Contributor Dan Brightmore

Four young people, three men and one woman, standing together outdoors on a grassy field. The men wear casual clothing like a plaid shirt, striped top, and a red jacket. The woman wears overalls. The image has a warm, vintage tone.
Review

Spike Island

by Dan Brightmore

Mat Whitecross’ Madchester love letter emphatically captures the spirit of youth.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Review

Kill List

by Dan Brightmore

British director Ben Wheatley delivers a future classic in the form of this white-knuckle thriller.

4
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Review

Four Lions

by Dan Brightmore

You can’t help feeling that Four Lions is an intellectual exercise in challenging political correctness.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
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Review

Iron Man 2

by Dan Brightmore

This supposedly iron clad sequel is only fit to rust in the superhero scrap yard.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
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Review

A Prophet

by Dan Brightmore

Director Jacques Audiard and Tahar Rahim deliver a true tour de force in this unforgettable prison drama.

3
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
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Review

Adventureland

by Dan Brightmore

This movie will strike a chord with anyone who’s done a crappy job that ended up being the best time of their life.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A man in military uniform carrying a large weapon stands in a ruined urban setting.
Review

District 9

by Dan Brightmore

Neill Blomkamp’s film offers thought provoking thrills that have the audience rooting its CGI characters.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect

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