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  • The Boy Downstairs (2017)
    Review preview for The Boy Downstairs

    As a film about non communication it feels real

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 2 out of 5
    A woman finds a jewel of a home in New York until realising her downstairs neighbour is her ex whose heart she broke. Like a true New Yorker, she keeps the apartment.
  • Eddington (2025)
    Review preview for Eddington

    The truly admirable aspect of Eddington is the way Aster constantly pulls the rug from under expectations.

    Richard Mowe · 3 out of 5
    A stand-off between a small-town sheriff and mayor sparks a powder keg as neighbour is pitted against neighbour in Eddington, New Mexico.
  • Imaginary Heroes (2004)
    Review preview for Imaginary Heroes

    Struggles with pacing.

    Jennie Kermode · 3 out of 5
    A family struggles to find its way after the death of its eldest son.
  • Stephanie Daley (2006)
    Review preview for Stephanie Daley

    Part mystery, part psychological drama, and, towards the end, a harrowing thriller of unexpected intensity.

    Chris · 4 out of 5
    When a teenager is accused of killing her baby, a forensic psychologist tries to uncover the truth.
  • St Vincent (2014)
    Review preview for St Vincent

    Bill Murray is acceptably crusty, but hardly huggable

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 3 out of 5
    Crusty old guy makes friends with new neighbour's son
  • What Happens In Vegas (2008)
    Review preview for What Happens In Vegas

    All quite predictable, but glossily done.

    Val Kermode · 3 out of 5
    Two people wake up in Las Vegas to discover they got married while they were drunk.

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