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The Violators (15) | Close-Up Film Review

June 17, 2016 Tom Bielby Helen Walsh, Lauren McQueen, Rachel Brogan, Stephen Lord, The Violators

The Violators is a stark and effective tale of life on a rundown estate for three siblings, both written and directed by Helen Walsh as her debut feature.

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Eddie the Eagle (PG) | Close-Up Film Review

March 27, 2016 Tom Bielby 1988 Winter Olympics, Christopher Walken, Dexter Fletcher, Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards, Eddie the Eagle, Hugh Jackman, Matthew Vaughn, Olympic Games, Ski jumping, Taron Egerton

Based on the inspirational true story of Michael Edwards, Britain’s first Olympic ski-jumper, Eddie the Eagle is an undeniable crowd-pleaser that charts the highs and lows of a young sportsman’s journey to the Olympics.

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Triple 9 (15) | Close-Up Film Review

February 18, 2016 Tom Bielby Aaron Paul, Anthony Mackie, Casey Affleck, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kate Winslet, Norman Reedus, Triple 9, Woody Harrelson

John Hillcoat’s latest crime thriller tackles the grimy world of corrupt cops and criminals with a superb ensemble cast who showcase the emotionally devastating consequences suffered by those who risk working on both sides of the law.