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Film critic and broadcaster Mark Kermode writes a monthly column for the Observer. Twitter kermode reviews. Mark Kermode on film.

Mark Kermode's film of the week Films of the week reviewed by the Observer's film critic Mark Kermode. Brother review — brilliantly acted Canadian coming-of-age drama 4 out of 5 stars. Published: AM. Past Lives review — a spine-tingling romance of lost chances 5 out of 5 stars. Passages review — body language speaks volumes in seductive three-way love story 4 out of 5 stars.

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Chevalier review — entertainingly soapy portrait of a Black 18th-century maestro 3 out of 5 stars. Affleck is in full frowny mode as a haunted cop on the tail of a criminal mastermind in a thriller that seems to revel in its absurdity. Published: AM, kermode reviews.

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Today, Bad Timing still divides audiences: monstrosity or masterpiece? Well, watch it and decide for yourself. A group of nuns open a makeshift convent in the foothills of the Himalayas but soon find their vows challenged in this new, exotic environment. It is a work of extraordinary power and passion from Powell and Pressburger. Rex Harrison and Constance Cummings are great as the husband and second wife, but the funniest turns come from Kay Hammond as the spoilt first wife and Margaret Rutherford as the batty medium. When Ricky Walters is released from prison he soon finds himself drawn back into old ways, while trying protect his brother Curtis Luke Fraser from the advances of a local gang. The world watches the first manned flight to Mars, unaware the mission is being faked.

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Here are my top films from the decade. Barbie takes a ride from her dream house to reality as Little Women writer-director Greta Gerwig takes another cultural icon and lovingly subverts it. Barbie review — a riotous, candy-coloured feminist fable 4 out of 5 stars. Gran Turismo review — gamer turned pro racing driver movie pushes most of the right buttons 3 out of 5 stars. Published: AM. Believable dynamics and boisterous comedy add charm to a familiar genre. Published: 9 Jul Chevalier review — entertainingly soapy portrait of a Black 18th-century maestro 3 out of 5 stars. Pretty Red Dress review — toe-tapping London tale of desire and identity 4 out of 5 stars. Blue Beetle review — superhero fun with immigrant survival subtext 4 out of 5 stars. Published: 13 Aug Published: 17 Sep

As I leave the post, I look back on how cinema has changed since and, below, pick a favourite movie from each year of my tenure — as well as a turkey. T his week, I filed my final column as chief film critic for the Observer. A longstanding colleague and friend, Wendy is an exceptional critic and I look forward to reading her insightful and elegant reviews in these pages for years to come.

About 1, results for Mark Kermode 1 2 3 4 … next. Mark Kermode's film of the week. About results for Mark Kermode's film of the week 1 2 3 4 … next. Affleck is in full frowny mode as a haunted cop on the tail of a criminal mastermind in a thriller that seems to revel in its absurdity. How will a law graduate use beetle-based powers to help his beleaguered Latino family? Published: 4 Nov Reality review — palm-sweatingly tense whistleblower drama 4 out of 5 stars. Brother review — brilliantly acted Canadian coming-of-age drama 4 out of 5 stars. Barbie takes a ride from her dream house to reality as Little Women writer-director Greta Gerwig takes another cultural icon and lovingly subverts it. Ahead of the official Academy nominations on Tuesday, Observer critics and film writers choose their standout movies, performances, directors and more.