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  • An American Werewolf In London (1981)
    Review preview for An American Werewolf In London

    Landis keeps the humour dry, the speech naturalistic, yet his keen sense of the absurd provides for some laugh-out-loud moments.

    Jennie Kermode · 4.5 out of 5
    Fully restored version of the werewolf classic.
  • The Dark Crystal (1982)
    Review preview for The Dark Crystal

    Some of the best puppetry you'll see anywhere.

    Jennie Kermode · 3.5 out of 5
    Two gelfling head to restore a shard to the dark crystal and order to their world.
  • I Am Big Bird: The Carroll Spinney Story (2014)
    Review preview for I Am Big Bird: The Carroll Spinney Story

    The overall effect, drenched by Joshua Johnson's unnecessarily surging score, is far too portentous for its own good.

    Amber Wilkinson · 2 out of 5
    Documentary about the man beneath the feathers.
  • Knives Out (2019)
    Review preview for Knives Out

    As a whodunit, the film is fun and forgettable.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 3 out of 5
    A detective is called into investigate the mysterious death of a renowned crime writer.
  • Monsters Inc (2001)
    Review preview for Monsters Inc

    Pixar cares enough to choose the best scriptwriters, the best voice talent, the most innovative animators.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 5 out of 5
    Disney animation where Zany monsters must deal with the unexpected intrusion of a little girl into their universe.
  • The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
    Review preview for The Muppet Christmas Carol

    It's one of those rare seasonal films that really can entertain the whole family.

    Jennie Kermode · 4 out of 5
    Charles Dickens' tale gets the Henson twist.
  • The Muppet Show: Series One (1976)
    Anarchic humour for TV puppets in 1976.
  • Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace (1999)
    Review preview for Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace

    The dialogue is carved in marble, as if the power of speech never progressed beyond Ronald Reagan and the art of the autocue.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 3 out of 5
    Lucas's Star Wars origins story returns to the big screen in 3D.
  • Star Wars: Episode 2 - Attack Of The Clones (2002)
    Review preview for Star Wars: Episode 2 - Attack Of The Clones

    Where is the magic?

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 2 out of 5
    Obi-Wan and Anakin are put in charge of protecting the Naboo senatoress after an attempt on her life.
  • Star Wars: Episode 3 - Revenge Of The Sith (2005)
    Review preview for Star Wars: Episode 3 - Revenge Of The Sith

    Revenge Of The Sith is a reminder of what made the original trilogy so good; character driven stories, along with a pot-boiling plot keeping things in check.

    Scott Macdonald · 4 out of 5
    Anakin's personal struggle against the Dark Side becomes more difficult as rebellious robots and an enemy within threaten to topple the Republic.
  • Star Wars: Episode 5 - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
    Review preview for Star Wars: Episode 5 - The Empire Strikes Back

    It is a spectacular, brilliantly realised piece of moviemaking

    Scott Macdonald · 5 out of 5
    Superior sequel, to Lucas's space hit.
  • Star Wars: Episode 6 - Return Of The Jedi (1983)
    Review preview for Star Wars: Episode 6 - Return Of The Jedi

    The best-looking and orchestrated space battle ever committed to film.

    Scott Macdonald · 3 out of 5
    Finale to the space saga.

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