Imaginary review | A simple horror idea in a not simple film
by Simon Brew | Mar 08, 2024 | Reviews
Jeff Wadlow's Imaginary takes a simple idea, and a creepy-looking teddy bear, but decides to take a slightly odd turn. Here's our review......
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The Gentlemen episodes 4-5 review | More swearing, less plot
by Maria Lattila | Mar 08, 2024 | Reviews, TV
Episodes 4 and 5 of Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen get increasingly ridiculous, but the plot is also becoming a little convoluted. Our review.
The Gentlemen episode 1-3 review | Guy Ritchie’s spin-off gets off to a hilarious start
by Maria Lattila | Mar 07, 2024 | Reviews, TV
In the first few episodes of Guy Ritchie’s new TV show, things get off to a chaotic but amusing start. Here’s our review of The Gentlemen episodes 1-3.
Origin review | Ava DuVernay’s film is ambitious, flawed and thrilling
by Maria Lattila | Mar 07, 2024 | Reviews
Ava DuVernay’s latest film mixes fact with fiction to tell the story of writer and journalist Isabel Wilkerson. Here’s our Origin review.
Shōgun episode 3 review | Pillowing and boat races aplenty
by Maria Lattila | Mar 05, 2024 | Reviews, TV
The third episode of Shōgun ramps up the action and we find uneasy alliances forming. Our review of Shōgun episode 3.
Dune: Part Two review | Bleak, beautiful blockbuster filmmaking
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 01, 2024 | News, Reviews
Superbly acted and beautiful to look at, Dune: Part Two is 2024’s first truly great multiplex film from director Denis Villeneuve. Here’s our rev...
Lisa Frankenstein review | Kathryn Newton charms in this otherwise lacklustre horror comedy
by Maria Lattila | Feb 29, 2024 | Reviews
Kathryn Newton accidentally resurrects her perfect man, but ends up going on a killing spree to make him whole. Here’s our Lisa Frankenstein review.
Shōgun episode 1 & 2 review | Disney+’s new, ambitious miniseries gets to a riveting start
by Maria Lattila | Feb 28, 2024 | Reviews, TV
The first two episodes of the epic, glorious new series Shōgun are now streaming on Disney+ and here’s our review.
Spaceman review | A beautiful, tender rumination on life and humanity
by Maria Lattila | Feb 23, 2024 | Reviews
Adam Sandler is trapped in space with a spider that speaks in the honeyed tones of Paul Dano. Here’s our Spaceman review.
Wicked Little Letters review | Jessie Buckley and Olivia Colman shine in this sweary drama
by Maria Lattila | Feb 23, 2024 | Reviews
Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley star in Thea Sharrock’s very sweary true life story. Here’s our Wicked Little Letters review.
American Star review | Ian McShane's hitman needs to kill some time
by Lauren Miles | Feb 22, 2024 | Reviews
Ian McShane plays an almost-retired assassin waiting for his final mark in this surprising drama - here's our American Star review....
The Bad Batch season 3 premiere review | a promising start to Star Wars show's final season
by Lauren Miles | Feb 21, 2024 | Reviews, TV
The animated Star Wars show about rogue clones fighting the Empire is coming to an end - here's our review of The Bad Batch season three premiere....
True Detective: Night Country episode 6 review | A compelling, shocking finale
by Maria Lattila | Feb 18, 2024 | Reviews, TV
Season 4 of True Detective comes to a shocking, emotional conclusion. Here’s our True Detective: Night Country episode 6 review.
Madame Web review | What did Sony expect to happen?
by James Harvey | Feb 14, 2024 | Reviews
Sony’s latest superhero flick is so dull its own marketing team have given up on it. Here’s our Madame Web review....
Memory review | Jessica Chastain and Peter Sarsgaard shine in heavyweight drama
by Ryan Lambie | Feb 12, 2024 | Reviews
Jessica Chastain and Peter Sarsgaard make light work of an austere drama with some heavyweight themes. Our review of Memory:...
True Detective: Night Country episode 5 review | The end is nigh
by Maria Lattila | Feb 09, 2024 | Reviews, TV
Episode 5 brings the story together more and ends on a particularly shocking note. Here’s our True Detective: Night Country episode 5 review.
