Author: Stefan Pape
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Allied Review
Allied is all style over substance, so overtly cinematic and affectionate towards classic Hollywood, that it appears at times like a pastiche when that is most definitely not the desired effect. Read More >
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Amy Adams kickstarts race for Best Actress at the Oscars – but she’s got some competition
For the second year running, we’re looking at a Best Actress category that is undoubtedly superior. Read More >
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American Pastoral Review
We move too fast throughout this narrative, as though simply ticking boxes, never stopping to dwell and reflect. Read More >
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100 Streets Review
For a film that is so intent on being authentic and genuine, 100 Streets shoots itself in the foot. Read More >
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Disney’s live-action Snow White – money-maker or crowd-pleaser? Our case for the live-action remake
Where cynics may perceive this as being a mere money-maker, can these re-imaginings not be instead taken as crowd-pleasers? Read More >
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A Street Cat Named Bob Review
Given the heartwarming edge to this real life story, Spottiswoode is tasked with walking the thin line between profundity and mawkishness, and he veers too regularly into the latter. Read More >
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Rupture Review
Rupture revels in its elusive nature, as an immersive thriller that places the viewer in the protagonist’s shoes, completely unaware as to what is going on. Read More >
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Ethel & Ernest Review
There truly isn’t anything particularly remarkable about the story of Ethel & Ernest – but then, that’s sort of the point. Read More >
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Doctor Strange Review
Doctor Strange is Marvel’s most ambitious film to date. Read More >
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Trolls Review
Mike Mitchell and Walt Dohrn have managed to craft a feature that is just self-aware and tongue-in-cheek enough that it’s let off the hook. But only just. Read More >
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