Talent Johnny Depp

A man singing into a microphone, wearing sunglasses, in a black and white image.
Review

Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan

by David Jenkins

Occasionally interesting, overly glossy profile doc on the fiercely independent and outspoken Pogues frontman.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Four men in period clothing, including long coats and hats, standing on a city street by vintage vehicles.
Review

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

by Hannah Strong

The Harry Potter spin-off franchise continues with Eddie Redmayne’s magical zoologist getting caught up in a potential race war.

2
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Man with long dreadlocks, wearing a pirate costume and hat, standing in a crowded marketplace scene.
Review

Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar’s Revenge

by Adam Woodward

The fifth instalment in Disney’s swashbuckling franchise is scuppered by a certain Mr Depp.

1
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
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Review

Alice Through the Looking Glass

by Anton Bitel

There’s charm, humour and no shortage of strangeness in this radical rewriting of Lewis Carroll’s classic tale.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Review

Black Mass

by Vadim Rizov

Despite Johnny Depp’s best efforts, this by the numbers gangster biopic doesn’t do its story justice.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
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Review

Dark Shadows

by David Jenkins

Despite obvious flaws, there’s a decent amount to admire in Tim Burton’s bizarre retro horror comedy.

2
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Review

Alice in Wonderland

by Anton Bitel

Tim Burton has always been a visual storyteller and his Alice is a source of visual wonder.

4
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect

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