Movie reviews of Jacob Richardson

Lacking the production quality of a more mainstream film The Extraordinary Journey of The Fakir nevertheless manages to capture some of the fantastical whimsy of the story. Review

The window we are given into the life of Gloria Bell is at once beautifully rendered, ambling in pace, and unrepentantly optimistic; much like the character herself. Review

A funny, heartfelt rom-com between too mismatched stars that manages, for the most part, to avoid many of the pitfalls of this genre. Review

A hell of a mess. Review

A harmlessly frothy, upbeat piece of animated entertainment. Review

Shazam isn’t perfect, but it is a bundle of fun, tied up in a bright, shiny package. Review

Dumbo is a very pretty and, for non-discerning viewers like children, enjoyable film. But it is a film that takes no risks, and dulls every plot thread, emotional beat and memory of the original in its pursuit of normality, and for many that will be a disappointment. Review

Us may not be as cohesive as Get Out, but it is still an incredibly well made, terrifyingly scary and deeply meaningful piece of cinema that cements Peele as an auteur. Review

An ultimately satisfying thriller, that although often slow feels tense, dramatic and exciting. Review

Despite a strong hero turn from Brie Larson, this groundbreaking Marvel film feels predictable and rote. Review

A painfully dull, derivative exercise that works hard to erode any joy canines bring you. Review

Better than expected, but largely predictable, this true wrestling underdog story will still entertain. Review

A stunningly rendered vision that excoriates the US justice system while never losing its roots as a compelling romance. Review

At times interminably slow, The Front Runner coasts on the power of its lead and the inherent draw of its story. Review

A riveting, engaging and heartbreaking tale that explores the relationship between mother and son. Review

Somewhat slow, but tinged with bouts of tension, laughter, pity and reflection, The Mule is a moving and affecting character study that doesn’t plague itself with contrivances like tension. Review

A surprisingly funny, heartfelt and emotional journey. Review

All sorts of fun, and despite a few flaws is an exciting adaptation from one of our favourite directors. Review

Not quite as enthralling as Unbreakable, nor as surprising as Split, Glass is nevertheless a satisfying conclusion to this retrofit trilogy. Review

A worthy resurrection of an iconic character, Mary Poppins Returns is fun, charming and heartfelt. Review

A fun and heartfelt new take on the Transformers franchise, without as many explosions. Review

A dismal mess that never hits it’s target. Review

A weak story and occasionally horrid acting doesn’t do justice to the incredible world-building of this film. Review

Surprisingly fun and affecting, Colette very much relies on a striking performance from Keira Knightley while making a statement on power, ownership and attribution. Review