Already established as a critical darling, Martha Macy May Marlene is the latest American indie to make its way to the UK via Sundance. More
I don’t think it would surprise anyone that Journey 2: The Mysterious Island is a nonsensical experience. More
Directing the film in a neo-noir, arthouse style, Drive’s aesthetic is utterly appealing, an intoxicating mix of colour tone, wide-angle shots and naturalistic ideals. The film treats the audience with intelligence; it doesn’t lay everything out and instead leaves you to do a little legwork too. Fine work by director Nicolas Winding Refn and lead Ryan Gosling who plays a talented driver who moonlights as a getaway wheelman by night. One of 2011’s must-watch movies.
Film: ★★★★★ Extras: ★★★★★
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy’s film noir sensibilities work a treat, and Alfredson helms his expansive cast with great adeptness. Many thought the 1979 BBC production of the novel precluded the need for a feature film, but Le Carré himself has commended the efforts of all involved in this adaptation, and he was right to do so. Technically the film is excellent. Alfredson’s direction is unhurried, moody and subtle, and that is backed up by Alberto Iglesias’ gently brooding score.
Film: ★★★★★ Extras: ★★★★★
The petty resentments of polite society are ruthlessly exposed in Carnage, Roman Polanski’s deliciously tart four-hander on parental rivalry. More
A return to filmmaking after a seven year hiatus, The Descendants represents both a return and a step into new territory for Alexander Payne. More
Falling for native Jacob (Yelchin) while in LA to study, Anna (Jones) knows she’s pushing her luck by overstaying her student visa but in a moment of passion turns her back on the airport for an extra couple of weeks with her darling before a summer back in England. More
A fitting recent companion piece to The Woman in Black is perhaps Nick Murphy’s The Awakening. More
Set up on a botched job, private-ops Government contractor Mallory Kane is forced to go on the run as she attempts to get to the bottom of who doubled-crossed her and just how high the conspiracy goes up. More
J. Edgar examines the life of one of America’s most mysterious figures, FBI Director Hoover. More
