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  • Barney's Version (2010)
    Review preview for Barney's Version

    More often than not, when emotion is called for, Michael Konyves lays on the scripting far too thick.

    Amber Wilkinson · 2.5 out of 5
    Four decades in one man's life, told as a personal confessional.
  • BlackBerry (2023)
    Review preview for BlackBerry

    This is a film built in the edit, a story which can but understood in linear form only in retrospect.

    Jennie Kermode · 4 out of 5
    The story of the meteoric rise and catastrophic demise of the world's first smartphone.
  • The Contender (2000)
    Rival vice-presidential candidates are embroiled in battle of PR and intrigue in this intelligent political satire.
  • The Family Man (2000)
    A financial high-flier finds himself cast into the life he could have led.
  • Julia (2008)
    Review preview for Julia

    Swinton is mesmerising as a messed-up drunk.

    Amber Wilkinson · 3.5 out of 5
    An alcoholic finds herself in deep trouble after kidnapping a kid.
  • The Singing Detective (2003)
    Review preview for The Singing Detective

    This screenplay, twisted out of shape to fit the demands of Hollywood, is a postumous reminder of Potter's unique talents.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 3.5 out of 5
    The dreams of a psoriasis sufferer stuck in hospital.
  • Unforgiven (1992)
    Review preview for Unforgiven

    Perfectly paced and beautifully shot, this manages to be both a successful piece of revisionism and a classic Western at the same time.

    Jeff Robson · 5 out of 5
    An ageing gunfighter is lured out of retirement to provide for his children.
  • War (2007)
    Review preview for War

    As Edwin Starr asked, 'War! (huh) What is it good for?'. On the evidence, it's fair to say 'Absolutely nothing'.

    Andrew Robertson · 1 out of 5
    An FBI agent hunts down the notorious assassin who killed his partner.

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