Adventure Reviews and Features | Little White Lies

Genre Adventure

Cosy kitchen scene with two people and a dog, surrounded by books, trinkets and kitchenware.
Review

Paddington

by Adam Woodward

This one-for-the-ages family movie based on the books by Michael Bond is a full-blown Christmas triumph.

2
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A close-up of a smiling, animated fox wearing a suit and tie against a warm, orange background.
Review

Fantastic Mr Fox

by Matt Bochenski

Fantastic Mr Fox will renew your faith in a true American original.

2
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Four characters from the Wizard of Oz - a Scarecrow, Tin Man, Dorothy, and Cowardly Lion - walking along the Yellow Brick Road in a vibrant, colourful landscape.
Review

The Wizard of Oz (1939)

by Trevor Johnston

The glorious, all-American fantasy land of Oz retains its power to charm despite a few questionable ideas.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A man in a black military uniform holds a rifle, standing in a field.
Review

The Expendables 3

by David Jenkins

A cast of thousands coalesce for this jolly, bloodless third sortie by those irrepressible, elderly Expendables.

2
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Chimpanzee with fierce expression, red markings on face, surrounded by greenery.
Review

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

by Paul Fairclough

This latest instalment in the Apes franchise, about the preservation of humanity, lacks any genuine human characters.

4
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Two heavily armed men in dark outfits stand in a gloomy, industrial-looking setting.
Review

Guardians of the Galaxy

by Adam Woodward

Chris Pratt and co deliver big in Marvel’s smartest and most surprising film to date.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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
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