The New York Times

‘The Ballad of Wallis Island’ Review: A Sour Note

Carey Mulligan briefly warms this damp, downbeat comedy about two lonely men and their musical obsession. By Jeannette Catsoulis When you purchase a ticket for an independently reviewed film through ...
The New York Times

‘Ballad of a Small Player’ Review: Know When to Run

Colin Farrell stars in Edward Berger’s eye-popping but lethargic follow-up to ‘Conclave.’ By Alissa Wilkinson When you purchase a ticket for an independently reviewed film through our site, we earn an ...
Variety

‘The Ballad of Wallis Island’ Review: James Griffiths’ Soulful and Winsome Crowd-Pleaser Makes the Heart Sing

Tim Key, Tom Basden and Carey Mulligan are a disarmingly delightful trio in a quirky and music-filled comedy set on picturesque Welsh shores. A co-writer (along with co-lead and his longtime comedy ...
Observer

‘The Ballad of Wallis Island’ Review: A Minor Chord Comedy That Works

Carey Mulligan and Tom Basden in The Ballad of Wallis Island Alistair Heap/Courtesy of Focus Features A carefully considered mix of humor and melancholy glows in the fragile sunshine that bathes an ...