Sci-Fi Reviews and Features | Little White Lies

Genre Sci-Fi

Two people examining a large, scaly reptile in a forested environment. The image shows their hands and arms interacting with the creature, which appears to be some type of crocodilian or alligator.
Review

Annihilation

by Adam Woodward

Alex Garland delivers a visually stunning, coolly affecting allegory for life, loss and human fallibility.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Headshot of a man in a suit with serious expression against colourful lights.
Review

Mute

by Matt Thrift

Duncan Jones’ spiritual sequel to Moon is a neon-drenched nightmare – and not in the way anyone intended.

3
Anticipation
1
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
Two Black men in colourful costumes facing each other.
Review

Black Panther

by Hannah Strong

Creed wunderkind Ryan Coogler takes the reigns to deliver Marvel’s best origin story since Iron Man.

4
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Silhouette of a person raising their arms against a sunset cityscape backdrop.
Review

Jupiter’s Moon

by David Jenkins

Bravura technique trumps narrative coherence in this garbled modern demigod saga from Hungary.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Dark silhouette of a film camera lens against a deep red background.
Review

Star Wars: The Last Jedi

by Hannah Strong

Rian Johnson serves up the most spectacular, emotional and weirdest Star Wars film to date.

4
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Silhouetted figure in car on rainy night, blurred through windscreen, colourful lights reflecting on glass.
Review

Blade Runner 2049

by David Jenkins

Denis Villeneuve tangles with Replicants in this bombastic though naggingly shallow sci-fi sequel to Ridley Scott’s 1982 cult classic.

5
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A man in a long coat stands on a rocky hillside.
Review

The Dark Tower

by Elena Lazic

Idris Elba plays a cosmic gunslinger in this tame adaptation of Stephen King’s fantasy saga.

3
Anticipation
1
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
Colourful lights against a dark background, with a person lying on a bed wearing a printed dress and boots.
Review

The Untamed

by Mark Allison

A family is torn apart because of their sexual obsession with a tentacled beast in this strange, grim pseudo-horror.

2
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Anime-style illustration featuring a young woman in a school uniform, standing with a plush toy. Two male characters, one on a scooter, in the background. Vibrant colours and a suspension bridge in the sky.
Review

Napping Princess

by Michael Leader

This entertaining animated adventure imagines a near-future powered by machines.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A man and woman running in front of a fiery sky backdrop.
Review

Valerian and The City of a Thousand Planets

by Adam Woodward

Luc Besson’s expensive bubble gum space romp is 2017’s most spectacular misfire.

4
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect