Reviews

Two men in casual clothing sitting on the grass next to a vintage motorcycle against a background of trees.
Review

The Bikeriders review – a slow but enveloping saga

by Rógan Graham

Jeff Nichols' drama based on Danny Lyon’s photobook about a 1960s Chicago motorcycle gang finally cruises into cinemas.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Colourful cartoon characters in a studio setting, with a pink monster, an orange creature with wild hair, and a green character with large eyes.
Review

Inside Out 2 review – earnest but unambitious

by Hannah Strong

New emotions arise in Kelsey Mann's charming sequel to Pixar's 2015 hit about the internal machinations of an American tweenager.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Young woman with eyes closed, resting on a wooden surface amidst leaves and foliage.
Review

Sorcery – A witch trial movie with a magical-realist twist

by Anton Bitel

Christopher Murray directs and stars in this intriguing and original drama about an 1880s Chilean trial for witchcraft.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A man with curly hair and a beard wearing a beige t-shirt and a black jacket with a fur collar, standing in front of another person.
Review

Hounds – This contrived crime story outstays its welcome

by David Jenkins

Two bumbling hoods in Casablanca are charged with disposing of a corpse in Kamal Lazraq’s disappointing thriller.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A person with curly hair and glasses appears to be in conversation with another person, with colourful lights in the background.
Review

Àma Gloria – Gorgeous domestic drama on the meaning of parenthood

by Marina Ashioti

Marie Amachoukeli’s second film is a triumph of political and emotional sensitivity in its depiction of a young girl and her nanny.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Three people standing on a rocky outcrop overlooking a hilly, forested landscape at sunset.
Review

Sasquatch Sunset – Gross-out larks with an anthropological twist

by David Jenkins

A family of mythical beasts are observed in their natural habitat in comic portrait of animals and their instincts.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two people sitting in a forest, one reading a book, the other playing a game on the ground, surrounded by lush green foliage.
Review

Here – A gorgeous study of fragile human bonds

by Laura Venning

A delicate study of human interaction in a space where the urban and the natural collide from director Bas Devos.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Three young people, two girls and one boy, sitting on a bench outdoors. The girls have long blonde and dark hair, and the boy has short brown hair. They are holding what appears to be some kind of electronic device.
Review

Riddle of Fire review – whimsical and imaginative child’s play

by Hannah Strong

Three precocious kids set out on a quest for blueberry pie in Weston Razooli's throwback adventure film.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Four adults toasting with wine glasses at a dining table set with food and drink.
Review

Four Little Adults review – earnest yet soapy

by Marina Ashioti

Facing a marital crisis, a couple venture into the world of polyamory in Selma Vilhunen's Finnish relationship drama.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Close-up of a snarling, bloodied creature with sharp teeth and wild, matted fur.
Review

Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 review – witless nonsense

by David Jenkins

Another unwatchable slasher dirge from the IP graverobbers behind 2023’s unlikely cause celebre.

1
Anticipation
1
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect

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