A World War I drama which spends too little time with its characters
Film Reviews
Reviews of all the latest film releases, from indie festival flicks to big screen blockbusters.
Shang-Chi review – an entertaining but tainted Marvel first
Fantastic performances and mesmerising action are held back by frustratingly predictable flaws.
Candyman review – Nia DaCosta and Jordan Peele’s sequel is brutal and timely
An incredible and politically astute sequel to the 1992 original.
Reminiscence review – promising sci-fi noir is more miss than hit
Hugh Jackman and Rebecca Ferguson reunite in Lisa Joy’s Reminiscence.
Annette review – Leos Carax, Adam Driver and Sparks serve up a bonkers rock opera
Adam Driver, Marion Cotillard, and a marionette star in Leos Carax’s latest.
Extinct review – donut-shaped critters have a time-hopping adventure
Wholesome, family-friendly fun awaits.
Censor review – video nasties period horror proves directionless
An homage to the video nasties era of British horror.
Free Guy review – a bright & breezy blockbuster let down by its contradictory ideas
Video games meet The Truman Show in Free Guy.
The Courier review – gripping, true story spy thriller delivers much more than action
An unexpectedly heart-wrenching historical thriller starring Benedict Cumberbatch.
Zola review – a sex, crime, and deceit-filled Twitter odyssey
Y’all wanna hear a story about why me & this bitch here fell out? It’s kind of long but full of suspense.