Kaufman's recreation of early 19th century Paris is more theatrical than real.

~ Angus Wolfe Murray -

Davies looks at questions of the soul, family, war, creativity and how to be true to yourself - all in stunningly beautiful images.

~ Anne-Katrin Titze -

The film is perverse and weird but the director doesn't know how to choreograph it for maximum effect

~ Angus Wolfe Murray -

It's an amazing piece of work from writer/director Eitan Anner.

~ Andrew Robertson -

A sort of naturalistic, unsentimental Brief Encounter.

~ Jennie Kermode -

With its simple plot and gentle pacing, Quiet Chaos relies on character and performance to keep viewers interested, and for the most part it pulls it off well.

~ Jennie Kermode -

A powerful and affecting piece of cinema, intelligent and altogether worthy of its literary origins.

~ Jennie Kermode -

Cagney and Lorre offer alluringly amibiguous characters, ones who all too easily undermine our well-meaning hero.

~ Richard Mellor -

Like the Breton countryside it chiefly inhabits, venerable and timeless.

~ Richard Mellor -

Olshefski's love of the family shines bright and proves infectious.

~ Amber Wilkinson -

Lungin skillfully weaves the psychological characteristics and his clearly defined characters into the fabric of the thriller and film-opera genres.

~ Tara Karajica -

A psychologically astute and darkly funny look at the deep bonds of female friendship and the damage that can be wrought by those closest to you.

~ Rebecca Naughten -

A few contrived moments, such as the metaphorical stag the Queen spots on her estate, only marginally detract from what is otherwise a fascinating drama on previously uncharted cinematic territory.

~ Ben Sillis -

The ghost of [Rec] haunts the production, which is enough to ensure it stays semi-focused upon the horror of being trapped in a vortex of feral rage.

~ Angus Wolfe Murray -

It can be a little preachy, even twee, at times, but that is a major part of its charm.

~ Keith Dudhnath -

If you’re after a movie to rock your world then Quadrophenia is the ticket.

~ Merlin Harries -

The scale of what Cohen achieved with his monster on a low budget remains impressive to this day.

~ Jennie Kermode -

Zbanic's measured approach ensures that we can't look away from the unfolding horror - something that she makes clear many at the time, both peacekeepers and non-Muslim residents, found all too easy to do.

~ Amber Wilkinson -

If it doesn't make sense terror dissolves into a puddle of giggles

~ Angus Wolfe Murray -

The shift in silences between two people in various scenes and the stark contrast in emotion is thrilling.

~ Anne-Katrin Titze -

A powerful study of loneliness, the film hinges on Lawrence's understated but profoundly sympathetic performance.

~ Jennie Kermode -

The sprawling house provides insight into Mia and Eugenia's personalities before we get to know them directly.

~ Jennie Kermode -

Bagatsing is impressive in the central role.

~ Jennie Kermode -

Cineastes should delight in the opportunity to behold the work of a pioneer.

~ Chris -

Particularly intriguing here is the overlap between hentai and art.

~ Jennie Kermode -

Frankly, it's refreshing to see any film that features women having a good time at fan conventions without wearing Princess Leia slave girl outfits.

~ Jennie Kermode -

There’s also an emperor’s new clothes feeling to the general style, look closely and there's very little there.

~ Amber Wilkinson -

While in some ways the collapsing of the Siegels' wealth may seem like commeuppance for their excessiveness, Greenfield has painted such a human portrait that Jackie, in particular, remains sympathetic, even when she is adding to her own tragedy.

~ Amber Wilkinson -

In piecing the whole thing together, Kontakos appears to have been spoiled for choices, but she delivers a strong narrative which never gets overwhelmed by its content.

~ Jennie Kermode -

Frankly, it's pathetic.

~ Angus Wolfe Murray -

Watching this film is a little like watching a man try to clear away quicksand starting from the centre of the pool.

~ Jennie Kermode -

A black-and-white gem that truly deserves to be hailed as a 'lost classic'.

~ Amber Wilkinson -

Mirza may sometimes over-indulge in sentiment, but there’s a warmth to the film that makes it easy to like, and she handles its more chaotic scenes with flair.

~ Jennie Kermode -

Taking its time and drifting lightly from one scene to another, this beautifully composed film really gets under the skin of its subjects, who seem marvellously at ease with the camera.

~ Jennie Kermode -

Not since Eisenstein's imaginative expressionism has a film ravaged tradition and brought the past into focus with such devastating energy.

~ Angus Wolfe Murray -

Everything here is urgent, both in story and in theme.

~ Jennie Kermode -

Anchoring the audience with a perennial fence-sitter allows more room for the inevitable impact of the characters' stories, without the weight of an absolute ideological argument.

~ Luke Shaw -

The writers have a clear idea of where they are starting and where they want to get to. What they don't always have is a good way to go between the two.

