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Review

Here review – a forgiving and open mind is required for this one

by David Jenkins

This con­cep­tu­al­ly-intrigu­ing fol­ly sees Robert Zemeck­is reteam­ing with Tom Han­ks for an effects-dri­ven every­man tale that nev­er gets off the ground.

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In Retrospect
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Review

The Witches

by Leila Latif

Roald Dahl’s time­less children’s sto­ry is reimag­ined as a sac­cha­rine caper – but at least the cast are hav­ing fun.

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In Retrospect
Two men in military uniforms, one wearing a cap with an eagle emblem, looking intensely at the camera.
Review

Welcome to Marwen

by Adam Woodward

Robert Zemeck­is and Steve Carell bring heart and humour to the sto­ry of Mark Hogan­camp, but offer lit­tle insight.

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In Retrospect
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Allied

by David Jenkins

Brad Pitt and Mar­i­on Cotil­lard are lovers in the cross­wind of war in this under­whelm­ing roman­tic melodrama.

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In Retrospect
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Review

Back to the Future Part II

by David Jenkins

A in-joke re-release of Robert Zemeck­is’ lunatic sequel to his orig­i­nal time trav­el behemoth.

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In Retrospect
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Review

The Walk

by David Jenkins

Robert Zemeck­is makes Philippe Petit’s World Trade Cen­tre wire-walk appear as fan­ta­sy in this glossy heist movie.

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In Retrospect