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1 month ago

No Time for Goodbye review well intentioned drama about the loneliness of the asylum-seeker

This is a film made with the best of intentions and it has some good insights into the loneliness and isolation of seeking asylum in the UK. But there are a few too many sentimental moments to properly work as social-realism, or anything close to convincing drama, which is disappointing given its creator, Don Ng, is a journalist-turned-director making his feature debut.
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7 months ago

The Salt Path is a box office hit. Will its takings and its Oscar hopes now fall off a cliff?

The film adaptation of The Salt Path faces controversy over allegations regarding the authenticity of the memoir and the lead characters' backgrounds.
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10 months ago

Treading Water review hard-hitting drug addiction drama is not for the faint-hearted

Gino Evans's directorial debut is a harrowing exploration of addiction and mental health, showcasing distressing realism through a compelling narrative.
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