Talent Mike Leigh

A serious-looking Black woman with braided hair, wearing a green jacket, speaking on a mobile phone.
Review

Hard Truths review – incredible in small, measured strokes

by Mark Asch

Reuniting with Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Mike Leigh makes a welcome return to contemporary filmmaking with a searing portrait of a woman on the brink.

4
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Crowd of people in historical clothing, some holding banners, gathered in a city street with buildings in the background.
Review

Peterloo

by Adam Woodward

Veteran filmmaker Mike Leigh delivers a history lesson about the oft-forgotten 1819 Peterloo Massacre in Manchester.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A person painting a large canvas in a cluttered, dimly lit studio filled with art supplies and work in progress.
Review

Mr Turner

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

Timothy Spall grunts his way to glory in Mike Leigh’s elegantly composed portrait of JMW Turner.

4
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Elderly couple seated at dining table, smiling and engaged in conversation.
Review

Another Year

by Jonathan Crocker

Mike leigh returns with a quietly brilliant portrait of a middle-aged relationship.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Smiling woman in blue and white striped cardigan, holding colourful paper shapes in front of a map backdrop.
Review

Happy-Go-Lucky

by James Bramble

A light-hearted tribute to the carefree, from footloose director Mike Leigh.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect

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