All posts by Tony Costin

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Roma

December 18, 2018

Artsy and gorgeous, but with a heart of gold, Alfonso Cuarón’s slow-burning family drama is one of the most stunning films of the year.

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7.0

The Christmas Chronicles

November 25, 2018

Can you ever have too much Christmas? Maybe. But despite being a festive-overload, The Christmas Chronicles has enough about it to be a fun watch for families.

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8.5

Cam

November 22, 2018

An intense, electric thriller and a razor-sharp commentary on the frailty of our online personas, Cam is another Blumhouse success story driven by Madeline Brewer’s fantastic lead performance.

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7.0

Outlaw King

November 12, 2018

Outlaw King’s plot might leave you a bit unfulfilled, but savage battles and a beautifully realised medieval world make this a must-watch for the history-loving Netflix subscriber.

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8.0

Apostle

October 20, 2018

Apostle is a menacingly atmospheric folk-horror masterstroke, blending genre themes seamlessly and wrapping it all up in a visceral visual package.

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3.0

Malevolent

October 6, 2018

An uninspired plot could have been saved by creative scares or a sense of humour, but you won’t find either here. Don’t waste your time on Malevolent this Halloween.

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5.5

Hold The Dark

September 30, 2018

An exciting plot and brutal action keep this thriller afloat in early stages, but missed opportunities and a lacklustre ending make Hold The Dark a soundly mediocre experience.

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7.5

6.6

The Resistance Banker

September 17, 2018

A gripping adaptation of one of World War Two's lesser known resistance stories, The Resistance Banker is steady at times, but a worthwhile and satisfying watch for Netflix subscribers.

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End of the line!