What do you get when you take a neo-noir book, strip out the neo and then cast good actors? This film.

I could say it was a mixed bag, but that would be unfair. It's well written and acted, with the characters likeable and the mystery solid and satisfying. I certainly don't regret watching this. But it's missing that final thing that can push it to greatness. The 50's aesthetic works ok, but I feel that it would've worked just…

Wait, why is the theme called '*DON'T* Call Me Angel'...

Titles of musical themes aside, it's nice to see that they're focussing on a story this time, and more likable characters. Yes, they're pretty stock ones, but everyone plays it with aplomb. Aside from Patrick Stewart, there isn't really any stunt-casting, Kristin Stewart is a big name but she's the right person to play the part.

Yeah, lots of critics didn't like this movie. And? Have they seen the previous…

*very recognisable Roger Waters acoustic guitar riff*

This is a heartbreaking film. Nuclear War is grim, but the easiest way to make it grimmer is to take away all the things that could make it seem cool or necessary and just see what it does to people. Threads and The Day After focus on showing what it would do to society. This film, based on a comic book by Raymond Briggs, shows what it can personally do.

The film spends…