James Mottram
James Mottram is a freelance film journalist, author of books that dive deep into films like Die Hard and Tenet, and a regular guest on the Total Film podcast. You'll find his writings on 12DOVE and Total Film, and in newspapers and magazines from across the world like The Times, The Independent, The i, Metro, The National, Marie Claire, and MindFood.
Latest articles by James Mottram
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A Star is Born review: "Superb. Gaga and Cooper deliver Oscar-worthy turns"
By James Mottram published
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Leave No Trace review: "A subtle, assured, and often powerful tale"
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Sicario 2: Soldado review: "Throbs with energy and tension"
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Pacific Rim Uprising review: "Boyega adds real bounce and DeKnight delivers spectacle"
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Gringo review: "Doesn't linger, but you’ll enjoy it while it lasts"
By James Mottram published
Movie review Mex and drugs and Oyelowo...
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Black Panther review: "A serious claw-hold on scale and spectacle"
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Last Flag Flying review: "A salty road trip tinged with sadness"
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The Greatest Showman review: "Enjoyable to a degree, with toe-tapping songs"
By James Mottram published
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Ingrid Goes West review: "A superb satirical swipe at the worst excesses of the social media generation"
By James Mottram published
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Goodbye Christopher Robin review: "An engrossing biopic with things to say about celebrity, wartime and family"
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Mother! review: "Aronofsky's maternal horror is the most out-there studio movie of the year"
By James Mottram published
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Baby Driver review: "A getaway saga that's perfectly in sync with its soundtrack"
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My Life as a Courgette review: "Beautifully animated, scored and written"
By James Mottram published
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Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar's Revenge review: "A rollicking romp with everybody on top form"
By James Mottram published
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City of Tiny Lights review: "A rich, rewarding crime film, shot with real skill"
By James Mottram published
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Free Fire review: "Loud, ripe, violent, bloody, and blackly funny"
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Logan review: "The gritty, R-rated Wolverine movie we've all been waiting for"
By Lauren O'Callaghan, James Mottram published
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John Wick: Chapter 2 review: "Stunning fights, relentless action and a super-cool Keanu"
By James Mottram published
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Assassin's Creed review: "Valiant, but flawed. If only they’d had a better script"
By James Mottram published
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Bad Santa 2 review: "A tired sequel that lacks the first film’s festive freshness"
By James Mottram published
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Doctor Strange review: "It sprinkles some fresh ingredients into the MCU pot"
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The Girl on the Train review: "This year’s Gone Girl? Not a chance"
By James Mottram published
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