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Stefan Pape

Stefan Pape's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
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Ballad of a Small Player (2025) 49% 4/5 EDIT “This is a stylistic psychological thriller that delivers on multiple fronts.” – Common Sense Media Oct 27, 2025 Full Review Urchin (2025) 95% 5/5 EDIT “This powerful British drama is one of the most accomplished, brilliant debut films in recent memory.” – Common Sense Media Oct 14, 2025 Full Review Death of a Ladies' Man (2020) 88% 3/5 EDIT “This offbeat drama relies heavily on Byrne's central performance. ” – Common Sense Media Sep 30, 2025 Full Review Night Always Comes (2025) 51% EDIT “This compelling, dark thriller uses violent action sequences to explore themes of gentrification and its impact on working-class families. ” – Common Sense Media Aug 20, 2025 Full Review Harvest (2024) 73% EDIT “This British drama is a feverish, historical parable for the modern world, with some very interesting ideas that are sadly presented in just too messy a fashion. ” – Common Sense Media Aug 4, 2025 Full Review The Young Lions (1958) 75% EDIT “These skillfully interwoven storylines result in a film of surprising depth that remains relevant today. ” – Common Sense Media May 14, 2025 Full Review Havoc (2025) 64% EDIT “Despite the countless killings, fights, and bloodshed, none of the violence feels gratuitous—it's all deeply embedded in the story. ” – Common Sense Media Apr 30, 2025 Full Review William Tell (2024) 54% EDIT “But with so many characters and such a myriad of stories, the film might have been better served as a TV series.” – Common Sense Media Apr 2, 2025 Full Review Crossfire (1947) 88% EDIT “This 1940s noir classic delivers on all the genre expectations, featuring exceptional acting and an impressively tight script. ” – Common Sense Media Apr 2, 2025 Full Review The Ballad of Wallis Island (2025) 96% EDIT “This heartwarming film perfectly showcases British cinema's ability to blend comedy and pathos with tender precision. ” – Common Sense Media Mar 26, 2025 Full Review The Long Way Home (1998) EDIT “This important and Oscar-winning documentary highlights a critical but often overlooked historical period. ” – Common Sense Media Mar 19, 2025 Full Review Everything Is Illuminated (2005) 65% EDIT “While Schreiber shows promise behind the camera, the competing tones never quite harmonize into a satisfying whole.” – Common Sense Media Mar 4, 2025 Full Review Bolan's Shoes (2023) 56% EDIT “This British drama is a tough watch.” – Common Sense Media Feb 20, 2025 Full Review Eyes Wide Open (2009) 86% EDIT “Set within Jerusalem's Orthodox Jewish community, this Israeli drama offers an intimate portrayal of a forbidden gay romance. ” – Common Sense Media Feb 20, 2025 Full Review I'm Still Here (2024) 97% EDIT “Brazilian actor Torres delivers a tour-de-force performance worthy of the extraordinary Eunice Paiva, the central figure in this impressive drama based on real events.” – Common Sense Media Feb 12, 2025 Full Review Better Man (2024) 89% 4/5 EDIT “The use of a monkey as a stand-in for Williams is an unsubtle but effective metaphor: A man who feels different to everyone else is treated as a performing monkey by the industry. ” – Common Sense Media Dec 30, 2024 Full Review Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (2024) 100% 4/5 EDIT “Aardman Animations' lovable duo return for their second feature film, and fans of the stop-motion series won't be disappointed.” – Common Sense Media Dec 30, 2024 Full Review That Christmas (2024) 67% EDIT “This sweet animation is a charming festive treat from the mind of Richard Curtis, the man behind Love Actually. ” – Common Sense Media Dec 9, 2024 Full Review Joy (2024) 89% EDIT “This is a film whose tone perfectly aligns with its title. ” – Common Sense Media Dec 9, 2024 Full Review Elton John: Never Too Late (2024) 76% EDIT “The documentary is very positively framed and, although candid and honest, it makes great effort to portray Elton in an affable way, such as the contrived scenes showing him as a doting father. ” – Common Sense Media Nov 20, 2024 Full Review Small Things Like These (2024) 93% EDIT “It helps that it's based on such an emotionally driven novel—by Claire Keegan—as well as some remarkable and stirring performances. ” – Common Sense Media Nov 20, 2024 Full Review Bird (2024) 86% EDIT “While it takes a little while to get going, writer and director Andrea Arnold's drama once again shows why she's held in such esteem, with a pay-off well worth the wait.” – Common Sense Media Nov 13, 2024 Full Review Blitz (2024) 81% EDIT “Tonally it feels quite messy. ” – Common Sense Media Nov 4, 2024 Full Review Memoir of a Snail (2024) 95% EDIT “In Memoir of a Snail, he tackles tough topics like alcoholism, loneliness, grief, and hoarding, but his message is clear: Life can be awful at times, but it's important to keep on going—even if it's at a snail's pace.” – Common Sense Media Oct 25, 2024 Full Review Conclave (2024) 93% EDIT “This gripping thriller marks the first English-language film from Oscar-nominated director Edward Berger, who captivated audiences with his adaptation of All Quiet on the Western Front. ” – Common Sense Media Oct 23, 2024 Full Review
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