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Rating
Title/Year
Author
1
Death in the Terminal (2016)
Directors Tali Shemesh and Asaf Sudry immerse viewers in a situation that's both horrifying and harrowing - and revealing about human nature in times of extreme crisis.
Posted Sep 17, 2017
2
The Endless (2017)
Imaginative, enthralling, astute with its aesthetics and atmosphere, and insightful in contemplating both human and supernatural drama.
Posted Sep 17, 2017
3
Rat Film (2017)
Plenty of other animals have clucked, purred, barked, splashed and scurried their way through cute critter-focused documentaries, but not in this fashion.
Posted Sep 17, 2017
4
Love, life, creativity, connection, accepting others and acknowledging that nothing is permanent are all a part of this charming documentary.
Posted Sep 17, 2017
5
A smart, spirited and soulful exploration of affection and intimacy - as driven by Binoche's enigmatic candour - that cuts deep.
Posted Sep 17, 2017
6
Loveless (Nelyubov) (2017)
There's no one like Zvyagintsev at taking an already tense and heartbreaking situation into formally composed, emotionally brutal, absolutely astonishing territory.
Posted Sep 17, 2017
7
Lucky (2017)
The landscape of Stanton's face pairs perfectly with the arid dessert surroundings, while his specific brand of cantankerous charm finds its match in Lynch.
Posted Sep 17, 2017
8
Nocturama (2017)
Mesmerising and provocative... with a simply stunning command of his visceral visuals and unnerving mood.
Posted Sep 17, 2017
9
mother! (2017)
From walls that beat like a heart when they're touched, to a freewheeling third act that has to be seen to be believed, mother! is a movie driven by emotions and experiences.
Posted Sep 13, 2017
10
That's Not Me (2017)
Smart, funny and perceptive... brimming with well-observed scenarios, characters and emotions.
Posted Sep 11, 2017
11
It (2017)
When it comes to watching kids get spooked by not only a shape-shifting monster, but by a spate of dramatic and everyday childhood traumas, the film delivers.
Posted Sep 7, 2017
12
Gifted (2017)
Makes no attempt to hide its efforts to tug at your heartstrings, but memorable performances and a refreshing perspective ensure that it's a winner nonetheless.
Posted Aug 31, 2017
13
Girls Trip (2017)
As silly, crude and debauched as the antics get, the warmth and joy surrounding the four protagonists continually sets the movie apart from its predecessors.
Posted Aug 31, 2017
14
2.5/5
The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017)
All the ingredients are there, yet the final product fails to deliver.
Posted Aug 31, 2017
15
The Lost City of Z (2017)
To watch The Lost City of Z is to stare deep into the splendour of untamed nature, and to appreciate the mystery and allure that comes simply from looking.
Posted Aug 29, 2017
16
American Made (2017)
If fighting the undead in The Mummy seemed like a bit of a departure for the A-lister, American Made is a beaming, smooth-talking return to familiar territory.
Posted Aug 29, 2017
17
Logan Lucky (2017)
Come for the zippy comedy about ordinary people mastering their own destinies. Stay for the entertaining filmmaking masterclass.
Posted Aug 29, 2017
18
Gleefully demonstrates that a barely convincing narrative and nearly two hours of sci-fi spectacle can still entertain.
Posted Aug 29, 2017
19
The Big Sick (2017)
A textured, multifaceted example of rom-coms at their very best.
Posted Aug 29, 2017
20
Atomic Blonde (2017)
Apologies to Bond, Bourne and John Le Carré adaptations, but when it comes to slick spy flicks, this blonde really does have much more fun.
Posted Aug 29, 2017
21
1/5
The Dark Tower (2017)
A bland and lifeless recreation of a Stephen King story that was anything but.
Posted Aug 20, 2017
22
3/5
The Wall (2017)
Like 2016's surprise hit The Shallows, The Wall proves you can achieve a lot with very little.
Posted Aug 14, 2017
23
3/5
The Trip to Spain (2017)
Like comedy comfort food, this third instalment offers little by way of new material yet delivers in spades on what you know and love.
