Ben Mendelsohn
Netflix UK film review: Babyteeth
December 10, 2020 | James RShannon Murphy’s brilliantly acted coming-of-age drama is a powerful, vibrant, bittersweet gem.Read More
The King review: A brilliantly performed historical drama
November 1, 2019 | James RWith an excellent cast and enjoyably grubby action, this revision of Henry V is far from Shakespeare, but far from dull.Read More
VOD film review: Captain Marvel
July 31, 2019 | Georgina SmithBrie Larson is excellent in this refreshing superhero story that celebrates the strength of its protagonist.Read More
Netflix UK film: The Land of Steady Habits
March 22, 2019 | Georgina SmithExcellent performances and sharp dialogue partly redeem this underwhelming drama about a man’s mid-life crisis.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Ready Player One
August 12, 2018 | James RSteven Spielberg crafts a thrilling, jaw-dropping piece of pop culture candy where visuals distract from a shallow script.Read More
VOD film review: Una
September 1, 2017 | Josh Slater-WilliamsRooney Mara and Ben Mendelsohn are excellent in this challenging drama that would benefit from a little more focus.Read More
VOD film review: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
April 11, 2017 | James RThis enjoyably downbeat prequel is the least Star Wars of all the Star Wars films – and all the better for it.Read More
VOD film review: Mississippi Grind
March 16, 2016 | Mark HarrisonAn unexpected road trip movie that goes all in on the highs and lows of addiction.Read More
VOD film review: Slow West
November 4, 2015 | Simon KinnearOld meets new in this thoughtful remix of the classic Western, starring Michael Fassbender and Ben Mendelsohn.Read More
VOD film review: Lost River
April 9, 2015 | Matthew TurnerRyan Gosling’s strong visual sense shows promise for future endeavours.Read More