Kidnap drama Prisoners is sombre yet slick, while the Bafta-nominated Wadjda is a rich tale about a rebellious Saudi schoolgirl, writes Guy Lodge
October 2013
Box office analysis: UK
Third time lucky for Prisoners, and UK box office has its worst weekend of 2013
Charles Gant: No film managed to take in an excess of £1m, but Proclaimers musical Sunshine on Leith moves to second place and Le Week-end had a commendable opening
Box office analysis: UK
Prisoners locks up top spot again as UK's appetite for change diminishes
Charles Gant: After a quiet period at the box office, Britain's favourite movie remains unchanged for the first time since July
Box office analysis: UK
Prisoners has captive audience on weak weekend at UK box office
Charles Gant: Jake Gyllenhaal cop drama was the only film to deliver a gross in excess of £1m, though Woody Allen's Blue Jasmine sneaked a nifty total to become his biggest ever opener
September 2013
Hugh Jackman hints at Wolverine exit
Prisoners – review
This week's new films
Blue Jasmine, Prisoners, Greedy Lying Bastards: this week's new films
The Guardian Film Show
The Guardian Film Show: Blue Jasmine, Runner Runner and Prisoners - audio
The Guardian film show
The Guardian Film Show: Blue Jasmine, Runner Runner and Prisoners - video review
Peter Bradshaw's film of the week
Prisoners – review
Jake Gyllenhaal 'definitely' wants another theatre role in London
Film talk
Prisoners star Hugh Jackman: 'We have a blind optimism that everything's going to be fine' - video interview
Box office analysis: US
Prisoners captures top spot as Emmys 2013 keeps US moviegoers home
Jake Gyllenhaal: 'I'm moved by folk you might struggle to love at first'
