Movie reviews of Garry Arnot

The once-sharp pop-culture references now feel dated and lacklustre, and the script is jam-packed full of joke rehashes or throwaways... Review

Is a lazy cheap shot to cinema. Review

Carries the sentimental signature that is becoming synonymous with the work of Andrew Haigh, but it is very much a movie of two halves. Review

A riveting but exaggerated cinematic dissection of extremely flawed young minds and their capabilities. Review

Seductive, steamy and downright sinister, and its impact is amplified by Buckley and Flynn’s terrific performances. Review

A warm and wacky love-letter to adolescence which marks an important directorial debut for Gerwig. Review

A grandiose tale of toxic love that is completely bizarre in its brilliance. Review

A madcap tale of lonely souls and an impeccably crafted celebration of cinema... Review

Might be quite ordinary and familiar, but it is undoubtedly a timely retelling of an extraordinary story. Review

Shocking and side-splitting, and yet tender and tragic... Review

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