Days of the Bagnold Summer

The genre is well-worn, but smart writing and sterling supporting players (Rob Brydon, Tamsin Greig, Alice Lowe) inject it with heartfelt originality.

The film could do with more urgent pacing and structure, but it's meant to be minimal -- not much more than an acutely observed, achingly accurate slice of modern life.

It is about small moments, tenderly observed, and it gives full attention and understanding to all of the characters, even the one whose behavior is most inexcusable.

The central duo make a great mother and son. They bounce off of each other and they both feel authentic.

It's really sweet and funny without overdoing it with the drama or the quirkiness.

Despite lacking in visual urgency, the film is saved by the heartfelt relationship at its center.

The director debut of Simon Bird, this is a really charming drama about family and how being a teenager is really bloody awful.

This deceptively well-assembled movie has a lot on its mind and a refreshingly blunt way of letting you know it

A warm-hearted family drama which leaves a pleasant aftertaste.

The sitcom star-turned-director maintains an admirably light tone that never turns sticky-sweet even after the long-awaited catharsis finally arrives.