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Film

Wadjda

This rare insight into Saudi culture is eye-opening and enjoyable, though it’s hard to shake the feeling that you shouldn’t be enjoying as much as you do given the underlying themes. 9/10

Posted 12 years ago July 30, 2013
By Jonathan Turton
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Mother

Excellent and surprising Korean film about a mother who will stop at nothing for her son. Hye-ja Kim is mesmerising as the Mother. 9/10

Posted 15 years ago September 6, 2010
By Jonathan Turton
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Wonderful Town – ICA

Interesting, but not engaging enough and too languid. 6/10

Posted 16 years ago March 19, 2009
By Jonathan Turton
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Delta – ICA

This Hungarian film is peculiar and ponderous. I’m glad I saw it, wouldn’t watch it again. 6/10

Posted 17 years ago October 24, 2008
By Jonathan Turton
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The Class – London Film Festival

Very hyped French film with non-actors playing most of the kids. Good but not great and although based on a true story, too many scenes later on feel too contrived. Enjoyable, but doesn’t live up the billing. 6/10

Posted 17 years ago October 21, 2008
By Jonathan Turton
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OSS117: Cairo, Nest of Spies – ICA

Hilarious spoof. Bond meets Austin Powers in this highly enjoyable French film. 9/10

Posted 17 years ago September 27, 2008
By Jonathan Turton
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Substitute – ICA

Extremely odd documentary about a footballer who didn’t play in France’s world cup winning team. 2/10

Posted 18 years ago October 30, 2007
By Jonathan Turton
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Silent Night / Stillenacht – London Film Festival

Slow to the point of catatonic; people actually walked out even though director Carlos Reygadas was in the cinema. What the Cannes jury was thinking is not clear. 1/10

Posted 18 years ago October 24, 2007
By Jonathan Turton
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J’ai Toujours Rêvé d’être un Gangster – London Film Festival

Entertaining French farce; too much homage paid to Tarantino; not as clever as it wanted to be. 6/10

Posted 18 years ago October 23, 2007
By Jonathan Turton
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The Band’s Visit – London Film Festival

One of the best films I saw in 2007. Hilarious, poignant, ridiculous. A treat of a film. 9/10

Posted 18 years ago October 22, 2007
By Jonathan Turton
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