Talent Charlize Theron

Five people, three men and two women, standing in a dimly lit room with red and blue lighting. The group appears to be a team or group of individuals, possibly in a professional or work-related setting.
Review

The Old Guard

by Hannah Strong

Netflix eyes up a superhero franchise to call their own with Gina Prince-Bythewood's entertaining action epic.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Three blonde women in formal attire - grey, pink, and black outfits - standing in an elevator.
Review

Bombshell

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

This starry post-#MeToo takedown of toxic masculinity grossly misrepresents its female subjects.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
Man and woman wearing hats and casual clothing walking together in an urban setting.
Review

Long Shot

by David Jenkins

Light romance in the west wing as Charlize Theron hires Seth Rogen to funny-up her speeches… and more.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A woman with blonde hair sits in a cosy, wooden-panelled room, wearing a patterned dress and a grey cardigan.
Review

Tully

by Hannah Strong

Jason Reitman reunites with Diablo Cody and Charlize Theron for a frank exploration of motherhood.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Young woman in denim jacket, facial expression neutral, background vivid orange.
Review

Gringo

by Naomi Wong

Nash “Brother of Joel” Edgerton directs this entertaining but lazily scripted Mexican crime caper.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A woman with platinum blonde hair and a fringe, wearing a black halter-neck top and holding a cigarette, against a dimly lit, red-tinted background.
Review

Atomic Blonde

by Matt Thrift

Charlize Theron blasts her way through Cold War-era Berlin in this glib actioner from John Wick’s David Leitch.

4
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Two adults, a man and a woman, carrying bags and boxes in an outdoor setting with greenery in the background.
Review

The Last Face

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

Director Sean Penn drops an almighty clanger with this tepid war zone drama starring Charlize Theron and Javier Bardem.

1
Anticipation
1
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
A bald, muscular man wearing an orange prison jumpsuit and handcuffs appears to be in a prison setting.
Review

Fast and Furious 8

by Adam Woodward

Dwayne Johnson ups the ante as the automotive action franchise successfully navigates a tricky existential crossroads.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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
Grim-faced men inside a battered vehicle, one looking out angrily, another gripping the door.
Review

Mad Max: Fury Road

by Adam Woodward

The outer chassis may look battered and bruised, but there’s well-oiled action perfection under the bonnet.

5
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A man seated at a bar, gesturing and speaking to other patrons. He wears a casual outfit of a jacket and shirt.
Review

A Million Ways to Die in the West

by Adam Woodward

Seth MacFarlane has opted to make a comedy western as his follow-up to Ted. It’s an epic fail on every conceivable level.

3
Anticipation
1
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect

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