Carol Allen

Good Boy (15) |Close-Up Film Review

If you’re a dog lover even if you don’t go for horror films, you’ll love the dog in this. Indy is the director’s own dog and he’s obviously trying very hard to please his master.

Good Boy (15) |Close-Up Film Review

Carol Allen Posted on 2 months ago

If you’re a dog lover even if you don’t go for horror films, you’ll love the dog...

I Swear (15) Film Review

When people think about Tourette Syndrome the main issue that comes to mind is the sufferer’s uncontrollable use of bad language.

I Swear (15) Film Review

Carol Allen Posted on 2 months ago

When people think about Tourette Syndrome the main issue that comes to mind is the sufferer’s uncontrollable...

Mr Blake at Your Service (Complètement cramé!)(PG) |Close-Up Film Review

Written and directed by French novelist Legarinier from his own novel, this odd but charming tale stars American John Malkovitch.

Mr Blake at Your Service (Complètement cramé!)(PG) |Close-Up Film Review

Carol Allen Posted on 2 months ago

Written and directed by French novelist Legarinier from his own novel, this odd but charming tale stars...

Brides (15) |Close-Up Film Review

This is a fictional story of two 15 year old girls who run away from home in Wales to go to Syria and become ISIS brides.

Brides (15) |Close-Up Film Review

Carol Allen Posted on 3 months ago

This is a fictional story of two 15 year old girls who run away from home in...

The Naked Gun – (15) |Close-Up Film Review

When you think of actor Liam Neeson, it’s as the Oscar winning serious actor of Schindler’s List or the now ageing hero, who saves the day for the less able among us in various action films.

The Naked Gun – (15) |Close-Up Film Review

Carol Allen Posted on 3 months ago

When you think of actor Liam Neeson, it’s as the Oscar winning serious actor of Schindler’s List or the...

The Big, Bold, Beautiful Journey (15) |Close-Up Film Review

This exercise in magical realism is a romance between Sarah (Margot Robbie) and David (Colin Farrell), two strangers who meet at a wedding.

The Big, Bold, Beautiful Journey (15) |Close-Up Film Review

Carol Allen Posted on 3 months ago

This exercise in magical realism is a romance between Sarah (Margot Robbie) and David (Colin Farrell), two...

The Glassworker (12A) |Close-Up Film Review

The Glassworker is a landmark film in the history of animation in that it is the first hand drawn animation to come out of Pakistan.

The Glassworker (12A) |Close-Up Film Review

Carol Allen Posted on 3 months ago

The Glassworker is a landmark film in the history of animation in that it is the first hand...

Solo (15) |Close-Up Film Review

Solo, a gay love story set in the world of Montreal’s drag artists.

Solo (15) |Close-Up Film Review

Carol Allen Posted on 3 months ago

Solo, a gay love story set in the world of Montreal’s drag artists.

Downton Abbey: the Grand Finale (PG) |Close-Up Film Review

“Grand Finale” eh? Or is it? In this one the Crawley family, staff and friends are about to embark on the 1930s.

Downton Abbey: the Grand Finale (PG) |Close-Up Film Review

Carol Allen Posted on 3 months ago

“Grand Finale” eh? Or is it? In this one the Crawley family, staff and...

Islands (15) |Close-Up Film Review

Sam Riley plays Tom, a former tennis pro now working as coach to the well-heeled guests at a smart hotel in the Canary Islands.

Islands (15) |Close-Up Film Review

Carol Allen Posted on 3 months ago

Sam Riley plays Tom, a former tennis pro now working as coach to the well-heeled guests at...