Films starring Samuel L Jackson

The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard

By David Jenkins

This dire action-comedy feels like it was thrown together with a minimum of care and attention.

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Spiral

By Hannah Strong

This procedural thriller reboot of the Saw franchise is painful to sit through for all the wrong reasons.

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Unicorn Store

By Josh Slater-Williams

Brie Larson directs and stars in this enjoyably idiosyncratic comedy about realising your childhood dreams.

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Captain Marvel

By Hannah Strong

Brie Larson is great as Carol Danvers, but we’d hoped for slightly more from Marvel’s first female solo superhero movie.

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Glass

By Hannah Strong

M Night Shyamalan gets the gang back together for the bizarre finale to his “Eastrail 177 Trilogy”.

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The Hitman’s Bodyguard

By David Jenkins

This potty-mouthed road trip from Coventry to The Hague stars Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L Jackson and some top comic bants.

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I Am Not Your Negro

By Matthew Eng

James Baldwin reclaims the spotlight in Raoul Peck’s magnificent film essay.

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Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children

By Adam Woodward

Tim Burton’s latest is an enchanting YA fairy tale that sadly outstays its welcome.

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The Hateful Eight

By Adam Woodward

Quentin Tarantino’s bloody, bloated ensemble western is overshadowed by his own inflated ego.

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Kingsman: The Secret Service

By Adam Woodward

Matthew Vaughn grabs the traditional spy movie by its tailored shirt and gives it a good slap.

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