The true story of Mamie Till Mobley’s relentless pursuit of justice for her 14 year old son, Emmett Till, who, in 1955, was lynched while visiting his cousins in Mississippi.
It avoids feeling cynical or exploitative as it tackles one of the most heart-wrenching crimes of 20th century America.| Read in full: Till film review We Love Cinema
As noble an execution of tragic historical record as one could hope for within the limits of a biopic.The Guardian
With histories like that of the Till’s, so often diminishingly referred to as ‘Black Trauma’ stories, it feels near impossible in Hollywood to strike the balance between honest and salacious, but Chukwu has gotten the closest so far.Little White Lies
Despite wonderful performances, Chinonye Chukwu’s film is undermined at every turn by a jarring obviousness.Sight & Sound
This sombre and surprisingly stylish debut from British filmmaker Adura Onashile skilfully explores notions of family and seperation
Emilia Jones and Nicholas Braun headline an adaptation of the acclaimed short story that can't help but feel dated in its message
British filmmaker Neil Marshall's latest yarn is on the cheap side but reaffirms his status as a capable peddler of schlocky action
Anne Hathaway stars in an uneven take on Ottessa Moshfegh’s novel that swaps soft-centred lust for a clumsy criminal affair
From eye-opening documentaries to intimate dramas, we highlight the films that might have slipped beneath your radar this past year...
As Mark Jenkin's folk horror Enys Men arrives in UK cinemas, Steph Green recommends further viewing in this eerie pocket of cinema
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As another year draws to a close, our writers choose their favourite films, from daring debuts to boundary-breaking blockbusters
