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I Am No Longer Here

Take yourself away to another world, culture and generation and then realise its entirely yours too. Maybe none of us are no longer here? If so, perhaps you wont mind if I have the last hobnob? 4/5

For Sama

It’s reassuring to know that despite hell on earth there still exists angels that refuse to be be broken. The most depressing movie I have ever seen. Yet, hope springs eternal and for fucks sake will, one day ,perhaps, overcome these pricks who continue to rage. 5/5

Monos

You can compare this to a hundred other war films and inevitably Lord of the Flies but please don't. Brilliant in its very own skin. Scratches all the right itches in all the right places and leaves your spine well and truly tingled. Left me wanting more. Bravo. 4.5/5

Atlantics

Not seen any Senegalese romantic sci-fi thrillers before. Not smitten but sufficiently attracted to see it through to the end. Didn't manage to float my boat I'm afraid. 2/5

Midsommar

a phenomenal movie. Don’t worry with a trailer or reading any reviews just jump straight in , head first - BANG! You wont regret it. Take my word for it and my word, indeed, is all you need. 5/5

The Housemaid

- would have been the best ending of a film bar none if it had finished 5 minutes before it did. Beyond the titilation this flick offers , its actually a great movie well worth a pop. 3/5

Roma

- couldn’t see what all the fuss was about to be honest. Cinematography yadda yadda yadda but bored me senseless. It’s me not you, honestly I’m sorry. 1/5

Loveless

- bleak, hurtful, painful at times and on the whole it doesn’t get too cheerful. Could say a Russian Mike Leigh you could also say Black Russian if you like. Enticing nonetheless. 3/5

Finding Sofia

- nice trip down the river to sort out an online affair. Bit of this bit of that. Pootles along nicely but nowt to e mail home about. 2/5

The Clan

- Those Argentinians can’t half make some good movies. This one is up there with all the ones I’ve ever seen. I have seen two. Watch it amigo it won’t disappoint. 4/5

The Salesman

- My biggest concern throughout was the potential collapse of a building. Didn’t deter me from enjoying a thrilling ride of this Iranian gem. Enjoy. 4/5

The Handmaiden

Outstanding, weird, erotic, shocking, gruesome and satisfyingly brilliant. 5/5

Julieta

The big amigo Almodovar, at it again and its a cracker! Grab yourself a glass of sherry and perhaps some chorizo and drift away. 4/5

Victoria

One shot, slow burner worth devouring. A German " La Haine" perhaps but alas not the soundtrack. Marvellous indeed! 4/5

A War

....what is it good for? Absolutely nothing.... except perhaps the odd movie and this ones a danish cracker 4/5

The Salvation

Danish Western - fine and dandy it is too! Mads Mikkelsen reaps his vengeance. Eric Cantona pops up too - delightful! 4/5

Blue Ruin

- revenge thriller that is definitely best served cold. Keeps you on the edge of your settee - nearly fell off mine. 3/5

Miss Bala

- Mexican thriller that explodes like a cheap box of fireworks. Don't return it will only go off in your face 1/5

A Pigeon sat on a branch contemplating existence

- nothing happens and I think that's the whole point. Save yourself 2hrs by avoiding. 0.5/5

Force Majeure

- Run away or protect the kids? Swedish film that is dark, funny and very thought provoking. An avalanche whole lotta fun 4/5