Titled "Black Book", it's his Dutch film in 20 years and this movie commanded the largest budget of any film to be produced in Holland.

So was it all worth the effort and money? Here's Melanie Oliveiro's take on the movie.

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‘Control’ is based on the short-lived life of Ian Curtis, lead singer of the now legendary British band Joy Division.

The movie is based on a book by his window Deborah Curtis, and it chronicles the life of Curtis as an inexperienced husband who juggles the hectic demands of an exploding music career and needy wife, with a clingy mistress and a debilitating bout of epilepsy.

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'What Happens in Vegas' follows the misadventures of Joy and Jack, who meet after an alcohol-fueled night of partying, during which they get married in a moment of madness. They stick together for better or for worse not because the love each other but because of the US$3 million of jackpot winnings they scored while in Vegas.

Find out who gets the lion share of the loot and if these two warring souls can put aside their differences and give love a fighting chance.

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Starring an international cast - Korean heart-throb Jang Hyuk, Singapore's sweetheart Fann Wong and Hollywood's Jason Scott Lee, 'Dance of the Dragon' is a classic love triangle story set in the middle of the dance floor.

The movie has been praised for its detailed cinematography work and beautiful soundtrack, but has also been criticised for its execution. Find out why Melanie Oliverio thinks this film should be titled 'Waltz of the Snail' instead.

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Our favourite Asian-American anti-heroes Harold and Kumar return to the big screen after the success of 'Harold & Kumar go to White Castle'. This time, they're not looking for burgers but rather, fighting for their freedom after being mistaken as terrorists.

If you enjoy road trip movies complete with gross-out jokes and surreal adventures involving two moronic but likable losers, then Harold and Kumar are your guys.

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'The Forbidden Kingdom' puts together two of the most well-known names in the Hollywood martial-arts genre, Jackie Chan and Jet Li. Be prepared to expect all the expected in a typical Jackie Chan gong-fu movie - slick moves, complicated fighting combinations, cheesy one-liners, and bazaar characters.

This traditionally Chinese genre has been altered slightly for Hollywood, incorporating American humour and English jokes. Here’s Melanie Oliverio with more.

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The good-cop, bad-cop crime flick with the surprise twist at the end has been done to death in Hollywood, and 'Street Kings' offers nothing new to this genre. Expect a confusing storyline with the usual car chases, shoot-outs and corrupted officials.

Can Hollywood heavyweights Keanu Reeves, Forest Whitaker and Hugh Laurie save the show? Here's Melanie Oliverio with her popcorn rating.

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If your 10-year-old child comes back home from a sex education class at her school with a lot of technical vocabulary but not a lot of context, how would you go about doing the necessary explaining?

Perhaps this movie will provide you with a hint on what to say and how to say it.

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Boasting a star-studded cast of Hollywood big names like Eric Bana, Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson, "The Other Boleyn Girl" is an adaptation of a historical novel by British author Philippa Gregorya.

Set in the medieval times, the movie tells a tale of sibling rivalry gone horribly wrong, with sex, lies, betrayal, treason and even incest pretty much summing up its agenda. Will the famous cast pack more punch for the film? Melanie Oliverio reviews.

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"The Bucket List" is a touching movie which follows two strangers who become friends after being diagnosed with cancer. With less than a year to live, the friends embark on a road trip with a wish list of things to complete before they kick the bucket.

Starring Oscar favourites Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman, this is a film about embracing life, and living and loving each day with all your heart. Melanie Oliverio tells you more.