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  • XL (2013)
    Review preview for XL

    Doubtless the director thought the style would serve its narrative but it only alienates.

    Richard Mowe · 1 out of 5
    Deputy Leifur is a total wreck. Nonstop parties, hangovers, sexual escapades and drug abuse have gnawed his life to the bone. He decides to throw his last party before entering rehab. How will it turn out?
  • You Got Served (2004)
    Review preview for You Got Served

    The subject is fine, but handled with kid gloves.

    David Stanners · 2.5 out of 5
    Two rival groups of black inner city kids from L.A thrash it out for the prize of best dance crew.
  • Yao (2018)
    Review preview for Yao

    There are times when Godeau seems to lose the way and the pace at such moments lacks drive, but then he’s back on track before long.

    Richard Mowe · 3 out of 5
    A teenager in a Senegalese village will do anything to meet his hero.

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