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Liam Macleod

Liam Macleod's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
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Past Lives (2023) 95% 5/5 EDIT “A small, sweet but ultimately soulful film, a triumph for Celine Song and a beautifully unwrapped gift for audiences.” – HeyUGuys Aug 29, 2023 Full Review Afire (2023) 91% 3/5 EDIT “An underwhelming, if appropriately slow-burner, that reminds us of how little our personal anxieties matter against the all-encompassing winds of fate.” – HeyUGuys Aug 29, 2023 Full Review Femme (2023) 93% 4/5 EDIT “Femme is a worthy addition to the canon of Neo-Noir variations. Freeman and Ping like to describe themselves as ‘queer creators breaking into a straight space’ but here they have brought the heteronormative Film Noir to them and made it on their terms.” – HeyUGuys Aug 24, 2023 Full Review Passages (2023) 94% 4/5 EDIT “A triumph for Ira Sachs with a compelling collection of performances at its heart. The trio of lead actors elevate this vulgar, clumsy, and ultimately human film to great heights.” – HeyUGuys Aug 21, 2023 Full Review Operation Fortune: Ruse de guerre (2023) 51% 2/5 EDIT “A frustraingly damp and discordant caper, with a capable cast done a disservice due to haphazard editing and an underdeveloped script. A mess, and a shame. ” – HeyUGuys Apr 11, 2023 Full Review Argentina, 1985 (2022) 96% 3/5 EDIT “A well-made, well-acted courtroom drama that makes the mistake of wanting to rush to the closing statement.” – HeyUGuys Nov 1, 2022 Full Review Cannon Arm and the Arcade Quest (2021) 100% 4/5 EDIT “The film shines a much-needed spotlight on the positive aspects of gaming in everyday life. While it can be whimsical and overly nostalgic, you'll be drawn in by the players and their wider world.” – HeyUGuys Oct 12, 2021 Full Review The Feast (2021) 80% 2/5 EDIT “With a compelling set up and a tangible atmosphere of dread, The Feast has elements of true horror. However it is weighed down by a script that is piled high with loose ends, which slows the film to a crawl.” – HeyUGuys Oct 8, 2021 Full Review The Harder They Fall (2021) 88% 4/5 EDIT “Violent and vibrant - this is a cracking film fueled by a fine cast having the time of their lives. Visually brilliant, paced and cut with grace and precision, this is one to see on a big screen with an audience.” – HeyUGuys Oct 7, 2021 Full Review Rose Plays Julie (2019) 95% 3/5 EDIT “A tense and powerful thriller, fueled by a solid cast and a fierce, yet human performance from Ann Skelly.” – HeyUGuys Sep 16, 2021 Full Review Every Breath You Take (2021) 20% 3/5 EDIT “Fine performances and a decent understanding of the formula fall down when there's no human touch. Well made, but underwhelming.” – HeyUGuys Jul 23, 2021 Full Review Cowboys (2020) 92% 4/5 EDIT “A thrilling and joyous adventure with enough boldness about it to inspire real emotional weight. Cowboys is a daring ride through the beauty and darkness of rural America.” – HeyUGuys May 7, 2021 Full Review Cliff Walkers (2021) 80% 4/5 EDIT “A bountiful visual feast with some powerful character dynamics, muddied sometimes by a too-complex story. The impact remains however, and this is a thrilling film you need to catch.” – HeyUGuys May 4, 2021 Full Review The Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021) 97% 4/5 EDIT “Constantly inventive, funny and made with heart, this is likely to be one of the best animated features of the year.” – HeyUGuys Apr 25, 2021 Full Review Bittersweet Symphony (2019) 2/5 EDIT “Unfocused and inattentive to the emotional and narrative beats on which it hangs itself, Bitterweet Symphony falls flat despite some good work by the cast.” – HeyUGuys Apr 12, 2021 Full Review The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2021) 55% 3/5 EDIT “A stylish but superficial case is made in The United States vs. Billie Holiday. Despite great work from Andra Day this is a shallow telling of a life teeming with heartbreak and highlights.” – HeyUGuys Mar 1, 2021 Full Review School's Out Forever (2021) 71% 2/5 EDIT “A fantastic premise is squandered with a trampoline of tonal imbalances, blank characters and violence that disgusts without impact. Must try harder.” – HeyUGuys Feb 15, 2021 Full Review Ammonite (2020) 70% 3/5 EDIT “Once again Lee displays mastery of cinematic intimacy, creating a charged, propulsive narrative. Sadly the minimalist dialogue leaves a hole in the centre of this beautiful period piece, which the fine performances from the film's leads cannot close.” – HeyUGuys Oct 19, 2020 Full Review Soul (2020) 95% 5/5 EDIT “It is hard to think of another film this year so rich in character or so powerful in its emotional weight. Pixar had the ambition to make something as life-affirming and inspiring as A Matter of Life and Death for children. And they succeeded.” – HeyUGuys Oct 12, 2020 Full Review Wolfwalkers (2020) 99% 4/5 EDIT “Another triumph for Cartoon Saloon. With some excellent voicework and the vividness of the images this is a work of art, perfect for all the family.” – HeyUGuys Oct 12, 2020 Full Review One Night in Miami (2020) 98% 4/5 EDIT “Fuelled by some smart writing and a group of magnetic performances, One Night in Miami is a captivating movie, once it gets going. King directs with an assured hand.” – HeyUGuys Oct 12, 2020 Full Review 200 Meters (2020) 90% 3/5 EDIT “A strong lead performance from Ali Suliman brings a compelling touch to this unbalanced, but engaging film.” – HeyUGuys Oct 12, 2020 Full Review The Reason I Jump (2020) 97% 4/5 EDIT “A brilliant attempt to use cinema to help others experience the world in a very different way. The documentary is one of the most detailed, intense, sensory experiences to be released all year.” – HeyUGuys Oct 12, 2020 Full Review The Painter and the Thief (2020) 97% 5/5 EDIT “A revelatory piece of filmmaking. The Painter and The Thief is a fascinating portrait of two complex, conflicted people told with depth and an eye on beauty.” – HeyUGuys Oct 8, 2020 Full Review Saint Maud (2019) 92% 4/5 EDIT “An incredible debut from director Rose Glass, Saint Maud is a tense, grotesque exploration of sinner and saviour, with a compelling performance from Morfydd Clark. This may well be the scariest horror film of the year” – HeyUGuys Oct 5, 2020 Full Review
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