Reviews

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Review

Kaleidoscope

by David Jenkins

Toby Jones stars as a nervy ex-con in his brother Rupert’s Hitchcockian, council estate-set thriller.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Man in a dark suit sitting on a sofa, looking thoughtful.
Review

Marjorie Prime

by Phil Concannon

Michael Almereyda writes and directs this absorbing sci-fi themed meditation on loss and memory.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Review

No Stone Unturned

by Ella Kemp

Alex Gibney reopens a mysterious unsolved murder case in this incisive but frustratingly elusive documentary.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A man with a moustache stands in front of a steam train in the snow.
Review

Murder on the Orient Express

by David Jenkins

The potency of Agatha Christie’s 1934 novel shines through the glossy, high-camp screen adaptation.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Review

Gilbert

by Matthew Eng

A new documentary about comic provocateur Gilbert Gottfried is one of the year’s most unexpected heartwarmers.

2
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A man standing on a staircase in a dimly lit room, with large arched windows and a chandelier visible.
Review

The Killing of a Sacred Deer

by Trevor Johnston

Yorgos Lanthimos is up to his old tricks in this typically strange and idiosyncratic psycho-thriller.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A young woman's face, with piercing blue eyes and crystals decorating her hair against a pale, ethereal backdrop.
Review

Thelma

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

Joachim Trier returns with a bold sci-fi tinged romantic drama that may just leave you feeling cold.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A brown furry creature wearing a red hat and holding a red bucket, standing on a ledge in front of an orange door.
Review

Paddington 2

by David Jenkins

The friendly little bear spends some time behind bars in this fantastically delightful family sequel.

4
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
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Review

78/52

by David Jenkins

The shower scene in Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho goes under the microscope in this intriguing documentary.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A person wearing a black top and red accessories, sitting on the ground in a dark, industrial-looking setting.
Review

Jigsaw

by Elena Lazic

The Saw franchise is rebooted with a pair of hot horror directors behind the tiller. Unfortunately, it’s not enough.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect

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