Talent Judi Dench

Three young people, two girls and a boy, posing for a photograph outdoors. The boy holds a sword and a large circular object, while the girls hold smaller, decorated umbrellas.
Review

Belfast

by Hannah Strong

Kenneth Branagh’s semi-autobiographical drama about The Troubles is undermined by its depthless and apolitical tone.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Elderly woman with grey curly hair and a serious expression, looking directly at the camera.
Review

Red Joan

by Caitlin Quinlan

Judi Dench impresses in a limited role as the KGB’s longest-serving British spy.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A middle-aged man with long hair wearing a black robe stands at a wooden podium, with a group of people in robes seated behind him in a dimly lit, ornate room.
Review

All Is True

by Caitlin Quinlan

Kenneth Branagh directs and stars in this familiar and rather silly William Shakespeare biopic.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Two people wearing traditional clothing walking down a path surrounded by leafy trees.
Review

Victoria & Abdul

by Katherine McLaughlin

Judi Dench reprises her role as Queen Victoria in this touching study of later-life depression.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Elderly woman in floral scarf and elderly man in tweed jacket, sitting and conversing in an indoor setting.
Review

Philomena

by David Jenkins

A big return-to-form for director Stephen Frears in this lilting transatlantic weepie.

2
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect

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