Film Reviews

Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar’s Revenge review – nothing special

King Arthur: Legend of the Sword review – disposable fun at most

Colossal review – a monstrously good film

Alien: Covenant review – a thrilling and intense gore-fest

Prometheus review – a grand and beautifully made sci-fi film

Alien review – the ultimate in sci-fi horror

I Origins review – a fresh and original sci-fi

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 review – hilarious and entertaining

Their Finest review – a witty and charming period drama

Fast & Furious 8 review – entertaining and action-packed

Under the Skin review – an intriguing and visually striking sci-fi

Free Fire review – a gritty and action packed film

Ghost in the Shell review – a stylishly made, and spectacle filled sci-fi

Life review – a chilling sci-fi horror

Get Out review – a terrifying but hilarious social horror

Beauty and the Beast review – a visually stunning and whimsical musical

Kong: Skull Island review – a fun and entertaining creature feature

Logan review – a fitting and bittersweet end to a beloved character

Hunt for the Wilderpeople review – a hilarious and heart-warming film

A Cure for Wellness review – a unique psychological horror

Patriots Day review – an intensely moving and compelling film

The Great Wall review – a CGI bloated mess

John Wick: Chapter 2 review – a pulse-racing feast for the senses

Hidden Figures review – a brilliantly made and crowd pleasing film

The LEGO Batman Movie review – a hilarious and fun-filled movie

Rings review – a pointless and lazy sequel

Gold review – a boring experience from start to finish

Eddie the Eagle review – a great feel-good biopic

T2 Trainspotting review – an enjoyable but pointless sequel

Hacksaw Ridge review – an intense and inspirational true story

Split review – a fresh and original psychological thriller

La La Land review – a mesmerising and captivating love letter to classic Hollywood

Silence review – a challenging and masterfully made film

Bone Tomahawk review – a cult classic in the making

Assassin’s Creed review – a dry and lifeless adaptation

A Monster Calls review – a superb and gut wrenching family film

Passengers review – a predictable yet enjoyable sci-fi

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story review – a masterfully made Star Wars tale

Moana review – a beautifully animated story

Hush review – tense and thrilling from beginning to end

Allied review – an adequate spy thriller

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them review – a dazzling and amazing adventure in the world of magic

Arrival review – a feast for the senses

The Accountant review – a surprisingly effective action thriller

A Birder’s Guide to Everything review – a delightful and heartfelt coming of age drama

Doctor Strange review – a great introduction to the psychedelic side of Marvel

Trolls review – a toe-tapping and enjoyable film just for the kids

Ouija: Origin of Evil review – atmospheric and retro horror at its best

Jack Reacher: Never Go Back review – a great film dedicated to old school, practical action

Inferno review – a dull and lazy adaptation

American Honey review – an engrossing story about lost childhood and growing up

The Girl on the Train review – an unexciting and obvious mystery thriller

Super review – combines jet black humour and a low key take on the superhero genre

Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children review – a fantasy film with a dark twist

The Magnificent Seven review – a fun-filled remake

The Girl with All The Gifts review – a surprisingly original and fresh take on the zombie film

Blair Witch review – a scary but forgettable sequel

Kubo and the Two Strings review – a beautifully animated and heartfelt film

Hell or High Water review – a great modern Western

Ben-Hur review – a pointless remake of a classic film

Morgan review – a messy thriller that can’t decide what it is

The Lobster review – a quirky and fresh look at a dystopian future

War Dogs review – a light look at the arms trade

The Purge: Election Year review – a tense and action filled thriller

Swallows and Amazons review – a quintessentially British and charming kids adventure

Lights Out review – a fear inducing experience that will keep your lights on for days

The Shallows review – a sharktastic and thrilling creature feature

Pete’s Dragon review – a feel-good film that will warm your heart

Suicide Squad review – a messy but entertaining ride from DC

Munich review – a smart moody thriller by Spielberg

Finding Dory review – an emotionally engaging and entertaining film the whole family can enjoy

Jason Bourne review – an adequate repeat of what came before

The BFG review – a whimsical adaptation of a beloved children’s book

Star Trek Beyond review – Kirk and crew back for another bold and exciting adventure in space

Ghostbusters review – not as bad as everyone thought it would be

The Legend of Tarzan review – a moody and dour take on the Lord of Apes

Requiem for a Dream review – a dark visceral look into drug culture

The Secret Life of Pets review – a humorous look at what your pets get up to when you’re not around

Independence Day: Resurgence review – a good disposable popcorn flick

Gods of Egypt review – a big mess of a film with no redeemable qualities

The Conjuring 2 review – the Warren’s return for another spine tingling case

The Nice Guys review – a fun and entertaining buddy film

Frank review – a fantastic dramedy about the power of music and following your dreams

Warcraft: The Beginning review – a cheap imitation of The Lord of The Rings

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of The Shadows review – a poorly made sequel with very little to offer

Alice Through the Looking Glass review – a poor blue screened mess

X-Men: Apocalypse review – an over-bloated yet enjoyable comic book film

Coherence review – smart indie sci-fi at its best

Captain America: Civil War review – an action fuelled superhero film with heart

The Jungle Book review – a Disney reboot worth shouting about

Eye in The Sky review – a political thriller with real bite

Predator review – 80’s action at its most masculine

Zootropolis review – Disney’s fun and adventurous take on the buddy cop genre

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice review – two titans meet for the first time in a messy but enjoyable film

10 Cloverfield Lane review – a tense claustrophobic thriller

Deadpool review – pure cinematic entertainment

Guardians of the Galaxy review – a ridiculously good time

Avengers Assemble review – a fantastic superhero team-up