★★★★ It may lack the nuances of his more challenging previous works but Steve McQueen still manages to deliver a captivating wartime drama that is surprisingly old-fashioned
Blitz (2024)
The Zone of Interest (12A)
Dir: Jonathan Glazer Cast: Christian Friedel, Sandra Huller Jonathan Glazer's atmospheric holocaust drama provides a harrowing insight into the lives of those responsible for committing unforgivable crimes against humanity As we approach the back end of this years award circuit, one of the films that has conjured up a storm throughout is Jonathan Glazer's experimental... Continue Reading →
One Life (12A)
Dir: James Hawes Cast: Anthony Hopkins, Helena Bonham Carter, Johnny Flynn, Lena Olin, Romola Garai, Alex Sharp, Jonathan Pryce While it may be conventional 'One Life' succeeds in telling the heart-warming true story of Nicholas Winton and his remarkable humanitarian efforts Predominantly known for his menacing turn as iconic psychologist-turned-cannibal Hannibal Lecter over thirty years... Continue Reading →
Godzilla Minus One (12A)
Dir: Takashi Yamazaki Cast: Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe, Yuki Yamada, Munetaka Aoki, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Sakura Ando, Kuranosuke Sasaki Amongst the death and destruction from the legendary Kaiju, is an emotionally compelling story which elevates the latest Godzilla movie to one of the best of the series. As I waited for my much anticipated screening of... Continue Reading →
Napoleon (15)
Dir: Ridley Scott Cast: Joaquin Phoenix, Vanessa Kirby, Tahar Rahim, Ben Miles, Rupert Everett, Paul Rhys, Matthew Needham Ridley Scott's historical epic is meandering and uninspired despite some spectacularly bloody battle sequences Having directed a handful of the most iconic movies in the last few decades, Ridley Scott will no doubt go down in cinema... Continue Reading →
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