Latest Movie Reviews | Little White Lies

Reviews

A smiling older man with grey hair and a white collared shirt.
Review

Boulevard

by Phil W Bayles

Robin Williams’ dour acting swansong is an underpowered drama of suppressed sexual frustration.

1
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A person dressed in a black cloak stands alone in a snowy, mountainous landscape with tents or buildings visible in the background.
Review

I Am Belfast

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

A lyrical ode to the Northern Irish capital from writer/​director Mark Cousins.

2
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Black vintage car parked on driveway in front of house
Review

Midnight Special

by Adam Woodward

Writer/​director Jeff Nichols reaches for the stars with this simply awesome sci-fi parable.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
A man with a beard embraces a woman with her eyes closed, resting her head on his shoulder.
Review

Nasty Baby

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

Sebastián Silva directs and stars in this astonishing queer drama about adult infertility.

3
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Helicopter blades being tightened by a person's hand wearing a dark jacket.
Review

Hardcore Henry

by Josh Slater-Williams

This ultra-violent FPS inspired actioner is about as fun as watching someone else play a video game.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
A man with a beard wearing a pink shirt, standing outdoors.
Review

Dheepan

by David Jenkins

Jacques Audiard returns with a hard-hitting immigration drama about a Sri Lankan Tamil warrior.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Weathered face of a woman in a fur-trimmed hood, looking pensive.
Review

Couple in a Hole

by Simran Hans

Kate Dickie and Paul Higgins star in this slow-burning woodland drama from director Tom Geens.

2
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two costumed figures, one in a silver dress with a crown, the other in a black and gold dress with large wings, seated on an ornate throne.
Review

The Huntsman: Winter’s War

by David Jenkins

This originality-neutral trawl through a fairy tale fantasy world is saved by the comedy sidekicks.

2
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A young person with dark hair contemplatively holding a hand to their mouth, in front of a background with graffiti.
Review

Victoria

by David Jenkins

Sebastian Schipper’s sensational single-take thriller is an ode to the art of filmmaking.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Young man with dark hair, wearing a grey shirt, looking serious.
Review

Mammal

by David Jenkins

This dour showcase for Australian actor Rachel Griffiths is a drama of grief and motherhood that is subtle with a capital S.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect