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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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Beast

by Esther Rosenfield

Idris Elba is a father menaced by a killer lion in this capable but slight thriller.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
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Free Fire

by David Jenkins

The myth of diplomacy is the key ingredient of a hot lead salad in Ben Wheatley’s wickedly funny pistol opera.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Hardcore Henry

by Josh Slater-Williams

This ultra-violent FPS inspired actioner is about as fun as watching someone else play a video game.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
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Chappie

by David Ehrlich

Neill Blomkamp dazzles and exasperates in equal measure with this cheerily derivative sci-fi extravaganza.

2
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
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Elysium

by Adam Woodward

Matt Damon suits up for Neill Blomkamp’s high-tech celestial epic. But we’re left wanting more.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
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District 9

by Dan Brightmore

Neill Blomkamp’s film offers thought provoking thrills that have the audience rooting its CGI characters.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect