Mr Burton (2025)

Cert: 12A, 124mins.
Director: Marc Evans

Marking the centenary of Richard Burton, born 10 November 1925.

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Synopsis

Mr. Burton tells the true story of the relationship between Port Talbot schoolmaster Philip Burton(Toby Jones)  and a wild young schoolboy called Richard Jenkins, the son of a wayward drunk.  Richard (Harry Lawtey) dreamed of becoming an actor, but his ambitions were in danger of being derailed by a combination of family trouble, the pressure of war, and his own lack of discipline.

Philip Burton recognized the raw talent in his pupil, becoming his tutor, strict taskmaster and eventually his legal guardian.

The film also stars Lesley Manville as Mrs. Burton.

Verdict

Audience score: 90
[Ref: Rotten Tomatoes website]

Lawtey is a mesmerising presence.

– Radio Times

Scratch the surface and there’s more and more underneath.

– Mark Kermode

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Tickets:

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Admission:  Adults £6 (under 15s £3)

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The Penguin Lessons (2024)

Cert: 12A, 112 mins.
Director: Peter Cattaneo

Based on a true story.

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Synopsis

Tom Michell is in his roaring twenties: single, free-spirited and seeking adventure. In 1976 he has a plane ticket to Argentina, which is on the brink of a political revolution.  But Tom has a  teaching position in a prestigious Argentine boarding school, and endless summer holidays.   This film adaptation of Tom’s memoirs (published in 2016) has been made by The Full Monty director, Peter Cattaneo.

Expecting an easy ride, Tom (Steve Coogan) discovers a divided nation and a class of unteachable students.  However, after he rescues a penguin from an oil-slicked beach, his life is turned upside-down.

Verdict

Audience score: 95
[Ref: Rotten Tomatoes website]

Steve Coogan brings an edge to a cute story.

– Mark Kermode

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Tickets:

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Admission:  Adults £6 (under 15s £3)

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Ocean  (2025)

with David Attenborough 

Cert: PG, 85 mins.

A New Year’s treat from the Master, with a message of hope.

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Synopsis

David Attenborough takes us on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean.  Stunning, immersive cinematography showcases the wonder of life under the seas and exposes the realities and challenges facing our ocean as never-before-seen, from destructive fishing techniques to mass coral reef bleaching

Yet the story is one of optimism, with Attenborough pointing to inspirational stories from around the world to deliver his greatest message: the ocean can recover to a glory beyond anything anyone alive has ever seen.

Verdict

Critics score: 100
Audience score: 94
[Ref: Rotten Tomatoes website]

A passionate case against the ruination of the seas.

– The Guardian

Attenborough at 99 delivers ‘greatest message he’s ever told’.

– BBC

Tickets:

Tickets available on the door.  Contactless payment preferred.

Admission:  Adults £6 (under 15s £3)

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…and do bring a bottle of your favourite tipple!