A fantastic tale of a group of juvenile prisoners driven to revolution by an unfair, abusive system. Brutally realistic and well-acted with beautifully stark cinematography. Possibly even a match for The Shawshank Redemption.
Drama
The Skin I Live In
The Skin I Live In might not be Pedro Almodavar’s best but it’s certainly a dark and delightful watch that provides surprises and stylish cinematography. It’s also got Antonio Banderas in excellent form.
The Great Escape
To many, The Great Escape is more important to Christmas than Jesus, and this entertaining World War Two prison break movie deserves to be. Great characters, action and putting-it-up-Jerry makes John Sturges’ movie a classic war movie.
Wuthering Heights
Not the best adaptation of a Bronte novel from Andrea Arnold. Bleak in a lot of ways.
Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale
It may be a little overlong, but Wei and Woo introduce a fascinating story from history with plenty of stylish action and objectivity.
Play
A subtle look at the psychological nuances of teenage bullies in Sweden. Fascinating watching.