Thunder Road started out as an an award-winning Sundance Short – now it’s a funny, tragic, memorable feature.
Film Reviews
Reviews of all the latest film releases, from indie festival flicks to big screen blockbusters.
The Secret Life of Pets 2 review – solid sequel delivers on laughs and heart
Max has anxiety and Snowball is a superhero … welcome to 2019 kids films.
After We Leave review – a grounded, futuristic drama which leaves much unanswered
A fascinating science-fiction drama that leaves too much unanswered for.
Aladdin review – cast are diamonds in a rough and uninspiring film
Will Smith, Mena Massoud and Naomi Scott really are giving it all they’ve got.
Rocketman review – Taron Egerton is a triumph in rocking Elton John biopic
The comparison to Bohmeian Rhapsody is inevitable, but Rocketman absolutely holds its own.
John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum review – prepare for war as Wick hits new levels
Parabellum delivers like never before with gut-busting action. Prepare for war.
Pokémon Detective Pikachu review – absurd premise brings about mixed results
It may sound like damning with faint praise, but this is easily one of the best video game adaptations.
Vox Lux review – an outrageous, exhilarating, and hollowing exploration of fame
A truly incredible film only made more magnificent by Portman’s unforgettable performance.
High Life review – a mesmerising space odyssey
R-Patz gets existential in space. What more could you want?
Destination Wedding review – an anti-rom com that tries a little too hard to be clever
An overly pretentious rom-com that lacks any form of action or plot.