Reviews

Small toy figures of children in football uniforms, standing on a grassy field.
Review

Orione

by Romy Somerset

Toia Bonino’s documentary explores the problem of violence in the eponymous Buenos Aires neighbourhood.

3
Anticipation
3
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
A man wearing a red fur-trimmed coat and hat, standing against a brick wall.
Review

The Christmas Chronicles

by Elena Lazic

Kurt Russell’s charming turn as Santa Claus makes this a festive family adventure to savour.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
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 man in a black coat aiming a bow and arrow in a cluttered, dimly lit room.
Review

Robin Hood

by Adam Woodward

A miscast Taron Egerton fronts this dour retelling of the age-old English folktale.

2
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
Person in black jacket standing in snowy forest.
Review

The Girl in the Spider’s Web

by Hannah Strong

Lisbeth Salander is back – with a new cast and a new director – in this weak attempt to revive the Dragon Tattoo franchise.

2
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
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
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Review

The Price of Everything

by Philippa Snow

Nathaniel Kahn’s insightful survey – and subtle critique – of the contemporary art world, featuring Jeff Koons, Larry Poons and more.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
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

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