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Tiger Raid: Suspenseful and unpredictable

Tiger Raid is a dark, suspenseful and unpredictable film which will keep you hooked from start to finish. The film follows two Irish mercenaries as they travel across the deserts of Iraq to complete a mission. As the raid progresses, their frenzied world turns in on itself as past misdeeds come to the surface, and […]

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If I Close My Eyes I’m Not Here: A powerful, melancholy film

If I Close My Eyes I’m Not Here is a melancholy film that looks at the concept of losing someone and trying to continue with everyday life. The film follows the young teenager Kiko (Mark Manaloto) who lives with his mother (Hazel Morillo) and her new partner Ennio (Beppe Fiorello) who forces him to work […]

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A Royal Night Out: Sugar-coated, fact-fiction film

Capturing the heart of the British nation during the celebrations of VE Day, A Royal Night Out is a sugar-coated, fact-fiction film. It follows Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret as they leave Buckingham Palace to join the celebrations with the ordinary folk in 1945. As their evening unfolds, they encounter romance, danger and the common […]

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Toni Erdmann: A bizarre film but oddly relatable in many ways

Whether it is a man masturbating onto cake or dressing up as a Bulgarian spirit Toni Erdmann does not fail to keep you hooked from start to finish. After the death of his dog practical joker Winfried (Peter Simonischek) decides to pay a visit to his extremely career driven daughter Ines (Sandra Huller) who he […]

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Beyond The Reach: Bad script, OTT acting and a confusing premise

Gone are the days when Michael Douglas was a good actor judging from his performance in Beyond The Reach. The seasoned actor has a collection of fantastic films under his belt and it is surprising after watching this new one just why he decided to add this to his filmography. One can only hope that […]

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DROWN captures the psychological mind set of a confused and violent male identity

The film follows Len (Matt Levett), a lifesaving champion, whose life gets turned upside down with the arrival of the younger, fitter and faster Phil (Jack Matthews). Len’s confused feelings for Phil cause him to react violently and when Phil wins the annual Sidney Lifesaving competition, Len starts to wonder the truth of his identity. […]