REVIEW: You Were Never Really Here (2017)

March 12, 2022 Grant Watson

A traumatised mercenary struggles when his latest assignment goes violently wrong in You Were Never Really Here, a superb and deeply effective thriller from writer/director Lynne Ramsay. Anyone who has seen her earlier features like Ratcatcher and We Need to Talk About Kevin will appreciate … Continue reading REVIEW: You Were Never Really Here (2017)

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REVIEW: We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011)

March 11, 2021 Grant Watson

Challenging cinema creates its own challenges for the film reviewer. Lynne Ramsay’s 2011 feature We Need to Talk About Kevin is a strong character piece that showcases a powerful performance from Tilda Swinton. It focuses on powerful themes and opens up discussion … Continue reading REVIEW: We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011)

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REVIEW: You Were Never Really Here (2017)

REVIEW: We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011)