This new database would allow users to review and comment on films as well as adding links and films, depending on their registration type, which is at present defined as 'film rookie' or 'film buff'.

Film databases are not unheard of, but it seems to be a first for an online newspaper. Nevertheless the Guardian will be facing competition from other online film databases such as IMDb - Internet Movie database, which has been around for over a decade and goes beyond movies by including TV Programs and video games.

Guardian Unlimited's initiave is a positive one, especially  in times where we mostly have film experts  telling us what is worth watching in newspapers, is good to know the average Joe's opinion.