Neil Smith
Neil Smith is a freelance film critic who has written for several publications, including Total Film. His bylines can be found at the BBC, Film 4 Independent, Uncut Magazine, SFX Magazine, Heat Magazine, Popcorn, and more.
Latest articles by Neil Smith
A Haunting in Venice producer on why the franchise is leaning into the supernatural: "We can't do the same thing over and over"
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Exclusive EXCLUSIVE: James Prichard also weighs in on the likelihood of a fourth Agatha Christie-inspired movie
Is it just me, or are too many films being made into musicals?
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feature A Total Film writer on why it's time for the final curtain...
Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken review: "A playful reversal of mythical expectations"
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No Hard Feelings review: "Taste and laughs are in slim supply in Jennifer Lawrence's latest"
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Transformers: Rise of the Beasts review: "Leans into an orgy of bombastic Bayhem"
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Fast X review: "Outrageously entertaining, entertainingly outrageous"
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Guardians of the Galaxy 3 review: "A rousing, resonant conclusion"
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Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie review: "balances nostalgia with candour"
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Babylon review: "Damien Chazelle's immersive vision of Hollywood's golden era"
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Matilda the Musical review: "A serviceable translation from stage to screen"
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Is it just me, or is Lightyear Pixar's worst film?
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feature A Total Film writer on why the Toy Story spin-off is a Buzz-kill...
Empire of Light review: "Sam Mendes' elegant homage to the movies"
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Stillwater review: "Matt Damon’s sturdy presence just about holds it together"
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Jurassic World Dominion review: "Less triumphant send-off than passable retread"
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Is it just me, or have Agatha Christie adaptations had their day?
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Feature A Total Film writer on why it's time to turn the page...
Cannes 2022: the 10 must-see films from this year’s festival
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Feature Total Film's picks of the best films from the 2022 world cinema showcase
Cannes 2022 in review: Bickering siblings, exploited immigrants and a very wonky donkey
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Feature Didn't make it to Cannes this year? Not to worry: Total Film has all the skinny on the festival titles to look out for (or avoid)