The Latest Movie Reviews from We Talk Film
Here you’ll find the latest Reviews from the Team at We Talk Film, a combination of written and video reviews of the latest big screen, streaming and the occasional classic
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- Boy Kills World Review – Silence is Golden, and Violent
Witness an over the top tale of vengeance in Boy Kills World With the excellent Monkey Man still in cinemas, I had to ask myself, … - Civil War Review: A Bold, Beautiful and Bleek Vision
CIVIL WAR Review – A Haunting Roundtrip across a broken America War, good God, what is it good for? Absolutely nothing! Things Fall Apart as … - You Promised Me The Sea Review: BFI Flare Festival 2024
You Promised Me The Sea (L’air de la mer rend libre) explores an arranged marriage between a closeted gay man and his unknowing wife in … - Love Lies Bleeding Review: BFI Flare Festival 2024
Be gay do crime: Kristen Stewart and Katy O’Brian are lovers on a revenge mission in Love Lies Bleeding Lou (Kristen Stewart) manages a run-down … - What a Feeling Review – BFI Flare 2024
Opposites Attract and worlds collide in the sweet Romantic Comedy ‘What a feeling’ Sometimes we find love in the most unexpected places. Following a chance … - Our Son Review: BFI Flare Festival 2024
Luke Evans and Billy Porter shine in divorce drama Our Son Nicky (Luke Evans) and Gabriel (Billy Porter) are a married couple and parents to … - Close To You Review: BFI Flare Festival 2024
Elliot Page returns home for an awkward family reunion in Close To You Sam (Elliot Page) wakes up in Toronto preparing to take a journey … - Unspoken Review: BFI Flare Festival 2024
An Orthodox Jewish teenager feels a connection to his grandfather’s secret life in Unspoken Noam is a closeted gay teenager living within the Orthodox Jewish … - Riley Review: BFI Flare Festival 2024
A high school football star grapples with his sexuality in coming-of-age drama Riley Dakota Riley (Jake Holley) is the star player of a small-town high … - American Fiction Film Review: Timely, Sublime Satirical Drama
American Fiction is a superb satirical tale of sterotypes gone awry From the moment I saw the first trailer for American Fiction, I felt a … - Dune Part Two Review: A Modern Sci Fi Miracle
Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya fight for the planet in Dune Part Two Dune Part Two lands us back in Arrakis mere moments after the ending … - Rebel Moon-Part One: A Child of Fire Review
A long time ago in a galaxy not so far away, Zack Snyder left the DC Extended Universe to create Rebel Moon, an original Sci-Fi … - Songbirds and Snakes Collide in the 10th Annual Hunger Games
The Hunger Games The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Review While the original Hunger Games movies told the tale of an unlikely hero, The Ballad … - Ferrari Review: LFF 2023
Adam Driver stars in Michael Mann’s biopic of racing driver turned business owner Enzo Ferrari Now to be clear, I could not be less interested … - Fingernails Review: LFF 2023
Retro futuristic romcom Fingernails explores the science of love Anna (Jessie Buckley – Wild Rose) is one of the lucky ones. Not only has she … - Starve Acre Review: LFF 2023
Something spooky is going on in the countryside in folk horror Starve Acre In 1970s Yorkshire archaeology professor Richard (Matt Smith – Doctor Who) and … - All of Us Strangers Review: LFF 2023
Andrew Haigh’s metaphysical love story All of Us Strangers is a modern masterpiece Occasionally you see a film that just grabs you by the heart … - Poor Things Review: LFF 2023
Emma Stone reunites with Yorgos Lanthimos for deliciously strange Frankenstein fairytale Poor Things There are few directors working today with such clear vision and style … - The Boy and The Heron Review: LFF 2023
