Retelling the story of King Henry V that was made famous by Shakespeare's plays, The King boasts an outstanding cast, a strong script and an all round well put together piece. Choosing to play to safe with the creative license holds The King back from being one of the big releases of the year, but the solid direction … Continue reading Modernising Classical Shakespeare: The King – David Michod (2019)
The good guy's version of the classic tale of Bonnie and Clyde's brutal crime spree. The Highwaymen showcases excellent performances from its two leads but unfortunately is never quite as compelling as the villains tale. Nonetheless it is very entertaining and certainly worth viewing. Coming off the back of two "loosely based on a true … Continue reading The Highwaymen – John Lee Hancock 2019
Never quite reaching the heights it is aiming for Velvet Buzzsaw is a rather dull affair with some good moments even though it never really breaks free of its horror movie shackles. Good performances and interesting themes make it worth a watch but a predictable plot leaves it as sadly, a bit of a disappointment. Directing his … Continue reading Velvet Buzzsaw – Dan Gilroy 2019
Fast paced and snappy, Soderbergh directs his third feature in three years and proves he's still got it. Delving into the world of sports he teams up with writer Tarell Alvin McCraney to showcase a fun but strong message about the world of Basketball today. Shot entirely on an iPhone, Steven Soderbergh directs his second … Continue reading High Flying Bird – Steven Soderbergh 2019
Polar is a fantastic example of an enjoyable but terrible movie. Lacking anything in terms of conventional positives, Polar is best enjoyed on a drunken evening laughing with your friends at how silly Matt Lucas looks in his bright yellow suit. You won't remember it but you'll probably have fun with it if you don't … Continue reading Polar – Jonas Akerlund (2019)
Heartbreaking as it is beautiful, calm as it is chaotic, grand as it is minimalist; Alfonso Cuaron returns to his Mexican New Wave roots and directs the most personal picture of his career. Reaching new heights as a master of cinema, Roma is undoubtedly one of the best features of the year if not the best … Continue reading Roma – Alfonso Cuaron (2018)
Lacking any satisfactory pay off throughout, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs is a bit of a drag. Featuring six fairly enjoyable stories, it is very easy to get bored and distracted as you make your way through the two-hour collection. However good performances and a consistent tone, typical of the Coen Brothers, save it from … Continue reading The Ballad of Buster Scruggs – Joel and Ethan Coen (2018)
