Irish Film Institute -REVIEW ROUND-UP: CARMEN, LE MÉPRIS, REALITY, & THELMA & LOUISE

REVIEW ROUND-UP: CARMEN, LE MÉPRIS, REALITY, & THELMA & LOUISE

This week’s titles at the Irish Film Institute from Friday, 2nd June 2023 include Carmen, Le Mépris, Reality and Thelma & Louise. Read on for a selection of reviews or pop in to make up your own mind!

 

CARMEN

“Evokes a powerful sense of myth, poetry, timelessness, and dreams” 3.5/4 — Roger Ebert 

“A heartfelt, extravagant film” — The Guardian 

Britell’s soundtrack is a constant presence, tense and evocative, functioning like opera” The New York Times 

LE MÉPRIS (CONTEMPT)

“Delerue’s unforgettable score is a remarkable work of art.” 5/5 — The Irish Times 

“Godard relishes the clash between the sublime and the banal.” 5/5 — Independent.co.uk 

“Uningratiating deconstructions of cinema and sex make for a fierce watch” 4/5 — The Guardian 

“A full and immensely satisfying work” 5/5 — Little White Lies 

REALITY

“Will hook you from minute one.” 5/5 — RTÉ 

“An eerily gripping true-life drama” 5/5 — The Guardian 

“A nail-biting reconstruction of Winner’s interrogation” 4.5/5 — The Irish Times 

“Sweeney gives a very impressive performance” 3.5/4 — Roger Ebert 

“Enormously compelling” — Variety 

THELMA & LOUISE

“Punchier, bolder, hotter and sweatier than ever.” 5/5 — The Guardian 

“Sarandon and Davis are profoundly perfect.” 5/5 — The Times 

“Still compelling and inspiring after all these years” 5/5 — Empire 

 


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