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  • Gladiator II (2024)
    Review preview for Gladiator II

    David Scarpa’s screenplay wisely keeps the political machinations on a slow simmer, so that they are easily followed and don’t get in the way of the nicely worked set-pieces Scott has in store.

    Amber Wilkinson · 4 out of 5
    A man seeks vengeance as a gladiator in Rome after his wife is killed in a raid.
  • Hypochondriac (2022)
    Review preview for Hypochondriac

    The struggle which follows is, in places, difficult to watch, especially for viewers who have been affected by such issues in their own lives, so Heimann sensibly leavens it with humour.

    Jennie Kermode · 4 out of 5
    When his bipolar mother walks back into his life, a young gay man is forced to contend with his family history of mental illness.
  • Jason X (2001)
    Review preview for Jason X

    It's a shame that nothing of real genius, or imagination, occurs within this unique environment.

    Gator MacReady · 3 out of 5
    Friday 13th serial killer does it on a spaceship after being frozen solid for 400 years.
  • Snake Eyes (2021)
    Review preview for Snake Eyes

    Hidden in this is a competent ninja flick.

    Andrew Robertson · 2.5 out of 5
    A GI Joe spin-off centered around the character of Snake Eyes.
  • Trust (2025)
    Review preview for Trust

    Turner is typically assured in a physically demanding role which also requires some monologuing and a lot of holding audience interest by herself.

    Jennie Kermode · 3 out of 5
    A Hollywood actress hides in a remote house after a scandal, only to find herself betrayed and fighting for survival.

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