Reviews

Group of five young people, some smiling, in a room with brick walls.
Review

My Friend Dahmer

by Elena Lazic

The early years of the man dubbed the ‘Milwaukee Cannibal’ make for a compelling character study.

2
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A man in a blue jacket standing by a microphone and holding a medal.
Review

Bobby Robson: More Than a Manager

by Adam Woodward

This evocative documentary celebrates the life and career of one of football’s true greats.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
An elderly man with grey hair wearing a black and white patterned jacket and a blue tie, gesturing with his hands while sitting in a red chair.
Review

McKellen: Playing the Part

by Eve Jones

A witty, whistle-stop tour through the eventful life of this British icon of stage and screen.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
An older woman wearing a red jacket and blue backpack, gazing pensively into the distance on a sunny, grassy hillside.
Review

Edie

by Jamie Neish

A widow scales one of Scotland’s most challenging peaks in this uplifting drama starring Sheila Hancock.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Animated illustration depicting a group of people gathered around a table, sharing a meal. Warm tones of brown and orange dominate the colour palette, with a focus on the central figure wearing traditional Middle Eastern attire.
Review

The Breadwinner

by David Jenkins

The animation house behind Song of the Sea return with a timely takedown of religious fundamentalism.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Lush tropical landscape with towering palm trees, verdant grassy fields, and a group of people riding horses.
Review

Zama

by David Jenkins

Lucrecia Martel’s tale of colonial misadventure in South America is one of the great cinematic achievements of the decade.

5
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
A woman in a blue dress standing in a bedroom with a large red curtained bed, lamps, and luggage.
Review

On Chesil Beach

by David Jenkins

Marital woe plagues a young couple honeymooning on the Dorset coast in this Ian McEwan adaptation.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A woman with pink hair sitting alone at a table in a dimly lit bar, holding a drink and looking contemplative.
Review

Allure

by Anton Bitel

Evan Rachel Wood stars in this twisty erotic thriller about a cleaner who strikes up a friendship with a client’s daughter.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two people laughing in a dimly lit bar, surrounded by festive lights.
Review

Solo: A Star Wars Story

by Adam Woodward

This safe and fan service-heavy Han Solo origin story is the worst Star Wars movie since the prequel trilogy.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Young woman reclining on cushions, eyes closed, wearing a yellow top.
Review

Jeune Femme

by Christina Newland

Laetitia Dosch delivers a star turn in this charming Parisian drama from writer/director Léonor Serraille.

2
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect

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