A lot of heart but The New Music doesn’t quite break through onto the scene… Continue reading
Category Archives: Film Reviews
Reviews of the latest film releases
12 Hour Shift review: Dir. Brea Grant
FrightFest Presents and Signature Entertainment present 12 Hour Shift on Digital HD 25th January 2021 Continue reading
Robin’s Wish review: Dir. Tylor Norwood (2021)
Robin Williams was the real deal and Robin’s Wish not only reasserts that belief, but also adds to it, and I’m sure we’d all benefit from a huge embrace of compassion like that right now. Continue reading
Soul review: Dir. Pete Docter
Beautifully animated, with a touching core story that captivates with real heart… Continue reading
The Mole Agent review: Dir. Maite Alberdi
The Mole Agent is available to watch On Demand and in cinemas now. Continue reading
Wonder Woman 1984 review: Dir. Patty Jenkins (2020)
While it may be over-ambitious, WW84 is a refreshing, vibrant and optimistic return for the iconic heroine – and well worth seeing on the big screen. Continue reading
Possessor review: Dir. Brandon Cronenberg (2020)
Alternately minimalist and extravagant; beautiful and horrific, Possessor is a breath of fresh air Continue reading
![Intelligent Life review: Dir. Paddy Earle [SWF Winner]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2020/11/70648331_424989831458392_6403416431697949913_n.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Intelligent Life review: Dir. Paddy Earle [SWF Winner]")
Intelligent Life review: Dir. Paddy Earle [SWF Winner]
If you enjoy Spaced or Black Books, you’ll love the character and comedy of this short film. Continue reading
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Escape: Dir. Alex Falconer [SWF Winner]
Intense and chilling… Continue reading
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Flies review: Dir. Jason Housecroft [SWF Winner]
A surrealist-esque piece with a knowing, melancholic air…. Continue reading
Nuclear review: Dir. Catherine Linstrum (2020)
Written and directed by Linstrum, Nuclear is a fantastic feature-length directorial debut, and is a promising start for things to come… Continue reading
African Apocalypse review: Dir. Rob Lemkin (2020)
An educational, distressing and must-watch retelling of the atrocities of a French Officer in West Africa… Continue reading
Ammonite review: Dir. Francis Lee
Ammonite is a tough, considered drama that’s exquisitely established… Continue reading
![Another Round [Druk] review: Dir. Thomas Vinterberg](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2020/10/another-round-photo-by-henrik-ohsten-copy-1599678423-928x523-1.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Another Round [Druk] review: Dir. Thomas Vinterberg")
Another Round [Druk] review: Dir. Thomas Vinterberg
A smart, poignant and warm-hearted take on growing older that offers a sincere meditation of allowing yourself to let go… Continue reading
The Painter and The Thief review: Dir. Benjamin Ree
Strangely inspiring, it’s occasionally disturbing but most of all, completely addictive. Continue reading
