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A helmeted figure wielding a sword, against a dark, atmospheric background with a glowing sun-like symbol above.
Review

Kubo and the Two Strings

by Charlie Theobald

Laika Studios may have delivered their masterpiece with this staggering stop-motion fable.

3
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Bearded man in red jumper and checkered shirt, looking directly at camera with a serious expression.
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The Confession: Living the War on Terror

by David Jenkins

Warzone gadfly Moazzam Begg is the subject of this interrogative documentary about his life and times.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Three children swimming in water with an adult, black and white image.
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Ingrid Bergman in Her Own Words

by Phil Concannon

An intimate, revelatory portrait of the late Swedish film icon from director Stig Björkman.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Young boy in light-coloured clothes playing a musical instrument, gazing at a caged dog.
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Wiener-Dog

by Elena Lazic

Greta Gerwig provides the spark in American nihilist Todd Solondz’s unofficial sequel to Welcome to the Dollhouse.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Turquoise water, person floating on back near pool edge.
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Valley of Love

by David Jenkins

A film in which Isabelle Huppert and Gérard Depardieu play fictional versions of themselves should’ve been better.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A mature man wearing a waistcoat and sunglasses, leaning on a railing against a brick backdrop.
Review

David Brent: Life on the Road

by Adam Woodward

Ricky Gervais revives his most famous – and cringeworthy – comic creation in this lamentable spin-off.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Two individuals, a man and a woman, stand next to a customised motorcycle in a dimly lit, neon-lit setting.
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Nerve

by Beth Perkin

The schoolyard game of Double Dare finally gets its own movie courtesy of Catfish directors Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A young person with wind-swept hair looking out of a vehicle window.
Review

Pete’s Dragon

by Adam Woodward

Disney’s dazzling ode to childhood innocence and the power of imagination will make your heart soar.

2
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two men in blue sports vests standing close together, smiling and holding blue balls.
Review

Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates

by Elena Lazic

Zac Efron and Adam Devine play hapless dudebro brothers in this silly, surprisingly offensive comedy.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Lush, verdant foliage with red berries arching overhead; a young boy in green clothes and a red fox on a path through the idyllic scene.
Review

The Little Prince

by Wilbur Charles-Roberts

Animator Mark Osbourne puts a contemporary twist on this much adored children’s classic.

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Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect