Luke Channell
Luke Channell's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer when
published at the following Tomatometer-approved publication(s):
Little White Lies,
Starburst,
HeyUGuys,
We Got This Covered
| Publications: | Little White Lies, Starburst, HeyUGuys, We Got This Covered |
Movie Reviews Only
| Rating | T-Meter | Title | Year | Review |
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| 4/5 | 95% | Western (2018) |
Western's refreshing rejection of formula and celebration of cross-cultural connection proves highly resonant in an increasingly divided world.‐ HeyUGuys
Read More | Posted Apr 13, 2018
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| 8/10 | 97% | Your Name. (Kimi No Na Wa.) (2017) |
Your Name may throw to many ideas at the wall, but it's an inventive, pristinely animated, emotionally resonant treat that reinforces Shinkai's undeniable talents.‐ Starburst
Read More | Posted Nov 20, 2017
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| 4/5 | 98% | Lucky (2017) |
A superb character piece, an affecting yet humorous meditation on life and death as well as an aptly poignant farewell for Harry Dean Stanton.‐ HeyUGuys
Read More | Posted Oct 20, 2017
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| 2/5 | 65% | The Cured (2018) |
While the film is constricted by a limited budget, it's still disappointing how few visual risks are taken on such an alluring idea.‐ HeyUGuys
Read More | Posted Oct 16, 2017
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| 4/5 | 78% | Last Flag Flying (2017) |
While not rivalling Linklater's phenomenal bests, Last Flag Flying is superbly acted and punctuated with an abundance of warm, comical, touching moments.‐ HeyUGuys
Read More | Posted Oct 11, 2017
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| 8/10 | 94% | The Red Turtle (La tortue rouge) (2017) |
Deceptively deep in both its sumptuous visual imagery and in its subtly moving themes, The Red Turtle is a transcendent little gem.‐ Starburst
Read More | Posted Sep 26, 2017
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| 3/5 | 77% | The Ghoul (2017) |
Although the final result is a little unpolished and can be frustratingly ambiguous, Tunley's auspicious début has shown he's a director big on ideas, invention and ingenuity.‐ HeyUGuys
Read More | Posted Jul 31, 2017
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| 3/5 | 44% | Bushwick (2017) |
Offers impressively staged action and an intriguing premise, but is let down by uninspired dialogue and underdeveloped characters.‐ HeyUGuys
Read More | Posted Jun 5, 2017
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| 2/5 | 65% | Bitch (2017) |
Tonal inconstancies, bizarre character decisions and a chaotic narrative hamper the promising concept and the film ultimately feels like a wasted opportunity.‐ HeyUGuys
Read More | Posted Jun 1, 2017
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| 3/5 | 91% | Irreplaceable (Médecin de campagne) (2016) |
An unashamedly low-key, old-fashioned affair which leans heavily on the undeniable talents of its central duo.‐ HeyUGuys
Read More | Posted Jan 13, 2017
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| 4/5 | 64% | The Darkest Universe (2016) |
An exploration of human connections, emotions and life and definitely one of the most refreshingly original British films this year.‐ HeyUGuys
Read More | Posted Nov 7, 2016
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| 3/5 | 90% | Burn Burn Burn (2015) |
Though it follows a familiar path, Burn Burn Burn's strong performances and razor-sharp script make it worth the ride.‐ HeyUGuys
Read More | Posted Oct 24, 2016
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| 4/5 | 87% | Two Lovers and a Bear (2016) |
Nguyen has crafted a surprising, touching and deeply resonant love story.‐ HeyUGuys
Read More | Posted Oct 20, 2016
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| 3/5 | 86% | Nocturama (2017) |
Although the lack of characterisation and context is initially off-putting, this is an altogether provocative, compelling piece of work with an expertly-staged, thrilling finale.‐ HeyUGuys
Read More | Posted Oct 19, 2016
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| 4/5 | 94% | Prevenge (2017) |
Blends jet-black humour, edge-of-your-seat thrills and graphic gore with gleeful abandon.‐ HeyUGuys
Read More | Posted Oct 18, 2016
