Reviews

A man wearing a backpack hugs a young child in a woodland setting.
Review

Bird Box

by Hannah Strong

Sandra Bullock tries her best in this largely generic apocalypse thriller about a mass sight-loss epidemic.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Portrait of person with eyes closed in dramatic lighting and shadowing.
Review

1985

by Rory Marsh

A gay man struggles to come out to his ultra-conservative parents in this affecting drama from Yen Tan.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A man in a beige jacket stands in a dimly lit room, with two other men in the background.
Review

Papillon

by Hannah Strong

Charlie Hunnam and Rami Malek team up for this unnecessary retelling of the Steve McQueen classic.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A woman wearing a red hat with a flower, a blue ruffled coat, and a polka dot scarf, standing in a grassy, wooded area.
Review

Mary Poppins Returns

by David Jenkins

Everyone’s favourite magical child carer is back in this strangely bland and uncatchy modern refit.

4
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Woman driving vintage car, holding steering wheel
Review

Bumblebee

by Elena Lazic

There’s a dash of Spielbergian charm in this thrilling family adventure from director Travis Knight.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two people gazing intensely at each other, a man wearing a jersey with a large number on it and a woman with curly hair.
Review

It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)

by Karen Krizanovich

Frank Capra’s festive classic returns to the big screen this Christmas – and it’s an opportunity not to be missed.

5
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Two people's faces very close together, gazing intensely at each other.
Review

Lizzie

by Adam Woodward

The grisly case of the Borden Murders is exhumed in this well-acted but heavy-handed drama.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A man in a navy jumper intently examining a miniature architectural model on a table.
Review

The House That Jack Built

by David Jenkins

Lars von Trier is up to his old tricks in this absurdly macabre and deeply self-conscious portrait of a serial killer.

1
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Elderly man in beige clothing and cap standing in a rural setting with a shed in the background.
Review

The Mule

by Mark Asch

Clint Eastwood directs and stars in this outstanding American road movie about an ageing drug runner.

5
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Impressive mountain landscape with a tall, rocky cliff face; person standing on a rocky outcrop in the foreground, wearing a red jumper.
Review

Free Solo

by Aimee Knight

A climber’s quest to summit Yosemite’s El Capitan without ropes takes on a troubling ulterior motive.

2
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect

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