Adventure Reviews and Features | Little White Lies

Genre Adventure

Two people, a man and a woman, standing in a dark setting.
Review

The Mummy

by David Jenkins

The twin­kling ins­ta-charm of Tom Cruise can’t save this man­gled mutt of a movie epic.

3
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2
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
Female superhero in black and gold costume wielding sword, with serious expression on face.
Review

Wonder Woman

by David Jenkins

A com­pelling sto­ry, neat­ly-drawn char­ac­ters and an inspir­ing lead help this DC com­ic book movie to soar.

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4
Enjoyment
3
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Man with long dreadlocks, wearing a pirate costume and hat, standing in a crowded marketplace scene.
Review

Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar’s Revenge

by Adam Woodward

The fifth instal­ment in Disney’s swash­buck­ling fran­chise is scup­pered by a cer­tain Mr Depp.

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3
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1
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Racoon and small tree creature in forest setting with fire in background
Review

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2

by David Jenkins

This big shiny super­hero sequel deliv­ers on expec­ta­tion, but nev­er threat­ens to do any­thing more than that.

3
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3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A group of colourfully armoured characters in bold shades of blue, red, and purple, facing away from the camera against a scenic mountainous backdrop.
Review

Power Rangers

by David Jenkins

Angel Grove’s finest are dragged into the 21st cen­tu­ry in this glossy, respectable reboot.

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3
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2
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Four people with guns in a grassy field, surrounded by mountains in the background.
Review

Kong: Skull Island

by Adam Woodward

Tom Hid­dle­ston on Apoc­a­lypse Now, ​‘Heart of Dark­ness’, and great blockbusters.

3
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2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Two men conversing in a lush, jungle-like setting with rocky cliffs and green foliage in the background.
Review

Gold

by David Jenkins

Insane avarice in the 1980s leads a bald­ing Matthew McConaugh­ey into the wilds of Indonesia.

3
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3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two muscular individuals, a man and a woman, standing in a dimly lit environment with warm, orange lighting.
Review

xXx: The Return of Xander Cage

by Elena Lazic

Vin Diesel is back as the world’s tough­est, buffest secret agent. The results are thrilling and baf­fling in equal measure.

3
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2
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A hooded figure wearing a black leather jacket with intricate patterns.
Review

Assassin’s Creed

by Elena Lazic

Michael Fass­ben­der attempts to res­cue the hum­ble video game movie in this fan­ta­sy epic. The results are baffling.

3
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3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A person in traditional Mongolian clothing holding a large bird of prey, silhouetted against a vibrant orange sky and mountainous landscape.
Review

The Eagle Huntress

by Rebecca Speare-Cole

A young girl shows the old men how to hunt with large birds in this charm­ing documentary.

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4
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4
In Retrospect