Month: September 2017

I think that if you’re someone with a lot less cynicism than I have, and if you like sweet and childlike-innocence, you will probably love this. Continue reading Review: Goodbye, Christopher Robin→

The film is at its best when the characters are having fun, or doing the normal things med. students do. There’s real chemistry between the leads and the friendly competetiveness, the willingness to let loose and party after a stressful experience – all rings very true. Continue reading Review: Flatliners (2017)→

Two thirds of this film is really good. It’s just a shame the other third spoils it. One moment we are in a world where cops care about doing their jobs, where a woman can assert her authority because she has that right and where everyone is respected for what they bring to the table. Then suddenly it’s like we’re in the bizzaro version of that reality. Continue reading Review: Wind River→

Does it celebrate colonialism? Yes, I think it does. But it does so in such a self-aware and funny way that I think the film-makers knew exactly what they were doing. Continue reading Review: Victoria and Abdul→

As a lover of the book, I was surprised, thrilled and terrified. Continue reading Review: It→

Deliciously dark, full of scenery-chewing performances, brutal violence, melodrama, predictable twists and surprises, all wrapped around some really affecting, believable characters and relationships. Continue reading Review: The Limehouse Golem→