The Boy and The Heron is the latest work of art from Studio Ghibli’s Hayao Miyazaki Having come straight into seeing this film from Andrew … - Hoard Review: LFF 2023
A teen girl descends into mental illness in gross out psychodrama Hoard *Beware minor spoilers as to the initial plot of the film A disturbing … - Perfect Days Review: LFF 2023
Perfect Days is the latest observational slice of life movie from revered German director Wim Wenders With a career spanning over 50 years, Wim Wenders … - Fancy Dance Review: LFF 2023
A missing mother is at the centre of moving debut Fancy Dance Fancy Dance is a film from award winning Native American director Erica Tremblay … - Killers of the Flower Moon Review: LFF 2023
Western crime saga Killers of the Flower Moon reunites Scorsese with some of his favourite actors The 26th film from godfather of modern American cinema … - Bonus Track Review: LFF 2023
Teens make music and memories in coming-of-age romcom Bonus Track A queer romantic coming of age comedy with a killer nostalgic soundtrack? What’s not to … - The Killer Review: LFF 2023
David Fincher’s hitman thriller The Killer is a technical marvel, but adds little new to the genre Fincher follows up 2020’s Mank with the latest … - Saltburn Review: LFF 2023
Saltburn is a deliciously depraved tale of lust, obsession and manipulation After Emerald Fennell’s directorial debut promising young woman stunned audiences and won her a … - Memory Review: LFF 2023
Two struggling New Yorkers find comfort in each other in affecting indie drama Memory Where Mexican director Michel Franco’s last two films Sundown and New … - Monster Review: LFF 2023
Monster takes a multilayered approach to classroom bullying Monster is the latest film from Japanese auteur Hirokazu Kore-eda following up on 2022’s Broker and 2018’s … - The CREATOR Review: Can Humanity and A.I really co-exist
The Creator is a Grand Scale sci fi epic tied together by the intricate performances of its two leads and a timely question of how … - Shame On Dry Land Review: LFF 2023
Shame on dry land is the 5th feature from Swedish director Axel Petersen and is self-described as a redemption drama meets Mediterranean noir. Set amongst … - Cobweb Review: LFF 2023
Cobweb is a meta movie from genre busting Korean director Kim Jee Woon (The Good, The Bad and The Weird, I Saw The Devil) 1970s … - Hit Man Review: LFF 2023
Audiences will have a riotously good time at Richard Linklater (Boyhood, School of Rock) and Glen Powell’s sexy comedy Hit Man On seeing the lineup … - The Lesson Review: An immersive writers guide on how not to fall victim to ego and passion
This is a clever reimagining of the classic noir tropes, Julie Delpy is exemplary. The Lesson is 142 mins of joyful suspense. Alex Mackeith has … - Ferryman Review: Finding Love at your final destination
Ferryman is full of Pain, heartache and moments that will stay with you long after the credits roll (contains minor spoilers) Life can be beautiful, … - Blue Beetle Review: It’s a Fun Family Affair with Superpowers
DC has finally rediscovered its Heart. Blue Beetle is a Superhero movie that brings the whole family along for the ride! On-screen representation shouldn’t really … - MEG 2 Review: The Massive Sharks return for second Bite
Its Jason Statham Vs the Ocean Beasts and of course Statham wins in The MEG 2 The Massive Sharks return for second Bite. Its Jason … - Heart of Stone Review: Rachel Stone is Ready for Action
Heart of Stone is ‘Bond/Hunt light’ but still a fun Spy Thriller Gal Gadot steps into the spy genre as Rahel Stone in the Netflix … - Haunted Mansion Review: There’s Something Strange in the Neighbourhood
Disney bring us a different kind of Ghost Busting Team in Haunted Mansion Lakeith Stanfield, Rosario Dawson and Owen Wilson lead an all-star cast in … - Joy Ride Review: Is this the Wildest Ride of the Year?
