Movie reviews of Bernie C Byrnes

The vileness of colonialism chimes in unsettlingly with the current news. Its claustrophobia, pointlessness and destructiveness make it a disturbingly pertinent film but sadly a bit of a dull one. Review

Ray & Liz deals with the pointlessness of existence but is itself pretty pointless. Review

As fresh as it is classic. Brilliant. Review

It’s not that it’s a bad idea but it is so poorly executed that it fails miserably on every front... Review

Ian Lagarde has made a bold entry onto the scene and has done a great job of creating something truly unusual as well as poignant. Review

Sounds mad? Perhaps, but much of the evidence included in this documentary is certainly compelling. Review

Full of pleasing contradictions. Review

Enjoyment of this film will likely come down to your familiarity with its key components. Review

As refreshing as a dip in an icy lake; just don’t spend too long in the water. Review

It is an enjoyable enough book. Unfortunately it is not an enjoyable film. Review

It is superbly acted and beautifully directed but lacks purpose. Review

The juxtaposition of trivia against terror is a good game-plan but House Without Roof just doesn’t quite pull it off. Review

This documentary is a must for all aspiring poets young or old. Review

I enjoyed this film. It was entertaining and surprisingly pretty to watch. Review

I thought it was clever, worthy without being preachy and genuinely beautiful. Review

A bit more portrayal of the internal life of the characters and changing the neighbour to a woman would make this beautifully photographed film fly. Review

Feels like a whole lot of fuss about nothing. Review

If you’ve ever wondered what life is really like in theatre, this film will show you. Review

Powerful, disturbing and genuinely tragic... Review

Wonderful if you like this sort of thing. I’m afraid I don’t. Way too slow-moving for me. Review

Heartbreaking. Review

Mylène Mackay plays the eponymous heroine superbly... Review

Timothy George Kelly travelled the length of the UK, speaking to people on both sides of the Brexit divide – This documentary is brilliant! Review

Nash’s debut shows some promise, but he still has a way to go yet. Review