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Two female characters in tropical setting, surrounded by palm trees and water.
Review

Moana 2 review – a tidal wave of joy on the big screen

by Yasmine Kandil

Although it doesn’t quite soar to the heights of the original, there’s a lot to enjoy in this delightful sequel.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two people, a man and a woman, standing on a wooden riverboat in a forest setting.
Review

Jungle Cruise

by Lou Thomas

Expectations be damned: Disney’s riverboat caper is one of the year’s most purely pleasurable motion pictures.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Three people standing in a dark room, a man with grey hair and a beard wearing a green jacket, a young woman with dark hair wearing a red jacket, and a young man with dark hair wearing black clothing.
Review

Jumanji: The Next Level

by Hannah Strong

The gang gets a sequel... Danny DeVito and Awkwafina join the cast of this glossy fantasy adventure.

2
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Two muscular men wearing tactical gear walk through a rugged, rain-soaked environment.
Review

Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw

by Hannah Strong

Two titans of action cinema team up for an audacious blockbuster romp in this well-meaning franchise spin-off.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two people, a man and a woman, standing in a boxing ring wearing athletic attire.
Review

Fighting with My Family

by Greg Evans

Florence Pugh plays an aspiring WWE wrestler in Stephen Merchant’s entertaining sports drama.

2
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two figures embracing in a warm, colourful evening light.
Review

Skyscraper

by Hannah Strong

Dwayne Johnson takes on terrorists in a towering inferno in this run-of-the-mill blockbuster.

2
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
Man in white vest wielding assault rifle amidst rubble and debris
Review

Rampage

by Hannah Strong

Dwayne Johnson goes toe-to-toe with some genetically-altered giants in this silly and entertaining blockbuster.

2
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two men in camouflage clothing climbing on a fallen tree, surrounded by lush greenery.
Review

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

by Hannah Strong

Dwayne Johnson and co enter a virtual wilderness in the ’90s reboot nobody asked for.

2
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Two people, a man and a woman, in a romantic pose on a beach with the ocean in the background.
Review

Baywatch

by Amy Bowker

Bums, guns and red lycra – Baywatch is back and it’s exactly what you’re expecting.

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Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
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
Young woman in red top and patterned skirt running along a tropical beach
Review

Moana

by Alexia Stam

A feisty Polynesian princess takes care of business on the high seas in this delightful animated caper.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
An older, bald man wearing a suit and tie sits on a sofa, holding a young boy in his arms who is dressed in a suit.
Review

Central Intelligence

by Katherine McLaughlin

Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart prove perfect comedic bedfellows in this snappy crime caper.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect

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