Your Fat Friend review | An honest, triumphant film from Jeanie Finlay
by Maria Lattila | Feb 09, 2024 | Reviews
Jeanie Finlay explores fatness, anti-fatness and the life of activist and writer Aubrey Gordon in her new documentary. Here’s our review of Your Fat Friend.
Bob Marley: One Love review | A searing political thriller weighed down by a biopic
by James Harvey | Feb 08, 2024 | Reviews
Kingsley Ben-Adir and Lashana Lynch shine in a conventional music biopic straining to be something more. Here’s our Bob Marley: One Love review.
The Iron Claw review | A powerful, moving ode to brotherhood
by Maria Lattila | Feb 08, 2024 | Reviews
The story of the Von Erich brothers is a heartwrenching tragedy, but one that never forgets hope. Here's our review of The Iron Claw.
True Detective: Night Country episode 4 review | Masterclass of character work
by Maria Lattila | Feb 04, 2024 | Reviews, TV
Navarro is faced with a tragedy this week as Danvers continues to pursue leads. Here’s our True Detective: Night Country episode 4 review.
Orion And The Dark review | Charlie Kaufman adapts a children's book
by Lauren Miles | Feb 02, 2024 | Reviews
Written by Charlie Kaufman, this Dreamworks animation sees a child tackle his fears. Here's our Orion And The Dark review....
The Zone Of Interest review | Haunting, urgent, and utterly essential
by James Harvey | Feb 02, 2024 | Reviews
Horrific sound design paired with a documentary-like style make Jonathan Glazer’s latest film his most terrifying. Here’s our The Zone Of Interest rev...
Migration review | Despicable Me studio’s family flock is a pleasant surprise
by James Harvey | Feb 02, 2024 | Reviews
Illumination’s new animation won’t ruffle many feathers - but its blend of slapstick comedy and very cute ducks proves hard to resist. Here’s our M...
Mr & Mrs Smith review: Donald Glover and Maya Erskine play married spies
by Lauren Miles | Feb 01, 2024 | Reviews, TV
Donald Glover stars in and executive produces this spy series based on Doug Liman's 2005 film - here's our Mr & Mrs Smith review....
American Fiction review | Jeffrey Wright is outrageously good in Cord Jefferson’s satire
by Maria Lattila | Feb 01, 2024 | Reviews
Jeffrey Wright’s frustrated writer finds accidental success with a book he wrote as a joke. Here’s our full American Fiction review.
Percy Jackson And The Olympians episode 8 review | the grand finale
by Lauren Miles | Feb 01, 2024 | Reviews, TV
With the main villain revealed and the master bolt in his possession, Percy is set to complete his quest - here's our Percy Jackson And The Olympians...
Argylle review | Matthew Vaughn’s spy film is sometimes dumb fun, mostly just dumb
by Maria Lattila | Jan 31, 2024 | Reviews
Bryce Dallas Howard’s novelist is taken on an unbelievable adventure after her novels start imitating real life. Here’s our Argylle review.
The Traitors series 2 review | Manipulative but addictive psychological telly
by A J Black | Jan 29, 2024 | Reviews, TV
The end of The Traitors series 2 in the UK marked has been met with sizeable ratings and lots of chatter. Spoilery thoughts here....
True Detective: Night Country episode 3 review | The plot thickens
by Maria Lattila | Jan 28, 2024 | Reviews, TV
Danvers and Navarro, now working together, pursue new leads for Annie’s murder and the Tsalal case. Here’s our True Detective: Night Country episode 3 review.
Baghead review | Something lurks in the basement in this horror film
by Maria Lattila | Jan 26, 2024 | Reviews
A young woman inherits a pub with a bag-headed death whisperer hiding in the basement. Here’s our Baghead review.
All Of Us Strangers | A sort-of review with a star rating at the end
by Simon Brew | Jan 26, 2024 | Reviews
Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal headline Andrew Haigh's All Of Us Strangers. But how on earth are you supposed to review it?...
The Color Purple review | A crowd-pleasing dose of tonal whiplash
by James Harvey | Jan 25, 2024 | Reviews
Miss Celie (Fantasia Barrino) suffers the hardships of 20th century America in Blitz Bazawule’s musical adaptation of a modern classic. Here’s our The Color Purple review.
