Adam Sandler is on the form of his life in this scintillating, heart-in-mouth study of a desperate New York jeweller.
Eddie Murphy brings his electric presence and a whole lot of F-bombs to this amusing behind-the-scenes filmmaker biopic.
Hugh Jackman is rotten to the core in Corey Finley's biting black comedy about public school embezzlement.
Makoto Shinkai’s blissful follow-up to his 2016 smash, Your Name, plants teen romance in a climate change disaster.
By Katie Goh
This nifty adaptation of Caitlin Moran’s 2014 bestseller boasts a charming central turn by Beanie Feldstein.
Shape-shifting aliens take on Nic Cage’s customary rage crescendo in this new horror film by the great Richard Stanley.
Taika Waititi plays an imaginary Adolf Hitler in this chronically soft-edged, wannabe satirical comedy.
Matthew Rhys and Tom Hanks are on top form in Marielle Heller's charming biographical drama about an American TV legend.
By Katie Goh
Eva Green is an astronaut preparing to leave her young daughter for a year-long mission in Alice Winocour's emotional fourth feature.
The Japanese master of family observation, Hirokazu Kore-eda, heads to Paris for his English language debut.
This euphoric, music-powered family drama from Trey Edward Shults is a model of tenderness and heartbreak.
A young girl must become breadwinner when abandoned by her mother in Sarah Gavron’s winning ensemble drama.
Riz Ahmed is on career best mode in this sensitive portrait of a metal drummer losing his hearing.
A light and lovely Dickens adaptation with Dev Patel revealing his immense comic chops in the title role.
The festival’s sidebar includes new films from Julie Delpy and Sarah Gavron, plus Riz Ahmed as a heavy metal drummer.
Todd Philips, James Mangold, Taika Waititi, Rian Johnson and more are set to unveil new films this autumn.
By Ella Kemp
Elle Fanning plays a young talent show hopeful in Max Minghella’s sweet-sounding directorial debut.
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