Talent Sharlto Copley

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Review

Monkey Man review – a ferocious, rough-hewn directorial debut

by Kambole Campbell

Dev Patel emerges as a compelling action star in his directorial debut Monkey Man, a scrappy revenge tale set in a fictionalised Indian city where corruption is rife.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Review

Beast

by Esther Rosenfield

Idris Elba is a father menaced by a killer lion in this capable but slight thriller.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Three men sitting together on a wall, laughing and relaxed. Warm lighting and a gritty, aged setting suggest a casual, informal scene.
Review

Free Fire

by David Jenkins

The myth of diplomacy is the key ingredient of a hot lead salad in Ben Wheatley’s wickedly funny pistol opera.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Review

Hardcore Henry

by Josh Slater-Williams

This ultra-violent FPS inspired actioner is about as fun as watching someone else play a video game.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
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
Two heavily armed and armoured soldiers in combat gear engaging in close-quarters fighting.
Review

Elysium

by Adam Woodward

Matt Damon suits up for Neill Blomkamp’s high-tech celestial epic. But we’re left wanting more.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A man in military uniform carrying a large weapon stands in a ruined urban setting.
Review

District 9

by Dan Brightmore

Neill Blomkamp’s film offers thought provoking thrills that have the audience rooting its CGI characters.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect

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