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THE INTERNET'S MOST HONEST FILM REVIEWS. WHETHER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT.


Black Book (2006)
Paul Verhoeven returns to his native Netherlands after two decades directing English language films in this World War II thriller.
Dec 3, 20231 min read


The Courier (2021)
The Courier is a fascinating story, but fails to live up to its exciting premise.
Dec 3, 20231 min read


The Dissident (2020)
A powerful and harrowing documentary which attempts to analyse the disappearance of Saudi journalise Jamal Khashoggi.
Dec 3, 20231 min read


Napoleon (2023)
For the moment we have to make do with Ridley Scott's shorter version of Napoleon.
Dec 3, 20232 min read


Nosferatu the Vampyre (1977)
However, Herzog’s vision of Count Dracula more than justifies its existence, mainly by being an absolutely superb piece of film making.
Nov 26, 20231 min read




The Last Duel (2021)
Ridley Scott films are almost always worth a watch, even when fairly mundane and plodding, as this is.
Nov 26, 20232 min read


Aguirre, Wrath of God (1972)
Herzog’s eye for creating a deeply atmospherical and tension filled setting is astonishing.
Nov 21, 20231 min read


The Eyes of Tammy Faye (2022)
The story of Tammy Faye and her husband Jim is not one that is unknown in contemporary society but it is one that had managed to pass me by.
Nov 21, 20231 min read


Zama (2017)
Zama is an officer of the Spanish crown, attempting to return to his family in Lerma from the town he is currently based in.
Nov 21, 20231 min read


Amadeus: Director's Cut (1984)
I haven’t seen the theatrical cut, but if you have the option, you should without doubt track down this version.
Nov 21, 20232 min read


Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom (1975)
You simply cannot accuse Pier Paolo Pasolini of being a boring film maker and playing it safe.
Nov 21, 20232 min read


Shakespeare In Love (1998)
Raising many eyebrows when it won the Oscar for Best Picture, John Madden’s film is a trudge through a dull love story.
Nov 20, 20231 min read


Spencer (2021)
Spencer is wrapped together as tightly as Diana herself; your heart is in your mouth for much of the film as you worry what’s coming next.
Nov 20, 20232 min read


The Green Knight (2021)
David Lowery expands his pallet into Arthurian legend in this Dev Patel fronted medieval thriller/drama.
Nov 20, 20231 min read


Scarface (1932)
Howard Hawks’ significant gangster pic was a comment upon the US government's lack of action against the gangster influence on society.
Nov 20, 20232 min read


Hotel Mumbai (2018)
Maras has made this and put his own stamp on the film making itself, and this is an excellent debut feature.
Nov 19, 20232 min read


Martin Eden (2021)
Based on Jack London's 1909 novel, Pietro Marcello's adaptation transposes the story from California to Naples, with stunning effect.
Nov 19, 20232 min read


Black '47 (2018)
The famine in Ireland in the late 1840’s is not a subject that has often been put to film. Lance Daly reminds us of the period's horrors.
Nov 19, 20232 min read


One Night in Miami (2021)
One Night in Miami portrays a fictional meeting between some rather important historical figures back in 1964.
Nov 12, 20231 min read
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