Drama Reviews and Features | Little White Lies

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A person wading in a river, leading a horse into the water.
Review

Lean on Pete

by Ed Gibbs

Charlie Plummer proves his acting chops in this equine drama from writer/​director Andrew Haigh.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A woman with blonde hair sits in a cosy, wooden-panelled room, wearing a patterned dress and a grey cardigan.
Review

Tully

by Hannah Strong

Jason Reitman reunites with Diablo Cody and Charlize Theron for a frank exploration of motherhood.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Group of shirtless men wearing red and white striped ceremonial dress, standing in a grassy field.
Review

The Wound

by Joe Boden

John Trengove’s touching drama about a lonely factory worker contains a terrific debut turn from Nakhane Touré.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two figures standing by the ocean; a woman in a yellow dress and a man in a beige jacket.
Review

Beast

by Hannah Strong

Leads Jessie Buckley and Johnny Flynn are magnificent in this moody Jersey-set drama from Michael Pearce.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Elderly couple embracing on a beach, man has white hair and beard, woman wearing floral dress, sea and sky in background.
Review

The Leisure Seeker

by Eve Jones

This gentle road comedy starring Helen Mirren and Donald Sutherland depicts an ageing couple at the end of the trail.

2
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A young woman with long, dark hair is comforting a young man with a thoughtful expression as they sit together in a dimly lit setting.
Review

Every Day

by Eve Jones

Angourie Rice stars in this conceptually vague and slightly creepy riff on the body swap movie.

2
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A woman in a leather jacket standing in front of a brightly coloured backdrop.
Review

Let the Sunshine In

by Adam Nayman

Juliette Binoche goes looking for love in this scintillating comedy-drama from French director Claire Denis.

5
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Anime character with blonde spiky hair wearing a red scarf in a snowy outdoor scene.
Review

Big Fish & Begonia

by Michael Leader

This stunning animated fantasy from Chinese pair Liang Xuan and Zhang Chun rivals Studio Ghibli.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A man and woman conversing in a rustic setting, likely a workshop or garage, with wooden furniture and tools visible in the background.
Review

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

by David Jenkins

A wartime book group harbours a dark secret in this sparky British drama from director Mike Newell.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A young woman with dark hair against a blurred, wintry background.
Review

A Gentle Creature

by David Jenkins

Russia’s Sergei Loznita offers a damning critique of his homeland with this epically joyless road movie.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect