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BFI LONDON

2025

'Is This Thing On?' Review: Bradley Cooper’s Tender, Funny Look at Life Beyond Love

'Is This Thing On?' Review: Bradley Cooper’s Tender, Funny Look at Life Beyond Love

'Is This Thing On?' Review: Bradley Cooper’s Tender, Funny Look at Life Beyond Love

Oct 23, 2025

'Christy' Review: Sydney Sweeney Gives an Award-worthy Performance in a True-life Boxing Drama

'Christy' Review: Sydney Sweeney Gives an Award-worthy Performance in a True-life Boxing Drama

'Christy' Review: Sydney Sweeney Gives an Award-worthy Performance in a True-life Boxing Drama

Oct 20, 2025

'The Vile' Review: A Haunting Blend of Domestic Drama and Supernatural Terror

'The Vile' Review: A Haunting Blend of Domestic Drama and Supernatural Terror

'The Vile' Review: A Haunting Blend of Domestic Drama and Supernatural Terror

Oct 17, 2025

'The Mastermind' Review: A Brilliantly Bleak Comedy of Failure

'The Mastermind' Review: A Brilliantly Bleak Comedy of Failure

'The Mastermind' Review: A Brilliantly Bleak Comedy of Failure

Oct 17, 2025

'Hamnet' Review: Chloé Zhao’s Poetic Portrait of Love, Loss, and Legacy

'Hamnet' Review: Chloé Zhao’s Poetic Portrait of Love, Loss, and Legacy

'Hamnet' Review: Chloé Zhao’s Poetic Portrait of Love, Loss, and Legacy

Oct 16, 2025

'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You' Review: An Anxiety-inducing Portrayal of Motherhood With a Career Best by Rose Byrne

'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You' Review: An Anxiety-inducing Portrayal of Motherhood With a Career Best by Rose Byrne

'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You' Review: An Anxiety-inducing Portrayal of Motherhood With a Career Best by Rose Byrne

Oct 15, 2025

'Jay Kelly' Review: Baumbach is Back With a Poignant Story of Fame and Fatherhood

'Jay Kelly' Review: Baumbach is Back With a Poignant Story of Fame and Fatherhood

'Jay Kelly' Review: Baumbach is Back With a Poignant Story of Fame and Fatherhood

Oct 15, 2025

'At the Place of Ghosts' Review: Beautifully Shot but Emotionally Distant

'At the Place of Ghosts' Review: Beautifully Shot but Emotionally Distant

'At the Place of Ghosts' Review: Beautifully Shot but Emotionally Distant

Oct 14, 2025

'Frankenstein' Review: Guillermo del Toro Delivers the Gorgeous, Tragic and Suitable Gothic Adaptation

'Frankenstein' Review: Guillermo del Toro Delivers the Gorgeous, Tragic and Suitable Gothic Adaptation

'Frankenstein' Review: Guillermo del Toro Delivers the Gorgeous, Tragic and Suitable Gothic Adaptation

Oct 14, 2025

'Bugonia' Review: Lanthimos and Stone Deliver Another Brilliantly Bizarre Satire

'Bugonia' Review: Lanthimos and Stone Deliver Another Brilliantly Bizarre Satire

'Bugonia' Review: Lanthimos and Stone Deliver Another Brilliantly Bizarre Satire

Oct 13, 2025

'Ballad of a Small Player' Review: Edward Berger’s Glamorous Gambling Drama Folds Early

'Ballad of a Small Player' Review: Edward Berger’s Glamorous Gambling Drama Folds Early

'Ballad of a Small Player' Review: Edward Berger’s Glamorous Gambling Drama Folds Early

Oct 13, 2025

'Tuner' Review: Daniel Roher Trades Politics for Piano Keys in a Crime Drama That Plays Too Safe

'Tuner' Review: Daniel Roher Trades Politics for Piano Keys in a Crime Drama That Plays Too Safe

'Tuner' Review: Daniel Roher Trades Politics for Piano Keys in a Crime Drama That Plays Too Safe

Oct 12, 2025

'Lurker' Review: A Tense and Uncomfortable Look at Celebrity Obsession in the Social Media Age

'Lurker' Review: A Tense and Uncomfortable Look at Celebrity Obsession in the Social Media Age

'Lurker' Review: A Tense and Uncomfortable Look at Celebrity Obsession in the Social Media Age

Oct 12, 2025

'Exit 8' Review: A Claustrophobic Descent into Loops, Loss, and Lunacy

'Exit 8' Review: A Claustrophobic Descent into Loops, Loss, and Lunacy

'Exit 8' Review: A Claustrophobic Descent into Loops, Loss, and Lunacy

Oct 9, 2025

'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery' Review: Rian Johnson Revives the Truth in His Smartest Knives Out Yet

'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery' Review: Rian Johnson Revives the Truth in His Smartest Knives Out Yet

'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery' Review: Rian Johnson Revives the Truth in His Smartest Knives Out Yet

Oct 9, 2025

'Twinless' Review: Love, Lies, and Loss Collide in this Unflinchingly Honest Film

'Twinless' Review: Love, Lies, and Loss Collide in this Unflinchingly Honest Film

'Twinless' Review: Love, Lies, and Loss Collide in this Unflinchingly Honest Film

Oct 8, 2025

2024

'Saturday Night' Review: Captures The Chaotic Run Up to the SNL Debut

'Saturday Night' Review: Captures The Chaotic Run Up to the SNL Debut

'Saturday Night' Review: Captures The Chaotic Run Up to the SNL Debut

Nov 3, 2024

'Flow' Review: With Wholesome Animal Antics, This is Essential Viewing For Cat Lovers

'Flow' Review: With Wholesome Animal Antics, This is Essential Viewing For Cat Lovers

'Flow' Review: With Wholesome Animal Antics, This is Essential Viewing For Cat Lovers

Oct 22, 2024

'Maria' Review: Showcasing Angelina Jolie's Acting Prowess in a Unique Approach to the Biopic Formula

'Maria' Review: Showcasing Angelina Jolie's Acting Prowess in a Unique Approach to the Biopic Formula

'Maria' Review: Showcasing Angelina Jolie's Acting Prowess in a Unique Approach to the Biopic Formula

Oct 22, 2024

'Memoir of a Snail' Review: Emotional, Darkly Comedic, a Triumph in Stop-motion Animation

'Memoir of a Snail' Review: Emotional, Darkly Comedic, a Triumph in Stop-motion Animation

'Memoir of a Snail' Review: Emotional, Darkly Comedic, a Triumph in Stop-motion Animation

Oct 21, 2024

'Queer' Review: Daniel Craig at His Career Best in Luca Guadagnino's Latest Offering

'Queer' Review: Daniel Craig at His Career Best in Luca Guadagnino's Latest Offering

'Queer' Review: Daniel Craig at His Career Best in Luca Guadagnino's Latest Offering

Oct 19, 2024

'Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story' Review: Emotional Look at the Man Behind the Red Cape

'Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story' Review: Emotional Look at the Man Behind the Red Cape

'Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story' Review: Emotional Look at the Man Behind the Red Cape

Oct 17, 2024

'The Apprentice' Review: Will Leave You Questioning the Film's Existence

'The Apprentice' Review: Will Leave You Questioning the Film's Existence

'The Apprentice' Review: Will Leave You Questioning the Film's Existence

Oct 17, 2024

'Chain Reactions' Review: A Celebration of One of the Most Terrifying Horrors of All Time

'Chain Reactions' Review: A Celebration of One of the Most Terrifying Horrors of All Time

'Chain Reactions' Review: A Celebration of One of the Most Terrifying Horrors of All Time

Oct 17, 2024

'Triumph' Review: Maria Bakalova Stars in This Quirky Satirical Comedy That Doesn't Quite Land

'Triumph' Review: Maria Bakalova Stars in This Quirky Satirical Comedy That Doesn't Quite Land

'Triumph' Review: Maria Bakalova Stars in This Quirky Satirical Comedy That Doesn't Quite Land

Oct 15, 2024

'The Surfer' Review: Psychological Drama Showcasing the Unique Talents of Nicolas Cage

'The Surfer' Review: Psychological Drama Showcasing the Unique Talents of Nicolas Cage

'The Surfer' Review: Psychological Drama Showcasing the Unique Talents of Nicolas Cage

Oct 15, 2024

'Anora' Review: Could be the Star Making Turn in Mikey Madison's Career

'Anora' Review: Could be the Star Making Turn in Mikey Madison's Career

'Anora' Review: Could be the Star Making Turn in Mikey Madison's Career

Oct 14, 2024

'Blitz' Review: Steve McQueen's Latest is a Timely Message About Embracing Community & Multiculturalism

'Blitz' Review: Steve McQueen's Latest is a Timely Message About Embracing Community & Multiculturalism

'Blitz' Review: Steve McQueen's Latest is a Timely Message About Embracing Community & Multiculturalism

Oct 13, 2024

'The Wild Robot' Review: Beautiful & Imaginative, it May Just Be the Best Animated Film Ever Made

'The Wild Robot' Review: Beautiful & Imaginative, it May Just Be the Best Animated Film Ever Made

'The Wild Robot' Review: Beautiful & Imaginative, it May Just Be the Best Animated Film Ever Made

Oct 12, 2024

2023

REVIEW | POOR THINGS

REVIEW | POOR THINGS

REVIEW | POOR THINGS

Oct 20, 2023

REVIEW | STARVE ACRE

REVIEW | STARVE ACRE

REVIEW | STARVE ACRE

Oct 18, 2023

REVIEW | CHICKEN RUN: DAWN OF THE NUGGET

REVIEW | CHICKEN RUN: DAWN OF THE NUGGET

REVIEW | CHICKEN RUN: DAWN OF THE NUGGET

Oct 18, 2023

REVIEW | MAESTRO

REVIEW | MAESTRO

REVIEW | MAESTRO

Oct 17, 2023

REVIEW | THE HOLDOVERS

REVIEW | THE HOLDOVERS

REVIEW | THE HOLDOVERS

Oct 16, 2023

REVIEW | FERRARI

REVIEW | FERRARI

REVIEW | FERRARI

Oct 11, 2023

REVIEW | ALL OF US STRANGERS

REVIEW | ALL OF US STRANGERS

REVIEW | ALL OF US STRANGERS

Oct 11, 2023

REVIEW | KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON

REVIEW | KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON

REVIEW | KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON

Oct 9, 2023

REVIEW | SALTBURN

REVIEW | SALTBURN

REVIEW | SALTBURN

Oct 6, 2023

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