A working-class piano savant escapes obscurity in this French coming-of-age drama
Film Reviews
Reviews of all the latest film releases, from indie festival flicks to big screen blockbusters.
The Girl With A Bracelet review – crime drama has you play the jury
A film about how we cast judgement puts the audience in the jury’s place.
Wasp Network review – Cuban-American tensions rise in uneven historical thriller
An interesting premise is let down by a disjointed narrative.
A Whisker Away review – sweet anime perfect for newbies & veterans alike
A quirky yet sweet anime that’s sure to touch your heartstrings.
Da 5 Bloods review – emotive and poignant masterpiece from Spike Lee
Da 5 Bloods is a searing manifesto for our times.
The Last Days of American Crime review – awful film with even worse timing
The Last Days of American Crime is a brainless crime thriller made in poor taste and with a sizeable running time that it doesn’t deserve.
The High Note review – a timid but cosy summer rom-com
Dakota Johnson and Tracee Ellis Ross star in this music-industry romantic comedy.
The Lovebirds review – Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani star in lacklustre romantic comedy
It’s probably best this went straight to Netflix.
The Dalai Lama: Scientist review – insightful and moving portrait of Buddhism’s influence on science
Dawn Gifford Engle explores the Dalai Lama’s passion for science and how Buddhist philosophy has influenced scientists across the world.
18 Presents review – a more heartfelt and thoughtful approach to Sick Lit
Director Francesco Amato adapts a real-life tragedy with sensitivity and fantasy elements.