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.
Film Reviews
Reviews of all the latest film releases, from indie festival flicks to big screen blockbusters.
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.
Becoming review – Michelle Obama on life in the White House & her struggle for perfection
Netflix’s Becoming tracks Michelle Obama’s journey so far.
Dangerous Lies review – Camila Mendes stars in this Hallmark thriller
The Riverdale actress stars in this Netflix thriller.
The Assistant review – #MeToo drama exposes the culture of silence around abuse
Julia Garner delivers an awards-worthy performance in this MeToo thriller.
Murder to Mercy: The Cyntoia Brown Story review – a personal look at a victim and killer
This true crime documentary is on Netflix now.
The Plagues of Breslau review – gory but intelligent detective thriller
Malgorzata Kozuchowska stars in this gory but thoughtful Polish detective thriller.