Talent Kate Winslet

Blue humanoid figure with tribal jewellery, against a mountainous landscape with flying creatures.
Review

Avatar: The Way of Water

by David Jenkins

A gaudy blue folly which encapsulates James Cameron’s strength as an image-maker, but weakness as a storyteller.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Two women in period dress, one with curled hair, the other with straight hair, engage in a close conversation.
Review

Ammonite

by Jourdain Searles

A reclusive fossil collector has her quiet life interrupted in Francis Lee’s atmospheric coastal drama.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Animated girl with red hair and surprised expression, casting glowing energy from outstretched hands, set against a mysterious green background.
Review

Mary and the Witch’s Flower

by Trevor Johnston

There’s shades of Spirited Away and Kiki’s Delivery Service in this charming animation from Studio Ponoc.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A bearded man wearing a warm winter coat and hat stands in a snowy mountain landscape.
Review

The Mountain Between Us

by Elena Lazic

Love blossoms in the wake of a plane crash in this fun romantic disaster movie with Idris Elba and Kate Winslet.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two people sitting on a bench, a man and a woman, wearing warm winter clothing in shades of blue and navy.
Review

Collateral Beauty

by Elena Lazic

The man once self-described as Mr Box Office heads up yet another slushy, contrived dud.

2
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
Closeup of a man with dark hair wearing a black shirt, sitting at a table in a dimly lit setting.
Review

Triple 9

by David Jenkins

Australian director John Hillcoat assembles an A-list crack squad for this gritty by-the-numbers heist flick.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Close-up of a man's face wearing round glasses with reflections of a computer screen visible in the lenses.
Review

Steve Jobs

by Ashley Clark

This triple-pronged character study of the Apple godhead is bogged down in reams of self-satisfied Sorkinese.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A woman in a blue top holding a tablet computer, with a man in a dark jacket standing behind her.
Review

The Divergent Series: Insurgent

by Matt Thrift

Exposition and naff CG fight for supremacy in this YA sci-fi sequel starring a seemingly unengaged Shailene Woodley.

2
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect

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