Adam Thornton
Adam is a budding film reviewer who is still working out how to use his Masters in Film Studies from Aberystwyth University. His main hobby is watching films, especially Hong Kong action cinema, although he has no (actual) knowledge of martial arts whatsoever! His other interests include stand-up comedy, but only as an audience member, and reading books about film. His quest to obtain a social life is still ongoing...
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Reviews: 263
Other Articles: 5
Timecrimes
Engaging and darkly comedic time travel thriller that still entertains.
Max Walker-Silverman
We chat to the writer and director of moving father/daughter short Lefty/Righty.
Sons of Denmark
Disturbingly realistic thriller examining racism and extremism through the eyes of two men
Go Back To China
Good performances unfortunately can’t help this conflict-free generation-clash comedy
The Grizzlies
Focus on social issues and strong performances help distinguish an otherwise formulaic sports film
Cronofobia
Mysterious beginning gives way to a compelling relationship between two troubled individuals
The Andromeda Strain
A realistic science fiction thriller that reflects the concerns of its time period
Heavy Trip
An entertaining comedy about one band’s long journey to their first gig
Columbus
Strong performances and impressive debut direction bring this drama to life
American Animals
Engaging performances and strong direction prevent this docu-drama from misfiring
Bernet Tregaskis Short Films 2
Bernet Tregaskis return with another series of missed comedic opportunities
Bernet Tregaskis Short Films
A lukewarm series of short comedy sketches that reveal more missed opportunities than laughs
Crack/ed
A well-acted, if slightly derivative tale of one young man’s struggle with drug addiction.