The Hand of God
Funny and moving account of one teenager's coming of age after a traumatic event
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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Annette
Leos Carax thrills in his English-language debut
Bruised
Solid, if somewhat by-the-numbers, film about a fighter's professional and personal journey
The Best Secret Agent
An underwhelming spy thriller that features little compelling action or drama
Taipei Story
A couple's relationship provides a fascinating insight into the socio-economic changes affecting 1980s Taiwan
On This Side of the World
A thought-provoking drama on immigration that uses its outsider perspective to great effect
Game of Power
A meeting to determine an editor's successor effectively covers a range of issues but stumbles during its third act
Camila's Awakening
Drama about a teenage stroke survivor suffers due to its misplaced focus
Dust in the Wind
A naturalistic coming of age story that also serves as a historical portrait of 1980s Taiwan
Surge
Ben Whishaw pushed to physical and mental extremes in excellent thriller