Young CriticMalcolm & Marie
This two-handers limp narrative is salvaged by intriguing dialogue and strong performances Having showcased a unique voice with his films Another Happy Day (2011) and Assassination Nation (2018), Sam Levinson looked to b
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Young CriticThe Dig
Simon Stone's direction and strong performances elevate this biopic It seems to be a great moment for biopics about forgotten archeologists. Ammonite (2020) helped bring to light the great findings of Mary Anning in the
Young CriticThe Little Things
A notable effort to subvert expectations is lost in a half-baked plot Police procedurals and detective stories have taken on a new light given the mainstream conversation regarding the systemic abuse of power in police f
Young CriticOne Night in Miami...
An exceptional play adaptation from first-time director Regina King While the #oscarssowhite campaign might not have done much to diversify the Oscars themselves, they have brought to the fore a necessity for more black
Young CriticLocked Down
A tone-deaf and insensitive studio films set during the COVID-19 pandemic No doubt there will be a plethora of films and art commenting on the COVID-19 pandemic and the effects of lockdown. Already there have been some r
Young CriticPieces of a Woman
A showcase of excellent performance and one particularly affecting scene Motherhood is a subject that has been explored in film in an exhaustive number of ways, from horror in Rosemary’s Baby (1968), to comedy in Juno (2
Young CriticPromising Young Woman
A bold and expertly executed exploration of sexual assault and predator culture Previously taboo or tough subjects such as race, homosexuality, and the female experience were hardly explored in film, or done so in timid
Young CriticNews of the World
Paul Greengrass' latest is a solid western, if a bit too restrained Paul Greengrass has been fascinated with terrorism. From his days working as a war-journalist to his turn as a film director, there was always an explor
Young CriticMa Rainey's Black Bottom
The adaptation from August Wilson's play delivers two of the year's best performances August Wilson is one of the greatest American playwrights of the past century; and yet he’s still not as highly regarded as the likes
Young CriticMidnight Sky
George Clooney's latest directorial outing proves to be a third-straight disappointment George Clooney had a promising start as a director with Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002), Good Night, and Good Luck (2005), an
Young CriticSoul
Pete Docter does it again with a fascinating exploration of the meaning of life Peter Docter has brought us some of the most original and creative stories in film in the last two decades. Working at Pixar he helped write
Young CriticWonder Woman 1984
A satisfying sequel that builds on the original and seeks to expand its message Christmas movies have always attempted to bring a message about the importance of human, emotional, and familial things rather than the mate
Young CriticWolfwalkers
Apple and Cartoon Saloon’s collaboration proves to deliver the best film from each yet Apple’s foray into film has been timid so far, it has failed to discover a specific theme it wants its films to have, though this is
Young CriticSound of Metal
A rare exploration into the deaf world with some deft sound design and masterful acting Films about sensory disabilities are rare. The majority explore blindness, as it is the disability that can be played with in a visu
Young CriticThe Croods: A New Age
A fun sequel that proves to be a beacon for this year's family genre It might seem counterintuitive, but family entertainment during lockdown has been scarce. With kids stuck at home, studying online, the likes of new fa
Young CriticWild Mountain Thyme
John Patrick Shanely returns to the director's chair after a 12 year absence The jump from stage to screen is not always an easy one. Shakespeare is perhaps the most famous example, whose grand narratives have benefitted
Young CriticAnother Round
A bold and deft exploration of alcoholism Due to the COVID-19 pandemic 2020’s Cannes Film Festival turned out to be a subdued and restrained affair, with films being distributed for viewing through online portals and no
Young CriticLet Them All Talk
Steven Soderbergh’s Latest Continues His Experimental Trend Thankfully Steven Soderbergh is terrible at keeping his promises. The American director has proposed more than once in the last decade that he was retiring from
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David Fincher's first film in six years proves to be a slight let down Citizen Kane (1941) is considered a pioneering film in the history of cinema, by many considered the best film ever made. Curiously the film didn’t i
Young CriticAmmonite
An immersive and heart-wrenching film While much of the western world, specifically the United States, have built their success and riches on the backs of people of color, the suppression and exploitation of women to bui
Young CriticHillbilly Elegy
Ron Howard's latest captured an emotional snapshot of America, but shies away from analyzing it Ron Howard has been fascinated with underdog stories, from his box office hit Apollo 13 (1995) to his more cerebral A Beauti
Young CriticThe Christmas Chronicles: Part Two
Chris Columbus returns to the directing chair with a rather overstuffed sequel Chris Columbus (the director not the Genovesean explorer) has had an ability to craft Christmas classics. His most famous Christmas movie is
Young CriticThe Prom
TV titan Ryan Murphy continues to struggle to find his cinematic side Ryan Murphy has become a TV titan in the last decade, creating such diverse hits as Glee (2009-2015), American Horror Story (2011-), American Crime St
Young CriticFreaky
Christopher Landon returns with another genre mash up that doesn't necessarily work Christopher Landon has emerged as a curious director specializing in a kind of genre-mash. Having begun his directing career in such fra