Talent Melissa McCarthy

Rugged coastline with palm trees; woman with long red hair reclining on beach, wearing mermaid-like attire.
Review

The Little Mermaid

by Leila Latif

Halle Bailey’s charms can’t distract from all the bizarre choices at the heart of this underwhelming live-action remake.

2
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Two people, a man in sunglasses and a woman on a phone, stand outdoors in front of a glass wall.
Review

Can You Ever Forgive Me?

by David Jenkins

Melissa McCarthy and Richard E Grant are on top form in Marielle Heller’s melancholy tale of forgery and friendship.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Woman and Muppet police officer standing outdoors.
Review

The Happytime Murders

by Hannah Strong

A puppet detective investigates a series of brutal murders in this underwhelming comedy from Brian Henson.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
Group of people firing proton packs, emitting colourful energy beams against dark background
Review

Ghostbusters

by David Jenkins

The new Ghostbusters movie is much better than it needed to be, thanks to its stellar (and extremely charming) central cast.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two women, one blonde and one with auburn hair, appearing to be in an intense argument or confrontation.
Review

The Boss

by Josh Slater-Williams

Despite Melissa McCarthy’s best efforts this loose capitalist satire is a comically bankrupt affair.

2
Anticipation
1
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
A woman with curly blonde hair, wearing a grey jumper, looks surprised with her hands on her cheeks in an office setting.
Review

Spy

by Adam Woodward

Melissa McCarthy and Paul Feig again prove they’re a match made in comedy heaven with this superior spoof.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Older man standing next to a black car, wearing a beige shirt and red trousers, with a hand on his head.
Review

St Vincent

by David Jenkins

Bill Murray plays Scrooge (again) in this sunny, (mildly) funny paean to the meaning of modern sainthood.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two women singing into microphones at a formal event, one wearing a grey blazer and the other a patterned dress, both with curly hair.
Review

Bridesmaids

by Kevin Maher

The real shock is that this story of pre-wedding tensions amongst six mismatched bridesmaids is not Apatow-by-numbers.

2
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect

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