United Kingdom
Crooked House was one of Agatha Christie’s best novels- so it’s a treat to finally see this subversive work translated to the big screen.
It may have been sat on the shelf for three years, but Angelica is worth the wait- a slow burning period piece that’s quietly powerful.
Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool is not a faultless affair, but the central love story and performances make up for its minor flaws.
At times mysterious and intoxicating, Holy Terrors is an above average supernatural horror anthology – but it most definitely has its flaws.
Unrest is a brave piece of documentary filmmaking that’s absorbing, sensitive and most importantly, has the power to save lives.
You Were Never Really Here is a rare film that is conclusive proof that a great director can elevate familiar source material.
The ensemble may be the only thing of interest in The Ritual, which is otherwise riddled with clichés and saddled with an uninspired story.
Loving Vincent is a stunning work of art, with every frame a Van Gogh-style painting, and it’s intriguing on a narrative level as well.
Expertly performed by the dynamic duo of Rooney Mara and Ben Mendelsohn, Una proves to be a searing – though discomfiting – watch.
The Snowman, though with talent behind its production, ended up being an unfortunately jumbled and incoherent mess of a film.
Like Armando Iannucci’s other work, The Death of Stalin is a reliably funny romp—it’s just not going to be seen as one of his best efforts.
Goodbye Christopher Robin has some redeeming value to it, but it is ultimately too painful for people who love Winnie the Pooh.
Jackie Chan is in peak form in The Foreigner, and handily wins you over despite the film’s dated source material.
Daphne is a more of a character study than a film whose design cleverly portraying a layered and complex character rarely see on screen.
THE PARTY: This One’s Got My Vote
The Party is an example of well-structured storytelling that relies on clever narrative structures, witty dialogue and a sparkling cast.