Dean Spanley 2008

Wally Hammond, Time Out: This nicely acted drama, in quietly intimating the quirky familial relations and peculiar fascinations of the era - not least with the transmigration of souls, mysticism and the supernatural - delivers a highly pleasurable if modest experience. Read more

Dennis Harvey, Variety: It's a talky, narrowly focused piece that feels like an after-dinner anecdote presented with the full ceremony of a formal meal. Read more