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Dan Barnes

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Alpha (2025) 56% 2/5 EDIT “For a director known for providing such unforgettable experiences, the only thing shocking about Alpha is how incredibly forgettable it really is.” – Flickering Myth Oct 25, 2025 Full Review The Choral (2025) 67% 3/5 EDIT “The Choral isn’t breaking boundaries, but it’s a poignant, hopeful and, at times, genuinely funny and enjoyable film about the power of community, kindness, and even art itself.” – Flickering Myth Oct 24, 2025 Full Review Giant (2025) 61% 3/5 EDIT “There’s lots to like about Giant. It’s a flawed film, but these stories are hits with moviegoers for a reason. Who doesn’t love a rags-to-riches story of an underdog rising to the very top with the help of friends, family and his own dogged determination?” – Flickering Myth Oct 24, 2025 Full Review Dreams (2025) 68% 2/5 EDIT “A very cold and unfeeling film, as unlikeable as its characters, and nowhere near as clever and insightful as it believes itself to be.” – Flickering Myth Oct 24, 2025 Full Review The Wasp (2024) 76% EDIT “For the most part, The Wasp is a surprising and clever thriller with insightful thematic undertones, smart direction and outstanding lead performances from Harris and Dormer that elevate the work into something special.” – Flickering Myth Jun 21, 2024 Full Review Herself (2020) 94% EDIT “It's not perfect, but it does exactly what it sets out to do and it does it well, and it's undoubtedly Lloyd's best work.” – Flickering Myth Oct 21, 2020 Full Review Ammonite (2020) 70% EDIT “It's a film that'll impress a lot of people, many of whom might say something along the lines of 'well, that was very well-made', but they probably won't be moved. It's trying far too hard.” – Battle Royale With Cheese Oct 21, 2020 Full Review Cicada (2020) 95% EDIT “It's a moving study both of personal identity and of past trauma, and a romantic, honest, personal tale of two men who find solace with each other.” – Battle Royale With Cheese Oct 20, 2020 Full Review Ultraviolence (2020) 83% EDIT “Fero's approach is sincere and personal, and while his film may be one of the most painful you'll ever sit through, it's one that simply must be watched.” – Battle Royale With Cheese Oct 20, 2020 Full Review Wolfwalkers (2020) 99% EDIT “Wolfwalkers is just magnificent; a meaningful tale of how we fear that which we do not fully understand, told from the perspective of a strong friendship that is simply joyous to observe.” – Battle Royale With Cheese Oct 19, 2020 Full Review Time (2020) 98% EDIT “Time is extremely effective; a personal and melancholic look at an ongoing problem.” – Battle Royale With Cheese Oct 16, 2020 Full Review Supernova (2020) 89% EDIT “It's a sincere, gentle and charming look at the things we do for the ones we love, and the closing moments will break the hearts of even the most hard-nosed of viewers.” – Battle Royale With Cheese Oct 15, 2020 Full Review The Painter and the Thief (2020) 97% EDIT “It's exactly the kind of warm, hopeful film that 2020 needs.” – Battle Royale With Cheese Oct 11, 2020 Full Review Mogul Mowgli (2020) 93% EDIT “The film isn't consistent enough and it does begin to fade away in the third act, but it's also mindful, driven, multi-layered and unashamedly personal.” – Battle Royale With Cheese Oct 11, 2020 Full Review Rocks (2019) 97% EDIT “The film is a wonderful mix of Andrea Arnold's Fish Tank, Céline Sciamma's Girlhood, and the work of Ken Loach, while also being unique and true to its own vision. Simply put, Rocks is one of the finest films of the year.” – Flickering Myth Sep 19, 2020 Full Review Hard Kill (2020) 0% EDIT “A tiresome, outdated, hackneyed and predictable action flick that follows one trope after another and isn't shot with an ounce of creative flair. It'll please no-one, not even those who would normally find such turn-your-brain-off ventures enjoyable.” – Flickering Myth Sep 11, 2020 Full Review Mulan (2020) 72% EDIT “In short, it's 'just fine', and you'll likely feel just as you did after Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast or The Lion King: wishing you were watching the original.” – Battle Royale With Cheese Sep 8, 2020 Full Review The Roads Not Taken (2020) 44% EDIT “The Roads Not Taken is a film that will undoubtedly resonate with those who have had similar experiences, but will likely fail to captivate an audience looking for anything more than personal reflection...” – Battle Royale With Cheese Sep 4, 2020 Full Review Trouble Is My Business (2017) 100% EDIT “It's a fun homage to the days of old, and a respectable piece of independent cinema, even if it isn't necessarily without its flaws.” – Battle Royale With Cheese Jan 22, 2020 Full Review Us (2019) 93% EDIT “It's not a film that you simply watch. It's a cinematic experience the likes of which we see so rarely these days, and Peele's natural talent for suspense is comparable to the legendary Alfred Hitchcock, which is a compliment not to be taken lightly.” – Battle Royale With Cheese Dec 10, 2019 Full Review Mother (2019) 92% EDIT “Mother is a terrific piece of work with a unique take on an issue that we can all understand, with poignant and surprisingly touching messages layered throughout.” – Battle Royale With Cheese Nov 12, 2019 Full Review Ford v Ferrari (2019) 92% EDIT “This film has rock-solid entertainment value, confident direction, and strong performances from two absolute professionals. It may not be perfect, but it's a welcome viewing experience and one to revisit.” – Battle Royale With Cheese Nov 11, 2019 Full Review Uncut Gems (2019) 91% EDIT “Uncut Gems is utterly relentless from start to finish; a true force of nature that is excruciating to sit through yet impossible to look away from.” – Battle Royale With Cheese Oct 31, 2019 Full Review Bad Education (2019) 94% EDIT “Bad Education is an extremely witty and well-constructed, razor-sharp black comedy, and a strong reminder of just how good an actor Jackman can be in the right role.” – Battle Royale With Cheese Oct 31, 2019 Full Review Moffie (2019) 91% EDIT “Moffie is utterly remorseless and unbearably difficult to watch at times, while still being a visceral, tender and poignant look at human connection.” – Battle Royale With Cheese Oct 30, 2019 Full Review
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