Kenneth Branagh
Artemis Fowl review: Disappointment for the whole family
June 11, 2020 | Ivan Radford
This misjudged, dull and unmemorable adaptation of Eoin Colfer’s delightful novels is a total fowl-up.Read More
VOD film review: Murder on the Orient Express
March 17, 2018 | Ivan Radford
Kenneth Branagh’s enjoyably old-fashioned Agatha Christie adaptation finds fresh depths to the moustached detective.Read More
In praise of Kenneth Branagh’s Shakespeare adaptations
April 26, 2016 | Nathanael Smith
In the Community episode “Conspiracy Theories and Interior Design”, the drama teacher tells Jeff that they’ve just done “a modern retelling of Macbeth set in gangland Chicago.” With a sarcastic smirk, Jeff replies, “Oh, fresh take.” There’s something about Shakespeare … Read More
VOD film review: Cinderella (2015)
February 28, 2016 | Ivan Radford
This visually impressive live-action remake can’t decide whether to be modern or old-fashioned.Read More
VOD film review: Sleuth
December 23, 2015 | Ivan Radford
Director: Kenneth Branagh Cast: Michael Caine, Jude Law Certificate: 15 Watch Sleuth online in the UK: iTunes / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play / Sky Store
These days, the word “remake” has an increasingly slippery definition. It could be … Read More
Netflix UK film review: The Boat That Rocked
May 16, 2015 | Ivan Radford
A well-meaning love letter to music, this boat doesn’t rock, no matter how good its cast is.Read More
VOD film review: Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit
June 7, 2014 | Ivan Radford
Chris Pine brings charisma to this enjoyably old-school spy thriller.Read More
