Movie Reviews
Jonathan Empson writes 'mercifully short reviews', the best of which we republish here on The Story Department.
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Mini-review – Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen Mercifully Short Review by Jonathan Empson Fisheries boffin Fred Jones (Ewan McGregor) doesn’t suffer…
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Mini-Review – Goodbye, First Love
Goodbye, First Love Mercifully Short Review by Jonathan Empson Original title: Un Amour de Jeunesse Camille (Lola Creton) is sexy…
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Mini-review – 21 Jump Street
21 Jump Street Mercifully Short Review by Jonathan Empson We first meet Schmidt (Jonah Hill) and Jenko (Channing Tatum)…
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Mini-Review – The Woman in Black
The Woman in Black Mercifully Short Review by Jonathan Empson Widowed and depressed lawyer Arthur (Daniel Radcliffe) is sent to…
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Mini-Review – A Dangerous Method
A Dangerous Method Mercifully Short Review by Jonathan Empson Set in the decade before WWI, this is the story…
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Mini-Review – Man On A Ledge
Man On A Ledge Mercifully Short Review by Jonathan Empson Weathered, chiselled, stony, of pleasing proportions but getting trampled…