Away We Go A change of pace for filmmaker Sam Mendes (American Beauty, Revolutionary Road), the opening night film tells the story of Verona (Maya Rudolph) and Bert (John Krasinski), a couple expecting a baby who are rocked by the announcement that their prospective parents-in-law are leaving the States. Uncertain where exactly to live, the pair hit the road in search of a new location to raise their child. And that’s it, really. Away We Go is watchable, funny and well-crafted but maybe a bit too lightweight a work to expect from Mendes. However, if approached with the right frame of mind, Away We Go works wonders, feeling more and more like an ideal movie for a sleepy Sunday afternoon. That’s a compliment, by the way. The Last Heroes Of The Peninsula A charming documentary that looks into the lives of five ex-world champions, all of whom are from Yucatán in Mexico. First we learn of all their rises to the top, narrated with great passion from those that were involved in the argued ‘golden age of boxing’ and punctuated with grainy yet thrilling VCR footage of the fights that propelled them to fame. But with a rise, there must be a fall, and José Manuel Cravioto’s debut concerns itself with just what happens to legends when they leave the ring. We meet boxers who were knocked back by alcoholism, bad business deals and international apathy – pugilist Miguel Canto, a star in his country, hasn’t even had his image placed on the World Council Boxing Hall of Fame. Even though the film shows these men troubled, they are not down, their love for the sport reminding us: once a legend, always a legend. Right: Van Diemen’s Land in fifteen minutes. If I’m lucky, tomorrow I’ll get to see Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo do a live show from the Edinburgh Filmhouse and hopefully catch screenings of the hotly tipped Outrage and Sin Nombre. Til tomorrow, folks!
title: “Edinburgh Film Festival Away We Go Mesrine Last Heroes Of The Peninsula Reviews” ShowToc: true date: “2025-07-15” author: “Henry Callahan”
Away We Go A change of pace for filmmaker Sam Mendes (American Beauty, Revolutionary Road), the opening night film tells the story of Verona (Maya Rudolph) and Bert (John Krasinski), a couple expecting a baby who are rocked by the announcement that their prospective parents-in-law are leaving the States. Uncertain where exactly to live, the pair hit the road in search of a new location to raise their child. And that’s it, really. Away We Go is watchable, funny and well-crafted but maybe a bit too lightweight a work to expect from Mendes. However, if approached with the right frame of mind, Away We Go works wonders, feeling more and more like an ideal movie for a sleepy Sunday afternoon. That’s a compliment, by the way. The Last Heroes Of The Peninsula A charming documentary that looks into the lives of five ex-world champions, all of whom are from Yucatán in Mexico. First we learn of all their rises to the top, narrated with great passion from those that were involved in the argued ‘golden age of boxing’ and punctuated with grainy yet thrilling VCR footage of the fights that propelled them to fame. But with a rise, there must be a fall, and José Manuel Cravioto’s debut concerns itself with just what happens to legends when they leave the ring. We meet boxers who were knocked back by alcoholism, bad business deals and international apathy – pugilist Miguel Canto, a star in his country, hasn’t even had his image placed on the World Council Boxing Hall of Fame. Even though the film shows these men troubled, they are not down, their love for the sport reminding us: once a legend, always a legend. Right: Van Diemen’s Land in fifteen minutes. If I’m lucky, tomorrow I’ll get to see Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo do a live show from the Edinburgh Filmhouse and hopefully catch screenings of the hotly tipped Outrage and Sin Nombre. Til tomorrow, folks!
