Freeview (UK) films of the day : monday 20th of january

Kick-Ass (2009 112 min.) [Film4 9.00pm &+1]

Action comedy drama starring Aaron Johnson, Nicolas Cage, Mark Strong and Chloë Moretz. In an effort to improve his image, comic-book nerd Dave Lizewski decides to reinvent himself as a superhero, despite not actually having any special powers. However, this doesn't stop him becoming an internet sensation and attracting the attention of some rather unsavoury characters.

Potiche (2010 98min.) [Film4 11.20pm &+1]

Comedy starring Catherine Deneuve and Gérard Depardieu. Trophy wife Suzanne takes control of her husband's business when he's taken hostage by his striking employees. But complications arise when her former lover shows up, still carrying a torch for Suzanne.

François Ozon makes small but sensitive films about relationships - e.g. Swimming Pool, 5x2, Like Water On Burning Rocks and Jeuene & Jolie - this film of a stage play is more lighthearted then his usual work, calling back to the tradition of filmed farces that were popular in France during the 1950s, but there's still plenty of interest here. Not least an outstanding performance by Catherine Deneuve.

A clever and warm little film.