Rachael Mead
Tomatometer-approved critic
Lone Wolf (2020)
71%
“Keeping the audience at a distance, making us watch powerlessly as Winnie is swept towards tragedy, Ogilvie’s writing and direction do more than simply spin this film towards a devastating climax...” –
InDaily
Feb 17, 2023
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Maigret (2022)
91%
“Leconte pays loving tribute to Simenon’s vast and classic oeuvre with devotion to character, rich ambience, and a great story skilfully told.” –
InDaily
Feb 17, 2023
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My Salinger Year (2020)
71%
“Sigourney Weaver steals the limelight in this beautifully shot adaptation of Joanna Rakoff’s best-selling memoir.” –
InDaily
Feb 17, 2023
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On the Rocks (2020)
87%
“I thought the ending lacked a little of Coppola's trademark flair for ambiguity, but without question, On the Rocks is a showcase of her prodigious talent. Her admirers, as well as fans of Murray and Jones, will be well rewarded for their time.” –
Square Eyes
Nov 6, 2020
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The Translators (2019)
71%
“The Translators is a thrilling ride which will satisfy lovers of this genre as well as audiences who appreciate a good bookish mystery.” –
Square Eyes
Nov 6, 2020
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Radioactive (2019)
63%
“This is a film that is both beautiful and unsettling, emphasising that every discovery holds the potential for both good and harm.” –
Square Eyes
Nov 6, 2020
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A White, White Day (2019)
94%
“A White, White Day is far more than a powerhouse character study of a man undone by grief, it's a subversion of the classic structure of the psychological thriller.” –
Square Eyes
Jul 16, 2020
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Burden (2018)
49%
“The cast are all strong, but the film feels a little unsure of its place, wobbling between the retelling of history and a cinematic drama.” –
Square Eyes
Jul 14, 2020
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The Assistant (2019)
93%
“The cinematography powerfully reinforces Jane's sense of isolation and powerlessness, while the cold, pale colour palette, fluorescent lighting and tight, stark shots lend the film a claustrophobic air.” –
Square Eyes
Jul 13, 2020
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EMMA. (2020)
86%
“Wit and romance are perfectly balanced in Autumn de Wilde's cleverly faithful adaptation of this Austen classic.” –
InDaily
Mar 12, 2020
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A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019)
95%
“This deeply moving film is far more than a portrait of a rare public figure who is the same profoundly kind and good person on-screen and off.” –
InDaily
Jan 24, 2020
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The Truth (2019)
87%
“Kore-eda has accomplished something remarkable with this film.” –
InDaily
Jan 17, 2020
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Bombshell (2019)
68%
“Riveting and meticulously researched.” –
InDaily
Jan 17, 2020
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Amazing Grace (2018)
99%
“The result is a rough gem that will send your soul soaring.” –
InDaily
Jan 17, 2020
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Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood (2019)
86%
“There's great dialogue, enthralling characters and plot digressions that sweep viewers along without question. The cultural layering is brilliant.” –
Square Eyes
Aug 16, 2019
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The Public (2018)
65%
“It's a beautifully shot and directed film that openly wears its heart on its sleeve as an ode to one of the last surviving bastions of free information and public space - the public library.” –
Square Eyes
Aug 16, 2019
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Palm Beach (2019)
48%
“This is a film guaranteed to resonate with people who understand the reality of maintaining long-standing relationships that at times can feel held together more by nostalgia and shared history than common ground.” –
Square Eyes
Aug 16, 2019
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Destroyer (2018)
74%
“Kidman's total embodiment of this character is staggering.” –
InDaily
Mar 21, 2019
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The Broken Circle Breakdown (2012)
83%
“The pairing of the highly emotive plot with the delicacy of the structure and editing transforms a devastating series of calamities into an exquisite and poignant exploration of the limitations of love in the face of tragedy.” –
Square Eyes
Mar 20, 2019
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Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017)
90%
“Even if your interest is not piqued by the story, the performances alone - especially that by McDormand as the flawed and furious protagonist - make it worth your time.” –
Square Eyes
Mar 20, 2019
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The Great Gatsby (2013)
48%
“...by the end I couldn't help feeling the film had missed the mark.” –
Square Eyes
Mar 20, 2019
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Blue Jasmine (2013)
90%
“The fact that a film with this depth of tragedy works, despite being billed as a comedy, is a tribute to the brilliant performances of the cast and one of the most polished pieces of direction by Allen in recent times.” –
Square Eyes
Mar 20, 2019
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The Turning (2013)
86%
“While it demands substantial concentration from the audience, this elegant and suspenseful epic more than rewards the effort.” –
Square Eyes
Mar 20, 2019
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Gold (2016)
42%
“Even balding and paunchy, McConaughey's latest charming rogue is more than enough to keep audiences riveted through Gold's patchy rhythm.” –
Square Eyes
Mar 20, 2019
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Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
29%
“Zack Snyder has directed both films and has successfully delivered a rich and cohesive cinematic world in which to set his growing cast of superheroes and villains.” –
Square Eyes
Mar 19, 2019
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