Sunset Song (2015)

I wish Sunset Song, Terence Davies’ adaptation of the 1930s novel of the same name, meant as much to me as it clearly did to the director.

Ants on a Shrimp (2016)

A film about the creative process that would have benefited from more creativity itself.

A film that asks “what if Alien but also Gravity?” and that’s about it.

Miss Hokusai is the anime equivalent of Mr Turner, offering a roundabout biopic of its nation’s most recognised artist.

Kong: Skull Island isn’t interested in saying anything more substantive than, “Whoa, did you see that!?”

I understand why critics love this film, but Ciro Guerra’s diptych portrait of the imperilled Amazon never struck a nerve with me.

Life, Animated is too intent on crafting an inspirational story of triumph over adversity.

Miss Sloane prioritises politicking over politics.

Live By Night begins as the gangster film we’ve seen before – Boston, molls, tommy guns and prohibition.

A xXx movie doesn’t make a whole lot of sense in 2017, but maybe it doesn’t need to.