Talent Werner Herzog

Two people in traditional Asian dress, a woman in a pink kimono with a red floral accessory and a man in dark clothing, in a lush green outdoor setting.
Review

Family Romance, LLC

by Tom Bond

Werner Herzog delves into the strange world of a Japanese agency which specialises in artifice.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two elder men seated at a table, one with a portrait of a woman hung on the wall behind them.
Review

Meeting Gorbachev

by Lou Thomas

The former president of the Soviet Union sits down to discuss his personal legacy and the current state of things.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Three Buddhist monks in orange robes standing in front of a city skyline with tall buildings and fountains.
Review

Lo and Behold, Reveries of the Connected World

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

Werner Herzog explores how the internet has shaped the modern world in this information heavy doc.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A man in medieval armour and helmet holding a sword and shield, standing in a red-curtained doorway.
Review

Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972)

by David Jenkins

Werner Herzog’s 1972 masterpiece returns to the big screen, which is a cause for major celebration.

4
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Two people standing outside at night, a man in a black jacket and a woman in the background.
Review

Jack Reacher

by Adam Woodward

Not even Werner Herzog can’t save this slick but mediocre Tom Cruise vehicle.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Three people at a table, an older woman in a blue dress holding a plate of food, a man in a black jumper, and a woman in a black outfit.
Review

My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done

by Laurence Boyce

This is familiar territory for Werner Herzog – a compelling crime drama and intriguing character study rolled into one.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two men in a room, one seated wearing a suit and tie, the other standing behind him.
Review

Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call – New Orleans

by Josh Winning

A wildly entertaining off-kilter crime thriller from the dream team pairing of Werner Herzog and Nic Cage.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two figures in red coats standing on a snowy hilltop, with a vast, icy landscape and cloudy sky in the background.
Review

Encounters at the End of the World

by Matt Bochenski

As an observational study of people and place, Werner Herzog’s documentary is truly fascinating.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect

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