2022 Film Reviews
Violent Night (2022) Review - To David Harbour's rendition of Santa Claus in the delightfully subversive 'Violent Night' (2022), Christmas is about "getting violently drunk and kicking ass". Review by Emi Grant.
Falling for Christmas (2022) Review - "Anyone feeling especially nostalgic for 2009 will have a field day" with Netflix's "time machine flick" 'Falling for Christmas' (2022), starring Lindsay Lohan. Review by Emi Grant.
The Menu (2022) Review - Mark Mylod feature 'The Menu' (2022), starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Ralph Fiennes, "is a gory, grimy look at capitalism", but we've seen it all before. Review by Emi Grant.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) Review - Ryan Coogler's 'Black Panther' Marvel sequel 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' makes a heartfelt connection and delivers memorable action. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
My Policeman (2022) Review - Harry Styles is at the head of an ensemble cast for Michael Grandage's understated LGBTQ+ romantic drama 'My Policeman' (2022). Review by Emi Grant.
The Son (2022) Review - 'The Son' (2022), starring Hugh Jackman and Laura Dern, sees sophomore director Florian Zeller attempting to recapture the magic of his debut 'The Father'. Review by Jake Gill.
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022) Review - Rian Johnson returns to the universe of 'Knives Out' for 2022 Netflix murder mystery 'Glass Onion', a funny sequel starring Daniel Craig at the head of an all-star cast. Review by Christopher Connor.
She Said (2022) Review - 'She Said' (2022), Maria Schrader's empowering take on the uncovering of the Harvey Weinstein scandal starring Carey Mulligan, Zoe Kazan, is testament to the impact of female solidarity. Review by Gala Woolley.
All Quiet on the Western Front (2022) Review - Director Edward Berger and Netflix present 'All Quiet on the Western Front' (2022), an adaptation of a powerful anti-war novel that hits like a Howitzer. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Bros (2022) Review - Billy Eichner co-writes and stars in 'Bros', the first gay rom-com produced by a Hollywood studio with a predominantly LGBTQ+ cast. Review by Emily Nighman.