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A man in a blue jacket pointing a gun at the camera.
Review

The Equalizer 2

by Adam Woodward

Denzel Washington emphatically reaffirms his action star credentials in this slick sequel.

2
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Bare trees forming a tunnel, person in red coat examining the scene.
Review

A Sicilian Ghost Story

by Elena Lazic

A young girl attempts to unravel the mystery of her friend’s disappearance in Fabio Grassadonia and Antonio Piazza’s second feature.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
People behind wire mesh fence, displaying distressed expressions and gestures.
Review

A Prayer Before Dawn

by Christina Newland

Joe Cole plays a boxer who gets banged up abroad in this harrowing and poetic prison drama.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A woman with curled blonde hair wearing a blue jacket, looking pensive against a dark, red-tinted background.
Review

Vertigo (1958)

by Lillian Crawford

Alfred Hitchcock’s lofty thriller is back on the big screen in time for its 60th anniversary.

5
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Two people posing together at a formal event. A woman wearing a red polka dot dress and a man wearing a grey suit.
Review

Racer and the Jailbird

by Hannah Strong

Matthias Schoenaerts and Adèle Exarchopoulos couple up in this naff Belgian crime-drama.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A man with dark hair and a serious expression stands in a desolate outdoor setting, wearing a dark green coat.
Review

Sicario 2: Soldado

by Adam Woodward

Benicio Del Toro is at his formidable best in this deeply cynical and scattershot cartel saga sequel.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A woman in a black jacket being restrained by police officers.
Review

In the Fade

by David Jenkins

A fully-invested Diane Kruger can’t save this reactionary trash which masquerades as a thoughtful art film.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
Two women, one with dark hair and one with blonde hair, sitting together and holding a game controller.
Review

Ocean’s 8

by David Jenkins

A female-dominated ensemble for the ages joins together for this crushing, zero-stakes heist caper.

4
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
Two people, a woman with a short, dark hairstyle and a man, in a black and white film still. The woman has an intense expression, staring at the man.
Review

Pandora’s Box (1929)

by Caroline Golum

Louise Brooks is as beguiling as ever in this BFI re-issue of GW Pabst’s silent era classic.

5
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
A bald man in a black leather jacket holding a gun and aiming it at the camera.
Review

Death Wish

by Elena Lazic

Eli Roth and Bruce Willis combine forces for a frustratingly bland remake of Michael Winner’s vigilante classic.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect