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Review

Trap review – classic Shyamalan, hold the twist

by Hannah Strong

M Night Shyamalan sets the stage for a killer game of cat and mouse as a psychopath attempts to outsmart the FBI while taking his daughter to see her favourite pop star.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Three people in an old van: a woman, a middle-aged man, and a younger man with a moustache.
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Twisters review – cloudy with a chance of scattered narrative

by Hannah Strong

This sequel to the 1996 disaster blockbuster sees a new group of storm chasers set out to tame a tornado, but the results don’t exactly blow us away.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Two people, one man and one woman, standing in a dark room lit by spotlights. The man is wearing a suit, and the woman is wearing a green jacket. They are holding a small white animal, possibly a cat or rabbit.
Review

A Quiet Place: Day One review – cat’s entertainment

by Hannah Strong

A feline steals the show in Michael Sarnowski’s serviceable entry into the sound-focused horror franchise.

2
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Something in the Water review – not likely to make a splash

by Billie Walker

A bridal party find themselves sharing the ocean with an aquatic killer in Hayley Easton Street’s shark thriller.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Review

Hounds – This contrived crime story outstays its welcome

by David Jenkins

Two bumbling hoods in Casablanca are charged with disposing of a corpse in Kamal Lazraq’s disappointing thriller.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
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Monkey Man review – a ferocious, rough-hewn directorial debut

by Kambole Campbell

Dev Patel emerges as a compelling action star in his directorial debut Monkey Man, a scrappy revenge tale set in a fictionalised Indian city where corruption is rife.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Review

Baltimore review – chilling and expertly constructed

by David Jenkins

The always excellent duo Joe Lawlor and Christine Malloy create a tense, gripping portrait of Rose Dugdale, who left behind a life of privilege to become a key figure in the IRA.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two people, a blonde woman and a dark-haired woman, embracing in a tropical garden setting with vibrant flowers and foliage in the background.
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Nyad review – a solid, female-fronted sports saga

by David Jenkins

Annette Bening plays the real-life marathon swimmer in this feelgood drama that documents her attempts to cross the Straits of Florida.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two people, a woman in a gold dress and a man in a green suit, embrace on a dance floor with a dark, dramatic background.
Review

Argylle review – I’ve had more fun at dental appointments

by Hannah Strong

Bryce Dallas Howard and Sam Rockwell attempt to add some charm to an utterly charmless script in Matthew Vaughn’s derivative spy comedy.

2
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A young woman with dark hair wearing a denim jacket and holding a map in a rural setting.
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Trenque Lauquen review – compulsive and completely absorbing

by David Jenkins

One of 2023’s most astonishing films comes in the form of a two-part opus about a woman drawn to mystery that takes a few cues from Twin Peaks.

4
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect