Reviews — Page 4

Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair (2003-2004)

Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair Review: Tarantino's Revenge Epic in One Piece

Quentin Tarantino's martial arts revenge saga combines both volumes into a stylish, bloody ride. Our verdict.

Spirited Away (2001)

Spirited Away Review: Miyazaki's Dreamlike Masterpiece

Studio Ghibli's Oscar-winning fantasy is a wondrous, strange and moving coming-of-age story. Our verdict.

Gladiator (2000)

Gladiator Review: Ridley Scott Revives the Epic

Russell Crowe's vengeful Roman general anchors a rousing, brutal historical epic. Our verdict.

The Pianist (2002)

The Pianist Review: A Survivor's Story, Quietly Told

Roman Polanski's Holocaust drama, anchored by Adrien Brody, is harrowing and restrained. Our verdict.

Parasite (2019)

Parasite Review: A Genre-Defying Class Satire

Bong Joon-ho's Oscar-winning black comedy thriller is sharp, shocking and endlessly clever. Our verdict.

Grave of the Fireflies (1988)

Grave of the Fireflies Review: An Unforgettable Anti-War Tragedy

Isao Takahata's animated drama of two siblings in wartime Japan is devastating and humane. Our verdict.

Psycho (1960)

Psycho Review: Hitchcock's Shocking Game-Changer

Alfred Hitchcock's low-budget chiller still unsettles, thanks to Anthony Perkins and a legendary shower scene. Our verdict.

Harakiri (1962)

Harakiri Review: A Bitter Samurai Tragedy

Masaki Kobayashi's slow-burning drama questions the honour of the samurai code. Our verdict.

The Lion King (1994)

The Lion King Review: Disney's Majestic Circle of Life

Disney's animated epic of a lion cub's exile and return remains a triumph of music and storytelling. Our verdict.

The Departed (2006)

The Departed Review: Scorsese's Cat-and-Mouse Crime Drama

Martin Scorsese's Boston-set remake pits Leonardo DiCaprio against Matt Damon in a gripping tale of moles. Our verdict.