All the elements are in place, but Cinderella is an old tale in a new dress and slippers, with little that's new or fresh.
Try as the cast might, A Second Chance is inescapably soapy, burying its moral considerations in outlandish plot twists and melancholy.
Run All Night continues Liam Neeson's trend for vengeance/survival thrillers, as it's solidly made, fitfully entertaining and perfectly forgettable.
As the swansong of Studio Ghibli, The Tale of the Princess Kaguya justifies its narrative length with a touching story and truly dazzling artistry.
Senn Penn tries to pull a Neeson with The Gunman, but lightning doesn't quite strike twice for Taken director Pierre Morel.
Unflinching and heartfelt, the humanitarian efforts of Christina Noble are put in perspective with In A House That Ceased To Be, one of the finest Irish documentaries this year.