Reviews

A man wearing a white shirt and black tie on a public transport vehicle.
Review

Cocote

by David Jenkins

A rare and troubling cinematic foray to the Dominican Republic in this surreal, rustic revenge yarn.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A person in black clothing lying on the ground, appearing to be in action or performing a stunt.
Review

Mission: Impossible – Fallout

by Adam Woodward

Tom Cruise and Christopher McQuarrie combine for one of the most purely entertaining action movies of the new century.

3
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
People behind wire mesh fence, displaying distressed expressions and gestures.
Review

A Prayer Before Dawn

by Christina Newland

Joe Cole plays a boxer who gets banged up abroad in this harrowing and poetic prison drama.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Three people - a woman with long blonde hair in a white coat, a man with dark hair, and a woman with curly blonde hair wearing a colourful patterned shawl - standing together in an indoor setting with decorative lighting.
Review

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again

by Manuela Lazic

This triumphant sequel to 2008’s ABBA musical is the most purely enjoyable big screen experience of the summer.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A silver and orange fighter plane in flight over deep blue ocean.
Review

Spitfire

by Lillian Crawford

Charles Dance narrates this beautiful and bombastic tribute to the RAF’s most iconic fighter plane.

2
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Crowd of people gathered in a doorway, some wearing coats and carrying bags.
Review

Hotel Artemis

by Hannah Strong

Jodie Foster runs a hospital for criminals in director Drew Pearce’s zany futuristic neo-noir.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Woman in aqua loungewear with child riding stuffed giraffe toy in luxury home interior.
Review

Generation Wealth

by Hannah Strong

Lauren Green field surveys the influence of affluence in this captivating documentary.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two women wearing winter coats, hats and scarves walking outdoors.
Review

Pin Cushion

by Eve Jones

A mother and daughter strive to start afresh in Deborah Haywood’s moving debut feature.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A woman with dark hair and a pensive expression, illuminated by a moody, shadowy light.
Review

The Secret of Marrowbone

by David Jenkins

Despite boasting a talented young cast, Sergio G Sánchez’s creepy chamber piece doesn’t add up to much.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A young woman with long blonde hair, looking pensive and thoughtful.
Review

Eighth Grade

by Hannah Strong

Comedian Bo Burnham presents an intimate and engaging portrait of modern teenage life.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect

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