~ Donald Munro -

A confident and well-constructed tale that is built on the firm foundations of a great ensemble cast.

~ Amber Wilkinson -

Quatermass And The Pit is a tale filled with creeping fear.

~ Jennie Kermode -

Dustin Hoffman's condescending direction turns old people into horrible giggling puppets.

~ Anne-Katrin Titze -

Quantum of Solace is lacking the unique 007 vibe.

~ Robyn Jankel -

An excellent demonstration (in places) of Daan Bakker's agility and ability as a writer and director.

~ Andrew Robertson -

Everson's non-technique may hold a harsh mirror up to our implicit involvement in his subject's plight, but his approach quickly becomes disheartening.

~ David Graham -

Like its predecessor, the film does an impressive amount with an obviously limited budget.

~ Jennie Kermode -

More than just a clash of truths, this story is a microcosm for a clash of cultures.

~ Jennie Kermode -

The delight of the drama stems from the well crafted characters, while its heft hinges on toxicity that may not be immediately obvious.

~ Amber Wilkinson -

The script is lean, the sword edges keen and the characters mean.

~ Amber Wilkinson -

An extraordinarily thorough film.

~ Jennie Kermode -

It’s the acting that carries it, and naturally Farahani, one of the finest talents of her generation, does not disappoint.

~ Jennie Kermode -

Subtle observations about the racism that underpins this superficially idyllic society pepper a film which repeatedly forces its hero to question his assumptions.

~ Jennie Kermode -

The film concludes with what is probably the most influential special effect in the history of cinema.

~ Donald Munro -

Bethmann understands the situation well, but her closeness to the teenager and the personal character that the film takes on as a result is something else.

~ Jennie Kermode -

So carefully balanced is this that the film could almost have emerged as a romcom, and it’s that possibility, that clash between the absurdity that cinema has taught us to expect and the bitterness of real life, that makes it so effective.

~ Jennie Kermode -

Through the lens of the men’s romance, Onir takes in a good deal more, exploring the complex realities behind assumptions of prejudice and the myriad factors that go into making each of us who we are.

~ Jennie Kermode -

Throughout the film there is a sense of play, and even as the story evolves to take on darker material, something of that lightness, that happy-go-lucky quality remains.

~ Jennie Kermode -

The film hinges on amazing vocal work by Lalama.

~ Jennie Kermode -

There’s a genuine unpredictability to Honey Bunch, both structurally and thematically.

~ Jennie Kermode -

Where the episodes work is when they have a driving, kinetic energy about them. When they don't it's repetitious loop.

~ Donald Munro -

The film, directed by feature debutant Shaun Dozier, retains the density of dialogue you might expect from a stage play but, by leaning into the theatrical nature of the proceedings, Dozier is in some ways able to make this into a virtue.

~ Amber Wilkinson -

A very effective piece of low budget storytelling.

~ Jennie Kermode -

Coogan is well cast in this tricky role, moving easily from humour to heartbreak..

~ Jennie Kermode -

Manizha Bakhtari may not be a household name but after watching Natalie Halla’s documentary you’re likely to think she ought to be.

~ Amber Wilkinson -

Sung’s own camera plays tricks, placing objects too close in the foreground so that parts of an image are out of focus, like an incomplete memory.

~ Jennie Kermode -

The concept, narrative, dialogue, cinematography and action sequences are elements of Scanners that can't be faulted.

~ Donald Munro -

The film hangs on Pemberton’s performance, and he imbues Doug with a sweetness that makes us feel for him despite his deeply misguided actions.

~ Jennie Kermode -

The delight of the drama stems from the well crafted characters, while its heft hinges on toxicity that may not be immediately obvious.

~ Amber Wilkinson -

A very effective piece of low budget storytelling.

~ Jennie Kermode -

An extraordinarily thorough film.

~ Jennie Kermode -

Writer/director Sandhya Suri - who has a documentary background - is keen to show that everyone plays their part in the prejudices and corruption of the legal system.

~ Amber Wilkinson -

Once again, Guiraudie proves himself the master of setting up a mystery by the means of perfect script economy that functions strictly on “need to know” basis.

~ Marko Stojiljkovic -

The director shows how it’s not just Julie’s tennis skills that have been groomed by the coach but large aspects of her life.

~ Amber Wilkinson -

Cat’s viewpoint predominates, and Zilbalodis has an acute understanding of how the world looks from its point of view, of what catches its attention and how its body follows instinctively.

~ Jennie Kermode -

It’s ironic that a film about a family who have built a perfect facsimile of a life for themselves should feel so overly constructed itself

~ Amber Wilkinson -

Lin and Sun studiously maintain the enigma around Shuo so that we are left guessing as to whether he’s just a disadvantaged teen trying to make his way in the world or a cuckoo in the nest.

~ Amber Wilkinson -