Reviews

Woman in black suit jacket and glasses sitting at a desk, looking thoughtful.
Review

The Children Act

by Beth Webb

Emma Thompson delivers a heartfelt turn as a high court judge presiding over a difficult case in the second Ian McEwan adaptation of 2018.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two elderly men, one holding a camera, against a cloudy backdrop.
Review

Distant Constellation

by Mark Asch

The inhabitants of a Turkish retirement home contemplate life’s big questions in this captivating doc from Shevaun Mizrahi.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Group of women sitting outdoors by tree, engaged in conversation.
Review

The Women (1939)

by Caroline Golum

Norma Shearer, Joan Crawford and Rosalind Russell are as sensational as ever in George Cukor’s classic Hollywood comedy.

5
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Man in black suit sitting in lavender field with large teddy bear.
Review

Christopher Robin

by Ella Kemp

Piglet, Pooh and Tigger too are brought back to life in this big-hearted Disney live-action animation.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Black and white image of a man in a suit and hat sitting at a table with a woman in traditional dress, likely 1930s or 1940s setting.
Review

The Eyes of Orson Welles

by David Jenkins

Mark Cousins returns with an essay feature on the doodles and draftsmanship of Orson Welles.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A man in a blue jacket pointing a gun at the camera.
Review

The Equalizer 2

by Adam Woodward

Denzel Washington emphatically reaffirms his action star credentials in this slick sequel.

2
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Grainy black-and-white image of a man and woman in close conversation, with the woman wearing a fur coat.
Review

Mildred Pierce (1945)

by David Jenkins

In tandem with a big Joan Crawford retrospective, this moving noir scorcher returns to cinemas.

4
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
A woman with short blonde hair wearing an orange cardigan and holding gardening tools in an outdoor setting.
Review

Under the Tree

by David Jenkins

Neighbours go to war in this bitterly cynical Icelandic comedy about our capacity for malevolence.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Blue-tinted smartphone screen showing room interior
Review

Unfriended: Dark Web

by Hannah Strong

A group of friends become embroiled in a sadistic internet game in the latest found footage phenomenon.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A man with a serious expression in a dimly lit spacecraft interior.
Review

The Meg

by Hannah Strong

Jason Statham squares off against a prehistoric behemoth in Jon Turteltaub’s silly and overcomplicated thriller.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect

Accessibility Settings

Text

Applies the Open Dyslexic font, designed to improve readability for individuals with dyslexia.

Applies a more readable font throughout the website, improving readability.

Underlines links throughout the website, making them easier to distinguish.

Adjusts the font size for improved readability.

Visuals

Reduces animations and disables autoplaying videos across the website, reducing distractions and improving focus.

Reduces the colour saturation throughout the website to create a more soothing visual experience.

Increases the contrast of elements on the website, making text and interface elements easier to distinguish.