Reviews

Two boys resting their heads together, a dark and moody scene with low lighting.
Review

22 July

by Hannah Strong

Paul Greengrass shows the action and aftermath of the 2011 Norway attacks in his latest terrorism-driven drama.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A man with a beard in a red garment, set against a dark, dramatic background.
Review

Mandy

by Hannah Strong

Panos Cosmatos unleashes hell on Nicolas Cage and Andrea Riseborough in this bloody, psychedelic headtrip.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Two cartoon characters: a skeletal figure in white and a large-eyed, black figure in red shirt, both standing in a shop with various merchandise visible.
Review

MFKZ

by Gus Edgar-Chan

This French-Japanese anime from directors Guillaume Renard and Shoujirou Nishimi is a twisted joyride.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A group of NASA astronauts, wearing blue flight suits with NASA logo, look serious and focused.
Review

First Man

by Adam Woodward

Damien Chazelle’s dramatisation of the Apollo 11 mission only scratches the surface of its human subject.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Woman with long brown hair looking thoughtful, set against a blurred natural background.
Review

Columbus

by Hannah Strong

This absorbing debut feature from video essayist Kogonada explores the relationship between people and spaces.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Stylised portrait of a woman in a red headscarf, with bold makeup and striking features.
Review

Tehran Taboo

by Finley Crebolder

Director Ali Soozandeh surveys a range of contemporary Iranian issues in this impressive rotoscoped animation.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Woman in red wig and polka dot outfit sitting at table, drawing or painting intricate patterns on paper against black and white background.
Review

Kusama – Infinity

by David Jenkins

A short, sharp portrait of the trailblazing Japanese pop artist Yayoi Kusama, from director Heather Lenz.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Silhouette of a person holding a burning object near a car engulfed in flames against a smoky, orange-tinted background.
Review

Us and Them

by Gus Edgar-Chan

Joe Martin’s over-directed post-Brexit fable feels like a collection of different auteurs vying for attention.

2
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Fearsome alien creature with sharp teeth, dark skin, and a gaping maw.
Review

Venom

by Adam Woodward

Tom Hardy sneers and sweats his way through this sanitised origin story of Marvel’s Spidey-bothering baddie.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Two people in formal attire, a woman in a red dress with floral patterns and a man in a black jacket, standing close together and looking away from the camera.
Review

Johnny English Strikes Again

by Caitlin Quinlan

Rowan Atkinson returns to make a mockery of British Intelligence in this tediously unfunny spy spoof sequel.

2
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect

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