Posted Aug 3, 2017
24
A Ghost Story (2017)
Much, much more than just the human equivalent of a ghost emoji standing in an Instagram snap... one of the most astute depictions of grief to reach cinemas in a long time.
Posted Jul 30, 2017
25
A Monster Calls (2017)
As a literal visual illustration of the power of creativity to help process life's woes, A Monster Calls excels.
Posted Jul 30, 2017
26
The Space Between (2016)
While the premise might seem tried and tested, don't discount the way that sincere emotions ripped from reality can cast fresh light on even the most familiar-sounding story.
Posted Jul 30, 2017
27
Dunkirk (2017)
An astonishing feat of storytelling, aesthetics and emotion, one from which you will not be able to look away.
Posted Jul 30, 2017
28
5/5
Majestic. Breathtaking. A Masterpiece. Use all the best words then invent new ones. War for the Planet of the Apes is an astonishing achievement.
Posted Jul 27, 2017
29
Poetic in its depiction of the banality of detainment while offering an impassioned polemic on a punitive regime.
Posted Jul 20, 2017
30
Chocolat (2016)
Rightfully sombre in its contemplation of how its title character was treated, and yet absolutely jubilant in depicting him do what he did best.
Posted Jul 19, 2017
31
Tripping over cliches causes the leisurely romantic drama to stumble.
Posted Jul 19, 2017
32
The Beguiled (2017)
A smart, savvy exploration of lust and power in the long-running battle of the sexes.
Posted Jul 19, 2017
33
Baby Driver (2017)
The movie equivalent of a disposable toe-tapping pop song: mostly pumping, thumping fun, but it just can't play on forever.
Posted Jul 19, 2017
34
All The Way Through Evening has been crafted with a great deal of affection for its subjects. It's honest and compassionate and yet never falls over the brink into sentimentality.
Posted Jul 19, 2017
35
Beauty (Skoonheid) (2011)
Beauty frustrates and disturbs in equal measures.
Posted Jul 19, 2017
36
Elena (2012)
37
It Comes At Night (2017)
With claustrophobic cinematography and an ominous score, It Comes at Night seethes with intimacy - not of the warm and friendly variety, but foreboding, unnerving and ruthless.
Posted Jul 12, 2017
38
Lady Macbeth (2017)
A stunning character study, an unnerving portrait of the female experience in the 19th century, and a tense psychodrama.
Posted Jul 6, 2017
39
3.5/5
Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
It may have taken 15 years and 3 reboots but Spidey finally has a decent villain.
Posted Jul 4, 2017
40
The House (2017)
No one wins big in this decidedly unfunny comedy.
Posted Jul 4, 2017
41
Brigsby Bear (2017)
Rarely has a movie been so endearingly earnest without ever overplaying its hand.
Posted Jul 4, 2017
42
Austerlitz (2016)
Prepare to draw plenty of conclusions about and insights into human nature from their ordinary exploits, including many that you won't expect.
Posted Jul 4, 2017
43
The Square (2017)
Everything about the society surrounding contemporary art galleries comes under the microscope in what proves a dense and disarming effort.
Posted Jul 4, 2017
44
Good Time (2017)
The fast-paced flick mightn't offer a good time for Pattinson's character, but it's a mighty good time for audiences.
Posted Jul 4, 2017
45
The Promise (2017)
Such an awful chapter of history doesn't need to be packaged as a grand romance to evoke an emotional reaction.
Posted Jul 4, 2017
46
Detour (2017)
A loving attempt to tackle a familiar genre, the film does everything it can to speed into new territory. Alas, it gets lost along the way.
Posted Jul 4, 2017
47
Kedi (2017)
It wears its affection on its sleeves - or, perhaps its collar - but pairs that obvious love with thoughtful insights.
Posted Jul 4, 2017
48
Hotel Coolgardie (2016)
49
1.5/5
At one point Sir Anthony Hopkins (Remains of the Day, Shadowlands) says: "What a bitchin' ride". That's all you need know.
Posted Jun 21, 2017
50
Rough Night (2017)