Joy Ride is a raucous comedy which provides lots of laughs but has an endearing message at its core. Joy Ride tells the story of … - They Cloned Tyrone Review: The Truth is Out There
Conspiracies, Control and Satirical Comedy are served up in ‘They Cloned Tyrone’ A Pimp, a Ho and a drug dealer walk into a hotel room…No … - Oppenheimer Review: With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility
Science, Politics, ambition and morality collide as Nolan’s Oppenheimer brings the true face of the nuclear arms race to the big screen in a spectacular … - Mission Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One Review: Cruise Stuns in Sizzling Set Pieces
It’s higher stakes than ever for superspy Ethan Hunt in Dead Reckoning Part One – the seventh instalment in the Mission Impossible franchise I’m so … - No Hard Feelings Review: Watch out, She’s a Man Eater
Jennifer Lawrence aka J-Law is bringing Sexy (goofy and funny) back to the big screen in ‘No Hard Feelings’. Has she created a new genre, … - The Flash Review- DC delivers a Fearless Flashpoint
The Flash Review: How far would you go and what would you sacrifice to save the ones you love? For those familiar with The Flash … - Greatest Days Review: Fangirls For Life
Take That jukebox musical Greatest Days entirely subverts expectations Greatest Days is an adaption of a stage musical of the same name, which features the … - Hypnotic Review: Sometimes You Can’t Believe Your Eyes
Hypnotic is a sci fi thriller that arrived full of potential, some interesting ideas and an intriguing premise. Unfortunately, it drowns under the weight its … - FAST X Review: The Ultimate adrenaline rush for thrill seekers
FAST X brings everything you love about the series, Incredible Action, more family, a great villain, and heart stopping stunts Find out what the other … - The Mother Review: Powerful and Heartfelt Performance from Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez is the Killer who won’t stop until her daughter is safe in ‘The Mother’ Find out what other movies you must see this … - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 Review: Rockets Story
Guardians Vol 3 is a beautiful and fitting farewell to not just the Guardians but also the ‘original’ legacy MCU Trilogies are notoriously hard to … - Polite Society Review: Strong Sisterly Bonds and Kicks of Fury
Polite Society explores the unbreakable bond of sisters in a fun comical action comedy Watch here April’s other top movies here - Beau Is Afraid Review: What The Hell Is Going On?
Ari Aster skirts the line between madness and brilliance with his latest feature Beau Is Afraid Joaquin Phoenix stars in the latest mind-bending film from … - Ghosted Review: Big Stars in a Catastrophically Misfiring Mockbuster
Ghosted is a spirited action rom com that doesn’t quite manage to deliver on excitement or chemistry Ghosted, a romantic action comedy directed by Dexter … - Evil Dead Rise Review: Watch-through-your-hands horror at its finest
Evil Dead Rise unleashes bone-chilling Terror Lee Cronin’s latest film, Evil Dead Rise, is a fresh take on the classic horror franchise. Known for his … - Tetris Review: The Blocks line up nicely
In Tetris, Taron Egerton risks everything for a game that changed how the world played Tetris is one of those games that almost everyone has … - Dungeons & Dragons Review: Family Fun, Fantasy, Magic & Adventure unleashed
Dungeons and Dragons Honor Amongst Thieves leaps from the game board to the big screen with Magic, laughs and quests galore Dungeons and Dragons or … - John Wick Chapter 4 Review: The Best Fight Choreography in Hollywood?
