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Rich Cline

Tomatometer-approved critic
Biography:

California-born freelance journalist living in London since 1992, reviewing films for the BBC, Shadows on the Wall, magazines, newspapers and radio. Chair of London Critics' Circle; member of Galeca, Online Film Critics Society and Fipresci.

Favorites:

La Strada, Rear Window, Star Wars, Apocalypse Now, Citizen Kane, The Stunt Man

Critics' Group:
Location:

London, UK

Official Website:

http://www.shadowsonthewall.co.uk

Reviews

Movies TV Shows
Orwell: 2 + 2 = 5 (2025) 83% 4.5/5 EDIT “Orwell's specific target was the totalitarian methods seen in every ruling class. The results are unspeakable, historically and today. And the way Peck connects the dots is simply breathtaking.” – Shadows on the Wall Mar 27, 2026 Full Review My Mom Jayne (2025) 100% 4/5 EDIT “Opening up to her own cameras, Mariska reveals complex feelings and a desire to more fully understand her mythical mom. This makes the film strongly involving, with several moving moments along the way.” – Shadows on the Wall Mar 27, 2026 Full Review Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story (2024) 90% 3.5/5 EDIT “It's exuberantly entertaining as it traces a pivotal moment in the life of still-incandescent performer Liza Minnelli.” – Shadows on the Wall Mar 27, 2026 Full Review Underland (2025) 100% 4/5 EDIT “This is a beautifully assembled film that feels almost elegiac as it blends images with music and Sandra Huller's poetic narration.” – Shadows on the Wall Mar 27, 2026 Full Review Perro Perro (2025) 4/5 EDIT “Argentine master provocateur Marco Berger continues to explore masculinity and connection by blurring lines of sexuality, in this case teasingly lusty inversion of reality. ” – Shadows on the Wall Mar 27, 2026 Full Review A Magnificent Life (2025) 63% 3.5/5 EDIT “Writer-director Sylvain Chomet fills the screen with inventive touches that catch the interest, covering the history of France and the development of cinema in Europe, including efforts to counter American influence. ” – Shadows on the Wall Mar 27, 2026 Full Review DJ Ahmet (2025) 93% 4/5 EDIT “Using an almost documentary style, writer-director Georgi Unkovski makes witty observations at every turn, filling the story with terrific sequences that ripple with personality, culture and artistic expression.” – Shadows on the Wall Mar 27, 2026 Full Review Splitsville (2025) 84% 4/5 EDIT “It's a refreshing look at the unpredictable nature of emotional connections. And the straightforward, grown-up approach makes this film a thoroughly enjoyable ride.” – Shadows on the Wall Mar 27, 2026 Full Review The Mastermind (2025) 90% 4/5 EDIT “Everything is remarkably understated, often playing out in silence, which adds both humour and tension as events continually spiral in unexpected directions.” – Shadows on the Wall Mar 27, 2026 Full Review Hallow Road (2025) 88% 3/5 EDIT “Director Babak Anvari crafts a wonderfully creepy atmosphere for this eerie horror thriller, claustrophobically centred on a couple racing through the night to help their daughter. ” – Shadows on the Wall Mar 27, 2026 Full Review The Ballad of Wallis Island (2025) 97% 4/5 EDIT “The offbeat premise sets up a wonderful series of humorous moments that hinge on endearingly awkward interaction between people who connect unexpectedly.” – Shadows on the Wall Mar 27, 2026 Full Review The Last Blossom (2025) 4/5 EDIT “Using strong musicality, director-cowriter Baku Kinoshita creates a lovely, low-key drama that also includes a series of tense situations, betrayals and murder.” – Shadows on the Wall Mar 27, 2026 Full Review Holy Days (2026) 62% 3.5/5 EDIT “Actor-filmmaker Nat Boltt keeps things sunny and colourful, finding humour in the characters' sparky personalities and earthy emotion in the situations. And the movie provides three veteran actresses with colourful, meaty roles to sink their teeth into.” – Shadows on the Wall Mar 27, 2026 Full Review They Will Kill You (2026) 66% 3.5/5 EDIT “Playfully diving into a riotously simple premise, this horror comedy keeps the audience laughing through even the most grotesque acts of violence. ” – Shadows on the Wall Mar 27, 2026 Full Review Heel (The Good Boy) (2025) 87% 4/5 EDIT “There's a pitch-black comical undertone to this unnerving dramatic thriller, making it impossible to look away from the screen as the offbeat story unfolds in unpredictable directions. ” – Shadows on the Wall Mar 19, 2026 Full Review Project Hail Mary (2026) 95% 4/5 EDIT “The science sometimes feels baffling, requiring the viewer to simply let it go, but the story is thrillingly entertaining, as directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller so expertly balance comedy with intense action. ” – Shadows on the Wall Mar 19, 2026 Full Review Abode (2025) 3/5 EDIT “Accompanied by a jaunty, style-shifting score, actor-filmmaker Liam O Mochain creates a relaxed tone that overcomes what is clearly a low budget. ” – Shadows on the Wall Mar 19, 2026 Full Review Broken English (2025) 92% 4.5/5 EDIT “The film's unusually offhanded approach is riveting.” – Shadows on the Wall Mar 19, 2026 Full Review Miroirs No. 3 (2025) 93% 4/5 EDIT “The film has a remarkably hushed sensibility, with roundabout conversations, curious glances and hidden motivations. So it is clear that there's something going on under the surface, creating a riveting mystery vibe.” – Shadows on the Wall Mar 19, 2026 Full Review One Last Deal (2026) 3/5 EDIT “The script strains to create tense situations, and they don't always hold water, so it can be tricky to go along with what happens. But director Brendan Muldowney skilfully maintains the film's insistent momentum. ” – Shadows on the Wall Mar 14, 2026 Full Review Resurrection (2025) 90% 3.5/5 EDIT “ While several elements are incomprehensible, the imagery and characters are consistently fascinating, and the surreal narrative flourishes catch the imagination.” – Shadows on the Wall Mar 12, 2026 Full Review Reminders of Him (2026) 55% 3/5 EDIT “It's almost absurdly straightforward, but it's very watchable thanks to the beautiful cast and glorious landscapes. ” – Shadows on the Wall Mar 12, 2026 Full Review THE BRIDE! (2026) 58% 2.5/5 EDIT “Maggie Gyllenhaal takes an unflinching approach, throwing in action, crime drama, romance, thrills and lots of references to monster movies. But this scattershot approach blurs the film's plot and themes, which stubbornly refuse to coalesce.” – Shadows on the Wall Mar 12, 2026 Full Review Everybody to Kenmure Street (2026) 100% 4/5 EDIT “This is the remarkable story of a community that peacefully insisted that even foreign-born neighbours should not be dragged out of their homes by officials for any reason. And director Felipe Bustos Sierra lets the people tell the story themselves.” – Shadows on the Wall Mar 12, 2026 Full Review How to Make a Killing (2026) 44% 2.5/5 EDIT “Writer-director John Patton Ford plays with some nicely pointed ideas about greed and wealth, but the film's ultimate message is almost shockingly desolate.” – Shadows on the Wall Mar 12, 2026 Full Review
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