Nazi occupation in the French countryside leads to forbidden love in this so-so literary adaptation.
By Anton Bitel
Studio Ghibli does it again with this vibrant, bittersweet adaptation of a classic Japanese folk tale.
A sex-worker turned feminist-force-of-nature is Kim Longinotto’s guide to Chicago in her characteristically great documentary.
Desiree Akhavan’s feature debut as a writer/director/star is an original and charismatically honest New York comedy.
Peter Ferdinando is arresting in this brutal London drama about bent coppers navigating gangs and cliches.
Madness, adolescence and nostalgia colour Gregg Araki's poetic mystery starring Shailene Woodley.
Neill Blomkamp dazzles and exasperates in equal measure with this cheerily derivative sci-fi extravaganza.
This Orwellian fable which climaxes in the creation of an all-dog army never transcends its central gimmick.
By Chris Blohm
Despite the chemistry between Will Smith and Margot Robbie, this is little more than a crass Elmore Leonard knock-off.
A distractingly contrived two-hander from newcomer Harry Macqueen boasts some robust lead performances.
Sameena Jabeen Ahmed is a revelation as the lead in this smart debut feature by Daniel Wolfe.
By Anton Bitel
A petrifying and refreshingly original horror movie from American name-to-watch, David Robert Mitchell.
A return to that sunny outpost for the elderly and infirm ushers lightly diminishing returns.
The Coen brothers’ Fargo inspires a globe-hopping, culture-clash treasure hunt in this inspired existential comedy.
Michael Mann returns with a majestic B-thriller which offers a sharp commentary on the mass digitisation of communication.
Director Peter Strickland’s sumptuous, all-female S&M fable is his greatest film to date.
An popular uprising in Ukraine is captured by the calm, collected director Sergei Loznitsa in all its abject horror.
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