Talent Hugh Jackman

A superhero character in a red and black costume with weapons strapped to their body, standing in front of a weathered concrete wall.
Review

Deadpool & Wolverine review – a mixed (ball) bag

by David Jenkins

The MCU serves up a two-hour dick joke slam in the guise of a metatextual superhero threequel. Results may vary.

2
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3
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2
In Retrospect
A pensive man with a serious expression, wearing a black jumper, in a dimly lit setting.
Review

The Son

by Hannah Strong

Playwright-turned-filmmaker Florian Zeller's follow-up to The Father fails to achieve the emotional resonance of its predecessor.

4
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Group of adults in formal attire standing in an office setting.
Review

Bad Education

by Hannah Strong

Hugh Jackman plays a tricksy teacher in director Cory Finley’s pitch-black classroom comedy.

4
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Three animated characters: a man with blue skin, a large hairy creature with a red nose and teeth, and a woman with black hair and a red dress. They are set against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains and a waterfall.
Review

Missing Link

by Adam Woodward

Hugh Jackman’s intrepid explorer makes a startling discovery in Laika’s latest stop-motion treasure.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A man in a suit speaking into a microphone, surrounded by a crowd, in front of a Greenpeace banner.
Review

The Front Runner

by Adam Nayman

If nothing else, this tawdry political drama proves that Jason Reitman is no Steven Spielberg.

2
Anticipation
2
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2
In Retrospect
Theatrical troupe in ornate costumes, including a man in a red and gold waistcoat, surrounded by people in colourful, elaborate outfits.
Review

The Greatest Showman

by Manuela Lazic

Hugh Jackman brings boundless energy and enthusiasm to this crowd-pleasing circus musical.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Muscular male figure holding young child, silhouetted against fiery backdrop
Review

Logan

by David Jenkins

As Wolverine, Hugh Jackman bows out in real style in this soulful revisionist comic book yarn.

2
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Close-up of a man with short dark hair wearing a blue jacket, looking thoughtful.
Review

X-Men: Apocalypse

by Adam Woodward

The third instalment in the rebooted comic book franchise is a colossal failure on every conceivable level.

3
Anticipation
1
Enjoyment
1
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Trailers

The first trailer for Eddie the Eagle soars into view

by Clarisse Loughrey

Taron Egerton stars as the cult ski-jumping figure in this uplifting underdog story.

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Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Two men in dark, brooding attire standing in a shadowy, dimly lit room.
Review

Pan

by Clarisse Loughrey

Cultural appropriation abound in Joe Wright’s iffy prequel to JM Barrie’s beloved children’s novel.

2
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
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A man in a white shirt confronting a large, heavily armed robot in an urban setting.
Review

Chappie

by David Ehrlich

Neill Blomkamp dazzles and exasperates in equal measure with this cheerily derivative sci-fi extravaganza.

2
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A blue-skinned woman with red hair, wearing a black brassiere, stands in a dimly lit room.
Review

X-Men: Days of Future Past

by Chris Blohm

A cast of thousands join together for this romping and witty superhero sequel from Bryan Singer.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect

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