Fantasy

Thor: Ragnarok

By David Jenkins

Superheroes go comedy as Taika Waititi brings some much needed heart, soul and humour to the Marvel universe.

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Death Note

By Elena Lazic

Adam Wingard strips a classic manga story of its cultural relevance in this regrettable adaptation.

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The Dark Tower

By Elena Lazic

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

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A Ghost Story

By Adam Woodward

Rooney Mara feels a spectral presence in this elegant slow-burner from director David Lowery.

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Wish Upon

By Josh Howey

Vapid teen horror in which a young girl’s wishes come with predictably deadly consequences.

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Okja

By David Jenkins

Bong Joon-ho delivers a colourful satire that questions the relationship between capitalism, food and pets.

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In This Corner of the World

By Michael Leader

This Japanese anime from Sunao Katabuchi doesn’t quite reach the dizzy heights of Studio Ghibli.

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The Book of Henry

By David Jenkins

The director of Jurassic World skids off the rails in this bafflingly misguided kiddie revenge fantasia.

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The Mummy

By David Jenkins

The twinkling insta-charm of Tom Cruise can’t save this mangled mutt of a movie epic.

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Destiny (1921)

By David Jenkins

A damsel accepts a challenge offered to her by Death in Fritz Lang’s dazzlingly inventive 1921 masterpiece.

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Wonder Woman

By David Jenkins

A compelling story, neatly-drawn characters and an inspiring lead help this DC comic book movie to soar.

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Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar’s Revenge

By Adam Woodward

The fifth instalment in Disney’s swashbuckling franchise is scuppered by a certain Mr Depp.

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King Arthur: Legend of the Sword

By Adam Woodward

Guy Ritchie’s blokes-n-blades epic is big on style but light on substance.

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Beauty and the Beast

By David Jenkins

This luxuriant live-action refit of the beloved animated feature sees Disney extend its recent winning streak.

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Kong: Skull Island

By Adam Woodward

Tom Hiddleston on Apocalypse Now, ‘Heart of Darkness’, and great blockbusters.

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A Cure for Wellness

By Anton Bitel

Gore Verbinski’s macabre asylum thriller offers an intoxicating blend of mystery and surrealism.

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A Monster Calls

By David Jenkins

This inventive and emotional YA fantasy looks out how teenagers cope with depression.

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