Charlie's Take

Reviewer of features and shorts. @Concrete_UEA film writer, @NorwichFilmFest committee member. Email/DM me any short films; I'd love to review and promote them.

[Charlie's Take @TheCharlieTake]

"Lightsaber Battle makes the most of its short run-time: it’s entertaining, well-animated, and a golden nugget of promise from a director to watch."

Read my full review of @grantharper15's micro-film LIGHTSABER BATTLE (2018) here: https://t.co/DW3WU2WFxA

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"To me, this film’s story exceeds the first: rather than weighing itself down in a single setting, I really admired the use of movement to convey an effective sense of chaos."

Read my full review of @ReginaKimBlog's short film THE LAST CLIENT (EPISODE 2): https://t.co/gpNXeabLnx

[Charlie's Take @TheCharlieTake]

Short film reviewing update (and apology for the wait):

This evening, I've watched and planned my review for @ReginaKimBlog's 'The Last Client: Episode 2', which should be published tomorrow!

@grantharper15, @MichaelMatteoRo, @GabrielBrown123: your films are the next 3 in line!

[Charlie's Take @TheCharlieTake]

I'm in the cinema, about to watch First Reformed! Looking forward to reviewing it soon, alongisde the shorts I have been sent.

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@GabrielBrown123 @iskaziz @MichaelMatteoRo @grantharper15 @Holdsworth_JP @ReginaKimBlog @nicrussin @_FrostedGlass

Thank you for sending me your films! I'm finally in a position to give them the attention they deserve. Can't wait to watch and review them all - watch this space!

[Charlie's Take @TheCharlieTake]

Excited to get reviewing again after a busy week!

Are you a short filmmaker? DM me a link to your short film - I'd love to review and promote it on my website! https://t.co/4F9oymtckh

#FilmTwitter #SupportIndieFilm

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"This film’s intelligence is seldom matched. Its examination of working class society still appears as sharp as it did in 1960, when few films even attempted such things."

Read my review of Karel Reisz's film SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY MORNING (1960) here: https://t.co/MSo2VkUDjb

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@JUMPCUT_FILMS My pleasure!

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@iwritethings23 That reminds me a little of how we felt when RVW came through the doors!

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"There's scope for more nuance, but enough to be memorable. It simultaneously evidences good understanding of its genre, and admirable effort to stand out from the crowd."

Read my full review of @JUMPCUT_FILMS' short horror CONSCIENTIA (2017) here: https://t.co/75wCWAZ2Vb

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"This film is something really special: it's another triumph for Debra Granik, and a treat for audiences who appreciate strong storytelling devoid of meaningless thrills."

Read my full review of Debra Granik's excellent film LEAVE NO TRACE (2018) here: https://t.co/vpBqQTRVqk

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At my local Picturehouse Cinema, about to watch Leave No Trace! Look out for my review - it should be uploaded later today. #FilmTwitter

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@jumpcutjakob @Holdsworth_JP @jimmycthatsme @MovieCornerUK @HCMovieReviews @TheMarckoguy @iwritethings23 @TheCraggus Thanks for the recommendation Jakob! Always happy to review any independent films.

[Charlie's Take @TheCharlieTake]

@Holdsworth_JP @jumpcutjakob @jimmycthatsme I'll happily review it John.

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"Christian Bale’s strong performance reflects dimensions to the character that the script just isn’t interested in exploring. The storytelling feels bland at best and turgid at worst."

Read my full review of Mary Herron's film AMERICAN PSYCHO (2000) here: https://t.co/xL7JKu10Mj

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Thanks to those who have sent short films. Looking forward to reviewing them over the next few days! #FilmTwitter #SupportIndieFilm

My latest feature film reviews...

MEN IN BLACK: https://t.co/gXTLqsBun8
KRAMER VS KRAMER: https://t.co/ulELWmGnV6
REBECCA: https://t.co/ZUy4wASsKj

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"It appears more like a succession of sketches than a flowing story. Good chemistry between Smith and Jones compensates, but it still highlights the plot’s shallow origins."

Read my full review of Barry Sonnenfeld's sci-fi comedy MEN IN BLACK (1997) here: https://t.co/gXTLqsBun8

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"It lacks the ambition to really examine the complexities of identity crisis in depth, or to explore the hidden implications such crises have on family life."

Read my full review of Robert Benton's Best Picture-winning film KRAMER VS KRAMER (1979) here: https://t.co/ulELWmGnV6.

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"It silences those critics who claim Hitchcock had no range: both the source material and the Hollywood style forced him to stray from his comfortable territory and embrace new methods."

Read my full review of Alfred Hitchcock's film REBECCA (1940) here: https://t.co/ZUy4wASsKj

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I now have 14 film reviews up on my website - 6 features, 8 shorts! Take a look if you missed them: https://t.co/4F9oymtckh.

I'm now accepting short film submissions again! If you have a short film, DM it to me! I'd love to review and promote it. #FilmTwitter #SupportIndieFilm