By Mike Tsenti
The Korean smash hit in which a battle against zombie hoards takes place on a commuter train.
A spin-dried movie biopic that manages to be both playful and moving – another triumph for its brilliant directors.
A welcome re-release of John Singleton’s emotionally wrenching ghetto saga heads up the BFI’s Black Star season.
Werner Herzog explores how the internet has shaped the modern world in this information heavy doc.
At long last – a light, funny superhero movie that embraces the fantasy aspects of the genre in both its story and form.
Ken Loach’s latest polemic has a vital message that’s diluted by some heavy-handed direction.
By Alexia Stam
Could this be the most annoyingly cheery animated feature of all time? Almost, but not quite.
Chess gets the Disney sports movie treatment in this likeable tale of strategy and empowerment from Mira Nair.
Say hello to one of 2016’s most likeable documentary subjects, as she overcomes misogyny with angry hip hop.
Jonathan Demme captures the full spectacle of the pop superstar in concert. The results are astonishing.
Tom Cruise reprises his role as Lee Child’s enigmatic hero in a sequel that fails to hit the ground running.
By Anton Bitel
Director Mike Flanagan dramatically improves the fortunes of this would-be franchise with a smart, scary-as-hell horror.
Andrea Arnold returns with a stylish but shambling teen road movie starring charismatic newcomer Sasha Lane and Shia LaBeouf.
This unique not-quite-doc chronicles an actor striking up a morbid relationship with her latest character.
China’s foremost proponent of large-scale pyrotechnics is the star of this engaging documentary from Kevin Macdonald.
Epically stupid faux intellectual Euro sleuthing, with Tom Hanks reprising his role as the dullest character of his career.
By Poppy Doran
Simon Dixon’s mercenary drama is liberal with the bullets but fails to hit gory glory.
By Matthew Eng
Steve James captures an upsetting instance of American institutional oppression in compelling fashion.
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