Talent Hugh Grant

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Review

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy review – pleasant but forgettable

by Hannah Strong

Renée Zellweger dons her big knickers again as the frazzled heroine, this time getting her groove back after her husband's death.

2
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Review

Merchant Ivory review – an affectionate yet shallow biodoc

by Marina Ashioti

Stephen Soucy delves into the creative and personal partnership of Ismail Merchant and James Ivory which produced some of Britain's greatest literary adaptations.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Review

Heretic review – Hugh Grant is a horror natural

by Leila Latif

Two Mormon missionaries get more than they bargained for when they drop in on Hugh Grant in Scott Beck and Bryan Woods' effective psychological horror.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Review

Wonka review – Timothée Chalamet is simply sensational

by Adam Woodward

Gather round and listen close... Paul King’s dazzling prequel to Roald Dahl’s beloved story is a joyous expression of pure imagination.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Review

The Gentlemen

by Hannah Strong

After spending a decade in Hollywood, Guy Ritchie returns to his gangster roots with this all-star crime caper.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
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Review

Paddington 2

by David Jenkins

The friendly little bear spends some time behind bars in this fantastically delightful family sequel.

4
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
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Review

Florence Foster Jenkins

by David Jenkins

Stephen Frears parlays the fascinating story of this warbling songbird into a cosy, featherlight comedy.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
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Review

The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists

by Matt Bochenski

There’s adventure all right, and science in spades, but someone buried the piracy in Aardman’s latest stop-motion treasure.

5
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect

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