WW84 doesn’t pull its political punches, but the effect is less sophisticated than one might hope for.
Film Reviews
Reviews of all the latest film releases, from indie festival flicks to big screen blockbusters.
Songbird review – the first COVID-thriller is one to avoid
Covid gets the I Am Legend treatment in Adam Mason’s tone- deaf debut.
Mank review – a film more easily appreciated than loved
Mank spotlights the work of screenwriter Herman Mankiewicz on Citizen Kane.
The Ringmaster review – tasteless, gratuitous drivel
Tasteless gore-fest about two women trapped in a sadistic online game.
County Lines review – a harrowing but essential watch
Conrad Khan gives a searing debut performance in Henry Blake’s County Lines.
Flint review – a heartbreaking look at a modern human rights disaster
Five years in the making, this documentary explores the continuing water crisis in Flint, Michigan.
Hillbilly Elegy review – hopeless Oscar bait offers little insight
Excellent prosthetics, awful politics.
Notes for My Son review – soulful Argentinian sicklit
A arrestingly well-told story of terminal illness.
The Christmas Chronicles 2 review – predictable but charming festive sequel
The Christmas Chronicles 2 doesn’t have any major surprises in store, but nonetheless proves to be another heartwarming festive adventure.
Rose: A Love Story review – original if underwhelming psychological horror
Real life couple Sophie Rundle and Matt Stokoe star in this psychological vampire-horror.