Talent Ben Mendelsohn

Two people in historical costumes on the steps of a grand baroque church.
Review

Cyrano

by Leila Latif

Joe Wright returns to his wheelhouse with a big-screen musical adaptation of Edmond Rostand’s Cyrano de Bergerac.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A man and woman sitting on a rocky beach, embracing each other. The woman wears a sun hat and the man has a casual shirt. The ocean and sky are visible in the background.
Review

Babyteeth

by Hannah Strong

A young cancer patient falls for a local hustler in this striking debut from Australian director Shannon Murphy.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A man in a black coat aiming a bow and arrow in a cluttered, dimly lit room.
Review

Robin Hood

by Adam Woodward

A miscast Taron Egerton fronts this dour retelling of the age-old English folktale.

2
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
Young woman with long wavy brown hair wearing a black coat stands in a warehouse setting with shelves in the background.
Review

Una

by Ella Donald

Rooney Mara and Ben Mendelsohn bolster this uneven adaptation of David Harrower’s play.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Woman in dark uniform and goggles stands amid metallic railings in dark, moody setting.
Review

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

by Adam Woodward

Gareth Edwards opts for the slow burn over the whiz-bang in this Star Wars spin-off. The results are spectacular.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
A middle-aged man with a beard and troubled expression, wearing a grey jacket, leaning against a wooden wall.
Review

Slow West

by Adam Woodward

Michael Fassbender shows his true grit in this gratifying and extremely violent saunter through Old America.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two men in grim, dark clothing stand in a dimly lit, neon-coloured room.
Review

Black Sea

by David Jenkins

This old-school, undersea chiller starring Jude Law offers a sophisticated and moving exploration into the evils of greed.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Person standing in a room with yellow walls and windows.
Review

Starred Up

by Adam Woodward

This bruising and brutal jailhouse carve-up rides on the back of an astonishing central turn by Jack O’Connell.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Man with beard wearing a black polo shirt, standing indoors.
Review

Animal Kingdom

by Jason Wood

David Michôd doesn’t put a foot wrong. The writing, direction and performances are first-rate.

3
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect

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