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A man in a blue Star Trek uniform holding a phaser pistol.
Review

Star Trek Beyond

by Anton Bitel

Simon Pegg brings the funny on script detail in this rollicking second sequel in the latest Trek adventure.

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Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Animated character with pointy ears, grinning teeth, and a purple flower in its hand against a dark background.
Review

Ice Age: Collision Course

by David Jenkins

Very vanilla fourth sequel to the original animated smash with a major fetish for toilet humour.

2
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
Four adults, three men and one woman, sitting together in a dark, dimly lit room.
Review

Now You See Me 2

by Charlie Theobald

Lizzy Caplan brings a dash of magic to this otherwise ineffective heist caper sequel.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Young person peering out of a car window, with a thoughtful expression on their face.
Review

The BFG

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

Steven Spielberg goes big with this magical children’s story adaptation. But is it twisted enough for Roald Dahl?

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Two adults, a man and a woman, standing in a dimly lit setting. The man wears an olive green jacket and the woman wears a black outfit. They appear to be engaged in discussion.
Review

Independence Day: Resurgence

by Adam Woodward

Roland Emmerich’s shamelessly sentimental franchise reboot is big, dumb and a total blast.

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Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A woman wearing an ornate, golden crown-like headdress with gemstones and feathers. She has a serious expression and is wearing an elaborate gold and beaded costume.
Review

Gods of Egypt

by David Jenkins

Underachieving rather than awful, Alex Proyas’ cornball, CG-driven adventure is tiresomely mad.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Man standing in water, wearing traditional jewellery and holding a weapon. Black and white image.
Review

Embrace of the Serpent

by Matt Thrift

Ciro Guerra’s psychedelic Amazonian odyssey is one of year’s most potent and strikingly original films.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Close-up of an orc warrior with a fierce, angry expression, long hair and facial piercings.
Review

Warcraft: The Beginning

by Anton Bitel

Despite the silly names and cheesy nerdism there’s plenty of fun to be had in Duncan Jones’ video game adaptation.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Close-up of a man with short dark hair wearing a blue jacket, looking thoughtful.
Review

X-Men: Apocalypse

by Adam Woodward

The third instalment in the rebooted comic book franchise is a colossal failure on every conceivable level.

3
Anticipation
1
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
Two male superheroes facing each other in a dimly lit environment, wearing armour with star and arc reactor designs.
Review

Captain America: Civil War

by David Jenkins

Hey kids! Captain America’s back, and he’s brought some lively political views with him.

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Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect