Victoria and Abdul (2017)
Victoria and Abdul shoves what sounds like a truly extraordinary moment in history into a biopic-shaped box and sands away any sharp edges
Girls Trip (2017)
Girls Trip is the real deal, a comedy that’s at once hilarious and emotional, crass and authentic.
Toni Erdmann – A Modern Masterpiece?
Toni Erdmann was one of those rare films enshrined as a masterpiece almost immediately. But does it live up to the hype?
The Hitman’s Bodyguard (2017)
Here’s the good news – if you’re looking for a dumb, fun, switch-your-brain-off action comedy, The Hitman’s Bodyguard succeeds … provided you can subscribe to that switch-your-brain-off advice.
The Big Sick: The Refreshing Return of the Rom-Com
The Big Sick feels like a miracle of sorts, a breath of fresh air in a stale theatre stocked with tired also-rans.
Hating Anne Hathaway: How ‘Colossal’ Has Ignited Debate About Powerful Women
A film about powerful women and our fear of them. Also, gigantic city-destroying monsters.
Bad Santa 2 (2016)
Despite its reception and reputation, Bad Santa 2 isn’t impressed by its own naughtiness.
A Pigeon Sat On a Branch Reflecting on Existence (2014)
Roy Andersson’s absurdist, absurdly-named opus A Pigeon Sat On a Branch Reflecting on Existence (the third film in a loose trilogy) is the polar opposite of the Paul-Feig-inspired mode of filmmaking dominating Hollywood comedies.
David Brent: Life on the Road (2016)
In a belated effort to tap into the success of his hit TV show The Office, Ricky Gervais risks unflattering comparisons with his washed up titular character.
Sausage Party (2016)
If you can stomach Sausage Party’s dire string of lazy racial caricatures and innuendo for an hour, the final sausage in the chain is pretty tasty.
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