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Critically Honor

Short reviews of films, books, plays, theatre, and TV shows, from a young critic.

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Interstellar (2014)

5/5 ONE WORD REVIEW: WOAH There is truly something in it for everyone with this film. Not only is it incredibly emotional, but also...

Goodfellas (1990)

5/5 ONE WORD REVIEW: INGENIOUS Without a doubt, 'Goodfellas' is one of the best movies of all time. From the concept to the screenplay...

Small Island (The National Theatre)

5/5 ONE WORD REVIEW: PHENOMENAL Adapted to the stage by Helen Edmundson, the plot of Andrea Levy’s novel is inspiringly awe worthy. The...

When They See Us (2019)

5/5 ONE WORD REVIEW: GUT-WRENCHING Based on the true story of five black juveniles falsely accused of committing a rape, this miniseries...

The King of Staten Island (2019)

5/5 ONE WORD REVIEW: SURPRISING Dedicated to Pete Davidson’s father, who died while serving as a firefighter in the 9/11 terrorist...

Jackie Brown (1997)

5/5 ONE WORD REVIEW: ICONIC One of the least well-known Tarantino movies, and one of the best, without a doubt. Pam Grier shines in her...

Arrival (2016)

5/5 ONE WORD REVIEW: OMG How did this not win Best Adapted Screenplay at the 89th Academy Awards? Please, please watch this movie. Eric...

This House (The National Theatre)

5/5 ONE WORD REVIEW: FULL-ON There is so much going on in this week’s National Theatre Live. Their use of physical theatre, and the...

Detroit (2017)

5/5 ONE WORD REVIEW: TOPICAL A film about dirty, racist cops in the 1967 riots in Detroit, USA. Based on true events, not only is this...

Shoplifters (2018)

5/5 ONE WORD REVIEW: ORIGINAL The Japanese drama and Palme d’Or winner, ‘Shoplifters,’ follows a dysfunctional ‘family’ who shoplift to...

The Last Dance (2020)

5/5 ONE WORD REVIEW: WOW The Last Dance tells the story of Michael Jordan’s rise to a basketball legend. In ten episodes, this miniseries...

Judy (2019)

5/5 ONE WORD REVIEW: OUTSTANDING Rupert Goold’s interpretation on the life of Judy Garland, who came to fame at an extraordinarily young...

The Colour Purple (1985)

5/5 ONE WORD REVIEW: ASTOUNDING Steven Spielberg’s interpretation of Alice Walker’s 1982 novel is magnificent, a piece of cinematic...

The Big Sick (2017)

5/5 ONE WORD REVIEW: HILARIOUS Written by real-life couple Kumail and Emily about the beginning of their relationship, ‘The Big Sick’...

The Godfather (1972)

5/5 ONE WORD REVIEW: MARVELLOUS Francis Ford Coppola’s classic starts of brilliantly, and just keeps getting better and better as the...

Girlhood (2014)

5/5 ONE WORD REVIEW: SPECTACULAR Céline Sciamma explores ‘girlhood’ and sisterhood in such a raw and lovely way. The plot is full of so...

Zodiac (2007)

5/5 ONE WORD REVIEW: ATTENTION-GRABBING Director David Fincher offers a gripping film following the true, well-known unsolved murders...

Hotel Mumbai (2018)

5/5 ONE WORD REVIEW: TERRIFYING Director Anthony Maras documents the 2008 terrorist attack on Mumbai, focussing on the situation at the...

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