Drama Reviews and Features | Little White Lies

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Two people, a man and a woman, standing in a futuristic space with a robot-like figure in between them.
Review

Passengers

by Adam Woodward

Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence find love in a hopeless place in this catastrophic space romp.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
A man with dark hair and a beard wearing a white shirt, seated at a desk with a framed artwork on the wall behind him.
Review

The Son of Joseph

by David Jenkins

Director Eugèné Green mixes absurdism and sincerity in this tragidrama starring Mathieu Amalric.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two young adults, a man and a woman, facing each other closely, having an intimate conversation.
Review

Snowden

by Adam Lee Davies

The celebrity NSA whistleblower gets the hagiography he (possibly) deserves care of Oliver Stone.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Person with long grey hair in a garden, looking pensive and raising a finger.
Review

Krisha

by David Jenkins

This searing addiction drama from director Trey Edward Shults shows a big Thanksgiving gathering going to hell.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two shirtless men standing face-to-face in close proximity, conveying an intense exchange.
Review

The Pass

by Tom Williams

Finally, a film set in the world of modern football that is actually worth watching.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Group of Black men in period clothing, some armed, standing together outside a brick building.
Review

The Birth of a Nation

by David Jenkins

Nate Parker’s much-hyped take on the life of revolutionary slave Nat Turner severely lacks for nuance.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
An older Caucasian man in a white shirt and tie stands amongst a group of people, with a serious expression on his face.
Review

Sully

by Ethan Vestby

Clint Eastwood is on stunning form as he depicts the ​‘miracle on the Hudson’ with the help of Tom Hanks.

4
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Two people, a woman and an older man, sitting at a kitchen table and drinking from mugs.
Review

The Unknown Girl

by Trevor Johnston

An exceptional lead performance isn’t enough to lift the latest Dardenne brothers movie to greatness.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Portrait of a woman with curly hair wearing a gold glittering top under bright lights.
Review

Chi-Raq

by Adam Woodward

This stylish, urgent Chicago-set satire is a major return to form for its director, Spike Lee.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Two individuals, a man and a woman, engaged in conversation, with the man appearing to light a cigarette for the woman.
Review

The Dreamed Ones

by David Jenkins

A romance between two poetic giants of the 20th century is rendered in a unique and affecting fashion.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect