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Minari: Strong performances propel a thoughtful drama
Thanks in part to to a collection of great performances, Minari is an original film in a crowded genre
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MANIFF 2021: The Battle of Shangri-la
Dealing with poignant, contemporary themes, Brazilian drama The Battle of Shangri-la features a strong central performance and adept filmmaking
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Pelé: A sports documentary that interrogates its subject
Pelé avoids being too deferential to its subject and engages with his political legacy
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News of the World: Respectable Western that lacks an emotional core
Despite a pair of solid performances and strong direction, News of the World falls short of being a great Western
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Mank - Fincher's take on creating Citizen Kane
After a period away from the big screen, Fincher returns with a rich and thoughtful account of the career of Citizen Kane writer Herman J. Mankiewicz in Mank
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Review: Hillbilly Elegy
Even though it has two iconic actresses at the centre, Hillbilly Elegy is unable to engage with the big ideas at its centre due to dull writing and bad characterisation
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Sharp dialogue and a killer cast - The Trial of the Chicago 7 reviewed
Aaron Sorkin's latest film, The Trial of the Chicago 7, returns to a familiar period of US history through a well-constructed courtroom drama
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MANIFF 2020: Up From the Streets
Up From the Streets has a broad focus, but succeeds in creating a thoroughly enjoyable introduction to the musical history of New Orleans
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Recommended: Feel-good films to lift your spirits
If you've exhausted your usual movie collection already this lockdown, look no further as The Mancunion selects a collection of uplifting films to escape with
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MANIFF 2020: Requiem for a Dream
In his 2000 adaptation of Hubert Selby Jr.'s novel, Darren Aronofsky creates a disturbing vision of isolation and addiction that remains just as today, writes James McCafferty
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Review: Richard Jewell
With a trio of brilliant central performances, Richard Jewell is a well-crafted character study that continues Eastwood's exploration of the American hero
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Review: Bombshell
Due to a combination of unlikeable protagonists and questionable toning, Bombshell is unable to realise the potential that its cast and subject matter deserves, writes James…