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Film round-up: April 18, 2025
The Star's critics ANGUS REID, ANDY HEDGECOCK and MICHAL BONCZA reviews I Am Love, The Penguin Lessons, Freaky Tales, The Thicket
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I Am Love (15)
Directed by Luca Guadagnino
★★★★

 


The Penguin Lessons (PG-13)
Directed by Peter Cattaneo
★★★

Freaky Tales (15)
Directed by Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck
★★



The Thicket (R)
Directed by Elliott Lester
★★

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