Talent Mark Stanley

Review

The Settlers review – a brutally violent anti-western

by David Jenkins

This haunting debut by Felipe Gálvez Haberle dismantles the violent colonial trappings of the classic western.

3
Anticipation
4
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3
In Retrospect
Review

Run

by Josh Slater-Williams

Scott Graham’s impressive third feature stars Mark Stanley as a factory worker with a need for speed.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Review

Sulphur and White

by Jess Duffy

A successful man struggles to come to terms with traumatic events from his past in Julian Jarrold’s ineffective drama.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
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Dark River

by Mike McCahill

Clio Barnard follows up The Selfish Giant with an overwrought domestic drama starring Ruth Wilson.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Review

Kajaki: The True Story

by Adam Woodward

This suspenseful drama authentically reconstructs a disastrous rescue mission during the Afghan conflict.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect