Parasite (2019)

True movie magic happens rarely. Perhaps there exists a great film which came about no thanks to the talent (or … More

Beast (2017)

If you are a fan of psychological crime thrillers and you like your plots held together by intelligently crafted, fully … More

Lucky (2017)

This immensely funny and endearing film lovingly plays homage to the great actor Harry Dean Stanton. Stanton broke onto the scene … More

Winter Sleep (2014)

Such biting dialogues I have not enjoyed for a long time. Based on The Wife, a short story by Chekhov, Winter … More

Toni Erdmann (2016)

There is a point of time towards the end of Toni Erdmann where you’ll be urging the film to hurry along, … More

Hounds of Love (2016)

This brutal, unforgiving psychological drama sets itself apart from mainstream horror schlock by giving precedence to the complex relationship between the … More

Blade Runner 2049 (2017)

Here at Wonderful Cinema we tend to avoid writing about current blockbusters because, let’s face it, who needs another review! … More

Lady Macbeth (2016)

Supreme acting by a devastating Florence Pugh propels this sexually-charged Victorian drama. We are submerged into a world where a … More

Starred Up (2013)

In the United Kingdom, juveniles which prove too violent for their young offender’s institution are “starred up”, prison slang for … More

A Ghost Story (2017)

What a beautiful, endearing film! The theatrical poster initially put me off seeing A Ghost Story. I’m not sure what … More

The Levelling (2016)

An intimate portrayal of strained family relationships laid bare revelation by grim revelation, The Levelling starkly lays out the follies, … More

The Wailing (2016)

Unfortunately, it is a rare pleasure to encounter a horror film which is actually frightening. It takes a highly skilful … More