Talent Jack O’Connell

Two men in period attire - one in a blue cap, the other in a cowboy hat - stand next to a vintage car in a rural setting.
Review

Sinners review – links the past and present with music and blood

by Kambole Campbell

Finally free from the Marvel machine, Ryan Coogler delivers the goods and then some with his music-powered, genre-splicing latest.

3
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
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Review

Back to Black review – a pointlessly cruel hash of Amy’s life

by Rógan Graham

This miserable biopic claims to celebrate the life and music of Amy Winehouse, but instead serves as a ghoulish encapsulation of everything wrong with the music industry and fame machine.

1
Anticipation
1
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
Couple embracing in a wooded area, the woman wearing a cream lace dress and the man wearing a blue jumper.
Review

Lady Chatterley’s Lover

by Patrick Sproull

A lonely newlywed embarks on a clandestine affair with her gamekeeper in Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre’s adaptation of the classic DH Lawrence novel.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two people in outdoor setting, woman in beige coat and man in black coat.
Review

Little Fish

by Keli Williams

An amnesia-causing virus threatens a young couple, played by Olivia Cooke and Jack O’Connell.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A person with blond hair and green eyes gestures towards the camera with a serious expression.
Review

Seberg

by David Jenkins

Kristen Stewart is woefully miscast in Benedict Andrews’ biopic of the late screen icon Jean Seberg.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Three men in uniform, one appears to be a police officer restraining an older man in a suit.
Review

Money Monster

by David Jenkins

Jodie Foster swings for the Wall Street fat cats and misses by miles in this thin thriller which premiered in Cannes.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
Man running in a race, wearing a black vest with the word "Torrance" on it.
Review

Unbroken

by David Ehrlich

Angelina Jolie takes to the director’s chair and is overwhelmed by her deity-like subject in this glossy, unexceptional awards-baiter.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Soldiers in olive-drab uniforms carrying rifles walk down a street lined with buildings. A young soldier looks directly at the camera.
Review

’71

by Adam Woodward

Jack O’Connell continues to impress in Yann Demange’s compelling take on The Troubles.

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

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