A version of this review originally appeared on CRPWrites. The fourth film to come from animation house Cartoon Saloon, Wolfwalkers invites you to step back in time and become free, and wild. Co-directed by Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart, the pair navigate the film with ease. Through careful use of colour and setting, we flow through the… Continue reading Wolfwalkers
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The Very Excellent Mr Dundee
A version of this review originally appeared on CRPWrites. The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee is a hybrid sequel, focusing not on Crocodile Dundee, but on the man behind the crocs. Although an old-fashioned comedy that doesn’t quite find its footing in 2020, it still has a lot of heart – and a couple of knives. This… Continue reading The Very Excellent Mr Dundee
Wander Darkly
A version of this review originally appeared on CineChat. Wander Darkly is one of those films where I just don’t want to stop talking about it but it’s also very difficult to discuss without spoiling. Sienna Miller and Diego Luna play new parents who are going through the struggles that many first-time parents go through.… Continue reading Wander Darkly
Cuties
A version of this review originally appeared on CineChat. You may have already heard of the film Cuties, or Mignonnes in its native French. It released on Netflix in September after debuting in January at Sundance Film Festival where Maïmouna Doucouré won the Directing Award. However, the reason you have probably heard of it is… Continue reading Cuties
County Lines
A version of this review originally appeared on CineChat. County Lines is the debut feature film from Henry Blake, inspired by his own experiences as a youth worker. It follows Tyler, a 14-year old who becomes involved in County Lines, a nationwide drug dealing network which exploits vulnerable children into trafficking drugs from urban areas… Continue reading County Lines
Les Misérables
A version of this review originally appeared on CineChat. Available on home entertainment on the 30th November, Les Misérables is the Oscar-nominated film written and directed by Ladj Ly. My first knowledge of Les Misérables (aside from the infamous musical) was that it was the film chosen by France for the International Feature Film Oscar… Continue reading Les Misérables
Safe Spaces
A version of this article originally appeared on CineChat. Released as After Class in the US, Safe Spaces stars Justin Long (Dodgeball, Die Hard 4.0) as a New York City professor, who spends a week reconnecting with his family while defending his reputation over controversial behaviour at his college. It also stars Kate Berlant, Lynn Cohen, and is directed… Continue reading Safe Spaces
Echo Boomers Review
A version of this article originally appeared on CRPWrites. Opening thoughts Echo Boomers follows a team of millennials as they break into the homes of rich boomers. It has a statement to make in what could be a modern Robin Hood allegory, but it’s not entirely sure what that statement is. Direction - Half Directed… Continue reading Echo Boomers Review
Saint Frances Review
A version of this review originally appeared on CineChat. Saint Frances follows Bridget, floundering in her thirties as she takes a summer job as nanny to Frances, whose parents are preparing for the imminent birth of a second child. Let me start by saying what a joyous and wonderful film this is. It was a… Continue reading Saint Frances Review
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
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