Movie reviews of Dan Green

This movie’s got plenty to offer, it just lacks a little something extra in the originality stakes. Review

Larson’s direction never loses control despite the constant subtle changes in pace and, although Deadland coming very close to being a little too weird at times, no real damage is done. Review

Lion Spy tugs at the heart strings just as you’d expect, so be warned, it can make for painful viewing. The fact that it seems hastily edited matters little: the only point is getting the message across, which it succeeds in doing with plenty to spare. Review

How it manages to deal with such dark issues so effortlessly and light-heartedly is anyone’s guess, but the natural, human touch to Westenberg’s direction is the perfect foil; perhaps even a better match than the two leads. Review

It’s a sorrowful account with no real winners, but one you just have to see and is a series that doesn’t require too much investment of your time. Review

This will probably fail to strike a chord with many traditionalists and Shakespeare-phobes alike, but the Bard would be proud. Review

I said at the top that it’s fascinating, frightening and funny. You can add fearless and funky to that list, as it’s definitely not afraid to challenge people’s perceptions from either side of the divide. Review

As expected, it’s already stirred up the everlasting hornet’s nest of historical inaccuracies, but, as usual, how much that matters depends upon how much else the film in question gets right. Review

One thing’s for sure is that this is entertaining and thought-provoking stuff, and could (briefly) unite the staunchest of remainers and leavers. Review

The acting and direction are more than capable of keeping a tight ship if you’ll pardon the pun, and the constant changes in mood and energy are testament to this. Review

Very disappointing, and that's no joke. Review

The humour is often naughty but never borders on crude, which means the movie sits nicely in-between sweet and spicy – not too innocent that it gets soppy or overly sentimental. Review

Sometimes, even Shane Meadows struggles to juggle fact and fiction. Review

This is sci-fi that presents a neat idea but ultimately bites off more than it can chew, and so while it’s one hell of a journey for our hero, it’s not so much for us. Review

In terms of production, editing, cinematography and the rest, there’s not that much to write home about at first glance. However, it’s not overly long (a little over 80 minutes) and is put together and presented in a way that means it never tires and really gets the message across, with enough context to ensure that we get it. Review

Everything is so intricately woven and plays with your mind so deftly, that you’re never sure at times who you should be rooting for – which goes for all four main characters. Review

Whether or not this is more movie than documentary, vice-versa or 50-50, should be subjective, and therein lies another positive. Review

Pennywise: The Story of IT should be applauded for its honesty, as the various talking heads aren’t afraid to criticise the movie even though it’s gone on to do them very proud in the ensuing years. There’s so much more to this documentary that it’s liable to convert more than the odd cynic. Review

It Snows in Benidorm is indeed a strange one; not particularly heart-warming, thrilling or emotional. Yet it suggests enough of these adjectives – and more besides – to see it through the few hitches in the script and direction. Review

Acting par excellence; below par script. Review

A great pity that the audience is kept in the shade for almost an hour. Review

As the title of this review says, A Sexplanation entertains and informs. That’s never an easy assignment, but filmmaking that’s as courageous as it is comedic always helps. Review

Unlike the man himself, the film probably won’t take any awards or accolades; but much like this story of a gifted footballer’s fall from grace, it’s laden with sadness. Review

It’s quite an impressive debut. Review