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.

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Asteroid City review — smug Wes Anderson comedy falls to earth 2 out of 5 stars. Mark Kermode's film of the week Films of the week reviewed by the Observer's film critic Mark Kermode, kermode reviews. Published: 16 Jul

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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.

Kermode reviews

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. How will a law graduate use beetle-based powers to help his beleaguered Latino family? Believable dynamics and boisterous comedy add charm to a familiar genre. Gran Turismo review — gamer turned pro racing driver movie pushes most of the right buttons 3 out of 5 stars. Talk to Me review — an Evil Dead for the Snapchat generation 4 out of 5 stars.

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Published: 31 Dec Published: 3 Mar 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. Published: 9 Jul Mark Kermode's film of the week. Published: AM. Published: 30 Jul Published: 3 Sep Published: 30 Sep Published: 3 Feb Published: 16 Jul Believable dynamics and boisterous comedy add charm to a familiar genre. How will a law graduate use beetle-based powers to help his beleaguered Latino family?

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

Mark Kermode's film of the week. Barbie takes a ride from her dream house to reality as Little Women writer-director Greta Gerwig takes another cultural icon and lovingly subverts it. Published: 4 Nov Published: 16 Jul 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. Published: 10 Sep Published: 2 Dec Published: 13 Jan Mark Kermode on film. Published: 21 Jan Asteroid City review — smug Wes Anderson comedy falls to earth 2 out of 5 stars. Return to Seoul review — Park Ji-min lights up mesmerising tale of identity and alienation 4 out of 5 stars. Hypnotic review — preposterous tosh from start to finish starring Ben Affleck 2 out of 5 stars. Twitter kermodemovie.