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Alasdair Bayman

Alasdair Bayman's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
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The Nest (2020) 90% 4/5 EDIT “The Nest is a bold feature developed by a promising filmmaker, who feels established even two feature films in. For Law and Coon, their performances elevate an already sharp script on class dissection, marriage and aspiration.” – CineVue Aug 27, 2021 Full Review Flash Gordon (1980) 83% 4/5 EDIT “A kaleidoscopic trip, Flash Gordon remains a cheerful tale of rich textural spaces.” – CineVue Aug 4, 2020 Full Review Lynn + Lucy (2019) 93% 3/5 EDIT “The ultimate feeling Lynn + Lucy leaves is one of a pertinent social commentary on the devastating impact of gossip on friendship.” – CineVue Jul 2, 2020 Full Review Joan of Arc (2019) 57% 3/5 EDIT “The script proceeds through rudimentary moments that are not helped by the bloated 137-minute runtime. Even though the visuals do carry the film in moments, it's simply not enough when the moments are drawn out into insignificance.” – CineVue Jun 18, 2020 Full Review A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) 97% 4/5 EDIT “Even taking this performance alone, Brando's work deserves to be known as an abiding cinematic performance. Amongst cowardly and callous acts, there still rests a level of pathos to the character.” – CineVue Feb 6, 2020 Full Review Chained for Life (2018) 100% EDIT “Schimberg and his creative team achieve an intricate blend of fine indie filmmaking, one that is proudly humane towards correct representations on screen.” – CineVue Oct 25, 2019 Full Review Bait (2019) 100% 5/5 EDIT “Through its filmmaking craft, this debut remarkably operates in a timeless space.” – CineVue Aug 29, 2019 Full Review Notorious (1946) 96% 5/5 EDIT “Hitchcock's most emotionally nuanced and most adult depiction of relationships feels as vital as ever.” – CineVue Aug 9, 2019 Full Review Holiday (2018) 80% 3/5 EDIT “Adding her unique spin on this unique period of supposed relaxation, Isabella Eklöf's directorial debut Holiday is an assured feature brutal gaze at the assertive nature of masculinity upon a toxic feminity.” – CineVue Aug 5, 2019 Full Review The Lion King (2019) 52% 2/5 EDIT “One cannot fault the African vistas on screen... However, judging this book by its cover, passion and flair lack from the mouths of these creatures.” – CineVue Jul 23, 2019 Full Review Varda by Agnès (2019) 98% 5/5 EDIT “Rendering the passage of time as a painful yet serene experience, Varda by Agnès comprehends what it means to be a human with a natural flair for creative output.” – CineVue Jul 18, 2019 Full Review The Edge (2019) 100% 4/5 EDIT “The Edge offers a unique gaze into the dizzy heights of greatness. Although specific to cricket, in this case, emotions as fear are universal to us all.” – CineVue Jul 18, 2019 Full Review Don't Look Now (1973) 93% 5/5 EDIT “The term masterpiece and classic are regularly thrown around in an age of grabbing headlines and timeless. However, the term cannot be more true for Roeg and Don't Look Now.” – CineVue Jun 27, 2019 Full Review Apollo 11 (2019) 99% 5/5 EDIT “Sitting at a neat 93 minutes, its balance of wonder towards our scientific achievements, whilst maintaining a present tense format, leaves one feeling you have witnessed it all in a wondrous experience.” – CineVue Jun 26, 2019 Full Review Gloria Bell (2018) 90% 3/5 EDIT “The whole affair feels perfectly adequate -- nothing more or nothing less. As always, Moore delivers a nuanced portrayal of a middle-aged woman that is as sumptuous to watch as her graceful ageing on screen over decades worth of work.” – CineVue Jun 11, 2019 Full Review Halston (2019) 77% 3/5 EDIT “Becomes rather long, even in its 105-minute runtime. ironically reflecting the state of the heavily laborious manufactured world of fashion, this film is better left in the warehouse than being made for mass consumption.” – CineVue Jun 11, 2019 Full Review Birds of Passage (2018) 96% 4/5 EDIT “Ciro Guerra and Cristina Gallego's depiction of their native country is compelling, one that weaves its magic to leave a rather impressionably wonderous film.” – CineVue May 16, 2019 Full Review Dragged Across Concrete (2018) 76% 4/5 EDIT “Absent of the eccentric qualities that led Bone Tomahawk and Brawl in Cell Block 99 to be so well-received, Zahler's latest outing feels a mature step forward.” – CineVue Apr 22, 2019 Full Review Wild Rose (2018) 92% 3/5 EDIT “The fierce passion from the performer, Buckley, creates tangible electricity... Wild Rose fits the bill for a British indie, yet apart from Buckley's radiance it sadly does not offer anything more or less.” – CineVue Apr 11, 2019 Full Review Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story (2018) 96% 4/5 EDIT “Reflecting the tireless energies of the titular man, it is a film that equally emits joy and heartache.” – CineVue Mar 28, 2019 Full Review Ray & Liz (2018) 94% 5/5 EDIT “A symphony of cinema, Ray & Liz possesses an undeniable level of artistic expression on memory.” – CineVue Mar 7, 2019 Full Review Bergman: A Year in a Life (2018) 100% 4/5 EDIT “Unveiling personality traits previously unknown, alongside footage that's captivating to observe, this lovingly constructed documentary will leave you with a fresh appetite to revisit Bergman's filmography in as much detail as presented throughout.” – CineVue Jan 25, 2019 Full Review The Rider (2017) 97% 4/5 EDIT “What rests beneath this authenticity of modern America is a tender tale of striving for one's dreams, even amongst the harshest conditions imaginable.” – CineVue Oct 31, 2018 Full Review The Miseducation of Cameron Post (2018) 86% 4/5 EDIT “The life blood of The Miseducation of Cameron Post is compassionate towards its subjects, evidently a reflection of Akhavan and Danford's being.” – CineVue Sep 8, 2018 Full Review Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018) 80% 3/5 EDIT “Delivering clear big screen moments, of which will leave audiences itching to return and experience it all over again, you simply cannot deny that this eccentric mix of ABBA and cinema still holds magic.” – CineVue Jul 31, 2018 Full Review
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