Irish Film Institute -REVIEW ROUND-UP: SERPICO & THE FUTURE TENSE

REVIEW ROUND-UP: SERPICO & THE FUTURE TENSE

This week’s titles at the Irish Film Institute from Friday, 18th August 2023 include Serpico 50th Anniversary 4K & The Future Tense. Read on for a selection of reviews or pop in to make up your own mind!

SERPICO

“Pacino delivers a powerful performance in this compelling biopic.” 5/5 — Empire 

“Pacino is magnificent as NYPD officer turned whistleblower” 4/5 — The Times 

“The editing of now legendary Dede Allen in impeccable” — Roger Ebert 

“Lumet’s toughest, most provocative film in years” — The New York Times (1973)

THE FUTURE TENSE

“Lawlor and Molloy make for hugely likable company, and their gallimaufry of musings is as warm and witty as they are.” 3/5 — The Irish Times 

“A film you come away from with a revitalised sense of the world” 4/5 — Little White Lies 

“A witty, thoughtful and inquisitive piece of filmmaking” — Sight and Sound 


 


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