CRITICS ' CHOICE: FILM

The Inheritors (15)

A group of workers in Thirties Austria inherit a farm and must fight to keep it afloat while coming to terms with the changes in their status and fortunes. A meticulous, passionate film.

A Simple Plan (15)

Bill Paxton and Billy Bob Thornton star as brothers who find over $4m. Superb.

Apt Pupil (15)

Based on Stephen King's novella, with a stunning performance from McKellen.

True Crime (15)

Clint Eastwood directs and stars as an old-fashioned hack sent to cover the execution of a convicted murderer.

Opening on Friday

The Matrix (15)

Keanu Reeves returns to astonishing acclaim in this massively popular sci-fi thriller.

Manon des Sources (PG)

Claude Berri's sequel to his brilliant French odyssey Jean de Florette - a re-release from 1986.

Among Giants (15)

Pete Postlethwaite and Rachel Griffiths fall in love.

Get Carter (18)

Re-release of the Michael Caine classic.

Other Voices, Other Rooms (12)

Adaptation of Truman Capote's novel, starring Lothaire Bluteau.

Heart (18)

Christopher Eccleston in a romantic comedy written by Jimmy McGovern.