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The Upcoming

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Rating
Title/Year
Author
1
2/5
American Night (2021)

Andrew Murray

If Pulp Fiction is the masterwork, American Night is the ambitious counterfeit.
Posted Feb 1, 2022
2
5/5
Striding into the Wind (2021)

Andrew Murray

Though a necessity to tell the tale at hand, this conclusion does interrupt the inertia that's been building to this climactic point. Thankfully, it is nowhere near enough to dampen the contagious energy within this fun-filled odyssey of youth.
Posted Jan 31, 2022
3
1/5
Never Too Late (2020)

Andrew Murray

[N]o matter how great the intentions were in making this film, its torturously unfunny script, meandering plotline and all-round hideous presentation are irredeemable qualities.
Posted Jan 31, 2022
4
4/5
The Tinder Swindler (2022)

Andrew Murray

This film will have viewers hooked right from the start.
Posted Jan 28, 2022
5
3/5
Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster (2021)

Andrew Murray

It's essentially a snappy crash course on the defining points of his work as an actor, and, despite a scatterbrained structure, the documentary is a compelling insight into what made Karloff a spectacular actor.
Posted Jan 27, 2022
6
3/5
Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road (2021)

Andrew Murray

Long Promised Road is a poignant tribute to a music legend and his undying creativity.
Posted Jan 20, 2022
7
3/5
Cicada (2021)

Andrew Murray

As amazing as Fifer and Brown are together on screen, their chemistry isn't wholesome enough to make up for a jumbled script.
Posted Jan 19, 2022
8
2/5
Mother/Android (2021)

Andrew Murray

Though Moretz does everything in her power to lend some credibility to this bloated drama, the lack of thought behind the post-apocalyptic pregnancy makes for a dull viewing experience.
Posted Jan 13, 2022
9
3/5
Ailey (2021)

Andrew Murray

While this documentary pays tribute to the artist and his work, it ultimately crumbles under its breadth of scope.
Posted Jan 11, 2022
10
2/5
The Protégé (2021)

Andrew Murray

Aside from a small selection of exciting set pieces and charismatic performances from its lead stars, audiences will be hard-pressed to find a reason to justify watching this one.
Posted Jan 6, 2022
11
4/5
Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)

Andrew Murray

Without a doubt, No Way Home is [Marvel's] most ambitious outing to date.
Posted Dec 22, 2021
12
2/5
Wrath of Man (2021)

Andrew Murray

[A]n occasionally entertaining though ultimately mindless action outing that's needlessly drawn-out in places.
Posted Dec 14, 2021
13
2/5
Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City (2021)

Andrew Murray

Though the film includes some iconic moments and locations taken straight from the source material, alongside giving a handful of knowing winks to series fans...this adaptation doesn't understand what made the horror games work.
Posted Dec 6, 2021
14
3/5
The Unforgivable (2021)

Andrew Murray

The Unforgivable's greatest asset is its magnificent cast...It's disappointing and frustrating, then, that the film's frantic sprint to the finish and a woefully misguided plot twist spoil an otherwise exceptional piece.
Posted Dec 6, 2021
15
4/5
tick, tick...Boom! (2021)

Andrew Murray

[A] bombastic and tender musical about the difficulties that come with following one's dreams.
Posted Nov 23, 2021
16
3/5
Bruised (2021)

Andrew Murray

[Bruised's] greatest strengths lie in the ways it subverts and deconstructs the familiar genre.
Posted Nov 18, 2021
17
3/5
Becoming Cousteau (Cousteau) (2021)

Andrew Murray

[T]he documentary's arrival couldn't be timelier.
Posted Nov 11, 2021
18
2/5
The Marksman (2021)

Andrew Murray

The Marksman does just enough with its familiar premise to be an adequately entertaining Western outing. However, the noticeable shortcomings here leave a lot to be desired.
Posted Nov 8, 2021
19
2/5
Finch (2021)

Andrew Murray

Apocalyptic road trip movie Finch is for the most part as unenjoyable as an actual long-haul journey in a post-apocalyptic world would be. https://www.theupcoming.co.uk/2021/11/03/finch-movie-review/
Posted Nov 4, 2021
20
3/5
Warning (2021)

Andrew Murray

There's no shortage of fascinating and unique concepts here; however, the flick is frustratingly unable to combine its ideas into one cohesive whole. The result is a production that feels oddly incomplete.
Posted Oct 27, 2021
21
3/5
Night Teeth (2021)

Andrew Murray

[A]s the night wears on, the Netflix flick demonstrates that it has a lot less bite than it thinks it does. A largely predictable plot, forgettable antagonist and shallow world-building make for an unsatisfying meal.
Posted Oct 23, 2021
22
3/5
Quant (2021)

Andrew Murray

Frost struggles to latch onto a concrete angle to explore the fashion mogul in any substantial way.
Posted Oct 19, 2021
23
3/5
Sardar Udham (2021)

Andrew Murray

Sadar Udham is an ambitious but drastically bloated affair.
Posted Oct 19, 2021
24
5/5
I Am Belmaya (2021)

Andrew Murray

As well as being a remarkable tale of an extraordinary person, the genius of this documentary likewise lies in its thoughtful examination of the genre and the subsequent impact. In other words, it works on every level.
Posted Oct 14, 2021
25
3/5
Voyagers (2021)

Andrew Murray

Outside of the Lord of the Flies parallels, Voyagers is a familiar and rather derivative Young Adult thriller.
Posted Oct 5, 2021
26
3/5
Black as Night (2021)

Andrew Murray

Black as Night is an enjoyably pulpy, but flawed genre outing. Its deployment of social commentary puts an engaging twist on a familiar premise, but a scatter-brained execution sours the taste.
Posted Oct 5, 2021
27
2/5
Bingo Hell (2021)

Andrew Murray

Guerrero's new feature sets its sights on being an offbeat, over-the-top, low-budget romp...But, despite the filmmaker's efforts, the final product is cartoonish to an irritating extent.
Posted Oct 5, 2021
28
3/5
Small World (2021)

Andrew Murray

Given its subject matter, Small World is a devastatingly bleak crime thriller that takes no pleasure in confronting viewers with the realities of child trafficking
Posted Sep 24, 2021
29
3/5
Oasis Knebworth 1996 (2021)

Andrew Murray

Knebworth captures the zeitgeist of that alcohol and rock'n'roll-fuelled weekend over 25 years ago.
Posted Sep 24, 2021
30
4/5
The Green Knight (2021)

Andrew Murray

Writer-director David Lowery...turns Arthurian legend on its head in The Green Knight to deliver an intoxicating fantasy adventure which grapples with ideas rarely seen in this genre.
Posted Sep 24, 2021
31
3/5
The Man Who Sold His Skin (2021)

Andrew Murray

The Man Who Sold His Skin contains an ambitious, sophisticated and intellectually stimulating premise which is carried by a strong cast.
Posted Sep 22, 2021
32
4/5
Prisoners of the Ghostland (2021)

Andrew Murray

Sono and Cage are a match made in the maddest level of heaven...Samurai, cowboys, zombies and a dystopian cult are just the tip of the iceberg of weirdness to expect as the script dives head-first into the wider mystery at play.
Posted Sep 13, 2021
33
4/5
Malignant (2021)

Andrew Murray

Malignant is a strange creature that is as much a genius genre piece as it is a schlock-fest. There's no question that Wan's latest film will polarise audiences, but it's an encounter that horror fans shouldn't pass up on if given the chance.
Posted Sep 13, 2021
34
4/5
Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali (2021)

Andrew Murray

[Blood Brothers offers a cerebral, engrossing and fascinating examination of why this partnership played a bigger part in history than viewers might think.
Posted Sep 13, 2021
35
3/5
The Collini Case (2020)

Andrew Murray

The central cast deliver solid performances that articulate the dramatic stakes hanging in the balance, with M'Barek carrying much of the weight on his own shoulders with ease.
Posted Sep 7, 2021
36
2/5
The Pebble and the Boy (2021)

Andrew Murray

The Pebble and the Boy may feature iconography from 80s Mod culture, but its hollow script and detestable characters make it an homage in lip service only.
Posted Sep 2, 2021
37
3/5
Worth (2021)

Andrew Murray

Led by nuanced performances from Keaton and Tucci, Worth is a thoughtful drama that confronts viewers with impossible questions in some moments while missing the mark at others.
Posted Sep 2, 2021
38
3/5
The Vault (2021)

Andrew Murray

Well crafted and smartly paced, The Vault is a glossy slice of high-octane fun.
Posted Sep 2, 2021
39
2/5
Demonic (2021)

Andrew Murray

Demonic is a film of missed opportunities. As soon as Blomkamp disregarded his film's biggest strength, he doomed his creation to profound mediocrity.
Posted Aug 25, 2021
40
3/5
Extinct (2021)

Andrew Murray

Extinct is a colourful ball of energy where the gags keep on coming.
Posted Aug 23, 2021
41
4/5
Boss Level (2021)

Andrew Murray

Boss Level is a wickedly fun and outrageously entertaining action romp.
Posted Aug 17, 2021
42
1/5
Midnight in the Switchgrass (2021)

Andrew Murray

From the opening narration to the derivative finale, every aspect of Midnight in the Switchgrass is fundamentally flawed and broken to an alarming degree.
Posted Aug 10, 2021
43
3/5
The Courier (2020)

Andrew Murray

Cumberbatch deliver[s] one of his finest performances to date.
Posted Aug 9, 2021
44
3/5
Don't Go Gentle: A Film About IDLES (2021)

Andrew Murray

As a music documentary, Don't Go Gentle isn't essential viewing. But for fans of the band that it's all about, the flick makes for an interesting (but all too short) companion to their stellar discography.
Posted Aug 4, 2021
45
3/5
Vivo (2021)

Andrew Murray

For every wondrous high in this bright and uplifting musical adventure, there's a bum note that spoils the melody.
Posted Aug 2, 2021
46
2/5
Jungle Cruise (2021)

Andrew Murray

Jungle Cruise is a somewhat entertaining, though entirely derivative, adventure. It's nothing audiences haven't seen countless times before but at least the smorgasbord of eye-wateringly bad puns provides a touch of creativity.
Posted Jul 29, 2021
47
2/5
Jolt (2021)

Andrew Murray

Jolt is another disposable action movie that unfortunately fails to generate ample entertainment from its ridiculous premise.
Posted Jul 23, 2021
48
3/5
I Never Cry (Jak Najdalej Stad) (2020)

Andrew Murray

I Never Cry is a smart and touching coming-of-age tale with a lot more going on below the surface.
Posted Jul 21, 2021
49
3/5
Werewolves Within (2021)

Andrew Murray

Ruben's Werewolves Within is an insane slice of whodunnit fun with a horror twist, and there's not much to dislike about that.
Posted Jul 15, 2021
50
4/5
Fear Street Part Three: 1666 (2021)

Andrew Murray

The closing chapter still possesses all the teen scream flavour of its predecessors, as well as both heightening and concluding this time-spanning drama in satisfying and surprising ways.
Posted Jul 15, 2021