Mr Burton: an intriguing story of transformation told in a tired and stale narrative style
Marc Evans, “Mr. Burton” (2025) Told in conventional British history drama style, “Mr. Burton” tells
Category: British Films
Reviews of films from the United Kingdom (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales).
British Films | North American Films
28 Years Later: post-apocalyptic horror flick disintegrates with improbable plot and flat characters
Danny Boyle, “28 Years Later” (2025) A much-anticipated entry in the series of films that
The Penguin Lessons: an unlikely friendship leads to personal and social transformation
Peter Cattaneo, “The Penguin Lessons” (2024) At first this film appears no more than a
British Films | Middle Eastern Films
Ceaseless Fire: where visuals say 1,000 words about moral depravity on display
Craig Murray, “Ceaseless Fire” (2025) Continuing his tour of Lebanon, UK citizen journalist Craig Murray
British Films | Middle Eastern Films
What the Hell is that? – what US imperial projection looks like in Beirut, Lebanon
Craig Murray, “What the Hell is that?” (2025) Currently visiting the Middle East as a
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Lee: a tired and flat biopic that does its heroine no justice
Ellen Kuras, “Lee” (2024) An earnest biopic, “Lee” follows the career of US photographer /
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The Substance: devastating satirical critique of Western culture’s obsession with surface appearances and material worth
Coralie Fargeat, “The Substance” (2024) It may be called “The Substance” but this film’s style
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Love Lies Bleeding: interesting character study left bleeding at the end
Rose Glass, “Love Lies Bleeding” (2024) A surprisingly entertaining film, spoilt only by a cartoonish
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The Zone of Interest: a disturbing film of ordinary people involved in, and denying evil
Jonathan Glazer, “The Zone of Interest” (2023) As films about the Nazi Holocaust go, “The
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Poor Things: a male-centred fantasy of a child-like heroine’s sexual liberation and personal empowerment
Yorgos Lanthimos, “Poor Things” (2023) A visually sumptuous feast, set in an alternative late Victorian