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  • Cubby (2019)
    Review preview for Cubby

    Everything hinges on Blane's performance. Open and emotional and in-your-face as it is, there's more depth there than first meets the eye.

    Jennie Kermode · 3 out of 5
    Resorting to babysitting for an elite Brooklyn family, an awkward young man discovers hope and self-discipline through his friendship with a lonely six-year-old, and the adult superhero Leather-Man who is conjured from a psychedelic cupcake.
  • The Cured (2017)
    Review preview for The Cured

    This ambitious feature debut is packed with interesting ideas.

    Jennie Kermode · 3 out of 5
    After a zombie disease has been cured, former sufferers face discrimination in society.
  • The Curse Of Frankenstein (1957)
    Review preview for The Curse Of Frankenstein

    The sensitivity of Lee’s performance helps to draw out the ambiguities in Shelley’s work, and the moral complexities which, acknowledged or not, are a critical component of the story’s staying power.

    Jennie Kermode · 3.5 out of 5
    While awaiting execution for murder, Baron Victor Frankenstein tells the story of a creature he built and brought to life - only for it to behave not as he intended.
  • Cyrano (2021)
    Review preview for Cyrano

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

    Jennie Kermode · 5 out of 5
    An accomplished wit who is fearful of rejection because of his physical appearance writes letters to help another man win the heart of the woman he loves in this musical version of the classic play.
  • The Centre Of The World (2001)
    A man pays a stripper to spend three days with him so that he can get to know her better.
  • Chill Factor (1999)
    Review preview for Chill Factor

    The film is a reminder of how well directed Speed was and that James Bond stunts can't be replicated on the cheap.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 2 out of 5
    A couple of regular Joes find themselves on the run from terrorists after they come into possession of a top-secret weapon.
  • Chop Suey (2000)
    Review preview for Chop Suey

    Weber's discretion smothers gossip and edits anecdote.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 3 out of 5
    Cinematic scrapbook.
  • The Chronicles Of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008)
    Review preview for The Chronicles Of Narnia: Prince Caspian

    One can't help but be swept up in the magnificence of it all.

    Tony Sullivan · 4 out of 5
    The Pevensie kids return to Narnia to thwart an evil king.
  • Churchill (2017)
    Review preview for Churchill

    The film breaks the rule that says Winston saved us, he cannot be criticised

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 4.5 out of 5
    The British prime minister in the run-up to D-Day.
  • The Circle (2015)
    Review preview for The Circle

    The mysteries left unresolved after the near two and a half hours are more puzzling than compelling.

    Andrew Robertson · 3 out of 5
    Six teenagers discover they have acquired supernatural powers as part of an ancient prophecy to fight evil.
  • Circus (1999)
    Review preview for Circus

    To call this Brit flick too clever by half, flatters it.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 1 out of 5
    The con is on... but it's too clever by half.
  • The Claim (2000)
    Review preview for The Claim

    In his attempt to avoid Western cliches, Winterbottom is in danger of going too far the other way.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 3.5 out of 5
    A man's decision to sell his wife and child for a prospecting claim comes back to haunt him when they return 20 years later.
  • The Clan (2015)
    Review preview for The Clan

    The film is briskly paced, infused with energy and the backdrop remains interesting.

    Owen Van Spall · 3 out of 5
    The true story of the Puccio Clan. A family who kidnapped and killed people in the 80s.
  • Cleanskin (2012)
    Review preview for Cleanskin

    Cleanskin is a smart and visceral thriller.

    Andrew Robertson · 3.5 out of 5
    A secret agent tracks down a would-be suicide bomber and his cell.
  • Clown (2014)
    Review preview for Clown

    The problem with Clown is that, beyond that premise, there really isn't very much of substance.

    Jennie Kermode · 2.5 out of 5
    A father puts on a clown costume for his son's birthday but then discovers he can't take it off - and worse, it's possessed by a demon.
  • Clubland (2007)
    Review preview for Clubland

    A touching and honest look at awkward teenage romance under the disapproving eye of mum.

    Tony Sullivan · 4.5 out of 5
    Comedy performer finds growing old is a funny business.
  • The Contender (2000)
    Rival vice-presidential candidates are embroiled in battle of PR and intrigue in this intelligent political satire.
  • Conviction (2010)
    Review preview for Conviction

    We shouldn’t feel so obviously manipulated and steered away from everything else towards the leads’ performances.

    Paul Griffiths · 3.5 out of 5
    Based on a true story, this drama tells of a sister's struggle to prove her brother's innocence.
  • Couples Retreat (2009)
    Review preview for Couples Retreat

    This is a movie for people who think that watching other people go through therapy is fun.

    Jennie Kermode · 1 out of 5
    Four couples go on holiday together and discover that the relationship therapy offered by the resort is not optional.
  • Crack Willow (2008)
    Review preview for Crack Willow

    Completely incoherent.

    Craig Mcfarlane · 1 out of 5
    Social reality meets dangerous psychosis - fun for all the family.
  • The Creeping Flesh (1973)
    Review preview for The Creeping Flesh

    One of the better examples of a style of horror that was soon thereafter to disappear forever.

    Keith Hennessey Brown · 3.5 out of 5
    Professor tries to create a serum to protect against evil, with monstrous consequences.
  • Criminal (2004)
    A couple of professional scam merchants come up with the ultimate con trick.
  • CSA: The Confederate States Of America (2004)
    What if the American south had won the Civil War?
  • CSI: 5.1 (2005)
    The original crime scene investigators come out for a fifth time in Las Vegas, feeling confident and comfortable together
  • CSI: 5.2 (2005)
    Second half of the fifth season sees the team torn apart.
  • CSI: 6.1 (2006)
    Review preview for CSI: 6.1

    The cinematic technique is never less than cutting-edge, although occasionally, things get too stylish for their own good.

    Amber Wilkinson · 4 out of 5
    After Nick's brush with death, the forensics team investigate more violence in Las Vegas.
  • CSI: 6.2 (2006)
    Review preview for CSI: 6.2

    While many a primetime drama has ended up drowning in soap, CSI could do to take a shower in it a little more often.

    Amber Wilkinson · 3.5 out of 5
    Second half of the sixth season, sees Brass run into trouble. Out to own from June 4.
  • CSI - Season 2, Part 2 (2002)
    Crime drama with a technical twist.
  • CSI: Season 3, Part 1 (2003)
    Third TV season of the popular Las Vegas crime investigation series.
  • Daft Punk's Electroma (2007)
    Review preview for Daft Punk's Electroma

    They really do do nothing but walk. Across the desert...this is all no doubt a radical deconstruction of conventional narrative assumptions and cinematic codes. It’s also very boring.

    Jeff Robson · 2 out of 5
    Two robots' quest to become human.
  • Dangerous Parking (2007)
    Review preview for Dangerous Parking

    The overall effect is an awkward patchwork of a film that tries to cover a lot of ground, to little effect.

    Emma Slawinski · 2 out of 5
    An alcoholic film-director on the road to self-destruction.
  • Dara Ju (2017)
    Review preview for Dara Ju

    The large amount of plot poses two problems for the fledgling director, in that it's hard to fit all the character and story development into the 90-minute runtime and, as the film progresses, he also finds it difficult to decide where his focus lies.

    Amber Wilkinson · 2.5 out of 5
    A young Nigerian-American Wall Street financier, struggles under the pressure of family, his girlfriend and his own ambitions.
  • Darkness Falls (2003)
    Ghost of The Tooth Fairy causes terror and death to the good people of Darkness Falls.
  • Daleks' Invasion Earth: 2150 A.D. (1966)
    Review preview for Daleks' Invasion Earth: 2150 A.D.

    Delivers all-out adventure with refreshingly little messing about.

    Jennie Kermode · 3 out of 5
    Peter Cushing's Doctor takes on the exterminating aliens.
  • Dancer In The Dark (2000)
    Review preview for Dancer In The Dark

    Bjork demonstrates an intuitive talent for acting that breaks your heart.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 4.5 out of 5
    A Czech migrant saves for an eye op for her son while dreaming of Hollywood song and dance numbers.
  • Dancing at Lughnasa (1998)
    Review preview for Dancing at Lughnasa

    When a film is made with this much love, its goodness shines.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 5 out of 5
    Faithful adaptation of Brian Friel's childhood memories of Ireland.
  • Dangerous Liaisons (1988)
    Review preview for Dangerous Liaisons

    As the story glides gracefully from pitch-black comedy to complicated tragedy, you are in no doubt this is a film which happened at the right time in the careers of its two central stars, and for cinema.

    James Benefield · 4 out of 5
    Making a game out of sex, love and relationships has dire consequences in eighteenth century France.
  • Darkest Miriam (2024)
    Review preview for Darkest Miriam

    Darkest Miriam makes use of absurdist humour to explore the sense of unreality that…bereavement can create.

    Jennie Kermode · 3.5 out of 5
    The fog of grief shrouding Miriam, a branch librarian, begins to lift when she starts a love affair with cab driver Janko. But what’s the deal with the vaguely threatening letters she keeps finding?
  • Darkness Reigns (2017)
    Review preview for Darkness Reigns

    Cheesier elements clash with writer/director Andrew P Jones’ attempts at solemn soliloquising on hellish business deals.

    Emilia Rolewicz · 2.5 out of 5
    A horror film crew’s progress is destroyed by a demonic presence which spurs on a documentary maker.
  • Dating Amber (2020)
    Review preview for Dating Amber

    The comedy dries up from around the middle of the film.

    Jane Fae · 3.5 out of 5
    A pair of gay teenagers fake a relationship to avoid prejudice.
  • The Day The Earth Caught Fire (1961)
    Review preview for The Day The Earth Caught Fire

    Lines like “Funny how when the chopper falls everyone just accepts it” are disturbingly prescient.

    Jennie Kermode · 4.5 out of 5
    A worldwide panic is sparked when the US and Soviet Union simultaneously detonate nuclear devices.
  • Da 5 Bloods (2020)
    Review preview for Da 5 Bloods

    There's a lot of interesting stuff here and the potential for a powerful film. This is Lee in quirky mode, however, empowered by Netflix to do pretty much whatever he wants and quickly losing his focus.

    Jennie Kermode · 3 out of 5
    Four African-American vets battle the forces of man and nature when they return to Vietnam seeking the remains of their fallen squad leader and the gold fortune he helped them hide.
  • Dead (2020)
    Review preview for Dead

    Tremendously enjoyable.

    Jennie Kermode · 3.5 out of 5
    Marbles, a hapless stoner, can see ghosts. Tagg, a recently dead wannabe super-cop, needs to find a serial killer. Can a critical ghost cop and a directionless stoner get over their prejudices and work together to save lives - and deaths?
  • Deadly Vows (2024)
    Review preview for Deadly Vows

    The film becomes a mere series of incidents, superficial, where a little more development could have made a big difference.

    Jennie Kermode · 2 out of 5
    An Iranian immigrant in the US marries a man who abuses her and, after they have separated, hires a man to kill her.
  • Dead Money (2024)
    Review preview for Dead Money

    Walpoth knows how to handle action, and there’s plenty of it here, up close and messy, characters improvising in ways that tend to test stunt teams much more than smooth martial arts moves.

    Jennie Kermode · 3 out of 5
    When a poker game is robbed, an ambitious young player and his girlfriend find themselves in a situation where the stakes are suddenly much higher.
  • The Dead Thing (2024)
    Review preview for The Dead Thing

    A grim picture of a nocturnal city where everything feels temporary.

    Jennie Kermode · 4 out of 5
    A young woman lost in a series of meaningless connections falls in love with a charismatic and sensitive man, who hides a dark secret that turns her affair into a dangerous obsession.
  • Dear Emma, Sweet Böbe (1992)
    Review preview for Dear Emma, Sweet Böbe

    Szabó's film - co-written with Andrea Vészits - is concerned with the way in which, after a major switch in a political system, there is a period in which it takes people time to find their voices.

    Amber Wilkinson · 4 out of 5
    Story of two teachers after the fall of Communism.
  • Dear Thomas (2021)
    Review preview for Dear Thomas

    If it loses something in terms of definitive events, it gains a more poetic fluidity from the approach.

    Amber Wilkinson · 4 out of 5
    The struggles of East German author and filmmaker Thomas Brasch.
  • Death Of A Yellow Bird (2026)
    Review preview for Death Of A Yellow Bird

    Though the film is laden with tragedy, it speaks to the growing awareness of the self as part of a larger whole.

    Jennie Kermode · 4.5 out of 5
    A dying man returns to his childhood home to film messages for his son when he discovers a supernatural presence haunting the isolated cabin in this emotional ghost movie.
  • The Debut (2026)
    Review preview for The Debut

    Eisenberg’s obvious love of amateur dramatics provides The Debut with a foundation that feels akin to a warm hug.

    Amber Wilkinson · 4 out of 5
    A shy housewife is unexpectedly cast in a local am-dram original musical. Under the spell of the strong-willed and enigmatic director, she loses herself in the role.

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