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Leanne McGrath

A self-confessed Hitchcock fanatic, Leanne has an honours degree in film studies and is a journalist. She left her homeland of Scotland in April 2009 to move to the sun-soaked shores of Bermuda, where she is a sub-editor and the movie reviewer for the Bermuda Sun newspaper.

When not getting sunburnt, she is addicted to classical Hollywood, noir, thrillers, crime drama, horror and geekfests such as Star Wars, Lord Of The Rings and Clerks. And let's not even discuss the fascination with Taggart - no one should have every episode on DVD.

We have 71 reviews by Leanne McGrath in the database: read them here.

Latest Film Reviews

  • Letter For The King (2008)
    Review preview for Letter For The King

    Has a refreshing, low-tech approach and does not rely on special effects or 3D to impress viewers, focusing instead on the story.

    Leanne McGrath · 3 out of 5
    A medieval teenager has to undertake a quest before he can become a knight.
  • Dog Sweat (2010)
    Review preview for Dog Sweat

    Shot in an unobstrusive, ‘cinema verite’, documentary style, the film never pushes its politics down the viewer’s throat, rather presents a picture of the conflicts ordinary people deal with daily.

    Leanne McGrath · 4 out of 5
    Six Iranian youngsters rebel against Islamic rule in Tehran.
  • Who Am I? (2010)
    Review preview for Who Am I?

    The budget is low with no special effects but it boasts a gripping story, sincere acting, plot twists and beautiful cinematography.

    Leanne McGrath · 3 out of 5
    Mystery surrounds a man with memory loss and a dead body found with no identification.
  • An African Election (2011)
    Review preview for An African Election

    The documentary is well balanced and never presents either party in a more favourable light than the other.

    Leanne McGrath · 3 out of 5
    Documentary charting the 2008 presidential election in Ghana.
  • Submarine (2010)
    Review preview for Submarine

    This British indie gem deserves to become a cult classic.

    Leanne McGrath · 5 out of 5
    An imaginative 15-year-old is as interested in losing his virginity as he is in saving his parents’ marriage. Plus read our interview with Richard Ayoade.
  • Despicable Me (2010)
    Review preview for Despicable Me

    Funny, clever and beautifully animated with memorable, imaginative characters.

    Leanne McGrath · 4 out of 5
    A super-villain plots to steal the Moon.
  • Sins Of My Father (2009)
    Review preview for Sins Of My Father

    Neither Entel nor Sebastian promote drugs as a lucrative trade - it may have made Escober millions but it ultimately cost him his life and ruined the lives of his loved ones.

    Leanne McGrath · 4 out of 5
    The story of Pablo Escobar - as recounted by his son and widow.
  • How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
    Review preview for How to Train Your Dragon

    Beautifully written, animated and executed.

    Leanne McGrath · 4 out of 5
    A young viking becomes an unlikely dragon master.
  • The Last Days Of Emma Blank (2009)
    Review preview for The Last Days Of Emma Blank

    Offers lashings of humour alongside its damning critique of greed and manipulation.

    Leanne McGrath · 4 out of 5
    An elderly woman drives her 'servants' to distraction as they wait for her to die.
  • I'm Not Black, I'm Coloured: Identity Crisis At The Cape Of Good Hope (2009)
    Review preview for I'm Not Black, I'm Coloured: Identity Crisis At The Cape Of Good Hope

    The narration is informative, detailing the major segregation policies of Apartheid to cater to a mass audience and not just those with existing knowledge.

    Leanne McGrath · 4 out of 5
    examination of the legacy of Apartheid in South Africa from the viewpoint of the Cape Coloured, the majority population.

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