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  • Across The River And Into The Trees (2022)
    Review preview for Across The River And Into The Trees

    There’s a specificity about the relationship between Cantwell and the Countess that makes it convince.

    Jennie Kermode · 4.5 out of 5
    A war hero, struggling with his memories as his body is ravaged by heart disease, makes one last trip to Venice to face his demons and discover an unexpected source of joy.
  • The Beekeeper (2024)
    Review preview for The Beekeeper

    There's a credited law enforcement consultant, and I will spare their blushes because I actually suspect that there's a more credible depiction of tactics and techniques in the Paw Patrol movies.

    Andrew Robertson · 1.5 out of 5
    One man's brutal campaign for vengeance takes on national stakes after he is revealed to be a former operative of a powerful and clandestine organisation known as Beekeepers.
  • Bridge To Terabithia (2007)
    Review preview for Bridge To Terabithia

    An adventure that appears artificial and never feels in any way exciting. However, Hutcherson and Robb are excellent.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 3 out of 5
    School friends invent a magic kingdom in the woods.
  • Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009)
    Review preview for Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant

    Scruffy and scarred and only inadvertently dashing, Crepsley has none of the glamour generally associated with vampires today, though John C. Reilly has no difficulty in making him compelling.

    Jennie Kermode · 3 out of 5
    A teenager gets in over his head with vampire politics and finds temporary refuge with a freak show.
  • The Disaster Artist (2017)
    Review preview for The Disaster Artist

    Rather than simply turn Tommy into a laughing stock, Franco teases out the tragicomedy of the man.

    Amber Wilkinson · 3.5 out of 5
    The story of the making of the 'Citizen Kane of bad movies', The Room.
  • Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer (2018)
    Review preview for Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer

    Though it goes through the motions of that standard kids' Christmas adventure film, Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer lacks the charm necessary to make such endeavours work.

    Jennie Kermode · 2 out of 5
    When Blitzen announces his retirement on December 21st, a miniature horse has 3 days to fulfil his lifelong dream of earning a spot on Santa's team at the North Pole try-outs.
  • Epic (2013)
    Review preview for Epic

    The early stretch strikes a nice balance between surprisingly mature human scenes and the soaring spectacle of the Leaf-people’s lives.

    David Graham · 4 out of 5
    A teenager shrunk to the size of the leaf people in her father's garden must fight evil forces to save the world.
  • Firehouse Dog (2007)
    Review preview for Firehouse Dog

    The most enjoyable kids’ film I have seen for quite a while.

    Stephanie Wolfe Murray · 3.5 out of 5
    A lost canine movie star teams up with a kid to save an ailing fire station.
  • Howl's Moving Castle (2004)
    Review preview for Howl's Moving Castle

    Anime at its very finest - lightning paced, visually stunning, feverishly creative and overrun by a logic all its own.

    Anton Bitel · 5 out of 5
    A magical tale in a troubled kingdom on the brink of war.
  • The Hunger Games (2012)
    Review preview for The Hunger Games

    Ross avoids the hyperbole of gore and mayhem to keep the emotions of what is happening so near the bone it hurts.

    Amber Wilkinson · 4.5 out of 5
    Set in a dystopian future, a young boy and girl must fight to the death on live television.
  • The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013)
    Review preview for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

    It's easy to forgive the fact that nothing's happening when it's not happening around Jennifer Lawrence.

    Max Crawford · 2.5 out of 5
    The stakes are raised for survivor Katniss as she is forced join a champion of champions tournament.
  • The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 (2014)
    Review preview for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1

    Jennifer Lawrence's expressions stretch from worried to confused

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 3 out of 5
    Now the games are over, it's civil war in Part 1 of the final chapter
  • The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (2015)
    Review preview for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2

    The plot stutters into absurdity

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 2.5 out of 5
    The rebels escort Katniss Everdeen into the Capital to assassinate President Snow, or die trying.
  • Journey To The Centre Of The Earth 3D (2008)
    Review preview for Journey To The Centre Of The Earth 3D

    Great fun.

    Andrew Robertson · 3.5 out of 5
    An expedition discovers another world hidden beneath the Earth's crust in this reimagining of the Jules Verne classic.
  • Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012)
    Review preview for Journey 2: The Mysterious Island

    Journey 2: The Mysterious Island is a good example of bad storytelling.

    Donald Munro · 2 out of 5
    Sean Anderson partners with his mom's boyfriend on a mission to find his grandfather, who is thought to be missing on a mythical island.
  • The Kids Are All Right (2010)
    Review preview for The Kids Are All Right

    A whip-smart, often very funny family drama, presenting observations on domestic life that are all too uncomfortably recognisable.

    Anton Bitel · 3.5 out of 5
    The children of a lesbian couple hunt down their biological dad with comic results.
  • Kicking And Screaming (2005)
    Review preview for Kicking And Screaming

    If this footy film was in a league it would be languishing at the bottom of the Vauxhall Conference.

    Amber Wilkinson · 1 out of 5
    Will Ferrell tries to coach little league, which causes him to lock horns with his over-competitive dad.
  • RV (2006)
    Review preview for RV

    Leave your prejudices at the door. This family adventure might surprise you.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 3.5 out of 5
    The holiday from hell becomes a wild adventure.
  • Tragedy Girls (2017)
    Review preview for Tragedy Girls

    Loud, colourful, facetious and painstakingly shallow, Tragedy Girls perfectly captures the high school movie vibe.

    Jennie Kermode · 3 out of 5
    High school seniors McKayla and Sadie are obsessed with their social media presence as authorities on crime - the only trouble is, they're the hands-on type.
  • Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005)
    Review preview for Zathura: A Space Adventure

    The performances are anything but annoying. In fact, they are charming, without being mumsy, and cute, without being showy-off.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 4 out of 5
    A magical board game sends a house into space.

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