Movie reviews of Ben Isbel

It isn’t Haneke’s best work, but considering where that benchmark is, it isn’t too much of a negative criticism. Review

With the great chemistry and solid foundations Wannell has built with his three key characters, hopefully we will see them continue to grace our screens like a paranormal Scooby Doo trio. Review

Within the panoramic landscape is a story just as exquisite and unforgiving as the environment it’s been captured within. Review

It’s a complete film that works resoundingly on every level. Review

Wonder Wheel isn’t in the top tier of Allen films but close enough to it. Review

Jungle is more than entertaining enough if not a little tame. Review

This is a near perfect execution of cinematic vision with a harmony of ambiguity and clarity that is rarely achieved. Review

It’s a worthwhile journey for those with the patience. Review

With the fat trimmed and condensed down there is a good sixty minutes of psychological thriller in this mismatched two hour mosaic. Review

Blue is a dry documentary alternating between emotional and cerebral. It may not be entirely entertaining, but it’s incredibly poignant. Review

This is a near faultless film that is emotionally taxing, but more than worth the journey. Review

Instead of the risqué arty film it strives to be, we end up with a disjointed tangram of ideas and scenes. An interesting idea is spoiled by a script lacking creative ambition. Review

The film’s near two hour running time whizzes past with a well-edited pace and engaging narrative. Review

Original and watchable for any demographic, this hits all the right notes and is a high point for rom-coms. Review

Paradoxically the film itself isn’t as interesting as the subject matter, cruising in the one gear throughout the entire production and never quite allowing viewers to peer behind the curtain at the interesting young genius. Review

The film has an agenda, but by pursuing it with all the cards on the table and plenty of humour this is a film anyone can enjoy. Review

The film starts strong and the tension and chemistry between Claflin and Weisz is the perfect balance of forbidden love, misguided youth and unrequited romance. Review

If you’re expecting complex feminist narrative and a subtext subverting patriarchy, look elsewhere. If you want a charismatic kick ass femme, this is for you... Review

Ben Young has crafted a wonderful debut feature. Review

Playing it safe will appease fans of the franchise, but this is also the film’s biggest weakness. Review

The Innocents is an important flawed film with moments of beauty and heightened emotion. Review

It’s well worth a look in from introverts, hippies, and anyone looking for respite from the rat race. Review

Personal Shopper is a unique experience of filmmaking and for that alone it deserves congratulations. Review

Technically it has few flaws, but on the flipside it never really strives to be anything above just commendable. Review