Reviews

A group of factory workers in blue overalls posing with arms raised in a celebratory manner.
Review

The Nothing Factory

by David Jenkins

This Cannes-winning working class musical from Portugal’s Pedro Pinho is not all it seems.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A man sits at a kitchen table, pensive expression on his face, surrounded by household items.
Review

Downsizing

by Trevor Johnston

Matt Damon gets miniature in writer/director Alexander Payne’s daffy sci-fi parable.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
US Marines in dress uniform attending a funeral service, with a man in a dark suit holding an American flag.
Review

Last Flag Flying

by Craig Williams

Richard Linklater’s “spiritual sequel” to The Last Detail is one of his most impressive achievements.

4
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
A black and white circular graphic with a central eye-like shape surrounded by radiating lines.
Review

The Final Year

by Matt Turner

Documentarian Greg Barker gains unprecedented access to Barack Obama’s administration during his farewell tour.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two young women standing in an urban setting, one wearing a patterned skirt and the other a plain T-shirt. The image is in black and white.
Review

Lover for a Day

by Ian Barr

French auteur Philippe Garrel returns with another consummately crafted relationship drama.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A woman with greying hair wearing a grey coat and scarf, sitting at a table with papers and files in front of her.
Review

The Post

by Charles Bramesco

Steven Spielberg recounts the story of the Pentagon Papers – with one eye on Donald Trump – in this strangely unsatisfying political drama.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Two people, a man and a woman, sitting across from each other in an aeroplane cabin, engaged in conversation.
Review

The Commuter

by Elena Lazic

Liam Neeson and Jaume Collet-Serra join forces once more for this fast-paced and furiously entertaining actioner.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Colourful skeletal figures in traditional Mexican attire, including sombrero hats, posing with a young boy in a festive street scene.
Review

Coco

by David Jenkins

Pixar mine the theme of mortality for light-hearted frolics in this Mexican-set adventure.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Caveman and wolf stand in lush forest, surrounded by trees and sunlight.
Review

Early Man

by David Jenkins

The Stone Age and the Bronze Age go to war in this daffy stop-frame comedy from Aardman Animation.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two individuals with curly hair leaning towards each other in a close embrace.
Review

A Woman’s Life

by Manuela Lazic

Stéphane Brizé takes a soft approach to this adaptation of Guy de Maupassant’s tale of 19th-century womanhood.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect

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