Movie reviews of Simon Storey

A sad and painful part of this nation and it deserves to come into the limelight.

A lovely if slightly shallow trip back into the memory of romance.

Offers a starkly fascinating glimpse into this old and unique culture.

Worth seeing if you’re in the mood for some very macho action and an unapologetic ode to the great films of the blockbuster heist era.

A wild ride through the strange days of what is now Gen X nostalgia.

Gorgeous animation and imaginative visuals this is still everything we know and love about Japanese animation.

Mostly a rather flavourless kidnapping drama with the occasional foray into much more interesting territory.

Is it a perfectly middle-of-the-road British weepy with some great performances and a story worth telling? Yes. Did I enjoy watching it? Absolutely not.

As a film it’s absolutely beautiful. As a piece of art, it’s nothing less than profound.

There’s nothing too impressive or memorable about Ferdinand but the colours are vibrant and the simple message is nice.

As it builds towards its tragic climax it’s impossible not to be moved.

A strong contender for funniest film of the year, this is a triumph as a film-about-films...

Too adult to be appreciated by its intended audience but too juvenile for adults to really get anything out of it.

A fascinating and exciting look at an often overlooked part of the Cold War...

A beautifully shot film with sorrow in its heart but a will of stoic strength.

Manages to capture a unique look into the fears and worries of the older generation.

A charming and strangely immersive look at two remarkable people, but also an insight into a unique school which seems to be doing its job exceptionally well.

Delivers exactly what we’ve come to expect from a Saw film.

A giant party in which Flash Gordon, Stargate and The Lord of the Rings all drop acid together.

Isn’t memorable or particularly helpful to the overall piece, individual elements of it are enough to hold it up.

A perfectly middle-of-the-road British weepy with some great performances and a story worth telling. Did I enjoy watching it? Absolutely not.

Luke Ford is usually a perfectly passable actor but the way that Adrian acts is more than a little over egged.

A likeable film, some parts work very well but others are frankly annoying without meaning to be.

It’s confusing, it’s horrifying, but above all it’s memorable.