British Comedy Guide

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The Lost King review

Sally Hawkins is amiable enough the amateur historian who locates the long-dead monarch - but the uneven script digs its own grave.

Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian, 9th September 2022

Film review: The Phantom Of The Open

The Phantom Of The Open is Mark Rylance's vehicle to strut both his comic and dramatic chops and is destined to find an appreciative audience.

Thomas Duffy, Film Book, 27th June 2022

The Phantom Of The Open review

Impostor at the Open who'll hack his way into your heart.

Brian Viner, Daily Mail, 18th March 2022

The Phantom Of The Open: Gentle comedy makes the cut

True-ish comedy celebrates 'world's worst golfer'.

Donald Clarke, The Irish Times, 18th March 2022

The Phantom Of The Open review

Mark Rylance plays golfing imposter Maurice Flitcroft in a buoyantly comedic take on this astonishing true-life tale.

Emma Simmonds, The List, 18th March 2022

The Phantom Of The Open review

Dreams ace reality for Mark Rylance's deadpan comic underdog.

Nick Hasted, The Arts Desk, 17th March 2022

Fun, good-natured and schmaltzy: Phantom Of The Open reviewed

A British underdog comedy-drama about the world's worst golfer with lovely, warm, affectionate performances from Mark Rylance and Sally Hawkins.

Deborah Ross, The Spectator, 17th March 2022

The Phantom Of The Open review

Thankfully, The Phantom is a one-off, like Maurice himself.

Grant Rollings, The Sun, 17th March 2022

The Phantom Of The Open review

Mark Rylance plays an average joe flung into the spotlight in Craig Roberts' good-natured but bland comedy.

Adam Woodward, Little White Lies, 16th March 2022

The Phantom Of The Open review

Mark Rylance scores again in an amiable golf-centric comedy that mostly manages to stay out of the rough.

Olly Richards, Time Out, 16th March 2022

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