With the 55th Times BFI London Film Festival upon us there’s a bumper crop of quality films to choose from this year. Take your pick from our London Film Festival recommended films below and be sure to stop by for regular London Film Festival reviews and updates.

London Film Festival 2011
This year marks the landmark 55th anniversary of the BFI London Film Festival, a premier London film and cinema event that has firmly established itself as one of the biggest in the world. An eclectic range of films are in the line up for 2011, showcasing work from a varied collection of filmmakers in the heart of the capital.

London Film Festival recommended films
Below is a pick of some of the best films at the London Film Festival this year. All manner of films are on the festival menu, ranging from comedy, drama, and thrillers to much more. Particular highlights include the opening gala film 360, starring Rachel Weisz, Jude Law and Antony Hopkins.

Opening night - 360
7pm Wednesday 12th October, Odeon Leicester Square
2.45pm Thursday 13th October, Vue Screen 5
2.45pm Saturday 15th October, Vue Screen 5

Volcano
9pm Thursday 13th October, Vue Screen 3
1pm Friday 14th October, Vue Screen 3

Shame
8.15pm Friday 14th October, Vue Screen 5
12.15pm Saturday 15th October, Vue Screen 5

Shame Film Review

Coriolanus
7.30pm Sunday 16th October, Odeon West End
12.30pm Monday 17th October, Vue Screen 7

Coriolanus Film Review

We Need to Talk About Kevin
7.30pm Monday 17th October, Curzon Mayfair
2.45pm Tuesday 18th October, Vue Screen 5

We Need to Talk About Kevin Film Review

Eternity
9pm Tuesday 18th October, ICA 1
2pm Wednesday 19th October, ICA 1

The Ides of March
7pm Wednesday 19th October, Odeon Leicester Square
12.15pm Saturday 22nd October, Vue Screen 5

The Ides of March Film Review

The Descendants
7.30pm Thursday 20th October, Odeon Leicester Square
2.45pm Sunday 23rd October, Vue Screen 5
12.145pm Monday 24th October, Vue Screen 6

The Kid with a Bike
8.15pm Friday 21st October, Vue Screen 5
6.30pm Sunday 23rd October, Curzon Mayfair

Trishna
8.15pm Saturday 22nd October, Vue Screen 5
12.15p, Tuesday 25th October, Vue Screen 5

W.E.
7pm Sunday 23rd October, Empire Leicester Square
12.15pm Monday 24th October, Vue Screen 5

A Dangerous Method
8pm Monday 24th October, Odeon West End
2.45pm Tuesday 25th October, Vue Screen 5

A Dangerous Method Film Review

Anonymous
7pm Tuesday 25th October, Empire Leicester Square
12.15pm Wednesday 26th October, Vue Screen 5
12.15pm Thursday 27th October, Vue Screen 6

Closing night - The Deep Blue Sea
7pm Thursday 27th October, Odeon Leicester Square

The Deep Blue Sea Film Review

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