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Rich Cline

Tomatometer-approved critic
Biography:

California-born freelance journalist living in London since 1992, reviewing films for the BBC, Shadows on the Wall, magazines, newspapers and radio. Chair of London Critics' Circle; member of Galeca, Online Film Critics Society and Fipresci.

Favorites:

La Strada, Rear Window, Star Wars, Apocalypse Now, Citizen Kane, The Stunt Man

Critics' Group:
Location:

London, UK

Official Website:

http://www.shadowsonthewall.co.uk

Reviews

Movies TV Shows
Eagles of the Republic (2025) 73% 4/5 EDIT “With a sparky satirical plot, this Egyptian drama opens as a barbed political comedy then becomes increasingly tense as it slides into dramatic thriller territory. ” – Shadows on the Wall Apr 16, 2026 Full Review Diamanti (2024) 83% 5/5 EDIT “From its meta-framing device and referential sight gags to warmly involving personal connections, this is pure cinematic joy, nodding to specific classic movies while celebrating the fine art of costume design.” – Shadows on the Wall Apr 16, 2026 Full Review ChaO (2025) 83% 3.5/5 EDIT “The action often becomes over-the-top slapstick, while the complex imagery is an incredible mix of bright hues and varied textures.” – Shadows on the Wall Apr 16, 2026 Full Review The Last One for the Road (2025) 4/5 EDIT “It's a charmer of a film that keeps a smile on our faces all the way through.” – Shadows on the Wall Apr 16, 2026 Full Review Erupcja (2025) 85% 3/5 EDIT “It's intriguing but oddly cold, just like the lead character.” – Shadows on the Wall Apr 16, 2026 Full Review La venue de l'avenir (2025) 94% 4/5 EDIT “This is a witty and also knowingly pointed look at how history still ripples within everyday life today, flowing through generations whether or not we fully understand the connections we feel.” – Shadows on the Wall Apr 16, 2026 Full Review Rebuilding (2025) 92% 3.5/5 EDIT “ Anchored by a wonderfully open-handed performance by Josh O'Connor, the film is written and directed skilfully by Max Walker-Silverman to find wider resonance in earthy humour and astute observations. ” – Shadows on the Wall Apr 16, 2026 Full Review Normal (2025) 75% 3.5/5 EDIT “For what it is, the film is perfectly entertaining. But it might be time to refresh the formula.” – Shadows on the Wall Apr 16, 2026 Full Review Balls Up (2026) 28% 2/5 EDIT “It's a loose, goofy movie that's only entertaining in its throwaway one-liners. When it kicks into action, it becomes flatly ridiculous. And in the end, it's witty but not particularly funny.” – Shadows on the Wall Apr 16, 2026 Full Review The Wizard of the Kremlin (2025) 48% 4/5 EDIT “Director Olivier Assayas orchestrates the story with skill and artistry, deploying a lucid script and knowing direction that makes terrific use of colourful locations. ” – Shadows on the Wall Apr 16, 2026 Full Review undertone (2025) 74% 2.5/5 EDIT “With a detailed sound mix, this thriller attempts to frighten us with disorienting and abrasive noises. But while this establishes atmospheric dread, nothing about this is remotely scary, and there isn't a single jolt. ” – Shadows on the Wall Apr 13, 2026 Full Review Rose of Nevada (2025) 100% 4/5 EDIT “This is superbly visceral filmmaking, watching scenes in close-up with frequent cutaways to ambient details. And even if the film feels repetitive and elusive, the story is mesmerising in the way it unfolds through the eyes of its central character.” – Shadows on the Wall Apr 13, 2026 Full Review Heads or Tails? (2025) 89% 3/5 EDIT “The film has a meandering plot and a jaunty tone, finding edgy humour while poking fun at cliches.” – Shadows on the Wall Apr 13, 2026 Full Review Cherri (2025) 4/5 EDIT “Actor Juan Miguel Mas and filmmaker Fabian Suarez have created something that's surprisingly thoughtful and tender, shattering stereotypes in the process.” – Shadows on the Wall Apr 13, 2026 Full Review Outcome (2026) 29% 4/5 EDIT “With a brisk pace and sharp edge, this show business comedy centres around an uptight movie star in crisis. Actor-filmmaker Jonah Hill has fun lampooning his own industry, jokingly naming names while exposing the insecurities of the rich and famous.” – Shadows on the Wall Apr 13, 2026 Full Review You, Me & Tuscany (2026) 65% 3.5/4 EDIT “This is one of those guilty pleasure romantic comedies that keeps us laughing and sighing, even as its corny story heads down a well-worn path.” – Shadows on the Wall Apr 13, 2026 Full Review The Christophers (2025) 97% 4/5 EDIT “Director Steven Soderbergh quietly sits back and allows the gifted Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel to shine brightly.” – Shadows on the Wall Apr 13, 2026 Full Review California Schemin' (2025) 96% 4/5 EDIT “For his directing debut, James McAvoy fills the screen with joyful exuberance while also exploring darker dramatic corners.” – Shadows on the Wall Apr 13, 2026 Full Review Jaripeo (2026) 91% 3.5/5 EDIT “The film's slightly aloof, introspective approach finds poetry in gorgeous imagery and evocative ideas.” – Shadows on the Wall Apr 9, 2026 Full Review What Will I Become? (2026) 4/5 EDIT “It's not an easy film to watch, but it's powerful, important and urgent.” – Shadows on the Wall Apr 9, 2026 Full Review The Drama (2026) 78% 4/5 EDIT “Expertly shot and edited to pull the audience into a moral dilemma that turns increasingly messy, this pitch-black romantic comedy offers meaty roles to Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, and they seriously rise to the occasion.” – Shadows on the Wall Apr 7, 2026 Full Review Pizza Movie (2026) 79% 3.5/5 EDIT “Overflowing with goofy energy, this nutty college comedy plays with the usual cliches while mercilessly subverting them at the same time.” – Shadows on the Wall Apr 7, 2026 Full Review The Stranger (2025) 91% 4/5 EDIT “While the plot and lead character are almost unnervingly matter-of-fact, nuanced ideas ripple provocatively through each scene, pulling us into this off-handed exploration of morality.” – Shadows on the Wall Apr 2, 2026 Full Review Phantoms of July (2025) 3.5/5 EDIT “Writer-director Julian Radlmaier assembles seemingly random scenes that create a loose narrative sensibility. It all feels rather meandering and silly, but there are several lovely observations along the way.” – Shadows on the Wall Apr 2, 2026 Full Review Disremember (2025) 4/5 EDIT “The inventive filmmaking creates a narrative that's thoroughly gripping, and also thematically provocative.” – Shadows on the Wall Mar 31, 2026 Full Review
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