2010s

FINAL SCORE: Die Hard In A Soccer Stadium… And It’s So Much Fun

If you need to take a break from reading about all of the acclaimed films you’re missing out on seeing at all of fall’s prestigious film festivals, go ahead and watch Final Score.

THE ANGEL: Thrilling True Saga Translates To Flat Biopic
THE ANGEL: Thrilling True Saga Translates To Flat Biopic

The Angel applies a straightforward template devoid of innovation or complications feeling far too standard for such an unconventional story.

The Answer: A Refreshing, Engaging twist to Men's Film
THE ANSWER: A Refreshing, Engaging Twist To Men’s Film

The Answer isn’t a film about toxic masculinity – it challenges the masculine status quo and offers a refreshing look into the men grappling against it.

THE PUBLIC IMAGE IS ROTTEN: Punk Legend John Lydon Puts The Record Straight
THE PUBLIC IMAGE IS ROTTEN: Punk Legend John Lydon Puts The Record Straight

A clunkily-titled but absorbing documentary with alot of material to juggle, The Public Image Is Rotten is breathless at times, but never less than engaging.

BEL CANTO: A Tedious Hostage Drama
BEL CANTO: A Tedious Hostage Drama

Replete with unnatural dialogue and emotionally manipulative plot developments, Bel Canto may well go down in cinematic history as the most boring hostage drama of all time.

CinefestOz: LADIES IN BLACK: Beresford's Bare Minimum
LADIES IN BLACK: Beresford’s Bare Minimum

Failing to push boundries, Ladies in Black is the definition of someone delivering the bare minimum in film direction, where the simple monotony of Aussie contempories doesnt cut it anymore.

ANCHOR AND HOPE: A Rich & Endearing Concoction
ANCHOR AND HOPE: A Rich & Endearing Concoction

Anchor and Hope is a poignant tale encompassing love, parenthood, and the quest for harmony in an offbeat but naturalistic way.

LIZZIE: A Distinctive Take On The True Crime Legend
LIZZIE: A Distinctive Take On The True Crime Legend

Lizzie may be a fictional tale of a real-life crime that we will never fully know the truth of, but it sure is an intriguing and especially a well-designed one.

THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY: A Gentle Yet Moving Heritage Romance
THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY: A Gentle Yet Moving Heritage Romance

The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie Society won’t shock or challenge you, but it will give you a sense of easygoing warmth.

WILDLIFE: Paul Dano's directorial debut is a quiet stunner
WILDLIFE: Paul Dano’s Directorial Debut Is A Quiet Stunner

Wildlife, an intimate period piece, is an assured directorial debut driven by three stellar performances.

THE NUN: Silly Jump-Scare "Nun-sense"
THE NUN: Silly Jump-Scare “Nun-sense”

With adequate locations and a potentially interesting atmosphere, The Nun creates a darkly lit ordeal that is one silly “nun-sensical” roller coaster ride of jump scares.

Toronto International Film Festival 2018: CONSEQUENCES: One More Unhappy Entry In The LGBTQ Canon
Toronto International Film Festival 2018: CONSEQUENCES: One More Unhappy Entry In The LGBTQ Canon

Consequences coats us in a layer of melancholy through its showcase of intolerance rather than using the art of filmmaking to empower the LGBTQ community.

YARDIE: A Powerful Coming-of-Age Crime Thriller Possibly Staggered By Passion
YARDIE: A Powerful Coming-Of-Age Crime Thriller Staggered By Passion

Yardie is loaded with Idris Elba’s enthusiasm, but feels decidedly less confident in the wake of other recent directorial debuts.

Toronto International Film Festival 2018: ULYSSES & MONA: The Art Life Made Disappointing
Toronto International Film Festival 2018: ULYSSES & MONA: The Art Life Made Disappointing

As much as Ulysses & Mona can be a pleasant watch, and as much as Issa and Cantona gel with each other, it lacks a solid foundation.

THE CHILDREN ACT: A Beautifully Complex Pair Of Performances Holds Uneven Drama Up

The Children Act is a stirring, well-intentioned piece of classy British cinema that will satisfy but ultimately sadden its intended audience.