Rejoice, film fans! The 55th Times BFI London Film Festival is here. Be sure to stop by for daily London Film Festival reviews and updates.

Festival kick-off
The action kicks off on Wednesday 12th October with the opening gala of 360, starring a plethora of British talent, and the closing night gala on 27th October is equally exciting: The Deep Blue Sea, a film starring Rachel Weisz and directed by Terence Davies.

Premieres
As usual, the London Film Festival's biggest draw is its previews of some of the year's most eagerly-awaited releases, including 13 world premieres. This year’s UK premieres include films like Marc Evan's Hunky Dory. International premieres for 2011 include Joachim Trier's Oslo, August 31st and Bruno Dumont's Hors Satan. The much anticipated film We Need to Talk About Kevin, starring Tilda Swinton, will also have its first UK screening at the festival. Be sure to read through list of London Film Festival reviews to see which ones you’d like to check out.

New for 2011
There are also new films from some of the most exciting directors around, including: George Clooney (The Ides of March), Roland Emerich (Anonymous) and David Cronenberg (A Dangerous Method).

Family films
In addition, there are a number of superb family films this year, including a dedicated animation selection for younger audiences including Funny Alphabet and Pickels in a Pickle. Be sure to have a look at our list of London Film Festival reviews to see which other films are family friendly.

Fantastic films for all
Whether you like romantic comedies, action packed thrillers or indie flicks, the London Film Festival is the place for you. Check out screenings of films from dozens of countries and huge varieties of directors. Get a sneak preview of the showings by reading the London Film Festival reviews.

2011 reviews

Wild Bill Film Review

Martha Marcy May Marlene Film Review

Where Do We Go Now? Film Review

Shame Film Review

Miss Bala Film Review

The Deep Blue Sea Film Review

The Sleeping Voice Film Review

Like Crazy Film Review

She Monkeys Film Review

Pariah Film Review

50/50 Film Review

Coriolanus Film Review

Sarah Palin You Betcha! Film Review

We Need to Talk About Kevin Film Review

Carnage Film Review

The Ides of March Film Review

Terri Film Review

Wuthering Heights Film Review

The Awakening Film Review

A Dangerous Method Film Review

Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975 Film Review

The Artist Film Review

Restless Film Review

This Must Be the Place Film Review

Take Shelter Film Review

Anonymous Film Review

The Descendants Film Review

Dark Horse Film Review

Damsels in Distress Film Review

The Kid with a Bike Film Review

Sket Film Review

2010 reviews
More London Film Festival reviews will appear soon. In the meantime, check out what we thought about last year's films.