Uncut Gems – Review
Adam Sandler has finally clawed his way back to critical success with the Safdie Brothers’ ‘Uncut Gems’. But does his performance live up to the hype?
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Little Women – Review
Greta Gerwig’s “Little Women” is an empowering depiction of the various trials and tribulations of young women. But these women—how little are they? Ciaran investigates.
The Good Liar – Review
Matthew Lind was hoping to get some tips from The Good Liar about how to trick Santa Claus into thinking he deserved a new bike for Christmas. Instead, he got a British crime thriller starring Ian McKellen and Helen Mirren, which is close enough.
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.
Blinded by the Light – Review
Gurinder Chadha’s ‘Blinded by the Light’ follows a man caught between two cultures and his transformative journey through the music of Bruce Springsteen. Was our reviewer Matt Lind struck by brilliance, or would he have preferred to spend two hours staring at the sun?
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?
Measure for Measure – Review [BIFF]
Next off the ranks at BIFF, Paul Ireland’s ‘Measure for Measure’ sees Shakespeare projected onto Australian city streets with largely successful results.
Hustlers – Review
Lorene Scafaria’s ‘Hustlers’ is a surprising success—Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu star in a thrilling and empowering crime film. Ciaran reviews.
Judy and Punch – Review [BIFF]
Mirrah Foulkes’ debut feature ‘Judy and Punch’ kicks off this year’s BIFF not with a heavy hand but with a flourish. Ciaran reviews.