Timothy Spall

Hamlet Review: TIFF 2025

Hamlet is a contemporary production of Shakespeare’s play, updating the setting to modern-day England, but not the dialogue.

Denial Review

Denial tells the true story of David Irving (Timothy Spall), a British "historian" who dedicated his “career” to proving the Holocaust didn't happen.

Mr. Turner Review

A major achievement for writer/director Mike Leigh and actor Timothy Spall, Mr. Turner is a biopic worthy of its sometimes ornery subject.

TIFF 2014: Mr. Turner Review

Mr. Turner Special Presentations Mr. Turner encapsulates the spirit and intent of the kind of stories that writer/director Mike Leigh likes to tell. When you aren’t laughing your face off at his latest, you’re in a dark, deeply emotional state. J.M.W. Turner (Timothy Spall), isn’t a household name, but before Renoir or Monet, he was […]

TIFF Announces First of Many 2014 Selections

TIFF didn't announce an opening night film alongside today's announcements of Galas and Special Presentations for their 2014 festival this September, but they announced plenty to get people excited for the event.

The Love Punch Review

The Love Punch wants to be a pleasant caper comedy where old people get a second lease on life, but it's actually offensive to the intelligence of any audience member who watches it and to it's over qualified cast.