In the 1970’s the former Cambodian government, the Khmer Rouge, was responsible for the deaths of nearly two million people. This documentary follows journalist Thet Sambath as he slowly gains the trust of Nuon Chea, Brother Number Two, of the former regime and the others who perpitrated the killings – looking to gain an insight into what exactly happened and an official admission of guilt.

This feature length adaptation of two youtube shorts is visually great, with an immersive world and spectacular effects. A darkly funny take on the legend of Santa Claus, though the film is sadly hampered by crippling pacing issues.

One-to-watch Gareth Edwards makes his directorial début with Monsters, a micro-budget alien invasion movie that has been garnering (largely) positive reviews and misleading comparisons to last year’s District 9. While Monsters might not live up to the hype, that’s hardly its fault – this is a sweet but uncompromising look at humanity that doesn’t necessarily pander to the popcorn crowd.

This visually appealing ‘action’ film sets a terrific standard as an entertaining feature – but struggles with a less than engaging story and disappointing climax.

Having largely dropped the slapstick and pop-culture references for one-off masterpiece How To Train Your Dragon, DreamWorks return to what is ostensibly their comfort zone with Megamind, a post-modern take on a genre previously tapped by rival animation studio Pixar. Mindful of their past mistakes however, Megamind is another animated heavyweight that should have Pixar stand up and take notice.

12 Angry Lebanese, which recently debuted at the Mosaic Rooms in luxurious Kensington, portrays an unusual set of goings on at Roumieh maximum security jail in Lebanon. Director and therapist Zeina Dacacche spent more than a year working with a group of felons to present an adapted performance of the classic play ’12 Angry Men’; this film is the extraordinary result of her efforts.

Bollywood’s answer to 500 Days of Summer attempts to revitalise the romantic comedy genre. Without the charm and poignance of its forebear, however, Break Ke Baad fails to resonate with its audience.

Another spectacular from Robert Rodriguez, Machete is based on the popular trailer which accompanied the Grindhouse double bill. An absolute must-see for anyone who likes a good old fashioned exploitation film, although audiences unfamiliar with the previous work may get confused.

London Boulevard has a great premise. Guns and money, seedy thugs and intelligent crooks, and the chance for freedom in an unforgiving world. Unfortunately, the story jumps around looking for direction, avoiding the avid gunfire of genuine performances from Ray Winstone, David Thewlis and even Colin Farrell, and in the end falls head first in a ditch for trying too hard.

With a model railway as our guide, we follow Michel Gondry’s aunt Suzette through a lifetime of anecdotes and relationships. A very personal piece of documentary filmmaking, can The Thorn In The Heart resonate with moviegoers and Gondry alike?