Talent Pablo Larraín

Review

Maria review – a tender eulogy for a remarkable talent

by Hannah Strong

Angelina Jolie has never been better as the legendary opera singer Maria Callas, captured in the final week of her life by Pablo Larraín's elegant biographical drama.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A woman wearing a yellow coat and hat standing in a grassy field with a large building in the background.
Review

Spencer

by David Jenkins

Kristen Stewart is the saving grace of director Pablo Larraín’s slow-paced and inert biopic of Princess Diana.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Blonde woman in leopard print clothing dancing amongst a crowd.
Review

Ema

by Caitlin Quinlan

A dancer goes on the warpath in Pablo Larraín’s scorching survey of love and family in modern-day Chile.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A man sits alone in a dimly lit room, a pensive expression on his face.
Review

Neruda

by Ben Nicholson

Pablo Larraín returns to his political roots with a fascinating biopic of the Chilean poet Pablo Neruda.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Woman in red dress standing in an ornate room with furniture and artwork.
Review

Jackie

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

A career-best Natalie Portman channels the spirit of former FLOTUS Jackie O in this ace biopic.

3
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Silhouetted figure raising flag against vibrant sky at sunset.
Review

The Club

by Emma Simmonds

Ace Chilean director Pablo Larraín delivers a brooding and provocative drama about disgraced priests.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A man with a beard wearing a dark jacket, looking to the side against a colourful backdrop.
Review

No

by Ashley Clark

Gael García Bernal takes down a dictator with glossy TV advertising in this brilliant Chilean satire.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Woman with wavy brown hair and fur coat, in the reflection of a red car window.
Review

Post Mortem

by Laurence Boyce

A unique and weird history lesson created by a director whose star is continually on the rise.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Close-up of a rugged, weathered man with a concerned expression, illuminated by an intense, warm orange light.
Review

Tony Manero

by Anton Bitel

Pablo Larraín’s Saturday Night Fever-inspired drama is a damning indictment of the Pinochet dictatorship.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect

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