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Salvation (2026) Wendy Ide Despite the story’s repeated segues into dreams and fantasies, there’s a grim accumulation of momentum. Even so, the sheer brutality and savage finality of the film’s climax come as a shock.
Posted Feb 20, 2026  Edit critic review
Rosebush Pruning (2026) Jonathan Romney It’s also lusciously styled -- there are few directors as creative with colour as Aïnouz. But it’s a bloodless affair, its shock tactics utterly mechanical.
Posted Feb 19, 2026  Edit critic review
We Are All Strangers (2026) Jonathan Romney This involving, if slightly over-extended, drama isn’t afraid to tug the heartstrings... But it is an intelligent film in a mode of Asian domestic drama thematically adjacent to such auteurs as Hirokazu Kore-eda and Edward Yang.
Posted Feb 19, 2026  Edit critic review
Rose (2026) Jonathan Romney On one level, it’s a manifesto for self-invention and for gender equality, with Rose as a sort of domestic Joan of Arc fighting the established order. It’s also a meticulously mounted historical study, and a starkly beautiful one.
Posted Feb 19, 2026  Edit critic review
Home Stories (2026) Wendy Ide It deftly passes the baton between members of an extended family as the focus of the story subtly shifts, and it’s a testament to the exceptional quality of Trobisch’s writing that the dynamics flow as effortlessly as they do.
Posted Feb 19, 2026  Edit critic review
Safe Exit (2026) Tim Grierson Occasionally, Safe Exit’s depiction of oppression and PTSD can feel mannered... But those shortcomings matter less as Hammad arrives at an affecting ending that underlines the cruelty of everyday life.
Posted Feb 19, 2026  Edit critic review
Trial of Hein (2026) Lee Marshall It’s this teasing and intriguing audience rapport, along with its sheer handsomeness, that should help Trial of Hein to arthouse engagements in multiple territories.
Posted Feb 19, 2026  Edit critic review
The Red Hangar (2026) Jonathan Romney Scripted by Luis Emilio Guzmán, the film succinctly and with intense control conveys a sense of events happening in a nightmare rush in a world that has changed literally overnight.
Posted Feb 19, 2026  Edit critic review
A New Dawn (2026) Elizabeth Kerr A New Dawn isn’t as outré in its storytelling as "Anzu" but its painterly, pastel-hued 2D animation and narrative economy could broaden its appeal.
Posted Feb 18, 2026  Edit critic review
How to Make a Killing (2026) Tim Grierson Writer/director John Patton Ford’s second feature shares with his 2022 debut Emily The Criminal a sympathy for the world’s have-nots, but his follow-up’s cynicism never feels cutting and its twists never feel earned.
Posted Feb 18, 2026  Edit critic review
Heysel 85 (2026) Wendy Ide The bravura technical achievements of this richly textured, dynamically photographed period piece are not always matched by a screenplay that can, at times, feel a little laboured.
Posted Feb 18, 2026  Edit critic review
Allegro Pastell (2026) Jonathan Holland Low-key to the point of inertia, and peopled with characters whose range of concerns extends little further than themselves -- dramatic negatives that are partially redeemed by the sharpness of its social observations.
Posted Feb 18, 2026  Edit critic review
Filipiñana (2026) Lee Marshall A rich, densely cinematic film, it is a stunning assured debut from young Filipino filmmaker Rafael Manuel.
Posted Feb 17, 2026  Edit critic review
Nina Roza (2026) Jonathan Romney There's a lot at stake thematically -- both in terms of heritage and identity, and of more specific art-market questions. But the film's ruminative tone and self-consciously moody stylistics make for an overall solemnity that is hard to engage with.
Posted Feb 17, 2026  Edit critic review
Nightborn (2026) Nikki Baughan Finnish director Hanna Bergholm’s audacious second feature is likely to be divisive, but those who connect with its themes and rhythms will find a great deal to enjoy.
Posted Feb 17, 2026  Edit critic review
Queen at Sea (2026) Jonathan Romney More than holding its own alongside other prominent dramas about the ravages of age, Queen at Sea tackles its themes fearlessly, thanks to rigorous execution and a quartet of superb performances.
Posted Feb 17, 2026  Edit critic review
At the Sea (2026) Lee Marshall Audiences need to trust Adams and the character she plays to pull them through a long, slow first-act build, lulled by the windswept grandeur of the Cape Cod setting. That trust will eventually be repaid.
Posted Feb 17, 2026  Edit critic review
Rose (2026) Wendy Ide The third film from Austrian director Markus Schleinzer is terrific. What initially seems like a gender-flipped riff on the story of Martin Guerre grows richer and more satisfying as it unfolds.
Posted Feb 17, 2026  Edit critic review
Dao (2026) Jonathan Romney Dao’s sheer capaciousness will either pull viewers in completely or deter them, but anyone willing to immerse themselves in its teasing drift between realism and experiment will find it a compelling proposition.
Posted Feb 14, 2026  Edit critic review
Rosebush Pruning (2026) Lee Marshall This spiky black comedy is smart, cool and occasionally funny, in a bleakly cynical way, but it’s also surprisingly dull for long periods.
Posted Feb 14, 2026  Edit critic review
Animol (2026) Lee Marshall The film is carried by the diligent performances of four young actors, led by a smouldering Tut Nyuot.
Posted Feb 14, 2026  Edit critic review
Mouse (2026) Wendy Ide Mouse is a rich, emotionally satisfying and superbly acted bittersweet drama about the bumpy journey of coming to terms with loss.
Posted Feb 14, 2026  Edit critic review
In A Whisper (2026) Amber Wilkinson The film unfolds over six days of mourning, and an impeccable ensemble cast and a vivid sense of time and place allow for a nuanced exploration of relationships under pressure; not just from personal prejudice, but also from wider social constraints.
Posted Feb 14, 2026  Edit critic review
Only Rebels Win (2026) Jonathan Romney Most successful overall is the interplay between Benrachid and Abbass. He has a warm, gentle demeanour, affectingly portraying an easy-going, tender-hearted but fallible young man, while Abbass gives a characteristically authoritative performance.
Posted Feb 14, 2026  Edit critic review
No Good Men (2026) Lee Marshall While the conventional nature of its rom-com set-up makes for a sometimes predictable viewing experience, this is nevertheless a laudable, attention-grabbing feature that coasts along breezily on sheer attitude and charm.
Posted Feb 14, 2026  Edit critic review
Everybody Digs Bill Evans (2026) Lee Marshall Watching Everyone Loves Bill Evans is a little like being in a darkroom and seeing the image of a creative artist gradually emerge.
Posted Feb 14, 2026  Edit critic review
A Prayer for the Dying (2026) Nikki Baughan A Prayer For The Dying has a potent sense of time and place.
Posted Feb 14, 2026  Edit critic review
Yellow Letters (2026) Nikki Baughan The film’s strength lies in its refusal to reduce its narrative to a simple case of moral blacks and whites.
Posted Feb 14, 2026  Edit critic review
Sunny Dancer (2026) Nikki Baughan While it sometimes loses itself to flights of melodramatic adolescent fantasy, it confidently wraps its heavy themes in a peppy, accessible package.
Posted Feb 14, 2026  Edit critic review
Who Killed Alex Odeh? (2026) Allan Hunter "Who Killed Alex Odeh?" may not provide many fresh revelations, but it successfully balances insight into a family tragedy while putting the case into a vital wider context.
Posted Feb 12, 2026  Edit critic review
Crime 101 (2026) Tim Grierson The film stands in the shadow of Michael Mann’s influential Southern California pictures, but a cast led by Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo add extra crackle to a story that salutes characters who are very good at their job.
Posted Feb 11, 2026  Edit critic review
Levitating (2026) Elizabeth Kerr Central to Levitating’s success, however, are the physical, almost acrobatic performances from Yunanda, Ayunda and Anggun.
Posted Feb 09, 2026  Edit critic review
Wuthering Heights (2026) Tim Grierson Very effective in its flamboyant flourishes but dialled up so high it can feel excessively brooding and melodramatic, the film makes no apologies for depicting desire as an addictive drug, inviting the audience to succumb to the story’s narcotic pull.
Posted Feb 09, 2026  Edit critic review
Silenced (2026) Nikki Baughan Silenced proves an essential, galvanising watch and deserves to find an audience.
Posted Feb 04, 2026  Edit critic review
Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die (2025) Tim Grierson Gore Verbinski's first feature in nearly a decade taps into contemporary anxieties about how technology robs us of our humanity, but the execution proves too glib and too proud of its own nihilistic spirit.
Posted Feb 03, 2026  Edit critic review
To Hold a Mountain (2026) Nikki Baughan Wider themes of endangered tradition, generational tension and cultural displacement are brought into sharp focus through quiet, respectful and keenly-edited observation.
Posted Feb 03, 2026  Edit critic review
Nuisance Bear  (2026) Tim Grierson The filmmakers honour a fragile ecosystem by refusing to believe there are easy solutions for its intractable problems.
Posted Feb 03, 2026  Edit critic review
Run Amok (2026) Tim Grierson Run Amok is too unfocused to fully come together as satire or commentary, and yet the picture seems an appropriately messy response to an American problem with no solution in sight. The film may have considerable flaws, but Mager hits a nerve.
Posted Jan 28, 2026  Edit critic review
The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist (2026) Tim Grierson Roher’s willingness to blindly accept any and all of his speakers’ pronouncements leaves The AI Doc feeling toothless.
Posted Jan 28, 2026  Edit critic review
See You When I See You (2026) Tim Grierson Director Jay Duplass crafts a sensitive portrait of loss and forgiveness but, for a picture based on actual events, there is an artificiality to the proceedings that undercuts the material’s inherent poignancy.
Posted Jan 28, 2026  Edit critic review
The Only Living Pickpocket in New York (2026) Tim Grierson Turturro’s elegant performance ensures that the story never becomes too farfetched or sentimental. Like Harry, he’s surehanded and instantly appealing, delighting viewers with his ability to get away clean.
Posted Jan 28, 2026  Edit critic review
Shelter (2026) Nikki Baughan Heavy on action, light on plot, Shelter is no more or less than you would expect from a Jason Statham movie -- and that is enough to make this an entertaining crowd-pleaser.
Posted Jan 28, 2026  Edit critic review
The Friend's House Is Here (2026) Tim Grierson Its rebellious spirit isn’t fiery but, rather, quiet and confident -- and all the more inspiring as a result.
Posted Jan 28, 2026  Edit critic review
The Weight (2026) Tim Grierson Padraic McKinley’s feature directorial debut is a hugely confident survivalist tale that’s as bluntly effective as the primitive weapons employed in this bare-knuckle saga.
Posted Jan 27, 2026  Edit critic review
Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie (2026) Amber Wilkinson Throughout the film, three things stand out: the love between Rushdie and Griffiths; the resilience they had in the face of his catastrophic injuries; and the author’s humanistic attitude and sly sense of humour, which have categorically survived intact.
Posted Jan 27, 2026  Edit critic review
Chasing Summer (2026) Amber Wilkinson Chasing Summer is a smart, sexy crowdpleaser that should attract distributors who want to tap into female millennial audiences following its Sundance Premieres bow.
Posted Jan 27, 2026  Edit critic review
Shame and Money (2026) Allan Hunter Morina’s sombre tale retains a humanity that should help it resonate with audiences who have supported the films of Ken Loach and Stephane Brize.
Posted Jan 27, 2026  Edit critic review
The Shitheads (2026) Tim Grierson The film refuses to go in predictable directions, unveiling bizarre side characters and travelling down odd narrative backroads. But that occasional bagginess also allows for a richly textured picture bursting with energy.
Posted Jan 26, 2026  Edit critic review
One in a Million (2026) Allan Hunter Azzam and Macinnes become deeply embedded with the family, but it is these quiet moments of reflection and introspection that give a deeper sense of what is going on in their lives.
Posted Jan 26, 2026  Edit critic review
Soul Patrol (2026) Amber Wilkinson Although the Vietnam War and US civil rights history will hold more resonance for American audiences, the moving first-person testimony about the long shadow of conflict strikes a universal note that may interest specialist distributors elsewhere.
Posted Jan 26, 2026  Edit critic review
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