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Robert Munro

Robert is a Film and Media lecturer and a PhD student, who researchers Scottish cinema, yet still harbours hopes of making his own films one day.

Depending on which day of the week it is his favourite films vary between: Groundhog Day, Seven Samurai, The 400 Blows, Once Upon a Time in The West and The Night of the Hunter.

Robert is also a long suffering fan of Hibernian FC. He hates 'The Hawaiian Pizza'. There is no place for fruit on pizza.

We have 88 reviews by Robert Munro in the database: read them here.

Latest Film Reviews

  • The Son's Room (2001)
    Review preview for The Son's Room

    A quietly devastating but surprisingly life-affirming film, brilliantly written, wonderfully acted and full of simple beauty.

    Robert Munro · 4 out of 5
    A family grives over the loss of their son in a freak diving accident.
  • Aprile (1998)
    Review preview for Aprile

    This is a caricature, and often a very funny one, but equally Moretti is simply irritating to watch and listen to for much of the film.

    Robert Munro · 3 out of 5
    A documentary that is more about the documentary-maker than its subject.
  • Limbo (2020)
    Review preview for Limbo

    A film brimming with freshness in its ideas and their execution.

    Robert Munro · 5 out of 5
    Omar is a promising young musician. Separated from his Syrian family, he is stuck on a remote Scottish island awaiting the fate of his asylum request. Due to the plaster-cast on his arm, he cannot play his oud and instead wanders the epic landscapes searching for answers to a complex past and daunting future.
  • Pale Star (2016)
    Review preview for Pale Star

    A thrillingly cinematic film.

    Robert Munro · 5 out of 5
    An abusive relationship forms the backdrop for this Nordic noir.
  • Forsaken (2015)
    Review preview for Forsaken

    The film is enjoyable enough, but unfortunately Kiefer Sutherland is not Alan Ladd.

    Robert Munro · 3 out of 5
    A disillusioned former gunslinger tries to reconcile with his father but finds their frontier town terrorised by a brutal gang.
  • Moon Dogs (2016)
    Review preview for Moon Dogs

    A really enjoyable piece of Celtic cinema.

    Robert Munro · 4 out of 5
    Two teenage step-brothers head on a road trip across Scotland.
  • Maggie's Plan (2015)
    Review preview for Maggie's Plan

    Director Rebecca Miller gets terrific performances out of an admittedly terrific cast.

    Robert Munro · 4 out of 5
    A young woman’s determination to have a child catapults her into a nervy love triangle.
  • Tommy's Honour (2016)
    Review preview for Tommy's Honour

    The film rattles along at a fair pace, peppered with gentle warmth and good humour.

    Robert Munro · 3 out of 5
    Story about the father and son relationship between the founders of the modern game of golf.
  • Macbeth Unhinged (2016)
    Review preview for Macbeth Unhinged

    The film is strongest when it is being visually and aurally adventurous.

    Robert Munro · 3 out of 5
    Modern interpretation of the tragedy, set within the confines of a stretch limousine.
  • The Third Man (1949)
    Review preview for The Third Man

    Lime is one of the cinema’s greatest baddies.

    Robert Munro · 5 out of 5
    A man searching for his missing friend in post-war Vienna uncovers a ruthless conspiracy.

Features

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    28 Apr 2026

    We look ahead at the programme of this year's Folk Film Gathering

  • Land of our fathers

    24 Mar 2016

    Scott Graham on Iona, God, Scottish cinema and stifled voices.

  • Delicacy, death and the Swedish

    10 Apr 2012

    Directors David and Stéphane Foenkinos talk about new film Delicacy.

  • Adapt and survive

    23 Jun 2011

    Ryan Redford, director of Oliver Sherman, talks about his movie, being broke and seeing ghosts.

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