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Category Archives: Film Reviews
Reviews of the latest film releases
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings IMAX review: Dir. Destin Daniel Cretton (2021)
Marvel Studios’ latest blockbuster is brought to life with an engaging central family dynamic… Continue reading
Wildfire review: Dir. Cathy Brady (2021)
Beautifully made, magnificently performed, and full of passion, this is a true visceral experience and one everyone involved should be proud of. Continue reading
Candyman review: Dir. Nia DaCosta (2021)
Nia DaCosta’s Candyman is a slickly directed sequel/reboot with some terrific sound design, but still feels slightly underwhelming… Continue reading
Wendy review: Dir. Benh Zeitlin (2021)
This reimagining of Peter Pan is beautiful and heartbreaking, as our young main characters battle with their fears of growing up and growing old…. Continue reading
CODA review: Dir. Sian Heder (2021)
A proper crowd pleaser that’s emotionally true to itself and naturally funny on all the right beats. Out 13 August! Continue reading
Antebellum Blu-ray review: Dir. Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz (2021)
Available now on DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD… Continue reading
The Suicide Squad IMAX review | Dir. James Gunn (2021)
James Gunn applies his trademark dark humour and earnest characterisation in this superb DC film. Continue reading
Riders of Justice review: Dir. Anders Thomas Jensen (2021)
Packed with surprises, this is one unique genre-bending adventure…. Continue reading
Censor review: Dir. Prano Bailey-Bond (2021)
A cross between Berberian Sound Studio and Saint Maud, it manages to accurately depict the hysteria surrounding the video nasties and serve as a faithful homage to the films themselves. Continue reading
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Review: Denis Villeneuve’s Dune [IMAX Preview Event]
Our review of the IMAX exclusive look at Dune, set to be released this October… Continue reading
Deerskin review: Dir. Quentin Dupieux (2021)
The French love story of the year, no-one makes films quite like Quentin Dupieux. Continue reading
Summer of Soul (…Or When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) review: Dir. Questlove (2021)
Summer of Soul is as powerful and important as it was in 1969 – Out in the UK on 16 July Continue reading
Jumbo review: Dir. Zoé Wittock (2021)
Utterly unusual, and beautifully shot, it’s the sincere lead performance that keeps you entranced…. Continue reading
Black Widow review: Dir. Cate Shortland (2021)
Black Widow is out now in UK cinemas… Continue reading
