Drama Reviews and Features | Little White Lies

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Two elderly religious figures, one in white robes and one in red, walking together in a garden with trees and leaves in the background.
Review

The Two Popes

by Charles Bramesco

Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Pryce give an acting masterclass in Fernando Meirelles’ Papal tête‑à-tête.

2
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A person wearing a blue hijab and a grey coat, with a serious expression on their face.
Review

Permission

by Maria Nae

A female indoor football player tackles her patriarchal oppressors in Soheil Beiraghi’s compelling drama.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A young woman with long, red hair wearing a blue patterned dress sits amidst a field of flowers.
Review

Ophelia

by Maria Nae

Daisy Ridley stars in this bold but ultimately confused melodramatic update of Shakespeare’s ​‘Hamlet’.

2
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
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A person in a long green dress and head covering, sitting on the ground near a river surrounded by trees.
Review

Harriet

by Katie Goh

This origin story of an American hero, starring Cynthia Erivo, is rendered as a bland adventure yarn.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A person wearing a red futuristic costume, with a large headpiece, stands against a brick wall background.
Review

Tommy (1975)

by BP Flanagan

Back in cinemas courtesy of the BFI, this adaptation of The Who’s rock opera is as wildly entertaining as ever.

3
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two people in close embrace, wearing red clothing, under warm lighting in a dimly lit setting.
Review

Judy & Punch

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

Mia Wasikowska turns the tables on her male oppressor in this subversive take on the traditional marionette show.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Silhouetted hand reaching up against orange sunset sky, with wires and buildings in background.
Review

I Lost My Body

by Caitlin Quinlan

A severed hand searches for its body in Jérémy Clapin’s surprisingly poignant Parisian animation.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two men in suits engaged in physical altercation on city street.
Review

The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil

by Michael Leader

Fists and bullets fly in this amped-up, consistently entertaining action thriller from Korea’s Lee Won-tae.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Woman wearing glasses and colourful top, pensive expression.
Review

The Report

by Hannah Strong

Scott Z Burns’ vital political drama investigates the CIA’s post 9⁄11 Detention and Interrogation Program.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A group of men standing around a red sports car, one holding a trophy aloft. The men are smiling and appear to be celebrating a victory or achievement.
Review

Le Mans ’66

by David Jenkins

The might of Ford takes on the magic of Ferrari in this full-throttle motoring drama from James Mangold.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect