Larger Than Life

Cinephiles love this time of the year, when Hollywood puts superheroes to bed and breaks out the good stuff, because awards season is in the air.

In cinemas now is Downsizing, a dramedy directed by Alexander Payne (Sideways, The Descendents) and starring Matt Damon.

Set in the near future with Earth on the brink of overpopulation, scientists come up with the solution of shrinking people to five inches tall so as to make space for everyone.