Drama Reviews and Features | Little White Lies

Genre Drama

Muscular boxer in boxing gloves, posing on a boxing ring with lights in the background.
Review

Creed II

by Kambole Campbell

Michael B Jordan returns as Adonis Creed in this overly sentimental and uninspired rehash of Rocky IV.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A man in a red jacket with a space emblem stands in a dimly lit room, his face thoughtful and pensive.
Review

Postcards from London

by Catherine Pearson

This highly stylised drama follows a male escort’s journey through the neon-lit streets of Soho.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two young Asian women embracing, one comforting the other in a cluttered room setting.
Review

Shoplifters

by Beth Webb

Hirokazu Koreeda’s Cannes storming drama paints a richly humanistic portrait of an unconventional family unit.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Woman lying on yellow chair surrounded by various electronic devices and objects in a colourful, artistic composition.
Review

Assassination Nation

by Hannah Strong

Sam levinson’s satirical teen thriller about an IRL witchhunt leaves a nasty taste in the mouth.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
A diverse group of people, including several young adults, standing together outdoors. The group appears to consist of individuals of different ethnicities, wearing casual clothing in a variety of colours and styles.
Review

The Workshop

by Trevor Johnston

Writer Robin Campillo and director Laurent Cantet team up for this slight exercise in social commentary.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Two women walking on a path, smiling and laughing together.
Review

3 Days in Quiberon

by David Jenkins

Romy Schneider gives her final interview in this unconventional biopic – with a cameo from Denis Lavant.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two young people, a woman with long blonde hair and a man with dark hair, in a dimly lit room. The woman holds a gun pointed at the man.
Review

Dead in a Week (Or Your Money Back)

by David Jenkins

An ageing, world-weary assassin takes on one last assignment in this well made if unremarkable Brit comedy.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Three young women, two with serious expressions, one looking concerned, in a shadowy outdoor setting.
Review

Waru

by Josh Slater-Williams

Eight Māori female directors combine for this heart-rending drama centred around a young boy’s funeral.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A man in a medieval-style helmet and chainmail, holding a shield with a red symbol.
Review

Outlaw King

by Gus Edgar-Chan

Chris Pine is ill-cast as Robert the Bruce in this disastrous historical epic from writer/​director David Mackenzie.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
Intimate moment between a man and woman, facing each other intently in a dimly lit room with a window in the background.
Review

Wildlife

by Hannah Strong

Paul Dano makes his directorial debut with a poignant character study set in 1950s Montana.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect