Saleh Bakri

WAJIB

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Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Annemarie Jacir Stars: Mohammad Bakri, Saleh Bakri, Maria Zreik. Wajib translates as “duty”. But duty has different meanings for different people – there is duty to one’s family. To parents, to your country. This gentle and low key but insightful drama is the third feature film for Palestinian born filmmaker… continue reading »

RETRIBUTION

Retribution Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Nimrod Antal Stars: Liam Neeson, Embeth Davidtz, Matthew Modine, Jack Champion, Lilly Aspell, Noma Dumezweni, Arian Moayed. This claustrophobic action thriller combines elements of Speed with any one of half a dozen of Liam Neeson’s formulaic angry vigilante hero films of the past decade. A B-grade thriller, Retribution is… continue reading »

SCRAPPER

Scrapper Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Charlotte Regan Stars: Lola Campbell, Harris Disckinson, Alin Uzun. This charming if rough edged coming of age drama taps into that unique British genre of the kitchen sink drama. Twelve-year-old Georgie (newcomer Lola Campbell) lives all alone in her apartment on a council housing estate outside London following the… continue reading »

A HAUNTING IN VENICE.

A Haunting in Venice Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Kenneth Branagh Stars: Kenneth Branagh, Tina Fey, Michelle Yeoh, Jamie Dorman, Jude Hill, Kelly Reilly, Ricardo Scamarcio, Camille Cottin, Emma Laird, Ali Khan, Rowan Robinson. A Haunting In Venice marks Kenneth Branagh’s third appearance as Hercule Poirot, the famous moustachioed Belgian detective created by Agatha Christie… continue reading »

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