Flare — A–Z of films

Fonda's resolutely straight-faced performance makes Barbarella a character who can charm you with more than just her physical assets.

A simple story told well, this is an affecting piece of cinema that punches well above its weight.

One of the film’s leading forces is its stunning visual composition.

A stylish and heartwarming tale of triumph against adversity that is somewhat undermined by its predictable story and lack of guts in its final third.

The histrionics on display submerge everything else while the narrative pitch throws so much at the spectator that it is impossible to sympathise with anyone.

An astute, intelligent character study which neatly captures what may prove to be an important turning point in social history.

Jenkins doesn't just show us the experience of his young protagonist, he bathes us in it.

Regardless of your tolerance for high camp and massive hair, you've got to admit it's memorable.

In keeping with the hagiographic tradition, Hamy keeps his performance rather flat, but this is problematic for The Ornothologist as a film; its success as a piece of art is somewhat at odds with audience appeal.

Henry Coombes' film contains some highly entertaining banter.

Notions of identity, duty to others and duty to the self intersect in this pleasingly nuanced tale.

Esquenazi's approach is cool and focused.