The film’s scale is one of its strengths, capturing the mud, smoke, and confusion of a revolt rarely depicted on screen. Woody Norman’s turn as Richard II adds a sharp counterpoint, and the historical grit lends the story weight even when the narrative broadens into folklore. That shift, along with a controversial late reveal, creates tonal unevenness that the film doesn’t entirely resolve, and the overlong runtime occasionally blunts its momentum.
Still, the ambition and craft hold. “The Uprising” is uneven but compelling, driven by Garfield’s strong performance and Greengrass’s visceral staging, with enough force to leave an impression despite its missteps.
“Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger”
Liam Gallagher, Noel Gallagher; directed by Will Lovelace and Dylan Southern
“Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger.” (Courtesy of Disney)
The documentary opens in the noise and anticipation of Oasis’s 2025 reunion, treating the tour as a cultural moment rather than a simple return to the stage. Will Lovelace and Dylan Southern anchor the film in performance, letting stadium crowds, rehearsal fragments, and the band’s familiar sonic weight shape the narrative. The directors avoid mythmaking, instead presenting the reunion as something built on endurance — of songs, of memory, of the Gallagher brothers’ complicated bond.
Liam Gallagher moves through the film with loose, sharp presence, while Noel offers a steadier, more deliberate counterpoint. Their dynamic becomes the film’s most compelling thread, not because it resolves anything, but because it shows two musicians choosing coexistence long enough to play the catalog that defined them.