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Amy Smith

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Biography:

Amy Smith is a Scottish film journalist with an eye on all things award season. Working at a cinema part time, Amy keeps up to date on the latest releases whether it is international features, documentaries, independent films or the biggest blockbusters. You can follow Amy on Twitter: @filmswithamy

Reviews

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Marvelous and the Black Hole (2020) 84% C EDIT “With a few tweaks, there is a strong movie in here. I just wish that some of the writing didn’t feel as flat and that there was a strong demographic group for the film.” – InSession Film Jun 13, 2024 Full Review Charlotte (2021) 71% C- EDIT “This is a story that needed to be told, and I am glad I had the chance to discover who Charlotte Salomon was. However, she also deserved a better film than this.” – InSession Film May 21, 2024 Full Review The Menu (2022) 88% A- EDIT “Despite knowing how the story goes and where the twists and turns are, The Menu is a film that I can see myself going back to again and again.” – InSession Film Mar 1, 2024 Full Review My Policeman (2022) 44% B- EDIT “The overall presentation may be uneven and it won’t be a film that many people will remember or revisit in a few years time. However, I found myself captivated by the tale and that is all I ask with a story like this.” – InSession Film Mar 1, 2024 Full Review Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022) 91% A- EDIT “Glass Onion is another fantastic whodunnit from Rian Johnson, but is it better than Knives Out? Well, that comes down to personal preference and what you seek from these films.” – InSession Film Mar 1, 2024 Full Review Drive My Car (2021) 97% EDIT “When preparing myself to see Drive My Car for the first time, I made sure to get to a cinema and allow myself to be captivated for the three-hour runtime.” – InSession Film Mar 1, 2024 Full Review Mass (2021) 95% EDIT “Fran Kranz nailed it with his directorial debut by stripping back the filmmaking and focusing solely on the screenplay and the four brilliant actors he had in this single room. ” – InSession Film Mar 1, 2024 Full Review In the Heights (2021) 94% EDIT “With the vibrant soundtrack, gorgeous production and some of the best numbers in a long time such as '96,000' and 'Benny's Dispatch', there's no doubt that In The Heights makes my top five.” – InSession Film Mar 1, 2024 Full Review Belfast (2021) 86% EDIT “It is the mix of that tone and the fantastic filmmaking within it that elevates it from a lovely film to a gorgeous piece of cinematic history that is sure to please all audiences.” – InSession Film Mar 1, 2024 Full Review Spencer (2021) 83% EDIT “Containing one of my favorite scenes of the entire year with the ‘soldier game’ and a masterclass in numerous aspects of filmmaking, including score and cinematography, this is one I will continue to go back to time and time again.” – InSession Film Mar 1, 2024 Full Review Nine Days (2020) 90% EDIT “A unique concept captured by Edson Oda, the film is led by a fantastic performance from Winston Duke and beautifully captures the idea of life.” – InSession Film Mar 1, 2024 Full Review Flee (2021) 98% EDIT “Amin's story is told in the most beautiful of ways thanks to the direction of Jonas Poher Rasmussen and the animation that not only helps keep Amin's identity secret, but is able to delve into his past...” – InSession Film Mar 1, 2024 Full Review Parallel Mothers (2021) 96% EDIT “Take a seat and let the story captivate you from the first words to the very last frame.” – InSession Film Mar 1, 2024 Full Review The Suicide Squad (2021) 90% EDIT “Gunn kept audiences on their toes with action that could have been ripped from the comic books, humor that was sharp and landed hit after hit, and still a surprising amount of heart that made it easy to cheer on these mischievous characters.” – InSession Film Mar 1, 2024 Full Review A Love Song (2022) 95% B- EDIT “A Love Song does what it says on the tin and presents a film that is stripped back and honest. For his first feature film, Max Walker-Silverman shows a lot of strength in capturing tone, heart, and using key filmmaking techniques...” – InSession Film Mar 1, 2024 Full Review The Guilty (2021) 73% B EDIT “Jake Gyllenhaal continues to show that he is one of the best actors working in the industry right now, and even with the tonal issues and the blunders at the end, there is plenty of things to enjoy and to keep yourself invested for a short runtime.” – InSession Film Mar 1, 2024 Full Review The Beta Test (2021) 92% B EDIT “There are some things that stop it from being a fantastic film, but the good certainly does outweigh the bad in a film that promises to make you laugh before anxiously anticipating what will happen next.” – InSession Film Mar 1, 2024 Full Review King Richard (2021) 90% A- EDIT “King Richard is inspirational, crowd-pleasing, and is a film that shows exactly how bio-pics should be told.” – InSession Film Mar 1, 2024 Full Review Dune (2021) 83% A+ EDIT “It would be enough of a cinematic experience with just the visuals, but the technical elements within the sound are award-worthy.” – InSession Film Mar 1, 2024 Full Review Tick, Tick... Boom! (2021) 88% C= EDIT “If anything, I think the material would work better as a stage production, purely letting Jonathan Larson shine with a single spotlight. I would love to see Garfield play the role again soon if that is the case.” – InSession Film Mar 1, 2024 Full Review Army Of The Dead (2021) 68% C- EDIT “Aside from the incredible zombie tiger that is highlighted in the trailer, it was disappointing how lacking the creativity was within the design of the film.” – InSession Film Mar 1, 2024 Full Review Truman & Tennessee: An Intimate Conversation (2020) 91% C- EDIT “There was real potential here to make a gripping documentary about two of the greatest American icons and the impact of their relationship, but unfortunately, the documentary falls flat quickly.” – InSession Film Mar 1, 2024 Full Review Alita: Battle Angel (2019) 61% EDIT “Our leading character Alita goes through a lot of development throughout this story, and it is engaging to watch.” – InSession Film Mar 1, 2024 Full Review Black Widow (2021) 79% B+ EDIT “What director Cate Shortland does so well with Black Widow is the balance of tones within the story, something that Marvel has struggled a little bit with their latest TV projects.” – InSession Film Mar 1, 2024 Full Review My Name Is Pauli Murray (2021) 94% A- EDIT “The main goal of a documentary is to inform, and that is exactly what My Name is Pauli Murray does. This is a person that deserves more recognition for everything that they did.” – InSession Film Mar 1, 2024 Full Review
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