As a cinematic experience it’s as dull and maddening as a bad dose of PMT.

~ Amber Wilkinson -

As a cinematic experience it’s as dull and maddening as a bad dose of PMT.

~ Amber Wilkinson -

Edward Zwick has succeeded in turning a contemporary nightmare into a good day's sleep.

~ Angus Wolfe Murray -

Edward Zwick has succeeded in turning a contemporary nightmare into a good day's sleep.

~ Angus Wolfe Murray -

Michael Mayer's reframing of the action puts more emphasis on the female characters and, in so doing, helps to bring out its more contemporary aspects.

~ Jennie Kermode -

Michael Mayer's reframing of the action puts more emphasis on the female characters and, in so doing, helps to bring out its more contemporary aspects.

~ Jennie Kermode -

Hazanavicius creates scenes of conflict that have echoes of everything from Apocalypse Now to Full Metal Jacket.

~ Richard Mowe -

Hazanavicius creates scenes of conflict that have echoes of everything from Apocalypse Now to Full Metal Jacket.

~ Richard Mowe -

Every time we are afforded a glimpse of the outrageous figure, the film crackles with energy.

~ Luke Shaw -

Every time we are afforded a glimpse of the outrageous figure, the film crackles with energy.

~ Luke Shaw -

The movie is peopled by characters without boundaries and the cast responds by turning in some of the most extravagant performances this side of I, Claudius.

~ The Exile -

The movie is peopled by characters without boundaries and the cast responds by turning in some of the most extravagant performances this side of I, Claudius.

~ The Exile -

The problem with The Report is that despite this ongoing relevance, its powerful subject matter, the capable cast and an impressive script, it never builds up the impetus it ought to have.

~ Jennie Kermode -

The problem with The Report is that despite this ongoing relevance, its powerful subject matter, the capable cast and an impressive script, it never builds up the impetus it ought to have.

~ Jennie Kermode -

The only mystery is why anyone would stay to the end of Poolman.

~ Donald Munro -

The only mystery is why anyone would stay to the end of Poolman.

~ Donald Munro -

For the second time, Costner has bet the farm and found his strength in cattle country.

~ Angus Wolfe Murray -

For the second time, Costner has bet the farm and found his strength in cattle country.

~ Angus Wolfe Murray -

The film undercuts the pop psychology associated with sporting success, clearing the space in which to attempt a more honest account.

~ Jennie Kermode -

The film undercuts the pop psychology associated with sporting success, clearing the space in which to attempt a more honest account.

~ Jennie Kermode -

Bening’s performance is a triumph over leaden writing.

~ Sophie Monks Kaufman -

Bening’s performance is a triumph over leaden writing.

~ Sophie Monks Kaufman -

Rarely has the title of a film summed it up so well - or so completely.

~ Jennie Kermode -

Rarely has the title of a film summed it up so well - or so completely.

~ Jennie Kermode -

A whip-smart, often very funny family drama, presenting observations on domestic life that are all too uncomfortably recognisable.

~ Anton Bitel -

A whip-smart, often very funny family drama, presenting observations on domestic life that are all too uncomfortably recognisable.

~ Anton Bitel -

Downey is juicy, Bening is brave, the rest are out to lunch.

~ Angus Wolfe Murray -

Downey is juicy, Bening is brave, the rest are out to lunch.

~ Angus Wolfe Murray -

Initially seems to be another quirkily neurotic chick-flick, but soon reveals itself to be surprisingly good-natured and insightful.

~ David Graham -

Initially seems to be another quirkily neurotic chick-flick, but soon reveals itself to be surprisingly good-natured and insightful.

~ David Graham -

Fanning's sincere face in happiness and disbelief is the essence of the film.

~ Anne-Katrin Titze -

Fanning's sincere face in happiness and disbelief is the essence of the film.

~ Anne-Katrin Titze -

Annette Bening plays a different character, raging against the truth, a bitch angel feeding her emotions.

~ Angus Wolfe Murray -

Annette Bening plays a different character, raging against the truth, a bitch angel feeding her emotions.

~ Angus Wolfe Murray -

This isn't a lecture about acting your age, nor is it an advert for Viagra. It's far more sentimental.

~ Angus Wolfe Murray -

This isn't a lecture about acting your age, nor is it an advert for Viagra. It's far more sentimental.

~ Angus Wolfe Murray -

Cap Marvel is another powerful woman hero to add to the line-up.

~ Jane Fae -

Cap Marvel is another powerful woman hero to add to the line-up.

~ Jane Fae -

Occasionally veers into trite territory and the climax involves a big rousing speech, but it’s all very charming and intelligent.

~ Stephen Carty -

Occasionally veers into trite territory and the climax involves a big rousing speech, but it’s all very charming and intelligent.

~ Stephen Carty -

As a thumbnail analysis of the middle-class American psyche, Alan Ball's script is a devastating attack. It is also extremely funny.

~ Angus Wolfe Murray -

As a thumbnail analysis of the middle-class American psyche, Alan Ball's script is a devastating attack. It is also extremely funny.

~ Angus Wolfe Murray -

Annette Bening gives a glorious, all-encompassing performance.

~ Anne-Katrin Titze -

Annette Bening gives a glorious, all-encompassing performance.

~ Anne-Katrin Titze -