Kermode reviews

Film critic and broadcaster Mark Kermode writes a monthly column for the Observer. Twitter kermodemovie.

Mark Kermode's film of the week Films of the week reviewed by the Observer's film critic Mark Kermode. Brother review — brilliantly acted Canadian coming-of-age drama 4 out of 5 stars. Published: AM. Past Lives review — a spine-tingling romance of lost chances 5 out of 5 stars. Passages review — body language speaks volumes in seductive three-way love story 4 out of 5 stars. Blue Beetle review — superhero fun with immigrant survival subtext 4 out of 5 stars.

Kermode reviews

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Here are my top films from the decade.

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People of my generation have grown up with Kermode and Mayo, and were as surprised as any by their departure. The pair have taken their production team with them to their new studio at Sony, making the transition highly efficient. It is their old show in a fresh pair of knickers. There are a few gestures towards doing something different. But the effort to preserve the status quo is obvious, with audience participation, bird song — and Jason Isaacs — still featuring heavily across the two hours. Join the conversation with other Spectator readers. Subscribe to leave a comment. Already a subscriber? Log in. Search for: Search.

Kermode reviews

Today, Bad Timing still divides audiences: monstrosity or masterpiece? Well, watch it and decide for yourself. A group of nuns open a makeshift convent in the foothills of the Himalayas but soon find their vows challenged in this new, exotic environment.

300 miles to km

Published: 10 Sep Film critic and broadcaster Mark Kermode writes a monthly column for the Observer. Twitter kermodemovie. Barbie review — a riotous, candy-coloured feminist fable 4 out of 5 stars. Reality review — palm-sweatingly tense whistleblower drama 4 out of 5 stars. Published: AM. Published: 9 Jul Published: 16 Jul Return to Seoul review — Park Ji-min lights up mesmerising tale of identity and alienation 4 out of 5 stars. Ahead of the official Academy nominations on Tuesday, Observer critics and film writers choose their standout movies, performances, directors and more. Believable dynamics and boisterous comedy add charm to a familiar genre. Published: 17 Sep

From Hindi crime drama to medieval teen empowerment, Graceland to Bradford to Iran, the year was rich in unforgettable performances.

Published: 7 Jan How will a law graduate use beetle-based powers to help his beleaguered Latino family? About 1, results for Mark Kermode 1 2 3 4 … next. Return to Seoul review — Park Ji-min lights up mesmerising tale of identity and alienation 4 out of 5 stars. Ahead of the official Academy nominations on Tuesday, Observer critics and film writers choose their standout movies, performances, directors and more. Asteroid City review — smug Wes Anderson comedy falls to earth 2 out of 5 stars. Affleck is in full frowny mode as a haunted cop on the tail of a criminal mastermind in a thriller that seems to revel in its absurdity. Believable dynamics and boisterous comedy add charm to a familiar genre. Here are my top films from the decade. Published: 17 Sep Published: 30 Sep And the winner should be… our film critics reveal their personal Oscars shortlists. Chevalier review — entertainingly soapy portrait of a Black 18th-century maestro 3 out of 5 stars. Published: 21 Jan Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny review — Harrison Ford does the heavy lifting in lightweight sequel 3 out of 5 stars.