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| 3/5 | 85% | Lion (2016) |
Dev Patel's most sophisticated and touching performance to date helps hold things together as he expertly portrays Saroo's inner conflict and identity crisis.‐ HeyUGuys
Read More | Posted Oct 18, 2016
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| 2/5 | 13% | The Summoning (Planetarium) (2017) |
Rebecca Zlotowski's third film is a muddled, inscrutable jumble of ideas and images.‐ HeyUGuys
Read More | Posted Oct 13, 2016
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| 2/5 | 91% | Mindhorn (2016) |
A frustratingly slapdash and derivative affair.‐ HeyUGuys
Read More | Posted Oct 12, 2016
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| 4/5 | 91% | Certain Women (2016) |
An exquisitely crafted, empathetic study of the female experience that will seriously impress.‐ HeyUGuys
Read More | Posted Oct 12, 2016
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| 4/5 | 91% | Elle (2016) |
A multi-faceted, endlessly engaging, masterful success.‐ HeyUGuys
Read More | Posted Oct 11, 2016
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| 3/5 | 44% | King Cobra (2016) |
King Cobra is a sleek, darkly humorous, luridly enjoyable exploration of a real-life murder story but beyond its superficial pleasures, it's unlikely to stay with you.‐ HeyUGuys
Read More | Posted Oct 6, 2016
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| 5/10 | 64% | Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016) |
Burton has successfully crafted some interesting characters and memorable images, but fails to place them into the coherent, concise narrative they deserve.‐ Starburst
Read More | Posted Sep 30, 2016
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| 7/10 | 99% | Under The Shadow (2016) |
Under the Shadow effectively uses historical context and cultural issues to draw nuance and complexity from the horror genre, while acting as an impressive calling card for Anvari. ‐ Starburst
Read More | Posted Sep 30, 2016
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| 4/5 | 84% | Tallulah (2016) |
The film boats a trio of stand-out performances from its talented female cast and offers poignancy, humour and drama in equal measure.‐ HeyUGuys
Read More | Posted Jul 6, 2016
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| 3/5 | 82% | These Final Hours (2015) |
Has more to say than your usual apocalyptic affair.‐ Little White Lies
Read More | Posted May 5, 2016
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| 3/10 | 18% | Special Correspondents (2016) |
Special Correspondents is a flimsy, irrelevant, unfunny 'satirical comedy' which adds up to nothing much at all.‐ We Got This Covered
Read More | Posted May 2, 2016
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| 3/5 | 95% | '71 (2015) |
An impressive debut feature buoyed by a captivating central turn.‐ Little White Lies
Read More | Posted Mar 17, 2016
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| 3/5 | 75% | 13 Minutes (Elser) (2017) |
As a first step back into polite cinematic society after a long run of duffers, Hirschbiegel's film has a certain value to it.‐ Little White Lies
Read More | Posted Mar 17, 2016
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| 2/5 | 20% | 360 (2012) |
There's one Anthony Hopkins monologue to remember, but that only highlights everything the rest of the film so sorely lacks.‐ Little White Lies
Read More | Posted Mar 17, 2016
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| 3/5 | 88% | 52 Tuesdays (2015) |
Rough around the edges but sophisticated where it counts.‐ Little White Lies
Read More | Posted Mar 17, 2016
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| 5/5 | 98% | 8 1/2 (1963) |
A carnival of the soul.‐ Little White Lies
Read More | Posted Mar 17, 2016
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| 4/5 | 98% | Welcome To Leith (2015) |
Observed, even-keeled and well-researched, Welcome to Leith masterfully employs an array of perspectives and insightful news-clips, forming an urgent story which retains a certain objectivity on the offensive racist at its core.‐ Little White Lies
Read More | Posted Feb 10, 2016
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| 1/5 | 9% | Point Break (2015) |
Pointless. Heartbreaking.‐ Little White Lies
Read More | Posted Feb 5, 2016
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