Film Criticism Free From Exaggeration

Jake Gibbard

31st Oct 2025

REVIEW: Is This Thing On? – Bradley Cooper’s stand-up comedy drama is straightforward but successful

Jake Gibbard
20th Oct 2025

REVIEW: Tuner – musically-minded thriller plays it safe but mostly hits the right notes

Jake Gibbard
15th Oct 2025

REVIEW: Exit 8 – psychological horror video game adaptation is a tense and thrilling treat

Jake Gibbard
6th Oct 2025

REVIEW: Enzo – a stunningly shot if somewhat standard story of queer discovery

Jake Gibbard
14th May 2025

REVIEW: Final Destination Bloodlines – noughties horror franchise is revived from death’s clutches in safe but satisfying reboot

Jake Gibbard
28th Apr 2025

REVIEW: A Minecraft Movie – video game adaptation is frantic fun for fans, but not much else

Jake Gibbard
18th Apr 2025

REVIEW: The Penguin Lessons – Steve Coogan comedy-drama struggles with its storytelling

Jake Gibbard
3rd Jan 2025

REVIEW: Nickel Boys – a sensitive and naturalistic portrayal of injustice

Jake Gibbard
1st Nov 2024

REVIEW: The Wild Robot – a heartwarming and visually dazzling animated fable

Jake Gibbard
31st Oct 2024

REVIEW: Piece by Piece – LEGO Pharrell biopic is a colourful and charming animated odyssey

Jake Gibbard
25th Oct 2024

REVIEW: Hard Truths – another impactful and intimate drama from Mike Leigh

Jake Gibbard
24th Oct 2024

REVIEW: A Real Pain – a slight but sympathetic second feature from writer-director Jesse Eisenberg

Jake Gibbard