Movie reviews of Garry Arnot

Fails to leave the emotional, nation-rallying impact it so desperately strives for. Review

A solid if unspectacular chapter of the Star Wars canon... Review

Sorkin has achieved the crowning glory of his cinematic career to date. Review

Very much a paint-by-numbers movie in terms of its scope and its structure. Review

A muddled mess that plays like a poorly judged SNL sketch that goes on far too long. Review

A striking combo of merriment and misery... Review

The madness is so measured and meticulous that it is compelling from beginning to end. Review

Utterly compelling and should not be missed. Review

Muschietti’s modern retelling of the King classic provides a lot of laughs but is far too light in frigh... Review

Conjures up an ominous tension in the brutal opening sequence which rarely lets up throughout... Review

Really hits the jackpot. Review

Thought-provoking cinema that intelligently highlights both the significance and insignificance of the marks we leave on the world in our wake. Review

Does provide enjoyable escapism, but it’s an example of Besson’s visionary directing rather than impactful or meaningful writing. Review

War cinema at its most epic, perfectly showcasing Christopher Nolan’s supreme ability as a director as well as his storytelling gift... Review

A thoughtful, emotionally charged and fitting finale to what should be recognised as one of the greatest trilogies in the modern age of filmmaking. Review

Far from revolutionary and lacks all the creativity and imagination that its subject possessed... Review

An entertaining thrill-ride with no shortage of smarts... Review

Jack Lowden is the charming centrepiece of this genuine gem of a movie. Review

Brave, bold and brilliantly blood-soaked, splicing top-notch comedy and cartoonish violence with aplomb. Review

A beautifully captured cinematic setlist... Review

Carefully crafted and smartly executed by Baltasar Kormákur... Review

Kidel’s narrative focus switches seamlessly between topics of conversation... Review

Baugh handles the low-budget violence deftly, combining with crackers comedy to carve out a bloody and barmy sub-genre... Review

There just isn’t enough of a story to captivate throughout. Review