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Tom Barrie

Cynicism and idealism in cinema

Tom Barrie looks at how contemporary filmmakers approach their subjects and the insight it provides into ourselves

Review: 22 Jump Street

Self-aware humour saves this sequel from mediocrity, writes Tom Barrie

Review: Grace of Monaco

Grace of Monaco is a saccharine mess of a film that is utterly unengaging in every respect

Review: Edge of Tomorrow

Tom Barrie is impressed by Tom Cruise's new action-adventure escapade

Review: X-Men: Days of Future Past

Exciting and with a stellar cast, the newest X-Men is only let down by its contrived ending

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