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Film Reviews
Reviews of all the latest film releases, from indie festival flicks to big screen blockbusters.
Followers review – another shallow social media critique for the pile
This kind of film has proven pretty dull by now, no?
One Of These Days review – Bastian Günther explores our ugly obsession with desperation
Joe Cole stars in this slow-burn, thought-provoking film.
Ambulance review – Bay delivers his most Michael Bay film yet
Jake Gyllenhaal, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Eiza Gonzalez star in this non-stop action thriller.
The Duke review – a sweet and thought-provoking true crime comedy
Helen Mirren and Jim Broadbent are charming as a pair of ageing art thieves.
The Spine of Night review – an eye-catching return to rotoscoped hard fantasy
A visually memorable, violent fantasy that lacks the depth needed to be really special.
Hive review – Kosovan drama doesn’t quite live up to the buzz
Inspiring stuff, but it fizzles out fast.
Broadcast Signal Intrusion review – Harry Shum Jr. goes down the analogue rabbit hole
A video archivist unearths a series of sinister pirate broadcasts.
Turning Red review – a funny and dazzlingly animated coming-of-age story
A beautifully, emotional film that makes one girl’s experience a universal one.
A Banquet review – a stomach-churning body horror
Jessica Alexander shines in this unsettling body horror.