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  • After The Hunt (2025)
    Review preview for After The Hunt

    Guadagnino is tilting at windmills and there isn’t even any wind.

    Jennie Kermode · 2.5 out of 5
    A college professor finds herself at a personal and professional crossroads when a star pupil levels an accusation against one of her colleagues and a dark secret from her own past threatens to come to light.
  • America's Sweethearts (2001)
    Review preview for America's Sweethearts

    The movie is fun, without being furious.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 3.5 out of 5
    Marketing boss of film studio attempts to placate warring husband-and-wife acting team.
  • The Ant Bully (2006)
    Review preview for The Ant Bully

    The Ant Bully is fine. It's a bit moralizing, but I guess its message is a good one.

    Moominkat · 3 out of 5
    Ants bite back and teach bully a lesson.
  • August: Osage County (2013)
    Review preview for August: Osage County

    We witness the best ensemble acting in a film with actresses in leading roles that Hollywood has produced this year.

    Anne-Katrin Titze · 4.5 out of 5
    A dysfunctional family comes together to deal with a crisis.
  • Ben Is Back (2018)
    Review preview for Ben Is Back

    The subject is important and relevant and Peter Hedges avoids the obvious pitfalls with a skilful, honest approach.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 4 out of 5
    A young man who returns home is welcomed by his mother, little realising trouble is coming through the door with him.
  • Charlie Wilson's War (2007)
    Review preview for Charlie Wilson's War

    The finest performance of Hanks' career.

    Jennie Kermode · 4 out of 5
    A well intentioned US congressman gets out of his depth trying to help the Afghans repel Russian invaders.
  • Charlotte's Web (2006)
    Review preview for Charlotte's Web

    What is astounding, is the restraint shown by director Gary Winick - nothing takes us from the quiet rural life of America in the Forties.

    Stephanie Wolfe Murray · 4 out of 5
    The farmer's daughter and a talkative spider try to save the life of the smallest piglet in the barn.
  • Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind (2002)
    Review preview for Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind

    This is Clooney's debut as a director and he does a terrific job.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 4 out of 5
    A game show host becomes a CIA hitman in his spare time.
  • Closer (2004)
    Review preview for Closer

    Director Mike Nichols' most powerful tour-de-force since the classic Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

    Chris · 5 out of 5
    A four-handed modern drama of sexual mores and interlocking relationships.
  • Duplicity (2009)
    Review preview for Duplicity

    Needed a more crackling central relationship to keep it interesting.

    Val Kermode · 2 out of 5
    Two former corporate spies scheme to swindle their bosses.
  • Erin Brockovich (1999)
    Review preview for Erin Brockovich

    Finney adds definite class to Roberts high octane performance.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 3.5 out of 5
    A feisty single mother uncovers a toxic scandal.
  • Fireflies In The Garden (2008)
    Review preview for Fireflies In The Garden

    Has the feel of an authentic autobiography, where nothing is straightforward.

    Val Kermode · 4 out of 5
    A son struggles to deal with his abusive father.
  • Full Frontal (2003)
    Review preview for Full Frontal

    What's infuriating about Full Frontal is that it's too close to real life to make sense. What's invigorating about it is that it doesn't give a damn.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 3.5 out of 5
    A back-to-basics ensemble day-in-the-life-of media folk in Hollywood.
  • The Mexican (2000)
    Review preview for The Mexican

    Gore Verbinski treats the whole thing as a romp.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 2.5 out of 5
    Gangsters in California send an idiot to Mexico to find an antique pistol, while his girlfriend is kidnapped by a hired killer.
  • Mirror Mirror (2012)
    Review preview for Mirror Mirror

    Ultimately, this is a disappointingly lifeless missed opportunity.

    Stephen Carty · 2.5 out of 5
    An exiled princess tries to win back her kingdom from her wicked stepmother.
  • Money Monster (2016)
    Review preview for Money Monster

    An efficiently diverting thriller.

    Richard Mowe · 3 out of 5
    A financial TV host and his producer are put in an extreme situation when an irate investor who has lost everything forcefully takes over their studio.
  • Mona Lisa Smile (2003)
    Review preview for Mona Lisa Smile

    Mona Lisa Smile is beautifully shot and the dazzling cast is always watchable.

    David Haviland · 3 out of 5
    A progressive teacher comes to a stuffy New England college to teach art and inspire change.
  • Mother's Day (2016)
    Review preview for Mother's Day

    There is nothing remotely inviting, funny or admirable about it

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 1 out of 5
    Families fall apart and hang together in a Mother's Day preamble.
  • Notting Hill (1999)
    Review preview for Notting Hill

    Being English and Hugh and frightfully-actually, the jokes have a cringe factor above the blush line.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 2.5 out of 5
    A world famous film star falls for a bookseller.
  • Ocean's 12 (2004)
    Review preview for Ocean's 12

    Twelve is the new 11 and mediocre is the new good.

    Josh Morrall · 3 out of 5
    Danny Ocean gets the gang back together to pull of a trio of European heists.
  • Ocean's Eleven (2001)
    Review preview for Ocean's Eleven

    The plot may be off the credibility charts, but while you're in it you're loving it.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 4 out of 5
    Led by a charasmatic ex-con, eleven thieves plot the heist of three Las Vegas casinos during a prizefight - but one of them has more than money on his mind.
  • Pretty Woman (1990)
    Review preview for Pretty Woman

    Compared to modern American rom-coms, Pretty Woman has integrity, style and restraint. As a result, it feels in a different class.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 4 out of 5
    Pygmalion in California with a moneybags businessman and a tart with a heart. Reissued in cinemas to celebrate it's 20th anniversary.
  • Runaway Bride (1999)
    Review preview for Runaway Bride

    The charm levels are high, the reality levels too low to register.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 3 out of 5
    Romance beckons when a reporter is assigned to write a story on a bride who keeps ditching grooms at the altar.
  • Stepmom (1998)
    Review preview for Stepmom

    At first, you think Chris Columbus is going to take the subject seriously, but when Susan Sarandon receives bad news from the cancer clinic, he skids on treacle and is lost.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 2 out of 5
    A terminally ill divorcee has to come to terms with her kid's new stepmother.
  • Tell Them Who You Are (2004)
    Review preview for Tell Them Who You Are

    A truly rare opportunity to take a very personal journey into the life of one of Hollywood’s greats.

    Merlin Harries · 5 out of 5
    Acclaimed cinematographer Haskell Wexler is the subject of his son Mark’s documentary focussing on their complex relationship and his father’s illustrious career.
  • Valentine's Day (2010)
    Review preview for Valentine's Day

    It's not long before it all becomes delightfully self-mocking.

    Val Kermode · 3.5 out of 5
    An ensemble drama looks at how different individuals and couples cope with the pressure of Valentine's Day.
  • Wonder (2017)
    Review preview for Wonder

    The film has predictability sewn into its DNA

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 2.5 out of 5
    Auggie has a facial deformity which means he looks odd and people stare and kids are cruel. He comes from a loving home. Will that help in the real world?

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