Keanu Reeves takes on an army of assassins in the latest thrilling installment of the John Wick series Another sequel you ask? Surely there’s only … - Scream 6 Review – A Sisterly Bond Tested by Terror and Twists
A Thrilling and Nostalgic Ride for Fans of the Franchise Scream 6 Review: Scream 6 is the latest episode in the legendary slasher franchise. Does … - Creed 3 Review: A Lost Brotherhood and thunderous Bodyblows
Michael B Jordan takes his first solo flight, both as a director and as spiritual steward of the Rocky franchise. Does Creed 3 live up … - Antman and The Wasp Quantumania Review: Miniature Marvel Sci-Fi Epic
In Quantumania, the smallest (and Biggest) Avenger gets to take the first shot at the MCU’s newest big bad, Kang the Conqueror- How does he … - Magic Mike Review: Permission, Power, Consent and Pure Fantasy
Do I have your permission to speak to you about Magic Mike? I know I’m not Ro James but this film from start to finish … - Knock at the Cabin Review: Sacrifice One Love to save Everyone
Dave Batista and a group of strangers hold a family hostage to prevent the Apocalypse in Knock at the Cabin ‘Knock at the Cabin’ is … - Alice, Darling Review: Mind Trauma in this tense drama
Alice, Darling sees Anna Kendrick silently screaming for help out of a toxic relationship Alice, Darling is written by Alanna Francis and comes from Director … - House Party 2023 Review: The Roof is on Fire
House Party 2023 is a Truly Terrible Remake, if this roof is on fire, please let it burn House Party 2023 is the reboot of … - Megan Review: Meet the Killer New Face of A.I
Forget demons, evil spirits and psychopaths, Self-aware Tech like Megan is the real future of terror Is it just me or does every story regarding … - Violent Night Review: Good Tidings and Seasons Beatings for all
Santa brings the Presents and the Pain in the ultra-violent yet heartwarming Violent Night Violent Night stars David Harbour as Santa Claus but this isn’t … - Glass Onion A Knives Out Mystery Review: Friends with Murder
Detective Benoit Blanc attempts to peel back the layers and reveal hidden motives in Glass Onion where every clue leads to another twist Billionaire Miles Bron … - Wakanda Forever Review: A New Panther Must Rise
Wakanda Forever marks the end of the MCUs fourth phase and the chance for a new beginning. A new Panther must rise but who can … - Spirited Review: Singing and Dancing Ghosts unleash That Christmas Magic
In ‘Spirited’, Will Farell and Ryan Reynolds blend comedy styles to deliver a musical version of the classic tale ‘A Christmas Story’ but with a … - Enola Holmes 2 Review: Are two Holmes better than one?
Millie Bobby Brown returns as Enola, the second-best detective in the Holmes family, for another round of puzzle solving and adventure The Holmes family are … - Black Adam Review: Spectacular Debut for DC’s Man in Black
Black Adam is the perfect Adrenaline shot DC needed, a great mix of action, humour and emotion which provides an exciting new direction for the … - The Banshees of Inisherin Review: A Brilliant Period Parable from Martin McDonagh
An argument between two friends gets out of hand in The Banshees of Inisherin Martin McDonagh is a singular writing talent. I can think of … - Women Talking Review: Powerful Women Take a Sledgehammer to Silence
The abused women of a secluded religious cult fight for their freedom in Women Talking Women Talking is a film by Sarah Polley based on … - Empire of Light Review: Olivia Colman Shines in Sam Mendes Ode to Cinema
A cinema manager experiences the beauty and brutality of the world in Empire of Light It’s something of a lovely thing that Sam Mendes (Skyfall, … - Bros Review: The Feel-Good Comedy of the Year
Billy Eichner writes and stars in hilarious gay romcom Bros Bros has been making waves since its announcement for good reason. Though there’s been plenty … - My Policeman Review: Sex Isn’t Enough to Sell This Soapy Romance
Three lives are threatened by a secret affair in My Policeman In 1990s Sussex retired married couple Marion (Gina Mckee) and Tom (Linus Roache) welcome … - The Son Review: We Need To Talk About Nicholas
Hugh Jackman struggles to help his mentally ill kid in Florian Zeller’s The Son The Son is the second feature film from French playwright turned … - Aftersun Review: Poignant Family Drama Will Break Your Heart
A woman reflects on an important childhood holiday in Aftersun A musing on memory and our efforts to understand our parents, Aftersun is the debut … - Living Review: Utterly Sublime Cinema
Bill Nighy tries to add meaning to his life in Kurosawa remake, Living Living brings together some of the most loved writing talents of the … - Klokkenluider Review: Brilliant Dark Comedy Is Razor Sharp
Two whistleblowers hide out from hitmen in Neil Maskell’s perfectly formed debut Klokkenluider Klokkenluider is the debut feature from actor Neil Maskell, who both writes … - Jeong-Sun Review: Sensitive Korean Revenge Porn Drama
A factory workers quiet life is destroyed by a video in Jeong-Sun Jeong-Sun is the debut feature from Koreon director Jihye Jeong. Tackling the subject … - Blue Jean Review: Vital Lesbian Drama is a Brilliant Debut
A closeted school teacher worries about being outed to her colleagues in Blue Jean Winner of the Venice Film Festival People’s Choice award, Blue Jean … - The Wonder Review: Florence Pugh Stuns In Mysterious Period Drama
Science clashes with religion as a nurse investigates a miracle in The Wonder The Wonder is a period drama with a serious amount of skill … - Bones and All Review: Sweet Cannibals Come of Age
Two wayward youths find each other in unconventional love story Bones and All Visionary director Luca Guadagnino returns with one of the years most hotly … - The Origin Review: Sensational Stoneage Horror
An evil creature stalks a paleolithic clan in truly original new horror, The Origin So, look, I hate horror films. I don’t like being scared; … - White Noise Review: Disaster Movie Meets Societal Satire
Noah Baumbach adapts the ‘unfilmable’ bestseller White Noise Adapted from the award-winning satirical novel of the same name, White Noise is the latest film from … - Corsage Review: A Bold Reimagining of the Historical Drama
Vicky Krieps stars in Corsage, a witty take on the life of Empress Elisabeth of Austria Corsage is the latest film from Austrian director Marie … - The Eternal Daughter Review: Is Tilda Swinton Seeing Ghosts?
