Filmrecensies van Garry Arnot

Paul Thomas Anderson’s free-flowing thriller One Battle After Another is both entertaining and incendiary, a cinematic stick of dynamite that explodes onto the screen. Recensie

Focusing on tender moments rather than high drama, Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale serves as a wholesome send-off to the beloved show with Simon Curtis’ graceful direction tying a neat bow for Julian Fellowes’ creation. Recensie

Elevated by an outstanding central performance from Aramayo that could very well attract awards recognition come next year, I Swear is hilarious and heartwarming in equal measures. Recensie

There have been countless adaptations of Stephen King’s oeuvre across cinema and television, and Francis Lawrence’s compelling retelling of The Long Walk ranks amongst the highest in recent times; a bleak yet thrilling endeavour. Recensie

Passionate feelings crash upon Jack like uncontrollable waves against rocky shores in On the Sea, and his complex relationships are tenderly portrayed in Helen Walsh’s compelling sophomore feature. Recensie

Nuanced and simmering, his devotion and hope diminishes as he comes face to face with Stanley (Christian Ferriera), the villain of the piece who gives a soulless portrayal of malevolence. Recensie

Brighter, sillier, and full of hope for what might come next, James Gunn’s playful take on Superman kickstarts the newly relaunched DC Universe... Recensie

After lying dormant for the best part of two decades, 28 Years Later marks a brilliantly contagious comeback from the dynamic duo of Danny Boyle and Alex Garland. Recensie

A sharp and witty commentary on middle-aged discontent within the confines of the Hollywood hills, Nadia Conners’ impressive feature debut The Uninvited is a dark comedy of errors you shouldn’t forget to RSVP to. Recensie

Over-the-top but oozing with scuzzy DIY style, Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck’s popcorn flick Freaky Tales would and should fit right in at those red bull-fuelled midnight marathons you would see programmed at your coolest local independent picture house. Recensie

A sobering shift in focus from the typical glorification and glamourisation of the military, Warfare is cinematic anti-war propaganda and about as intimate as films of this genre can be; a gruesomely detailed snapshot of time for Mendoza and his squadron of troops. Recensie

Will Poulter's performance is the highlight of this fun yet forgettable creature feature. Recensie

With shades of early Shane Meadows in its naturalistic tone and micro-budget ambitions, Reputation is a deftly crafted directorial debut from Martin Law. The social-realist material is elevated by strong performances from its dedicated cast, and the piece can only bolster the reputations of all involved. Recensie

With Mala Emde’s fantastic performance at its heart, there’s an intoxicating punk rock spirit to Köln 75’s jazz-infused narrative. Recensie

Demonstrating Floria’s sensitive bedside manner with humility and authenticity in her performance, Leonie Benesch is terrific. Recensie

Smartly crafted if a little rough around the edges, On Falling signals the beginning of a compelling new era in social-realist cinema – the torch has been passed to director Laura Carreira who impresses with her bleak depiction of the immigrant experience. Recensie

With his best turn since Control, leading actor Sam Riley delivers an ace of a performance that sees Tom’s escape to an idyllic paradise melt into a sweaty mess of secrets and lies. Recensie

It’s a promising directorial debut from Freddy Macdonald that creatively weaves multiple narrative threads – Sew Torn is an inventive and entertaining yarn. Recensie

Elevated by Rose Byrne’s visceral, nerve-inducing central turn, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You could have a hand in reducing future populations with its unrelenting depiction of modern-day motherhood. Recensie

Ben Whishaw is an actor with such skill and versatility, and this compact arthouse flick Peter Hujar’s Day is an endearing showcase of his compelling screen presence. Recensie

Very funny but with pangs of pathos, comedy drama Blue Moon sees director Richard Linklater on terrific form, with Ethan Hawke’s wonderfully theatrical performance putting an exclamation point on this poignant portrait. Recensie

Die-hard film buffs and fans of Quentin Tarantino might get a kick out of this love-letter to one of his beloved pictures, but even through playful mimicry it pits itself against one of the most influential movies of all time, so Turkiewicz’s effort was always going to fall short. Recensie

She is excellent in the role of Julia, elevating every scene of Ruizpalacios’ inventive adaptation she’s involved in. La Cocina earns its spot as a stylish side dish on the menu of films in this increasingly saturated subgenre, even if it does lack a little cinematic sustenance. Recensie

While director James Mangold might keep the rug relatively clean in his traditional approach to storytelling, Chalamet brings the dirt with his barnstorming portrayal of an unapologetically evolving artist. Recensie