Kermode and Mayo's Film Review
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The Baader Meinhof Complex
Mark Kermode casts his critical eye over the 2008 German film based on the book of the same name.
Date reviewed: 14th November
Bronson
Mark Kermode reviews a controversial film about the prisoner Charles Bronson, starring Tom Hardy.
Date reviewed: 13th March
Creation
Real-life husband and wife Paul Bettany and Jennifer Connolly star in this convincing Charles Darwin biopic.
Date reviewed: 25th September
The Damned United
Mark Kermode reviews the film of Dave Peace's book about Brian Clough's ill-fated spell as manager of Leeds United, starring Michael Sheen.
Date reviewed: 20th March
The Duchess
Mark Kermode reviews Saul Dibb's 2008 film starring Keira Knightly, Ralph Fiennes and Charlotte Rampling.
Date reviewed: 5th September
Gonzo
5 live's movie critic Mark Kermode reviews Gonzo, Alex Gibney's feature which looks at the life and work of Hunter S Thompson. Stars Johnny Depp and Joe Cairo.
Date reviewed: 19th December
Il Divo
Mark Kermode reviews a Biography based on the figure of former Italian Prime Minister Giulio Andreotti.
Date reviewed: 20th March
The Imposter
Simon Mayo and James King review The Imposter, with director Bart Layton. A documentary centered on a young man, who convinces a grieving family that he is their missing son.
Date reviewed: 24th August 2012
The Iron Lady
Mark Kermode gives a detailed critique of the portrayal of Margaret Thatcher's life in the film The Iron Lady.
Date reviewed: 6th Jan 2012
Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet
Mark Kermode reviews new documentary Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet. Becker was once a guitar prodigy before being diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's Disease. 20 years later he is still composing music, despite being unable to move or speak.
Date reviewed: 16th November 2012
Julie & Julia
Mark has few good things to say about Meryl Streep's depiction of Julia Child in this cookery-themed offering.
Date reviewed: 11th September
Marley
Mark Kermode reviews Marley, a documentary on the life and legacy of Bob Marley.
Date reviewed: 20th April 2012
Milk
Mark Kermode reviews the Gus Van Sant biography of gay rights activist and politician Harvey Milk, starring Sean Penn in the title role.
Date reviewed: 23rd January
Notorious
Mark Kermode expands his knowledge of rap music by taking in this biography of Notorious B.I.G.
Date reviewed: 13th February
Searching for Sugar Man
Mark Kermode reviews Searching for Sugar Man, a documentary about the mysterious '70s musician know as Rodriguez.
Date reviewed: 26th July 2012
The Soloist
We're entering awards season, and here come the worthy films "for your consideration" - but too much of this feels like a TV movie.
Date reviewed: 25th September
Tyson
Mark Kermode reviews a documentary about the American boxer Mike Tyson which examines his career and personal life.
Date reviewed: 27th March
Untouchable
Mark Kermode reviews Untouchable, the story of a rich quadriplegic who takes on a young offender as his carer.
Date reviewed: 21st September 2012
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