Reviews

… an absolute, unmissable classic.

… radical in its attention to its characters’ lives: they are treated as both historically particular and singular, in the way that each rose is beautiful and unique.

… a series of fascinating, albeit disturbing, moments in a languid encapsulation of Cronenberg’s obsessions.

… tense, dark, even abject but also mysterious, thought-provoking and occasionally tender.

Einbinder and Anderson deserve credit for maintaining the credibility and emotional connection of their characters, anchoring the film despite its dramatic tonal shifts.

Overlong, ponderous, goofy and only occasionally enjoyable …

“The restriction of debate, whether by a repressive government or an intolerant society, invariably hurts those who lack power and makes everyone less capable of democratic participation”.

An extraordinary talent and a remarkable life, there is plenty of great music in this very watchable and well-presented documentary.

Beautifully shot, skillfully acted and achingly sad and disquieting at times…

… a well-constructed cinematic ballad that manages to harmonise brutal genre trappings and audio with light and breezy NY rom-com aesthetics

… the perfect film to see with your elderly aunt on a chilly Sunday afternoon.

… fast-paced, well acted, slickly directed and brimming with early ‘80s charm.

… dumb fun done smartly.

… a kick-arse ride packing equal parts bombast and brainpower.

Funny, action-packed, chockers with references for Gen-Xers to chuckle at and with enough heart to avoid feeling cynical.

… beautiful and involving …

In a context where attention is fragmented and compassion often fatigued, We, Our Pets and the War insists on a simple, undeniable truth: the way people treat animals in moments

... an engaging and interesting film that’s anything but bleak.

... can often feel like the characters themselves do at one point: walking in circles.

… a haunting if slow-moving exploration of loneliness, idolization, and the dangerous allure of fantasy.