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Genre Action

Two women, one with dark hair and one with blonde hair, sitting together and holding a game controller.
Review

Ocean’s 8

by David Jenkins

A female-dom­i­nat­ed ensem­ble for the ages joins togeth­er for this crush­ing, zero-stakes heist caper.

4
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
Two individuals, a man and a woman, standing in a dark, shadowy environment surrounded by large, textured surfaces.
Review

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

by Adam Woodward

Chaos reigns in more ways than one in this mud­dled dinosaur pile-up from direc­tor JA Bay­ona and writer Col­in Trevorrow.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Two people laughing in a dimly lit bar, surrounded by festive lights.
Review

Solo: A Star Wars Story

by Adam Woodward

This safe and fan ser­vice-heavy Han Solo ori­gin sto­ry is the worst Star Wars movie since the pre­quel trilogy.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Two characters, one dressed as Deadpool and the other in casual clothing, sitting at a cluttered desk full of electronics and equipment.
Review

Deadpool 2

by Hannah Strong

Ryan Reynolds’ merc with a mouth returns to the big screen for anoth­er instal­ment of X‑rated antics.

2
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A close-up of the villainous Thanos, an intimidating purple-skinned alien with a grimacing expression and a distinctive jaw.
Review

Avengers: Infinity War

by Hannah Strong

Mar­vel lays it all on the line in their pan-prop­er­ty pièce de résis­tance – a full-tilt tri­umph of block­buster filmmaking.

4
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Man in white vest wielding assault rifle amidst rubble and debris
Review

Rampage

by Hannah Strong

Dwayne John­son goes toe-to-toe with some genet­i­cal­ly-altered giants in this sil­ly and enter­tain­ing blockbuster.

2
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A young woman wearing a dark jacket and holding a large firearm, with a serious expression on her face.
Review

The Hurricane Heist

by Hannah Strong

A group of crim­i­nals attempt to car­ry off the sting of the cen­tu­ry in Rob Cohen’s auda­cious action-thriller.

2
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A bald man in a black leather jacket holding a gun and aiming it at the camera.
Review

Death Wish

by Elena Lazic

Eli Roth and Bruce Willis com­bine forces for a frus­trat­ing­ly bland remake of Michael Winner’s vig­i­lante classic.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
A Black man wearing a futuristic grey and blue armoured suit with a stern expression on his face.
Review

Pacific Rim Uprising

by Hannah Strong

John Boye­ga game­ly fills Idris Elba’s shoes in this mad­cap sequel to Guiller­mo del Toro’s shiny robot romp.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Young man wearing headgear and a dark hooded jacket in a dimly lit room
Review

Ready Player One

by David Jenkins

Steven Spielberg’s high-octane pop cul­ture bonan­za is ham­strung by its corny, trea­sure hunt plotting.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect