The King of Staten Island – Review
As more movie theatres slowly open their seats for the masses of hungry cinema-goers, is ‘King of Staten Island’ going to stand out, or like its protagonist, struggle to stand out of obscurity?
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A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood – Review
A touching and affective ode to one of America’s most beloved television personalities, ‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood’ does justice to Mr. Rogers by striving not to replicate his likeness but to capture his empathetic touch.
Official Secrets – Review
Based on a true story, ‘Official Secrets’ tackles the hot button topic of whistleblowing in the US government. There are no whistles in the film, strangely, but to each their own. Ben reviews.
The Report – Review
Packed with problematic truths and murky political process, ‘The Report’ is piercing in its account of a senate investigator’s quest for accountability.
Judy – Review
After a year positively packed with musical biopics, is ‘Judy’ just another in the trend, or is Renée Zellweger’s performance of Judy Garland enough to captivate a well-fed audience?
Ride Like a Girl – Review
Michelle Payne made Australian sporting history as the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup. But does her biopic cross the line as a leader of the pack? Find out here.
Tolkien – Review
‘Tolkien’ brings legendary author J.R.R. Tolkien’s early life to the screen. Does the film find the magic in reality, or is the storytelling best left to the man himself? Ciaran reviews.
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile – Review
Zac Efron stars as serial killer Ted Bundy in the Netflix biopic ‘Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile’. Does this version of Bundy’s story give us anything that previous effort have not? Ciaran reviews.
All Is True – Review
Stacked with a fitting cast, Kenneth Branagh’s Shakespeare biopic ‘All Is True’ has more than enough performance chops to work through its material. But is the Bard’s life story any match for his own works? Ciaran reviews.
Fighting with My Family – Review
‘Fighting with My Family’ follows the real-life story of WWE wrestler Paige as she rises to the professional stage. The wrestling is as powerful as ever, but is there any heart to the spectacle? Owen reviews.