Category: Reviews
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Still Alice – Review
There’s no stopping the acting juggernaut that is Julianne Moore. Having received the ultimate accolade – the Oscar for Best Actress – for Still Alice, it’s difficult to see around the performance – which is such a layered melting pot of deep emotions in battle with one another – at the movie itself; a quiet,… Read More >
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A Second Chance – Review
“This is ultimately filmmaking of the highest order.” Read More >
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Appropriate Behaviour – Review
“It’s a New Yorker dramedy that has its politically-correct head screwed on firmly, while also giving time to the smaller, funny moments along the way.” Read More >
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Predestination – Review
“Predestination is far from being a masterpiece, but the Spierig brothers are never aiming for such acclaim, instead remaining within their means, and given the lack of budget required to create an indelible visual experience, they put all of their energy into making this narrative comprehensible, and one the viewer can immerse themselves in”… Read More >
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Kill the Messenger – Review
“There may never be a wrong time to release a film about ethics in journalism, which is a depressing reality in itself, but with the imminent arrival of yet another Avengers film, Kill the Messenger does offers us a chance to see Jeremy Renner at his best.” Read More >
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Cake – Review
“Cake offers a unique and thought-provoking take on the theme of grief, as we approach it from the perspective of somebody who is so cold, and seemingly so callous.” Read More >
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Difret – Review
“a largely engrossing and at times very emotionally touching film”… Read More >
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The Falling – Review
Dreams of a Life was one of the best British films in recent memory. As a documentary, it transcended all boundaries of the format, turning it into a piece of pure cinema. The world would watch eagerly at what director Carol Morley was going to do next; sadly, that would be The Falling. Set in… Read More >
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Second Coming – Review
Most of the time, a director and a team with a strong vision can be enough to turn a small independent film into something greater than its own limitations. Sadly, every now and then, even that vision isn’t strong enough, and the results are terrible: Second Coming is such a result. Jax (Nadine Marshall) is… Read More >
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White God – Review
“The opening shot of White God is one of the most startling you’ll see from an indie film all year: a deserted city in the middle of the day, and a lone bike with a young girl riding through the streets. But before we mistake it for a 28 Days Later sequel, we witness hundreds… Read More >
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