Talent Alex Garland

Two soldiers, one in camouflage uniform, equipped with protective gear and holding a weapon, standing indoors.
Review

Warfare review – war, what is it good for?

by Hannah Strong

Alex Garland teams up with Iraq War veteran Ray Mendoza for an evocative but empty war film, recreating a catastrophic day in Ramadi based on the memories of Mendoza and his comrades.

2
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A woman holds a camera, focusing intently on the viewfinder whilst two figures stand in the background.
Review

Civil War review – sound without the fury

by Hannah Strong

Alex Garland's vision of a future America ravaged by conflict is impressively mounted but lacks political bite.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A person in a dark coat standing in a dimly lit tunnel, with a bright light at the end.
Review

Men

by Hannah Strong

A woman reeling from a personal tragedy embarks on the holiday from hell in Alex Garland’s very British folk horror film.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Two people examining a large, scaly reptile in a forested environment. The image shows their hands and arms interacting with the creature, which appears to be some type of crocodilian or alligator.
Review

Annihilation

by Adam Woodward

Alex Garland delivers a visually stunning, coolly affecting allegory for life, loss and human fallibility.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two faces in close proximity, one woman with dark hair and one humanoid figure with mechanical components, bathed in warm lighting.
Review

Ex Machina

by David Jenkins

The emotional divide between human and robot merges in Alex Garland’s throwback sci-fi chamber piece.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect

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