Category: Reviews
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A Most Violent Year review
“A somewhat unexpected follow-up to the Robert Redford powerhouse All Is Lost, J.C. Chandor has crafted an engaging thriller that rarely uses any of the tropes of the genre”… Read More >
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Testament of Youth review
“a real sense of futility is conveyed in this movie, but it’s never obtrusive, always remaining subtle in its execution. Much of this is thanks to the director’s vision and delicate handling of the source material”… Read More >
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Foxcatcher review
“a film that, despite your intent, is a challenge to shake off. But that is by no means a negative thing, as not every film you see needs to be warm and inviting.” Read More >
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American Sniper review
“It’s a relief to see Eastwood present another accomplished feature”… Read More >
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The Theory of Everything review
“both characters are wonderfully crafted. Imperfect, flawed, and human”… Read More >
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Birdman review
“Not only is this extremely meta film bold from a narrative perspective but the manner of the storytelling is courageous and distinctly uncustomary. But at the same time such an approach can be destructive too”… Read More >
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Unbroken review
When it comes to depicting a remarkable true story on the big screen, it still requires a talented storyteller to bring it to life and illuminate the narrative – no matter how incredible it may already be. In the case of Unbroken, which studies the life of Louis Zamperini, it’s been left in rather good… Read More >
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Exodus: Gods and Kings review
There are few filmmakers quite as dependable when it comes to epic, grandiose dramas that revel in their sheer immensity, than Ridley Scott. The man has simply mastered the blockbuster – though in the case of his latest production, Exodus: Gods and Kings, while there is still a daunting sense of scale, the director has… Read More >
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St. Vincent review
“With both narrative and structural similarities to About a Boy, St. Vincent is undoubtedly as accomplished a piece of cinema, managing to stay sweet, charming and compelling throughout”… Read More >
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Men, Women and Children review
“the vast array of characters are mostly unsympathetic and at times, deplorable”… Read More >
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