Irish Film Institute -REVIEW ROUND-UP: 20,000 SPECIES OF BEES, BEYOND UTOPIA & THE KILLER

REVIEW ROUND-UP: 20,000 SPECIES OF BEES, BEYOND UTOPIA & THE KILLER

This week’s titles at the Irish Film Institute from Friday, 27th October 2023 include 20,000 Species of Bees, Beyond Utopia, and The Killer. Read on for a selection of reviews or pop in to make up your own mind!

20,000 SPECIES OF BEES

“A warm and generously performed film.” The Guardian 

Engaging, authentic, moving” Screen Daily 

Distinguished by its warm naturalism and excellent performances.” Sight&Sound 

BEYOND UTOPIA

“Nail-bitingly tense” 4/5 The Guardian 

“An astonishing look at escaping North Korea” 4/5 — The Times 

Gripping, moving, sweatily tense” Screen Daily 

“Looks behind the wall and shines a light” — Variety 

THE KILLER

“Reminds us just how good a film actor Fassbender is.” 5/5 The Irish Independent 

“A thriller of pure surface and style and managed with terrific flair” 5/5 The Guardian 

“May be David Fincher’s sleekest and most uncomplicatedly entertaining film in years” 4/5 The Irish Times 

Feels like Fincher’s most personal film to date.” 3.5/4 RogerEbert.com 

“A riveting revenge riot, with gobsmacking levels of film craft” 4/5 Empire 


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