7. Saltburn – 23/24
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Rating: 5 out of 5.
“Saltburn is a seductive, dangerous journey of desire and betrayal that blends dark comedy with a sharp social edge. Emerald Fennell’s film has a distinct voice—stylish, provocative and morally electric—anchored by vivid performances and memorable set pieces.” – Mark Carnochan
Saltburn Review
8. Killers of the Flower Moon – 24/24
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Rating: 5 out of 5.
“Scorsese approaches this material with great care and respect. By reframing a true-crime historical narrative as a deeply felt human drama and a love story at its core, Killers of the Flower Moon avoids genre clichés and reaches to the emotional center of betrayal and longing.” – Leoni Horton
Killers of the Flower Moon Review
9. Past Lives – 24/24
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Rating: 5 out of 5.
“Celine Song’s debut is achingly beautiful—an intimate, precise film that lingers long after the credits. Past Lives is a masterful exercise in emotional clarity and restraint, and it stands as one of the most impressive first features in recent memory.” – Mark Carnochan
Past Lives Review
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