Overboard | Review
★★★
Well, this is surprising. Top marks to Rob Greenberg. Overboard is the remake of a terrible Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell comedy from 1987 and isn’t half bad. Sweet, funny and even relevant, this one’s a keeper.
Ocean’s 8 | Review
★★★
The cast of Ocean’s 8 are no strangers to a heist. Each of these leading ladies have, after all, been repeatedly robbed of equality throughout their respective careers. Gender-swapping the Oceans franchise marks a superficial step forward when the crew are almost entirely men. The film itself is fine.
The Boy Downstairs | Review
★★★
Were it not for its winning central performance from Girls star Zosia Mamet, supported by a terrific ensemble, The Boy Downstairs would be forgotten midway through the first act, never mind the credits. Lightweight, to say the least, Sophie Brooks’ directorial debut is painstakingly sweet.
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