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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.

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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.

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A female astronaut in a space suit, with an open helmet revealing her face and a contemplative expression.
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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.

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A man wearing a red cape and Thor-like armour holding a large hammer while standing in a forest.
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Thor: The Dark World

by Adam Lee Davies

Familiarity trumps originality in this fun and very funny comic book sequel with Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston.

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Two heavily armed and armoured soldiers in combat gear engaging in close-quarters fighting.
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Elysium

by Adam Woodward

Matt Damon suits up for Neill Blomkamp’s high-tech celestial epic. But we’re left wanting more.

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A man in medieval armour and helmet holding a sword and shield, standing in a red-curtained doorway.
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Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972)

by David Jenkins

Werner Herzog’s 1972 masterpiece returns to the big screen, which is a cause for major celebration.

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A man in dark clothing holding a weapon, standing on a ledge in a dark, orange-lit setting.
Review

Star Trek Into Darkness

by Adam Woodward

Cumberbitches rest easy: JJ Abrams ably navigates the USS Enterprise through dark skies.

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A large robotic iron man figure and a man wearing a blue and white Iron Man-style outfit, both seated in a cluttered room.
Review

Iron Man 3

by David Jenkins

The superhero movie gets a Dickensian meta-comedy treatment care of writer/​director Shane Black.

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Two individuals, a man and a woman, standing in front of a historic building, both wearing black leather jackets.
Review

Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters

by David Jenkins

How could a gore-flecked take on the beloved Brothers’ Grimm fairy tale turn out to be such a write-off?

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Two animated characters, a young girl with dark hair and a larger male character with red clothing, set against a red and pink backdrop.
Review

Wreck-It Ralph

by Chris Blohm

Riffing on the 8‑bit icons of retro arcade games, Wreck-It Ralph is strictly B‑grade Disney.

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