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Review

The Greatest Showman

by Manuela Lazic

Hugh Jackman brings boundless energy and enthusiasm to this crowd-pleasing circus musical.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Review

Pitch Perfect 3

by Hannah Strong

The final film in Kay Cannon’s trilogy about a group of singing friends is more awk-apella than a cappella.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Review

Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami

by David Jenkins

Sophie Fiennes offers a satisfyingly original portrait of the iconic singer, artist and occasional actor.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Review

London Symphony

by David Jenkins

Filmmaker Alex Barrett delivers a gorgeous, poetic ode to this bustling and diverse city.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Review

England is Mine

by Bojana Duric

Debut director Mark Gill offers an unofficial look at the formative years of Smiths frontman Morrissey.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Review

Baby Driver

by Charles Bramesco

Edgar Wright’s finely-tuned latest is a glorious joyride that will leave you spinning.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Review

All Eyez on Me

by Thomas Hobbs

This lamentable tribute to Tupac Shakur is an exercise in how not to make a music biopic.

4
Anticipation
1
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
Review

It Was Fifty Years Ago Today! The Beatles: Sgt Pepper and Beyond

by Trevor Johnston

A key ingredient is missing from this tribute to the Fab Four’s seminal pop-rock LP: the music.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Review

Bunch of Kunst

by Eve Watling

This doc about bile-spilling anarcho-rockers Sleaford Mods is also an encapsulation of working class malaise.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Review

La La Land

by Christina Newland

Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling are a match made in old-school movie heaven in this dazzling musical.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect

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