Talent Nicholas Hoult

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Review

The Order review – sadly prescient true life ’80s cop thriller

by Rafa Sales Ross

It’s cops versus Nazis in this old school policier from Justin Kurzel, powered by ace lead performances from Jude Law and Nicholas Hoult.

1
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two women in period costumes standing on a hill with crosses in the background, against a cloudy sky.
Review

Nosferatu review – an earthy, erotic masterwork

by Charles Bramesco

Robert Eggers realises a lifelong dream in reimagining the tale of Count Orlok, with spellbinding results.

3
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Group of people sitting in courtroom, various ages and ethnicities, some using electronic devices.
Review

Juror #2 review – one of Clint Eastwood’s finest late-era films

by David Jenkins

Clint Eastwood’s 40th film offers a morally complex riff on the tried-and-tested courtroom drama which culminates in a killer final shot.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Review

Renfield

by Hannah Strong

Nicholas Hoult plays Count Dracula’s long-suffering servant in Chris McKay’s underwhelming horror-comedy.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
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Review

The Menu

by David Jenkins

Mark Mylod's one-dimensional dark comedy serves up an undercooked feast of profoundly smug commentary.

4
Anticipation
1
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
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Review

Those Who Wish Me Dead

by Charles Bramesco

Angelina Jolie is pitted against the forces of nature in this damp squib of a thriller from writer/director Taylor Sheridan.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
A man in a dark waistcoat stands in a room decorated with drawings and photographs.
Review

Tolkien

by Matt Thrift

Nicholas Hoult stars in this bland literary biopic of the life of Lord of the Rings scribe JRR Tolkien.

2
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
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Review

Kill Your Friends

by David Jenkins

Nicholas Hoult gets nasty in this lairy, sweary and utterly joyless dirge through the ’90s music industry.

3
Anticipation
1
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
Grim-faced men inside a battered vehicle, one looking out angrily, another gripping the door.
Review

Mad Max: Fury Road

by Adam Woodward

The outer chassis may look battered and bruised, but there’s well-oiled action perfection under the bonnet.

5
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect

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