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A woman wearing an ornate, golden crown-like headdress with gemstones and feathers. She has a serious expression and is wearing an elaborate gold and beaded costume.
Review

Gods of Egypt

by David Jenkins

Underachieving rather than awful, Alex Proyas’ cornball, CG-driven adventure is tiresomely mad.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
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Cemetery of Splendour

by Vadim Rizov

Thai master Apichatpong Weerasethakul returns with a stunning meditation on a national and political crisis.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Group of men in prison uniforms and one person in civilian clothing standing in a hallway.
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The Stanford Prison Experiment

by David Jenkins

A robust dramatic rendering of the 1971 psychological experiment conducted in a University basement.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Learning to Drive

by David Jenkins

Patricia Clarkson and Ben Kingsley make for a likeable pairing in this breezy motoring drama.

2
Anticipation
3
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3
In Retrospect
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Where to Invade Next

by Emma Simmonds

Michael Moore embarks on a globetrotting cultural gleaning tour in this entertaining pop doc.

3
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4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Fire at Sea

by David Jenkins

Europe’s migrant crisis is brought into focus in this quietly thought-provoking documentary.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Man standing in water, wearing traditional jewellery and holding a weapon. Black and white image.
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Embrace of the Serpent

by Matt Thrift

Ciro Guerra’s psychedelic Amazonian odyssey is one of year’s most potent and strikingly original films.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Mother’s Day

by David Jenkins

Garry Marshall’s tin-eared greeting card movie extravaganza is so bad it’s almost quite good.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A traditional Japanese house with blue-framed windows, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone wall. A child stands in the foreground, facing the house.
Review

When Marnie Was There

by Michael Leader

A magical coming-of-age story by one of Studio Ghibli’s most talented filmmakers.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two women, one blonde and one with auburn hair, appearing to be in an intense argument or confrontation.
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The Boss

by Josh Slater-Williams

Despite Melissa McCarthy’s best efforts this loose capitalist satire is a comically bankrupt affair.

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