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  • Arthur And The Invisibles (2006)
    Review preview for Arthur And The Invisibles

    Besson breaks all the rules and doesn’t get away with it.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 2.5 out of 5
    An English boy in America seeks the help of miniature medieval Smurflings to save his Gran from being evicted.
  • Astro Boy (2009)
    Review preview for Astro Boy

    The intricate detail of the colourful computer animation will wow viewers.

    Leanne McGrath · 3 out of 5
    Science-fiction, CGI animation tracing the adventures of a young robot with super powers.
  • August Rush (2007)
    Review preview for August Rush

    The film's sugar content is off the scale and it doesn’t help that everyone who comes in contact with Evan are sooo nice it reaffirms your belief in human nature – well, almost.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 2.5 out of 5
    Boy on the run discovers he is a musical prodigy.
  • Charlie And The Chocolate Factory (2005)
    Review preview for Charlie And The Chocolate Factory

    It's a slick and intoxicating vision to say the least.

    George Williamson · 3.5 out of 5
    Extravagant remake of the Roald Dahl story about a boy who wins a Golden Ticket visit to an eccentric millionaire's sweet factory.
  • Finding Neverland (2004)
    Review preview for Finding Neverland

    It is difficult to find anything bad to say about a film that treats an interesting subject with such respect and ingenuity.

    Emma Slawinski · 5 out of 5
    Loose biopic of Peter Pan author JM Barrie.
  • Five Children And It (2004)
    Cranky sand creature whisks kids off on adventure.
  • The Golden Compass (2007)
    Review preview for The Golden Compass

    Easily the most imaginative, energetic and engaging children's film to hit cinemas this Christmas.

    Jennie Kermode · 4 out of 5
    A bold young girl with a mysterious destiny sets off to rescue endangered children from the frozen north.
  • A Good Year (2006)
    Review preview for A Good Year

    Crowe's too substantial a lead man to fit into these Hugh Grant-ish shoes.

    Paul Griffiths · 2 out of 5
    Gentle drama about a ruthless investment banker who inherits his uncle's French estate.
  • Justin And The Knights Of Valour (2013)
    Review preview for Justin And The Knights Of Valour

    Even Banderas' character feels like a cheap knock-off who is not fit to polish the boots of Puss.

    Amber Wilkinson · 2 out of 5
    A boy embarks on a quest to become a knight
  • The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008)
    Review preview for The Spiderwick Chronicles

    One of the best children's films for years.

    Jennie Kermode · 5 out of 5
    Moving to a creepy old house after their parents split up, three children encounter a dangerous but enchanting supernatural world.
  • Two Brothers (2004)
    Review preview for Two Brothers

    It's so predictable, you can practically guess frame for frame what's going to happen.

    Emma Slawinski · 2.5 out of 5
    Tiger twins separated as cubs face adventure in human world.

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