Adeel Akhtar
Otto Baxter: Not A F***ing Horror Story: Charming, funny and empowering
September 23, 2023 | Anton Bitel
Bruce Fletcher and Peter Beard’s documentary and Otto Baxter’s horror short form form a funny and charming diptych on disabled experience, autonomy and empowerment.Read More
Murder Mystery 2 review: A fun, forgettable romp
April 2, 2023 | David Farnor
Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler pack enough charm to make this international caper a trip to enjoy, if not to remember.Read More
Ali & Ava review: An understated delight
May 20, 2022 | David Farnor
Clio Barnard’s beautifully warm tale of acceptance and affection is an understated delight.Read More
VOD film review: The Nest (2020)
January 9, 2022 | David Farnor
Sean Durkin’s riveting tale of fragmenting family life is nail-bitingly intense.Read More
Murder Mystery: A fun comedy thriller
June 16, 2019 | David Farnor
Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler are on entertaining form in this predictable but fun comedy thriller.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Victoria & Abdul
March 4, 2018 | David Farnor
This is a handsome tall tale sweetly performed, but royally lacking in depth.Read More
VOD film review: Convenience
October 5, 2015 | Ian Loring
A fast and funny comedy that leaves you with a smile on your face.Read More
Interview: Adeel Akhtar (Convenience)
October 2, 2015 | Matthew Turner
Two shop robbers screw up the crime and end up working there for the rest of the night in Convenience. The BAFTA Cymru-winning comedy, which stars Adeel Akhtar, Ray Panthaki, Anthony Head and Verne Troyer, is released in UK cinemas … Read More
