Romance Reviews and Features | Little White Lies

Genre Romance

Review

Tamara Drewe

by Matt Bochenski

Stripping away the dazzling veneer of sun-dappled privilege, Stephen Frears reveals a world of betrayal, desperation, bitterness and regret.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Review

Valentine’s Day

by Nell Frizzell

Despite marketing itself as a Hollywood rom-com, this is in many ways a Bollywood comedy, set in LA.

2
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
Review

Thirst

by Jonathan Crocker

It’s got problems, sure. But once again, Park delivers something dark, witty and original.

5
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Review

(500) Days of Summer

by Lorien Haynes

Marc Webb’s debut feature is a step in genre and gender development that will be referenced for years to come.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Review

Broken Embraces

by Sophie Ivan

This paean to classic cinema will keep your average cineaste and ardent Almodóvarite entertained playing spot-the-reference.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Review

Let the Right One In

by Matt Bochenski

Tomas Alfredson’s stunning Swedish love story has re-invented the vampire film.

5
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Review

Vicky Cristina Barcelona

by Jonathan Crocker

Woody Allen serves up a sizzling romantic drama with three seductive central performances.

2
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Review

I’m A Cyborg, But That’s OK

by Matt Bochenski

Park Chan-wook is fast becoming Asia’s answer to David Fincher.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Review

Atonement

by Lorien Haynes

Joe Wright’s World War Two weepie is a near masterpiece that only lacks the substance of great performances.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Review

Match Point

by Danny Miller

Match Point is enjoyable, if lacking in a little charm. Woody can do better than this, and we know it.

2
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect

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