Encounter (15) |Close-Up Film Review
Earth has been invaded by aliens hiding in insects, which then get into the human body. War veteran Malik Khan (Riz Ahmed) is one of the few people who know this.
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Encounter (15) |Close-Up Film Review
Mogul Mowgli – In UK cinemas from 30 October 2020
British Pakistani rapper Zed (Riz Ahmed) is a rising star on the cusp of his first world tour. But, struck down by an illness that threatens to derail his big break, he’s forced to confront his past, his family, and the uncertainty of his legacy.
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The Sisters Brothers (15) | Close-Up Film Review
A quirky title for an unusual film. Easy to follow though when you are told the names of the brothers – Eli and Charlie Sisters.
Read moreUna (15) | Close-Up Film Review
This is adapted from David Harrower’s successful two person play, which was first seen at the Edinburgh Festival 12 years ago, then went to the West End stage, followed by productions all over the world.
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City of Tiny Lights (15) | Close-Up Film Review
This has the makings of a good contemporary British style private eye film noir – a 21st century “Charlie Bubbles” perhaps? While having some really good elements though it doesn’t quite get hit the spot.
Read moreIll Manors (18) | Close-Up Film Review
A discomforting, unflinching & relentless expose of the ravages of the drugs trade upon ghettoized, impoverished & abandoned youngsters.
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