Movie reviews of Richard Alaba

A gripping film with forceful storytelling about a remarkable war hero. Review

Fills a gap in public awareness about this catastrophic event and that is an achievement. Review

A wonderful, magical and intriguing world of fantasy... Review

With broad brush-strokes that linger on funny details while it sweeps an era of history into a thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining story. Review

Roller-coasts from innocence to the melancholy of lost opportunity and bemused wonder over what life really means…just like all Woody Allen films. Review

A heart-warming and tightly scripted two-hander with everything anchored by excellent acting performances... Review

An important, enjoyable and engaging documentary. Review

A well-made and engaging film that presents Snowden as a principled romantic and modest hero. Review

A thought provoking film. Review

A messy confusion of juvenile slapstick sketches. Review

It is hard to think of any other contemporary film that can fill this space with such virtuoso acting, filming and directing. Review

Works because it has the twin propulsion of being both personality-driven and plot-driven, liberally splashed with grown-up gags and plot twists. Review

Has the intensity of a psychological thriller... Review

Had my attention right up to its formulaic ending. Review

A thoroughly engaging and enjoyable fable about conformity and difference. Review

McConaughey has a commanding if not convincing presence... Review

A well-produced documentary, especially for a novice filmmaker. Review

Camara and Darin are superb in their roles... Review

Disturbingly provocative rather than enjoyable, it is an interesting film with a heavy-handed message. Review

Deserves praise for going in to bat for the most honourable profession on the planet. Review

A film that appears to have lost sight of its own purpose. Review

An unsettling film but one that stays on message about the greed that preys on homes. Review

Records with warmth and sensitivity the views of women who reflect the diversity of the female form, and it is impossible to not be touched by their stories. Review

The plotline of the film is implausible and often incoherent, but that’s irrelevant for Ab Fab. Review