The Climb Review

A version of this article originally appeared on CineChat. Released in UK cinemas tomorrow, The Climb follows the ups and downs of two lifelong best friends. Mike and Kyle have been friends for as long as they can remember, and almost nothing can come between them. Sowhen Mike decides to finally tell Kyle that he’s been… Continue reading The Climb Review

Summer of 85 Review

A version of this article originally appeared on CineChat. Summer in a French seaside town sees a chance meeting between Alexis and David. Alexis sees David as the friend of his dreams and they blur the lines between friendship and lovers, but as with all great teen romances, it seems as though this one may… Continue reading Summer of 85 Review

LFF Roundup

A version of this article originally appeared on CineChat. With London Film Festival coming to a close, we wanted to give a mention to some of the films we got the chance to see but weren’t able to fully review. Some of these will be available via cinemas and VOD over the coming weeks and months, so… Continue reading LFF Roundup

Ammonite Review

A version of this article originally appeared on CineChat. Ammonite stars Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan, two powerhouse actresses known for their awards worthy performances in period dramas. Unfortunately, it feels as though the film relies too heavily on the performances alone and with little character development for an audience to grip, we’re left flat… Continue reading Ammonite Review

Possessor Review

A version of this review originally appeared on CineChat. Possessor follows Tasya Vos (Andrea Riseborough), who works as a hired assassin, that uses a technology to allows her to inhabit the body of another person for each kill. We follow Tasya as she becomes trapped in the mind of a man (Christopher Abbott) whilst she… Continue reading Possessor Review

New Order Review

A version of this review originally appeared on CineChat. A spectacular family home is the scene for the wedding of Marianne. Outside of these walls, however, riots are raging in the streets. When an old employee arrives asking for money to get his wife urgent medical help, Marianne leaves with one of the employees and… Continue reading New Order Review

Soul Review

A version of this review was originally posted on CineChat. Coming to Disney+ on Christmas day, we got the opportunity to see Disney Pixar’s Soul a little bit earlier as part of London Film Festival 2020. Directed by Pete Docter (Monsters Inc., UP and Inside Out) and co-directed by Kemp Powers, Soul follows Joe Gardner,… Continue reading Soul Review

Another Round Review

A version of this review originally appeared on CineChat. Another Round (Druk in its native Danish) is a Danish-Swedish drama which poses the question – how much is just enough? Mads Mikkelsen (Hannibal) plays Martin, a quiet History teacher who has seen better days. Struggling to engage with anything on both a professional and personal… Continue reading Another Round Review

Body of Water Review

A version of this review originally appeared on Cinechat. Body of Water explores the impact of an eating disorder on a multigenerational family. Stephanie (Sian Brooke) returns from a treatment centre for her illness with the hopes of reconnecting with both her mother and her teenage daughter. Whilst this is a film about someone trying… Continue reading Body of Water Review

Emily in Paris Review

A version of this article originally appeared on CRPWrites. Arriving on Netflix this weekend is Emily in Paris, a new 10 episode show from Darren Star (Sex and the City, Younger). Focussing on 20 something Emily, played by a charmingly annoying and peppy Lily Collins, she ends up taking a yearlong promotion at a company… Continue reading Emily in Paris Review