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Josh Barton
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QPR | Films | Reviews @ http://bartonreviews.com and at JumpCut_Online filmhoundsmag thepeoplesmovie & The_Cinematique | Member FilmCriticsUK IFSCritics
"Bad Man is a film that fits the phrase "Here for a good time, not a long time" as it laughs and jokes its way to an underwhelming conclusion. Hard to imagine it lasting long in the memory of anyone."

★★½ Review | BAD MAN

Out now on digital download

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September 22, 2025 at 5:19 AM
"The level of performances are what we are used to in the franchise at this point, but it's Ana de Armas who showcases that she has what it takes to be a major action star because she kills it here as Eve."

★★★★ Review | #BallerinaMovie

In cinemas June 6

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June 5, 2025 at 1:19 PM
"The action comes thick and fast after that, Evans doing the lord's work again when it comes to hand to hand combat, where the film is at its absolute best."

★★★½ Review | #Havoc

Streaming on Netflix April 25

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April 24, 2025 at 8:34 PM
"This action comedy leans into both its own absurdity and influences from other films to become one of the most entertaining films of the year so far."

★★★★ Review | #FreakyTales

In select cinemas from 18 April and on digital platforms from 28 April

www.bartonreviews.com/2025/04/frea...
April 14, 2025 at 5:02 PM
March 28, 2025 at 5:04 PM
March 24, 2025 at 4:47 PM
"Borderline feels like it could easily become a cult classic."

★★★½ Review | #Borderline

In US cinemas and digital March 14

www.bartonreviews.com/2025/03/bord...
March 13, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Drop your #lastfourwatched on @letterboxd.social 👀 #filmsky

Not the best start to my watch through Stanley Kubrick's filmography 😕
March 12, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Osgood Perkins' #TheMonkey is an absolute hoot! Draws you right into the chaos from the opening scene which sets the tone quite brilliantly. Theo James revels in playing a dual role of cursed torment while Perkins takes devilish delight in the kills here! Goes down a treat with a crowd!
February 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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February 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Monday.
February 3, 2025 at 9:09 AM
"Leading the film is Naomi Scott with easily one of the best performances of 2024, the fragile state of mind possessed by Riley emphasised by Scott's vulnerable and incredibly physical performance."

★★★★ Review | #Smile2

Available to own on 4K UHD and Blu-ray

www.bartonreviews.com/2025/01/smil...
January 31, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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January 3, 2025 at 2:26 PM
As always though, each year brings some absolute duds so here are my Worst 15 films of 2024.
December 31, 2024 at 11:08 AM
It's that time of year again where "Best of the year" lists do the rounds. Going by UK releases, here's my Top 20 films of 2024.

Been another great year!!
December 31, 2024 at 11:07 AM
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December 14, 2024 at 6:10 PM
Welcome to the world Mia Ivy Barton ❤️

Born on 28/11/24 at 01:28am. Safe to say it's been an emotional rollercoaster but you are so worth the wait in every way.
December 6, 2024 at 9:25 PM
What should I prioritise on my 2024 watchlist?

Definitely avoiding some of these and I know some aren't even out yet but any help would be appreciated.
November 26, 2024 at 3:57 PM
Drop your #lastfourwatched on @letterboxd.social 👀 #filmsky

Some decent Netflix films for once 😂
November 26, 2024 at 11:47 AM
When someone looks through my Letterboxd account
November 25, 2024 at 10:05 PM