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Dunoon Film Festival — A–Z of films

2013

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  • Cutting Loose
    Review preview for Cutting Loose

    Cutting Loose has a certain style and flair that brings out the artistry of hair dressing.

    Donald Munro · 4.5 out of 5
    Prisoners move toward rehabilitation and struggle with their hopes and dreams in the run up to the annual Scottish Prison Service hairdressing competition.

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  • I Am Tom Moody
    Review preview for I Am Tom Moody

    A confident and assured portrayal of a distinct lack of confidence and assurance.

    Andrew Robertson · 4 out of 5
    A peek inside the mind of a singer with musician's block.
  • Local Hero
    Review preview for Local Hero

    In retrospect, Local Hero can be seen as a high point for all concerned.

    Jeff Robson · 4 out of 5
    An American company attempts to buy up a Scottish village for pennies so it can site an oil refinery there, but the locals have other ideas.
  • Long Distance Information
    Review preview for Long Distance Information

    Long Distance Information depicts that phone call so well, the stilted awkwardness as you ask about things you don't care about.

    Donald Munro · 4 out of 5
    A phone call reveals the difficulties of estrangement within a family.
  • The Lost Boys
    Review preview for The Lost Boys

    Most of those who fell for this film when it came out still love it today. There's just one problem: it really isn't very good.

    Jennie Kermode · 2.5 out of 5
    Cult brat pack movie about a boy trying to save his big brother from becoming a vampire.

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  • Margaret Tait, Film Poet
    Review preview for Margaret Tait, Film Poet

    A must-see film for fans.

    Jennie Kermode · 2.5 out of 5
    A documentary looking back at the life and work of the acclaimed Orcadian creative artist.
  • The Making Of Longbird
    Review preview for The Making Of Longbird

    Good, entertaining, verging at times on the self-indulgent.

    Andrew Robertson · 3.5 out of 5
    An animator struggles with the character he is creating.
  • The Moo Man
    Review preview for The Moo Man

    This is first and foremost a celebration of life and life cycles but Heathcote's film also touches on deeper political issues surrounding the livelihoods of farmers.

    Amber Wilkinson · 4.5 out of 5
    The year in a life of a dairy stockman and his herd.
  • Paris-Manhattan
    Review preview for Paris-Manhattan

    A fun, lighthearted and above all confident film that lovers of the rom-com are likely to adore.

    Max Crawford · 3.5 out of 5
    Comedy about a Woody Allen-obsessed pharmacist.
  • Ponyo
    Review preview for Ponyo

    While one expects a strong environmental theme in a Miyazaki work, it has never before been so heavy handed and crude.

    Max Crawford · 3.5 out of 5
    A five-year-old boy meets a magical fish who longs to become human.
  • Pouters
    Review preview for Pouters

    There are some stunning shots, neat personal moments.

    Andrew Robertson · 4 out of 5
    Two longtime rivals battle for the title of Doo Fleein Champion in the East End of Glasgow.

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  • Renoir
    Review preview for Renoir

    It might not be a Renoir, in either of the two historic senses, but it is an elegant and enjoyable drama filled with beauty, passion and a near sublime gentleness of spirit.

    Sophie Monks Kaufman · 3.5 out of 5
    The old age of the artist, exploring his relationship with a model and his son.
  • Rob Roy
    Review preview for Rob Roy

    Energy, enjoyment and a refusal to be bothered by purist sensibilities make this a rollocking good adventure.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 4 out of 5
    Adventure yarn about people's hero who robs from the rich to help the poor.
  • Tumult
    Review preview for Tumult

    The central performances are great - the warriors speak in the old tongue, subtitled.

    Andrew Robertson · 4 out of 5
    The chief of a band of battle-weary Norse warriors is about to hand over power to his son when they are confronted by something entirely unexpected.

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  • Wadjda
    Review preview for Wadjda

    A cracking film by a born filmmaker and I can’t wait to see what all involved in it do next.

    Jeff Robson · 4 out of 5
    A young Saudi girl who will stop at nothing to earn enough money to buy the bicycle she craves.
  • We Are Northern Lights
    Review preview for We Are Northern Lights

    Has a real sense of energy and speaks with a distinctive Scottish voice.

    Jennie Kermode · 3.5 out of 5
    A collage of Scottish experiences recorded by professional and amateur filmmakers all across the country.