CineVue
For the latest reviews of arthouse, documentary and indie film in cinemas and on the festival circuit.
★☆☆☆☆ The problem with making a counter-terrorism film in a world that has already experienced Jack Bauer is that, in its eight seasons, 24 covered almost every single angle and plot twist that one could imagine for the sub-genre. So when Sean Bean’s grizzled and damaged ex-soldier is employed by Continue Reading
★☆☆☆☆ Let’s be blunt: Nima Nourizadeh’s Project X (2012) may well be the worst film of the year so far. It opens on a sweater-vested idiot clutching his crotch, singing the lyrics to Hey, We Want Some Pussy before boasting to camera about how wet his dick is about to Continue Reading
★★★★☆ Acting as conclusive evidence that getting a film distributed can often be the most difficult stage of the process, Kenneth Lonergan’s Margaret (2011) – after spending 6 years in development hell – was unceremoniously released last year via an incredibly limited rollout. Starring Anna Paquin, Mark Ruffalo and Matt Continue Reading
★★☆☆☆ Martin Wallace’s debut feature Small Creatures (2010) is a gritty slice of adolescent social realism that, whilst rich in striking imagery and visual metaphors, fails to effectively combine the dark world of playground brutality with some sumptuous visual diversions. Coggie (Michael Coventry) lives with his mother and sister in Continue Reading
★★★★☆ Kamila Andini’s extraordinarily assured debut feature The Mirror Never Lies (2012) is a beautifully lyrical and exquisitely picturesque coming-of-age story regarding the difficulties of struggling with grief and the heart-warming strength which can be harvested from a supportive community. It follows the tale of Pakis (Gita Novalista) was born Continue Reading