Contributions from Dan Brightmore | Little White Lies

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
A woman with short blonde hair wearing a white lace-trimmed blouse, looking thoughtfully through a window.
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
A man standing in a field, arms raised, surrounded by swirling leaves or debris.
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
A muscular, tattooed man wearing a black, futuristic armoured costume, with long dreadlocks, standing outdoors.
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
A man with dark hair and a serious expression, looking out of a window, wearing a dark jacket.
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
Two young people wearing "Games Games Games" T-shirts, smiling at each other.
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