Acclaimed filmmaker Joanna Hogg returns with love letter to old ghost stories, The Eternal Daughter The Eternal Daughter is the latest feature from acclaimed British … - Matilda Review: Pure Musical Magic
The record-breaking Matilda The Musical gets a sensational movie adaption A young girl with a genius intellect escapes her bullying parents to help her classmates … - You Won’t Be Alone Review: Fascinating Folk Tale
A witch tries to fit in with humanity in gory debut feature You Won’t Be Alone In the mountains of 19th century Macedonia, a desperate … - Linoleum Review: It’s Something Fantastic
Jim Gaffigan reaches for the stars in the charming and deeply heartfelt Linoleum Sci fi, comedy, family drama, Linoleum really has it all. The “cosmically … - Winter Boy Review: French Melodrama on Grief and Growing Up
A teenage boy struggles to recover from tragedy in Christophe Honoré’s Winter Boy 17 year old Lucas is content at boarding school with his boyfriend … - Holy Spider Review: Disturbingly Good Iranian Serial Killer Chiller
In Holy Spider, a journalist tackles Iran’s dark side to investigate a serial killer known as the Spider Killer It feels particularly pertinent to be … - Enys Men Review: Something Strange Is Going on in Cornwall
An isolated woman is haunted in Mark Jenkin’s Enys Men Enys Men is the second feature film from Cornish director Mark Jenkin. After learning his … - Blonde Review – Enlightening, Beautiful and Tragic
Netflix and Director Andrew Dominik bring the story of Hollywood legend Marilyn Monroe to the screen in ‘Blonde’ Marilyn Monroe is one of Hollywood’s best-known … - Causeway review: Jennifer Lawrence Shines in PTSD Drama
A soldier struggling to recover from injury leans on a newfound friend in Causeway Causeway stars Jennifer Lawrence and Brian Tyree Henry in some of … - Triangle of Sadness Review: Stomach Turningly Hilarious Satire
The ultra-rich passengers of a glamorous super yacht get their comeuppance in Ruben Östlund’s Triangle of Sadness Triangle of Sadness is the latest headline grabbing … - Don’t Worry Darling Review: Florence Pugh Is One Hell of a Desperate Housewife
Things are not as they seem in the town of Victory. Don’t Worry Darling is the sophomore feature from director Olivia Wilde Make no doubt … - Fall Movie Review: Sometimes fear is necessary for survival
Two thrill seeking friends take on the ultimate challenge, to climb an abandoned 2000ft radio tower and not fall In ‘Fall’, the most prominent theme … - Bodies Bodies Bodies Movie Review: It’s a Gen Z Murder fest
It’s all fun and games, drugs and pill popping until the ‘Bodies Bodies Bodies’ start dropping If you are of a certain age, you’re bound … - See How They Run Movie Review: Quirky, playful Murder Mystery
Will a violent killing, six suspects, two officers and a twist leave you laughing and guessing in the stylish murder mystery comedy ‘See How They …