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  • Anna Karenina (2012)
    Review preview for Anna Karenina

    Like its central character, then, this is beautiful and brave even if it fails to fully realise its potential.

    Amber Wilkinson · 3.5 out of 5
    A married aristocrat embarks on a tragic affair.
  • Atonement (2007)
    Review preview for Atonement

    You'll be lucky to see another film this year as absorbing and evocative as Atonement.

    Jennie Kermode · 5 out of 5
    A young couple are torn apart by a confused girl's accusation, by class prejudice and by war.
  • Cyrano (2021)
    Review preview for Cyrano

    There has simply never been a better Cyrano than Peter Dinklage.

    Jennie Kermode · 5 out of 5
    An accomplished wit who is fearful of rejection because of his physical appearance writes letters to help another man win the heart of the woman he loves in this musical version of the classic play.
  • Darkest Hour (2017)
    Review preview for Darkest Hour

    There is an awkward balance here between the focus on capturing real events and a clear desire to play to the gallery.

    Jennie Kermode · 3 out of 5
    A dramatisation of the early days of Winston Churchill's premiership and his dilemma over how to handle Hitler.
  • Hanna (2011)
    Review preview for Hanna

    The truth is that this genre mash-up attempt ends up feeling more unintentionally hilarious and hysterical than impressive or refreshing.

    Owen Van Spall · 2.5 out of 5
    A teenager raised to be a killing machine, goes on a mission across Europe.
  • Pan (2015)
    Review preview for Pan

    Visual indigestion and intellectual flatulence

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 2 out of 5
    A 12-year-old orphan is spirited away to the magical world of Neverland where he fights pirates to save fairies and ultimately discovers his destiny as Peter Pan, the boy who never grows up.
  • Pride & Prejudice (2005)
    Review preview for Pride & Prejudice

    This is the first time in ages - perhaps ever - that the hot-blooded delights of a country house ball have been shown to be fun.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 4.5 out of 5
    The camera loves Keira as Jane Austen's famous and fabulous writing flows to life.
  • The Soloist (2009)
    Review preview for The Soloist

    Foxx gives a vivid and incredibly moving portrayal of this troubled genius.

    Leanne McGrath · 4 out of 5
    A writer forms a friendship with a homeless musical prodigy.

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