Young CriticThe newest adaptation is bold to follow up the classic, but largely succeeds. Daisy Edgar-Jones and George MacKay share an effortless chemistry in Georgia Oakley's grittier take on Jane Austen, even if the sisterly bond
Young CriticLos Javis' historical epic is a poetic modern classic. A sweeping, formally daring meditation on queer erasure, historical memory and the cost of repression, anchored by a revelatory Guitarricadelafuente.
Young CriticA compelling yet cautious portrait of the men behind recent history’s atrocities The Nuremberg trials of Nazis were a monumental moment in the collective digestion of the horrors perpetrated in World War II, and set the
Young CriticThe finale that proves sometimes it’s best to let go Downton Abbey (2010–2015) was a comfort watch for many during its run, providing the subtle dramas of the English nobility in the 1910s and ’20s. Essentially a remake
Young CriticAlejandro Amenabar's latest is confused in its structure “Don Quijote de la Mancha” is considered the most-read novel in the history of mankind, surpassed only in readership and circulation by religious texts like “the B
Young CriticA Gripping War Story That Forgets Some of Its Victims There have been anti-bellicose films since the early days of cinema. You can trace a throughline from All Quiet on the Western Front (1930), to Paths of Glory (19
Young CriticWalter Salles' return to directing delivers a cinematic and acting achievement A dictatorship is one of the most traumatic events a country can endure. Art has long attempted to portray the horrors people suffer under su
Young CriticThe journalism thriller is irresistibly gripping Journalistic thrillers capture the insatiable curiosity and inherent dangers of pursuing the truth. The subgenre has produced some of cinema’s greatest works, including Ac
Young CriticThis Spanish thriller delivers an unforgettable lead performance The ETA terrorist group disbanded officially in 2018, albeit their violent attacks had stopped in 2010. Spain, however, had been living with this internal
Young CriticThe sword-and-sandals sequel plays it safe by retelling the same story When it comes to sequels, Hollywood often seems afraid to take stories forward, opting instead for safe, pseudo-remakes. This was the case with Star
Young CriticGuy Ritchie's latest is a competently made if unmemorable comedy action flick Guy Ritchie has hit a prolific stage of his directing career, delivering seven directorial projects in the last five years alone (this countin
Young CriticAva DuVernay's "impossible" adaptation of the academic text is profoundly moving Adapting an academic dissertation on the origin and roots of racism into a dramatic film can feel like quite the impossible task. Yet Ava D
Young CriticJonathan Glazer's latest finds a fascinating new perspective on an oft-explored topic Holocaust and WWII movies have righteously been overdone in cinema; making sure the horrors and lessons of those dark periods of histo
Young CriticRidley Scott's take on the historical character is technically astounding if narratively shallow Apple Studios seem to be one of the few still shelling out big money for the type of cinematic epics that have gone the way
Young CriticSofia Coppola's latest brings a more complex take on the famous relationship Despite growing older, Sofia Coppola has retained the ability to capture the perspective of adolescent girls. From her breakout in The Virgin S
Young CriticMartin Scorsese delivers a great take on the American tragedy Many films have tried to capture the “essence of America” and arguably a few have been able to, from The Godfather (1972), to The Will Be Blood (2007), or Do
Young CriticCraig Gillespie's adaptation of the GameStop craze is hilariously comprehensive The GameStop stock craze of 2021 was a frenzy that was ripe for satire and comedy, yet few thought there would be a cinematic biopsy so soon
Young CriticChristopher Nolan's latest is a true cinematic achievement Christopher Nolan has been a filmmaker fascinated with time, physics, and quantum mechanics. It is thus not surprising that he would fall into making a film abou
Young CriticThe story of how Nike signed Michael Jordan is surprisingly gripping Ben Affleck is a polarizing figure within Hollywood, the Boston-native has had a rollercoaster acting trajectory, and his directing career has sadly su
Young CriticKrieps shines in yet another take of Empress Sisi Thanks in part to the #MeToo era, dissociative feminist stories have been on the rise, showing female existential dread taken with panache. This has mostly been seen in s
Young CriticDavid O. Russell’s return is a superficial period comedy The problem with assembling a star-studded cast is the managing of egos, everyone wants to have a good and juicy role and thus won’t settle for simple bit parts. T
Young CriticThe action epic relishes its rarely explored setting Hollywood is always in need of stories, and what better pool to draw from than history itself. However, as happens with Hollywood only too often, when they find a part
Young CriticThe newest entry in the Crawley saga is a delightful reunion if narratively stale Julian Fellowes seems keen to stay in his comfort-zone of upstairs-downstairs dramas. After his great success with Gosford Park (2001) and
Young CriticRobert Egger’s latest is another unique and immersive feature Robert Eggers is quickly becoming one of the most unique and fascinating new directors to follow. His films are placed in settings that are little explored in