Tower Block (2012)

A British movie set almost entirely inside a building that’s notorious for its shitty lighting and pissy corners didn't fill me with optimism, but Tower Block squeezed every last drop of urban grit out of the story mop and used the gloomy setting as a tool, so kudos to all involved.
The cast are mostly believable and nicely varied; they represent the smudgy part of the societal spectrum that people in a three bedroom semi-detached with front and rear garden are completely blind to.
It’s aka ‘Thon Big-ass Blocka Flats’ in some parts of the country, probably.

3 monkeys out of 5

GRABBERS [2012]

The Irish try their hand at creature features in Jon Wright's charming, booze-soaked, monster comedy Grabbers.

Channeling J.J. Abrams, Joe Dante & Steven Spielberg, Wright manages to craft an enthusiastic thrill ride packed with enough laughs and creepy crawlies to earn itself the title of "romp".  The dialogue and actors stay at a steady pace to never get overly silly while still keeping funny enough to never get too revolting.  It's short enough to never overstay it's welcome and long enough to make sure you care for the characters.  Front to back it's simply an enjoyable horror-comedy.

3 super-soaker flame-throwers out of 5