Contributions from Kevin Maher | Little White Lies

Contributor Kevin Maher

Two women singing into microphones at a formal event, one wearing a grey blazer and the other a patterned dress, both with curly hair.
Review

Bridesmaids

by Kevin Maher

The real shock is that this story of pre-wedding tensions amongst six mismatched bridesmaids is not Apatow-by-numbers.

2
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two men in casual clothing, one with an arm around the other, standing in what appears to be a workshop or studio setting.
Review

The Fighter

by Kevin Maher

A formulaic boxing movie made utterly compelling by one of the most committed actors in the business.

2
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A man in a suit holding a microphone, standing next to a car.
Review

Burn After Reading

by Kevin Maher

The Coen brothers strike comedy gold with this thrillingly barmy ensemble farce.

5
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Two men in dark coats seated in front of a historic building with a tower.
Review

In Bruges

by Kevin Maher

Playwright-turned-director Martin McDonagh’s debut is darker than your average hitmen-in-peril comedy.

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Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A man with long hair and a dark coat holds a gun, pointing it towards the camera in a dark, dilapidated room.
Review

No Country for Old Men

by Kevin Maher

If the Coen brothers’ latest is not a revolution in cinema, it’ll do until the revolution gets here.

2
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two men in city street, one man in dark clothing, one man in beige coat gesturing.
Review

Hidden

by Kevin Maher

Daniel Auteuil and Juliette Binoche are terrorised by mysterious surveillance tapes in Michael Haneke’s gripping drama.

2
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect