Talent Stephen Frears

Two people wearing traditional clothing walking down a path surrounded by leafy trees.
Review

Victoria & Abdul

by Katherine McLaughlin

Judi Dench reprises her role as Queen Victoria in this touching study of later-life depression.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two people in period costume, a woman with elaborate hairstyle and hat, and a man in a suit, talking closely.
Review

Florence Foster Jenkins

by David Jenkins

Stephen Frears parlays the fascinating story of this warbling songbird into a cosy, featherlight comedy.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Cyclist in yellow jersey racing down street with spectators watching.
Review

The Program

by Adam Woodward

Like Lance Armstrong himself, there’s something disingenuous about this by-the-numbers biopic.

4
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Elderly woman in floral scarf and elderly man in tweed jacket, sitting and conversing in an indoor setting.
Review

Philomena

by David Jenkins

A big return-to-form for director Stephen Frears in this lilting transatlantic weepie.

2
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Woman in red top and denim shorts standing near wooden fence in outdoor setting with greenery.
Review

Tamara Drewe

by Matt Bochenski

Stripping away the dazzling veneer of sun-dappled privilege, Stephen Frears reveals a world of betrayal, desperation, bitterness and regret.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect

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