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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness review: An overstuffed sequel
June 22, 2022 | James R
This overstuffed sequel loses its exciting ideas in the dizzying chaos.Read More
Netflix UK film review: The Power of the Dog
November 26, 2021 | James R
A triumphant return to feature filmmaking for Jane Campion, this is a brooding Gothic Western that simmers with slow-burn menace.Read More
VOD film review: The Courier (2020)
November 4, 2021 | James R
Benedict Cumberbatch is brilliant in this deliberately low-key historical spy thriller.Read More
The Mauritanian review: A compelling, complex drama
April 1, 2021 | James R
A superb performance by Tahar Rahim anchors this compelling 9/11 drama.Read More
1917 review: Heart-wrenching and jaw-dropping
May 6, 2020 | James R
Sam Mendes’ visceral WWI thriller is as heart-wrenching as it is jaw-dropping.Read More
Digital theatre review: Frankenstein
May 3, 2020 | James R
Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller are magnetic in Danny Boyle’s energetic, mature take on Mary Shelley’s iconic horror.Read More
VOD film review: Starter for 10
April 21, 2019 | James R
James McAvoy is on starmaking form in this winning coming-of-age comedy that gets every answer right.Read More
UK TV review: Brexit: The Uncivil War
January 14, 2019 | James R
Witty, entertaining, moving and important, this call to re-engage with the bigger picture behind Brexit is must-see TV.Read More
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