Tag: Edinburgh films
Film review – Dark Waters ★★★★★
A David v Goliath story that concerns all of us. Watch and learn.Direction:Todd HaynesScreenplay:Mario Correa, Matthew Michael Carnahan, Nathaniel Rich Cast:Mark Ruffalo, Anne Hathaway, Tim Robbins, Bill Camp, Victor Garber, Bill Pullman Length:126 minutesRating:12AOn...
Film Review: ‘The Personal History of David Copperfield’ ★★★★
An unexpectedly escapist delight of
independent cinema from the master of satire.In a similar fashion to ‘In the Loop’ and ‘The Death of Stalin’, writer/director Armando Iannucci envelops this comedy-drama with his usual flair for...
Film review – ‘1917’ ★★★★★
A war drama of extraordinary technical and emotional achievement. Direction:Sam MendesScreenplay:Sam Mendes, Krysty Wilson-CairnsCast:George MacKay, Dean Charles-Chapman, Mark Strong, Andrew ScottClaire Duburcq, Richard Madden, Colin Firth, Benedict CumberbatchLength:119 minutesRating:15Often the simplest plots are the...
Film Review: ‘Le Mans ’66’ ★★★★
A two and a half hours wonder of filmmaking tour de force.Direction:James MangoldScreenplay:Jez Butterworth, John-Henry Butterworth, Jason KellerCast:Matt Damon, Christian Bale, Caitriona Balfe, Noah Jupe, Tracy Letts, Josh LucasLength:152 minutesRating:12AYou hear the race cars...
