Reviews

A close-up of the villainous Thanos, an intimidating purple-skinned alien with a grimacing expression and a distinctive jaw.
Review

Avengers: Infinity War

by Hannah Strong

Marvel lays it all on the line in their pan-property pièce de résistance – a full-tilt triumph of blockbuster filmmaking.

4
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two figures standing by the ocean; a woman in a yellow dress and a man in a beige jacket.
Review

Beast

by Hannah Strong

Leads Jessie Buckley and Johnny Flynn are magnificent in this moody Jersey-set drama from Michael Pearce.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Elderly couple embracing on a beach, man has white hair and beard, woman wearing floral dress, sea and sky in background.
Review

The Leisure Seeker

by Eve Jones

This gentle road comedy starring Helen Mirren and Donald Sutherland depicts an ageing couple at the end of the trail.

2
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A young woman with long, dark hair is comforting a young man with a thoughtful expression as they sit together in a dimly lit setting.
Review

Every Day

by Eve Jones

Angourie Rice stars in this conceptually vague and slightly creepy riff on the body swap movie.

2
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
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Review

Let the Sunshine In

by Adam Nayman

Juliette Binoche goes looking for love in this scintillating comedy-drama from French director Claire Denis.

5
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
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Review

Big Fish & Begonia

by Michael Leader

This stunning animated fantasy from Chinese pair Liang Xuan and Zhang Chun rivals Studio Ghibli.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A man and woman conversing in a rustic setting, likely a workshop or garage, with wooden furniture and tools visible in the background.
Review

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

by David Jenkins

A wartime book group harbours a dark secret in this sparky British drama from director Mike Newell.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Review

Truth or Dare

by Elena Lazic

A cursed version of everyone’s least favourite party game causes havoc for some teens in Blumhouse’s latest horror offering.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A young woman with dark hair against a blurred, wintry background.
Review

A Gentle Creature

by David Jenkins

Russia's Sergei Loznita offers a damning critique of his homeland with this epically joyless road movie.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Review

Even When I Fall

by Louisa Cavell

This shocking exposé uncovers the tragic lot of many young circus performers in India.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect

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