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This is not the action thriller it has been billed as but a slow, smouldering portrait of a man losing his way.

There has simply never been a better Cyrano than Peter Dinklage.

Now it's Denzel Washington's turn, which means this is serious and requires a smart turn out at all times and a watch that goes 'bleep'.

Emily Blunt's performance gives the film a centre and a purpose.

Recycled, repetitive and dull, Hillbilly Elegy strives for sincerity but lacks sufficient conviction to be either meaningful or entertaining.

Squarely aimed at a student demographic, the entire affair plays out like an episode of Scooby Doo on acid with the added fuel of frequent sex.

The John Ford cliches clang against the Sergio Leone sloppy seconds with the hollow ring of a church bell.

The strength of this story is its simplicity, yet, at a full two hours, that's also its weakness.

By any mainstream yardstick, Music And Lyrics is a success.

Every time we are afforded a glimpse of the outrageous figure, the film crackles with energy.

There’s some excellent material here, and if it doesn’t make you laugh all the way through, well, that’s probably because it isn’t intended to.

It unfolds in a way that defies expectations, finding hope and humanity in unexpected places.

There are none of the big set piece speeches traditionally associated with winning awards. Instead we are presented with something which feels much more raw and natural.

Despite its many grand visual flourishes, this is a film which succeeds because of its attention to detail, especially in the performances.