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Woman in black top and trousers in a factory environment, holding a tool.
Review

Edge of Tomorrow

by David Jenkins

A weedy Crusier is dropped into a time-switching sci-fi set-up, with undeniably interesting results.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Captain America in a military uniform, standing amidst debris and wreckage.
Review

Captain America: The Winter Soldier

by Adam Lee Davies

Chris Evans’ welcome return to the superhero fold can’t save this sequel from feeling like an awkward franchise mid-point.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A blue-skinned woman with red hair, wearing a black brassiere, stands in a dimly lit room.
Review

X-Men: Days of Future Past

by Chris Blohm

A cast of thousands join together for this romping and witty superhero sequel from Bryan Singer.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Massive creature emerging from ruins, dark tones with bursts of warm colour.
Review

Godzilla

by Adam Lee Davies

Gareth Edwards’ Godzilla is one of the great blockbusters of modern times. Believe.

5
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
A blue-faced humanoid figure wearing a dark hooded cloak, with an expression of surprise or alarm.
Review

The Amazing Spider-Man 2

by Chris Blohm

Your friendly neighbourhood web-slinger returns for more of the same, albeit with much less charm.

4
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Man in black standing in heavy rain and forest.
Review

Noah

by Paul Fairclough

Russell Crowe’s surly survivalist fails to keep this Biblical blockbuster from Darren Aronofsky afloat.

1
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Man embracing woman in warm hug, outdoor cityscape in background.
Review

Non-Stop

by Adam Woodward

More mile-high misadventures as Liam Neeson rolls out his machismo B‑movie thing on a packed passenger jet.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Soldiers in military gear carrying an injured comrade through a wooded, rocky terrain with smoke and debris in the background.
Review

Lone Survivor

by Paul Fairclough

There are nuggets of honesty amid the gung-ho jingoism in Peter Berg’s starry-eyed war story.

2
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Close-up of a person with reddish-brown hair wearing a black jacket on a boat, looking thoughtful as they gaze out at the ocean.
Review

All Is Lost

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

Robert Redford gives it his all in director JC Chandor’s sedate seafaring drama.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A female astronaut in a space suit, with an open helmet revealing her face and a contemplative expression.
Review

Gravity

by David Jenkins

The trailers were right for once – Alfonso Cuarón’s disaster movie set in space is one of the year’s best.

4
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect