★★★★ The provocative Irish language rap group "Kneecap" have their origins explored in this fittingly hilariously and unrestrained tale of cultural preservation and freedom of speech
Kneecap (2024)
Twisters (2024)
★★★1/2 The nostalgic summer spectacle is elevated by Glen Powell's undeniable charisma but despite a series of increasingly gripping set-pieces, it never fully blew me away
MaXXXine (2024)
★★★★1/2 Mia Goth proves to be the star that her titular femme fatale dreams of in the most entertainingly accessible entry in Ti West's trilogy of Hollywood horror pastiches
Repost: Beau is Afraid (2023)
Dir: Ari Aster Cast: Joaquin Phoenix, Nathan Lane, Amy Ryan, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Hayley Squires, Denis Menochet, Kylie Rogers, Parker Posey, Patti LuPone Ari Aster's 3 Hour anxiety induced nightmare showcases the good and bad of auteur cinema. ★★★★ Another repost of an old review to celebrate 1 year of DanLovesFilm this month. Ari Aster... Continue Reading →
Denis Villeneuve Films Ranked
To celebrate the critical and commercial success of the magnificently epic Dune: Part Two, I have decided to rank the filmography of Denis Villeneuve. With the release of his ambitious sci-fi sequel this past weekend, the French-Canadian filmmaker has established himself as one of the most talented directors working in the industry today, who has... Continue Reading →
Bob Marley: One Love (12A)
Dir: Reinaldo Marcus Green Cast: Kingsley Ben-Adir, Lashana Lynch, James Norton Kingsley Ben-Adir excels as Bob Marley in this safe but serviceable tribute to one of the all time great music icons 2024 has been somewhat underwhelming thus far when it has come to its major cinematic releases. With the exception of a handful of... Continue Reading →
The Iron Claw (15)
Dir: Sean Durkin Cast: Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson, Maura Tierney, Holt McCallany, Lily James Zac Efron produces a career defining performance in this devastatingly powerful real-life wrestling drama For almost fifty years the film industry has continued to follow the same template when it comes to producing sports dramas. The vast majority... Continue Reading →
Argylle (12A)
Dir: Matthew Vaughn Cast: Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Bryan Cranston, Catherine O'Hara, Henry Cavill, Sofia Boutella, Dua Lipa, Ariana DeBose, John Cena, Samuel L. Jackson This ludicrously over-the-top spy caper remains relatively entertaining despite a convoluted plot, shoddy visual effects and a plethora of increasingly predictable twists Ever since his big screen debut in... Continue Reading →
The Holdovers (15)
Dir: Alexander Payne Cast: Paul Giamatti, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Dominic Sessa Whilst it may not have had the emotional impact I was anticipating, Alexander Payne returns to form with this bittersweet festive dramedy Despite his work on several critically admired works over the years, I have never truly got on board with Alexander Payne as... Continue Reading →
All of Us Strangers (15)
Dir: Andrew Haigh Cast: Andrew Scott, Paul Mescal, Jamie Bell, Claire Foy Andrew Haigh's fantasy drama is a wonderfully acted and beautifully sombre meditation on love and loss Following the recent announcement of the Academy Award nominations for the forthcoming ceremony in March, there has been a huge backlash towards AMPAS regarding their "Oscar-worthy" selections.... Continue Reading →
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