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Two men with long hair, one dressed in black and the other wearing a feathered headpiece, engaged in an intense conversation or emotional exchange in a forested setting.
Review

Silence

by Trevor Johnston

Scorsese’s monolithic passion project finally arrives, and it’s a ripped straight from his spiritually devout heart.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Gnarled tree trunk with man standing beside it in rural landscape.
Review

A Monster Calls

by David Jenkins

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

2
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two people sitting on a bench, a man and a woman, wearing warm winter clothing in shades of blue and navy.
Review

Collateral Beauty

by Elena Lazic

The man once self-described as Mr Box Office heads up yet another slushy, contrived dud.

2
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
Two people, a man and a woman, standing in a futuristic space with a robot-like figure in between them.
Review

Passengers

by Adam Woodward

Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence find love in a hopeless place in this catastrophic space romp.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
A hooded figure wearing a black leather jacket with intricate patterns.
Review

Assassin’s Creed

by Elena Lazic

Michael Fassbender attempts to rescue the humble video game movie in this fantasy epic. The results are baffling.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A man with dark hair and a beard wearing a white shirt, seated at a desk with a framed artwork on the wall behind him.
Review

The Son of Joseph

by David Jenkins

Director Eugèné Green mixes absurdism and sincerity in this tragidrama starring Mathieu Amalric.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A person in traditional Mongolian clothing holding a large bird of prey, silhouetted against a vibrant orange sky and mountainous landscape.
Review

The Eagle Huntress

by Rebecca Speare-Cole

A young girl shows the old men how to hunt with large birds in this charming documentary.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two people, a man in a black suit and a woman in a patterned dress, standing together and smiling.
Review

Through the Wall

by Caitlin Quinlan

This feather-light rom-com follows a woman’s journey to the altar without a groom by her side.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Woman in dark uniform and goggles stands amid metallic railings in dark, moody setting.
Review

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

by Adam Woodward

Gareth Edwards opts for the slow burn over the whiz-bang in this Star Wars spin-off. The results are spectacular.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
A man walking along a muddy path through an autumnal forest, leading a cow.
Review

Holy Cow

by Tom Williams

This intimate film chronicles a simple rags to riches tale of a man and his cow.

2
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect