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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 Knigh"t 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.