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Review

She Said

by Laura Venning

Maria Schrader tackles the New York Times investigation that brought down Harvey Weinstein in this well-pitched drama.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Review

Call Jane

by Leila Latif

Chicago’s Underground Abortion Network and a housewife’s unwanted pregnancy lie at the centre of Phyllis Nagy’s directorial debut.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Review

All Quiet on the Western Front

by Finlay Spencer

Edward Berger’s trench-foot-and-all retelling of this classic war story lacks originality in its brutality.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Review

The Drover’s Wife

by David Jenkins

Leah Purcell writes, directs and stars in this violent psychological western about a Bushwoman defending her lonesome patch.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Review

The Northman

by Hannah Strong

Robert Eggers assembles an intrepid team for the epic tale of a wronged Viking prince’s quest for vengeance.

4
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Review

Benedetta

by Hannah Strong

Dutch master provocateur Paul Verhoeven serves up a blasphemous delight in his convent-set Italian romp.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Review

The Tragedy of Macbeth

by Charles Bramesco

Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand take on the most infamous power couple in literary history, care of Joel Coen.

5
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Review

Munich: The Edge of War

by Josh Slater-Williams

Netflix rings in the new year with an austere World War Two espionage thriller from director Christian Schwochow.

2
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Review

The Electrical Life of Louis Wain

by Lydia Figes

Benedict Cumberbatch is electric in Will Sharpe’s tumultuous portrait of a cat lover extraordinaire, supported by a stellar cast.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Review

The Last Duel

by Rafa Sales Ross

Matt Damon, Adam Driver and Jodie Comer star in Ridley Scott’s blunt-edged tale of masculinity and betrayal in the 14th century.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect

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