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  • Better Man (2024)
    Review preview for Better Man

    Film's ability to change scale and scope turns Better Man from a jukebox musical into something at once more and less personal.

    Andrew Robertson · 3 out of 5
    A documentary portrait of pop music superstar Robbie Williams.
  • Clockwise (1986)
    Review preview for Clockwise

    An hour-and-a-half of routine gags.

    Gabriella Trybalska · 3 out of 5
    A clockwatching teacher goes on the journey from hell to try to give a speech.
  • Chunky Monkey (2001)
    A man's date plans are interrupted by a series of surreal events.
  • The Life And Death Of Peter Sellers (2004)
    Review preview for The Life And Death Of Peter Sellers

    Schizophrenic in its approach and vicious in its intent.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 2.5 out of 5
    Critical biopic of The Goon Show master-of-voices who became a Hollywood movie star.
  • A Private Function (1984)
    Review preview for A Private Function

    Bennett's script gently mocks his characters, while also maintaining a level of understanding.

    Amber Wilkinson · 5 out of 5
    In post-war Britain, a couple become involved in the bacon black market.

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