Dead Man's Curve (1998)

A pretty standard set-up (murderers try to get away with their crime, fight amongst themselves), with nothing to make it stand out. The dialogue and performances are flat, and the direction shows a couple of flourishes but is generally pedestrian. The plot trundles along unconvincingly until a twist-filled finale that doesn't make much sense.
Rating: Bad

The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec (2010)

Some nice ideas and charm, but a complete mess. Feels like a mix of Amelie and the Tintin books. An excellently French attitude to on-screen nudity, though.
Rating: Fine

American Hustle (2013)

Great performances, lots of energy, but nothing particularly original or surprising and unravels/deflates in the last third.

Great cameo by De Niro and small role from Louis CK.
Rating: Good

12 Years a Slave (2013)

A harrowing film, full of great performances. The juxtaposition of beautiful natural images and ugly human nature is striking. The film has the usual "based closely on a true story" issues of not much thematic depth or re-watch value, but it is very powerful.
Rating: Very Good

The Harry Hill Movie (2013)

Really good fun, very inventive and even a few good songs. The villians are the only let down, being not particularly funny or interesting. Trim them right down, and this would be the best hour-long tv special imaginable.
Rating: Good

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)

As with the first one, very disappointing. Full of sound and fury, signifying nothing, by which I mean it's a load of over-cooked, pointless scenes stitched together into a needlessly dark mess. Everyone in this Middle-earth hates each other and is a mean, grumpy prick. There are no likeable characters of any substance except Gandalf and Bilbo, and the latter doesn't do anything for large swathes of the film.

And once again, the 3D is barely there.
Rating: Awful

Saving Mr. Banks (2013)

Leaving aside issues of accuracy, this film strikes a great balance between fun and heartstring-pulling. A great ensemble and clever script, left me tearful by the end.
Rating: Very Good