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Chappaquiddick (2017) - A young life lost, and the Senator’s worried his career will sour. Terrific work from Clarke (Re: Ted’s darkest hour). Advisers descend (to handle The impending tabloid scandal). An engaging study of hubris, privilege and power... https://t.co/jG324YlxH2
Ready Player One (2018) - Virtual Oasis, and bleak future-Ohio slums where actual bodies reside Are the two worlds here. Some real clunkiness in the screenplay aside, So much here's genuinely funny and clever. I could watch Rylance’s Halliday forever,... https://t.co/eWErKLSDml
LBJ (2017) - A simplistically told tale of the presidency that began With the demise of the second son from the Kennedy clan. There’s drama in his fight for Southern backing. But, sadly: overall, the film is lacking Any real depth of insight into Lynd... https://t.co/9a8Ryg1zTQ
Tully (2018) - Marlo’s under enormous pressure. Offered help by her bro (Mr Success). She initially declines, but will eventually acquiesce. Though one plot development falls flat There’s the gift of two central performances that Shine - in this truly... https://t.co/XeLIfTCGZg
Love, Simon (2018) - Though he has supportive friends, and his family’s loving and warm, Simon’s afraid that living his truth would cause a storm. An excessively charming cast. Rothwell’s Albright: what a blast! Refreshing change (popular genre, with ... https://t.co/Y1zDSXCizp
The Death of Stalin (2017) - Those on the murderous leader’s list couldn’t duck it. (Including Maria’s fam) So a note: she stuck it In his record sleeve. Iannucci and team achieve Hilarious results (after old Joe kicks the bucket). https://t.co/3ERKhIoRI8
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Latest review on site: The Square (2017) - Biting satire. Much to ponder: the absurd; the grave (Disturbing live exhibit with the power to enslave). Societal responsibility: well explored. Some spot-on humour struck a chord. Running time: could’ve rea... https://t.co/IwYtvhdBCV
Latest review on site: I, Tonya (2017) - Robbie: phenomenal, in a film with structural issues, (which reduces To black humour some instances of domestic abuses). So Tonya’s shunned (‘uncouth; non-fancy’), But what about Nancy?: The (gagged) true victi... https://t.co/MQlX713paQ
Latest review on site: Peter Rabbit (2018) - Demise of their nemesis McGregor (grumpy sod) Spells momentary freedom for this animal squad. Creature effects: beautifully-rendered. But various tonal shifts tended To feel somewhat awkward (and came acros... https://t.co/NwLMw02TwR