Author: Stefan Pape

  • Flickreel’s Five Films You Can’t Miss in July

    It’s that time of year again when the sun is beating down outside, and yet the once place you really want to be is inside an air-conditioned, cosy dark room immersive yourself in the lives of others. With (most) schools out for summer, it’s naturally the true beginning of blockbuster season – but that’s not… Read More >

  • The Book of Henry Review

    The film takes a dark, completely unexpected turn about halfway through, and tonally Trevorrow struggles to go along with it. Read More >

  • Alone in Berlin Review

    Where this film falls short is within the distinct lack of suspense. Read More >

  • Hampstead Review

    The film just about works thanks to its two lead roles. Read More >

  • Gifted Review

    An easy-to-watch drama that is profoundly moving in parts, and captivating in others. Read More >

  • Churchill Review

    While compelling in parts, Churchill may well have found its home more so on a smaller screen, feeling all too televisual in its approach. Read More >

  • The Shack Review

    To evoke a sense of enchantment and tap into otherworldly themes is a challenge to pull off without veering into horribly saccharine territory, and it’s here Hazeldine fails spectacularly. Read More >

  • The Mummy Review

    The previous Mummy trilogy thrived in its sense of mystery, with several clues and puzzles our protagonists had to overcome along the way, but on this occasion Kurtzman has taken a rather more formulaic approach, as what transpires is an archetypal survival horror flick. Read More >

  • Norman Review

    Norman is something of a tragic character creation, and one brought to life is wonderful fashion by Gere. Read More >

  • My Cousin Rachel Review

    Though telling an immensely dramatic, complex tale, the film thrives in its subtlety, with so much to take in, and so much you may even miss. Read More >