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Three smiling women relaxing on a sofa, looking at a smartphone together.
Review

Kids in Love

by Josh Slater-Williams

Cara Delevingne and Will Poulter star in this bland bohemian coming-of-ager from Chris Foggin.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
Portrait of a man wearing a black coat, standing in a room with two other people seated in the background.
Review

Elvis & Nixon

by Elena Lazic

A lack of contextual depth and contrasting acting styles undermines this offbeat apolitical comedy.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Two adults, a man and a woman, standing in a dimly lit setting. The man wears an olive green jacket and the woman wears a black outfit. They appear to be engaged in discussion.
Review

Independence Day: Resurgence

by Adam Woodward

Roland Emmerich’s shamelessly sentimental franchise reboot is big, dumb and a total blast.

2
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Plush toy bird in bright yellow and green colours, perched on a gaming controller on a cluttered desk.
Review

The Secret Life of Pets

by Adam Woodward

This animated adventure from the makers of Minions fails to live up to its initial promise.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Stylised illustration of a crowd, featuring a woman with blonde hair at the centre.
Review

Long Way North

by Sophie Yapp

This visually lustrous animated adventure film is hamstrung by its simplistic central story.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A woman in a beige jacket standing outdoors, looking pensive.
Review

The Violators

by David Jenkins

Coolly precise Brit debut whose grim and grotesque take on social realism always feels too artificial.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Close-up of 2 faces silhouetted against a bright light source, casting dramatic shadows.
Review

Bang Gang (A Modern Love Story)

by Mathilde Dumazet

Hot sex and cold moralising come together in this strange examination of how French teens spend their downtime.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A woman with long, wavy hair holds a rifle, with a man in the background.
Review

The Keeping Room

by Christina Newland

Brit Marling leads a band of sisters in arms in this gritty American Civil War drama.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Elderly man with beard wearing red bobble hat and casual clothing standing in field by lakeside under cloudy sky.
Review

Where You’re Meant to Be

by Adam Woodward

Arab Strap’s Aidan Moffat tours Scotland in the name of cultural preservation. The results are unexpectedly profound.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Lush, verdant woodland setting with a woman in a crimson dress lying on the moss-covered ground.
Review

Tale of Tales

by Trevor Johnston

Matteo Garrone serves up a trio of fabulously gory fantasies with the help of a solid ensemble cast.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect