Talent Viola Davis

Woman in floral dress, armed soldier in background.
Review

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes – lopsided prequel

by David Jenkins

Rachel Zegler and Tom Blyth head up this serviceable franchise prequel that divebombs into ignominy and obscurity during its protracted final act.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
A man wearing blue-tinted glasses and a red and blue jacket sits at a desk in a room with framed photos on the wall.
Review

Air

by Hannah Strong

Ben Affleck returns to the director's chair, fictionalising the fascinating story of how an iconic shoe was born.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two people wearing traditional African clothing, a woman in a brown patterned top and a man in a blue patterned robe, sitting together.
Review

The Woman King

by Rógan Graham

Gina Prince-Bythewood delivers her masterpiece in this quietly radical action epic with a stunning lead turn from Viola Davis.

4
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Group of men in old-fashioned attire gathered around a reclined man in a dimly lit room. Brick floor, wooden furniture, and instruments including a violin and trumpet.
Review

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom

by Flora Spencer Grant

The entertaining story of the titular “Mother of the Blues” sees Chadwick Boseman shine in his final performance.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Four people in a backstage area, packing boxes on a table. The scene features diverse individuals in casual attire, suggesting a behind-the-scenes or production environment.
Review

Widows

by Hannah Strong

Steve McQueen delivers the goods with a heist thriller about four women who take extreme measures to pay back a debt.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
An elderly man and woman embracing and smiling joyfully outdoors against a brick wall.
Review

Fences

by David Jenkins

Viola Davis steals the show in this faithful stage adaptation from director Denzel Washington.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two people, a man and a woman, riding on an escalator in a shopping mall, with advertising posters visible in the background.
Review

Blackhat

by David Jenkins

Michael Mann returns with a majestic B-thriller which offers a sharp commentary on the mass digitisation of communication.

2
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect

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