Rose Plays Julie review – an identity thriller you can’t take your eyes off
Joe Lawlor and Christine Molloy's dazzling and evocative film explores serious themes while functioning as unashamed genre fare
Reviews
The Maltese Falcon review – landmark film noir is still brilliant entertainment
John Huston's 1941 classic, back in cinemas for its 80th anniversary, is packed with unforgettable performances across the board
Mandibles review – pretty fly for a couple of French guys
The latest farce from Deerskin director Quentin Dupieux is yet another entertaining and meandering tale about essentially nothing
Prisoners of the Ghostland review – an unbearable step backwards for Nicolas Cage
Sion Sono's film does the impossible and makes a story of a criminal warrior with explosives in his testicles into a boring chore
7 Prisoners review – profound and intimate look at modern slavery
Brazilian filmmaker Alexandre Moratto’s spare and enthralling social drama offers a lot more than just a story of suffering
Malignant review – a staggeringly stupid misfire from James Wan
The usually reliable horror auteur can't elevate an unintentionally funny script delivered by some of the year's worst performances
The Lost Leonardo review – amusing Da Vinci doc ends up going in circles
Shining a harsh light on the world of art dealership, Andreas Koefoed's film is fun and funny, though ultimately a bit shallow
The Last Duel review – Jodie Comer shines in Ridley Scott’s Rashomon redo
A real life medieval fallout gets a zippy, timely adaptation courtesy of co-writers Matt Damon, Ben Affleck and Nicole Holofcener
The Hand of God review – Sorrentino returns to form with an intimate coming-of-ager
The Great Beauty filmmaker delivers a funny and moving drama about a Naples teen whose life is saved by Diego Maradona
Skies of Lebanon review – quirky portrait of wartime connection
Chloé Mazlo’s debut feature is a visually unique but sometimes too outlandish melodrama set during the Lebanese Civil War
Wife of a Spy review – immaculately staged and luxurious melodrama
A woman begins to suspect her husband is a spy in Japanese filmmaker Kiyoshi Kurosawa's twist-filled wartime thriller
The Servant review – a potent classic of British class warfare
A shady manservant plans to usurp his employer in Joseph Losey's fascinating and still timely tale of rich vs. poor, now restored in 4K
The Lost Daughter review – Maggie Gyllenhaal’s ambitious debut is striking and sour
The actor-turned-director makes quite the impression with a messy but highly atmospheric adaptation of the Elena Ferrante novel
Last Night in Soho review – Edgar Wright’s horror homage is no fun
The British filmmaker has crafted a loving tribute to British horror that's too respectful and sincere to leave a lasting impression
Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon review – strange and stunning descent into chaos
Ana Lily Amirpour's hypnotic third feature could be accused of style over substance, but it's so much fun you're unlikely to care
The Power of the Dog review – a cunning slow burn from the queen of desire
Jane Campion's western adaptation is a dizzying and unpredictable exploration of desire that builds to an unforgettable finale
The Card Counter review – Paul Schrader hits a royal flush
Oscar Isaac is excellent as an Iraq veteran-turned-gambler in the First Reformed filmmaker's morally queasy revenge thriller
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings review – the best solo Marvel film since Black Panther
Despite some familiar MCU problems, thrillingly fluid action and a great Tony Leung make this Phase 4 entry an unabashed joy
Annette review – a maddening and kaleidoscopic love affair
Leos Carax and Sparks' ambitious musical meditation on love and art is as beguiling as it is frustrating, as rich as it is empty
Souad review – emotional tale of two sisters in the internet age
Egyptian writer-director Ayten Amin grapples with the relationship between teens and social media in this poignant coming-of-ager
Worth review – predictable 9/11 drama fails to dig deeper
Michael Keaton and Amy Ryan are on good form in this awards-y true drama, but the film winds up feeling a bit like Spotlight lite
Our Ladies review – scattershot coming-of-ager never quite coalesces
An overabundance of plot and ambition sinks what should have been a simple and moving story of teenage friendship