Zehra Phelan
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Biography:
London based Critic, Reporter and podcaster. Reviews have featured in Flavourmag, HeyUGuys and 2 Minute Telly, as well as UK, based 온라인카지노추천 show London Film Club and Mail Online.
Jurassic World Dominion (2022)
29%
2/5
“The first two instalments of the Jurassic World trilogy seemed to have that spark of electricity, breathing life back into our fantasy dino world but Dominion has shorted that fuse and that sizzle has been reduced to world-ending unoriginal fizzle.” –
HeyUGuys
Jun 9, 2022
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Belfast (2021)
86%
4/5
“From pitch-perfect performances from its actors to an affectionate innocence of a romanticised childhood, Branagh adds his welcoming flare to the history pages of time with an enchanting and wholesome love letter.” –
HeyUGuys
Dec 20, 2021
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Paka (River of Blood) (2021)
100%
3/5
“A stark and engaging exploration of the binds of violence across the generations.” –
HeyUGuys
Dec 20, 2021
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You Resemble Me (2021)
93%
4/5
“A thoughtful, powerful examination of the deep roots of radicalisation. A film which stares its subjects right in the eyes, and does not look away.” –
HeyUGuys
Dec 13, 2021
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Official Competition (2021)
96%
5/5
“A hilarious and incisive skewering of vanity projects and the egos which propel them into the ground.” –
HeyUGuys
Dec 10, 2021
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Sing 2 (2021)
72%
3/5
“An entertaining and visually ebullient sequel that will thrill the younger members of the audience. The rest of us will no doubt enjoy the film, but perhaps wish there was a bit more substance.” –
HeyUGuys
Dec 10, 2021
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Sisters (2020)
2/5
“Despite an intriguing premise there is a vagueness which permeates every creative decision in the film creating a distance that cannot be bridged.” –
HeyUGuys
Dec 10, 2021
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Being the Ricardos (2021)
68%
3/5
“A mundane off-kilter of the telling of her story, makes for a pretty exhausting yet still rather compelling story.” –
Flavourmag
Dec 9, 2021
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Rehana (2021)
100%
4/5
“This is a timely, outspoken entry that deserves to be heard, Saad draws out the drama to an uncertain strength that just keeps you guessing.” –
HeyUGuys
Dec 8, 2021
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Ted K (2021)
85%
3/5
“Unlike the Netflix series Manhunt which focuses on the FBI agent who took Kaczynski down, Stone's offering flips the switch with a more sedate, haunting and surreal examination of an evil genius with an eco-conscious.” –
HeyUGuys
Dec 8, 2021
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Cyrano (2021)
85%
3/5
“With beauty at its heart, and a sterling performance from DInklage, Wright's romanticism shines brightly in this bleak world.” –
HeyUGuys
Dec 7, 2021
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House of Gucci (2021)
62%
3/5
“Something always feels missing but never being able to pinpoint that something. Having said that, through all its glaring faults, there is something rather enjoyable and entertaining of this crazy retelling.” –
Flavourmag
Nov 26, 2021
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Pirates (2021)
100%
4/5
“Reggie Yates strays away from the negativity, pouring nothing but feel-good positivity and garage vibes into the very foundation of a throwback story.” –
Flavourmag
Nov 22, 2021
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King Richard (2021)
90%
4/5
“This nourishing family biopic may not be breaking any moulds but it serves up a fireball of love and fortitude without falling into the gooey trap of cheesiness.” –
Flavourmag
Nov 19, 2021
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Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)
63%
4/5
“A nostalgic feeling comes rushing to the surface with the joyous and heartfelt next chapter that pays an abundance of fan service.” –
Flavourmag
Nov 15, 2021
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Antlers (2021)
60%
3/5
“Delay seems to be the dish of the day, as the drawn-out convoluted story tries to build a foundation filled with multiple themes before finally transforming into an anti-climax.” –
Flavourmag
Nov 15, 2021
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Eternals (2021)
47%
3/5
“Zhao brings her flair for the beauty of the eye shots over vast landscapes...and it still delivers on the celestial plains of epic proportions. It's a cosmic opening for the next phase of the Marvel saga.” –
Flavourmag
Nov 15, 2021
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Spencer (2021)
83%
2/5
“Dull and empty of any emotional connection this is over the top art, it's got nothing to say of any real value but it says it way too loudly. Most of all, it's rather highly disrespectful to the memory of such a beloved figure.” –
Flavourmag
Nov 15, 2021
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No Time to Die (2021)
83%
4/5
“Tones down the villainy and action leaving room for Bond's humanity to evolve with a surprise or two before he gets his rather explosive send-off.” –
Flavourmag
Nov 15, 2021
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The French Dispatch (2021)
75%
2/5
“Full of vibrant and clever compositions, but it doesn't make up for the fact the comedy and coherency of this story are woefully lacking.” –
Flavourmag
Nov 15, 2021
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Dune (2021)
83%
3/5
“An ambitiously stunning piece but for all that comes in between leaves the taste of a bland wet fish.” –
Flavourmag
Nov 15, 2021
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The Many Saints of Newark (2021)
72%
3/5
“Director Alan Taylor has kept that same pacing, aesthetic and humour that has become synonymous with the series, but we are left languishing with an imposter storyline.” –
Flavourmag
Nov 15, 2021
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Candyman (2021)
84%
4/5
“DaCosta on the whole has delivered a confectionary delight of importance and a fitting way to carry this legend forward giving another intelligent voice to the oppressed while putting in respect for those that have come before.” –
Flavourmag
Aug 31, 2021
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Free Guy (2021)
80%
3/5
“Reynolds and co have created an escapists dream of Friday night popcorn fodder filled with Disney Easter eggs to get even the smallest of nerds a bit over-excited.” –
Flavourmag
Aug 31, 2021
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Stillwater (2021)
75%
3/5
“Tom McCarthy's vision has its moments of thrills and uplifting humour but it takes on a very disjointed path that leads to a questionable resolution on a number of story points and an absurd route of justice.” –
Flavourmag
Aug 31, 2021
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