Christopher Connor

Christopher Connor Movie Marker Magazine Aug 12, 2026 4/5 Even after close to 40 years making film that have blended blockbusters and arthouse, Soderbergh continues to prove he can offer something new. This is another original work that still represents the director at his best Go to Full Review The Christophers (2025) 95% - -

Christopher Connor Flickering Myth Aug 12, 2026 4/5 Neville shows why he has built such a formidable reputation as a documentary filmmaker and this is one of those rare beasts, a film on a Beatle that doesn’t feel unnecessary. Go to Full Review Paul McCartney: Man on the Run (2025) 100% - -

Christopher Connor Movie Marker Magazine Aug 12, 2026 4/5 The odd couple, madcap energy keeps The Last Viking on the rails, resulting in an unpredictable and very funny film that we’re never sure where it is going next. As you’d expect the work of Mads Mikkelsen and the wider cast is first rate. Go to Full Review The Last Viking (2025) 90% - -

Christopher Connor Movie Marker Magazine Aug 12, 2026 3/5 Supergirl is another colourful entry in the DCU, giving Milly Alcock a chance to show her film credentials. The sense of chaotic energy works but there is a lot thrown at the screen and some characters feel sorely underdeveloped. Go to Full Review Supergirl (2026) 53% - -

Christopher Connor Tech Advisor Oct 23, 2025 4/5 Fans of both the first two films and murder mysteries will find their grey cells engaged by Wake Up Dead Man. It once again cleverly dissects what we expect from this genre in the most meta entry in the series to date. Go to Full Review Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025) 92% - -

Christopher Connor Flickering Myth Oct 9, 2025 4/5 It’s a sweaty, erratic performance that Farrell completely owns. If not necessarily the most likeable protagonist, Farrell really captures a loneliness and addictive quality. Go to Full Review Ballad of a Small Player (2025) 49% - -

Christopher Connor Movie Marker Magazine May 29, 2025 4/5 The big plus for The Phoenician Scheme is a tighter narrative and focus on central characters akin to The Grand Budapest or The Royal Tenenbaums. It is a whimsical treat with plenty of delicious layers to unpack. Go to Full Review The Phoenician Scheme (2025) 77% - -

Christopher Connor Loud and Clear Reviews Oct 1, 2024 An ambitious, timely Sci-Fi epic that packs a punch; a visually stunning triumph that captivates the audience throughout. Go to Full Review The Creator (2023) 67% 76%

Christopher Connor Loud and Clear Reviews Oct 1, 2024 3.5/5 Bill Nighy and Michael Ward elevate Netflix sports drama The Beautiful Game, an underdog story that feels reminiscent of Ted Lasso. Go to Full Review The Beautiful Game (2024) 88% - -

Christopher Connor Loud and Clear Reviews Oct 1, 2024 3.5/5 Ridley Scott’s A Good Year is an underappreciated gem that shows us a different side to both the celebrated director and lead star Russell Crowe. Go to Full Review A Good Year (2006) 27% 65%

Christopher Connor Flickering Myth Jul 2, 2024 3/5 The Bikeriders may not be one of Nichols’ finest efforts, but it is another steady chapter in the career of one of American cinema’s most intriguing journeymen. It boasts strong performances across the board and looks gorgeous with a fine soundtrack. Go to Full Review The Bikeriders (2023) 79% - -

Christopher Connor Flickering Myth Jul 2, 2024 4/5 The Boy and the Heron is a truly visual feast that is a welcome return for Hayao Miyazaki, tackling many themes that we have come to associate him with and a sense of creativity and fun. Go to Full Review The Boy and the Heron (2023) 96% 33%

Christopher Connor Flickering Myth Jul 2, 2024 4/5 Josh O’Connor is magnificent giving off a cool exterior while anguishing on the inside, losing himself in this dangerous yet exhilarating world. This further cements Alice Rohrwacher as a filmmaker of the highest order a singular talent. Go to Full Review La Chimera (2023) 95% - -

Christopher Connor Movie Marker Magazine Jul 2, 2024 4/5 Over 60 years on from their formation, The Beach Boys continue to have a profound impact on popular music and that is more than reflected here. Go to Full Review The Beach Boys (2024) 89% - -

Christopher Connor Movie Marker Magazine Jul 2, 2024 4/5 Kinds of Kindness is a return to roots for Lanthimos, resulting in an exhilarating, upending 2 hrs 45 of cinema that makes the most of its esteemed cast. Go to Full Review Kinds of Kindness (2024) 71% - -

Christopher Connor Movie Marker Magazine Jul 2, 2024 5/5 To The End is an ode to the power of music and friendship, that even after all their fallouts and differences there is still such a strong bond and when they get into a room together, they can still make magic Go to Full Review blur: To the End (2024) 90% - -

Christopher Connor Flickering Myth Nov 25, 2023 5/5 The Zone of Interest is in some ways scarier than most horror films, with much of the visual interpretation left up to the audience. Glazer builds an uncomfortable nightmarish atmosphere throughout. Go to Full Review The Zone of Interest (2023) 93% - -

Christopher Connor FILMHOUNDS Magazine Nov 25, 2023 3.5/5 Evil Does Not Exist is more uneven than Hamaguchi's very best work, letting itself down with a frustrating ending. But for the most part, it does a terrific job at capturing rural Japan and its contrast with Tokyo. Go to Full Review Evil Does Not Exist (2023) 91% - -

Christopher Connor FILMHOUNDS Magazine Nov 25, 2023 3/5 Fingernails has an intelligent central premise and is elevated by its leads who all share fantastic chemistry making their relationships believable. Ultimately some of its ideas feel half-baked. Go to Full Review Fingernails (2023) 60% 42%

Christopher Connor Movie Marker Magazine Nov 25, 2023 3/5 The Royal Hotel, for the most part, is a gripping, tense Thriller that shines when exploring the dynamics of its two flawed characters and their response to their predicament. Go to Full Review The Royal Hotel (2023) 89% 43%