All Critics articles – Page 75
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CriticsThe Brexit Storm Continues
“After the high drama of Thursday’s general election, it all felt a bit flat.”
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CriticsSticks and Stones
“The tone lurched so recklessly from melodrama to farce, it left me feeling a bit dazed”
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CriticsAgatha Christie and the Curse of Ishtar
“The show had no idea whether it was a crime thriller, parody, steamy romance, sex farce, horror movie or slapstick comedy”
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CriticsInside the Christmas Factory
“Greg Wallace was not just excited, he was borderline hysterical, whipping himself into a frenzy about a delivery of liquid egg and gurning insanely.”
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CriticsMy Grandparents’ War
“You’re left wondering how the producers landed four such big British stars with such fascinating family tales of the Second World War”
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CriticsThe Royal Variety Performance
“I’m not sure that this is the magic of Christmas as I recall it, but at least The Royal Variety Performance hasn’t changed.”
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CriticsThe Case of Sally Challen
“An excellent, meticulous film about a tragedy in which there were no winners, only losers.”
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CriticsThe Family Secret
“Perhaps the least festive but most fearless piece of programming you’ll see all month”
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CriticsGrowing Up Poor: Britain’s Breadline Kids
“The most articulate film about poverty I’ve ever seen”
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CriticsThe War of the Worlds
“It had some good moments, but despite a great cast, it was forgettable”
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CriticsElton John: Uncensored
“We got in Elton John an older, wiser, mellower rock star in lilac shades who laughed at his toupee and was commendably self-deprecating”
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CriticsThe Baby Has Landed
“This no-holds-barred access offered a genuine picture of family life that felt rare in factual television”
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