Tag Archives: Jack Thorne

The Swimmers review — Syrian sisters’ story of survival

December 4, 2022 flawintheiris

Directed by Sally El Hosaini | Written by El Hosaini and Jack Thorne | 134 min |▲▲▲△△ | Netflix A version of this review was posted on FITI during the Toronto International Film Festival. The Swimmers had the honour of being the Opening Night Gala at Toronto International Film Festival, which might be a testament… Read More

Enola Holmes 2 review — Fun times in teen detective sequel

November 12, 2022 flawintheiris

Directed by Harry Bradbeer | Written by Bradbeer and Jack Thorne, based on the series of books by Nancy Springer | 129 min | ▲▲▲△△ | Netflix It's a welcome return of Millie Bobby Brown as Enola Holmes, Sherlock Holmes' non-canonical younger sister, who made quite a splash with her first appearance in a Netlfix… Read More

The Swimmers, The Grab reviews #TIFF22

September 11, 2022 flawintheiris

The Swimmers | Directed by Sally El Hosaini | Written by El Hosaini and Jack Thorne | 134 min One of Netflix's big features at this year's Toronto International Film Festival was also the Opening Night Gala — a story based on the actual experience of Syrian sisters Sarah and Yusra Mardini (played by actual… Read More

Enola Holmes review — Teen sleuth a cheerful tonic

September 29, 2020 flawintheiris

Directed by Harry Bradbeer | Written by Jack Thorne, based on the book by Nancy Springer | 123 min | Netflix What if Sherlock Holmes (Henry Cavill) had a sister (Millie Bobby Brown), a teenager as clever and willful as the mythical detective? What if she was raised in a rambling country mansion by a… Read More

#FIN2020 Review — Radioactive

September 19, 2020 flawintheiris

Directed by Marjane Satrapi | Written by Jack Thorne, adapting a book by Lauren Redniss | 109 min I don’t know what it is about biopics. I’m always attracted to them, but almost never satisfied by the experience. It's a genre that reveals celebrated, fascinating personalities but tends to conventional, predictable storytelling. The good news… Read More