Movie Reviews

José Padilha’s retelling of the Entebbe story attempts to cast the hijacking in a more considered historical context

Ten years after the original slasher flick, The Strangers return to wreak havoc on an unsuspecting family in this violent and gory sequel

Blood and Glory is a testament to the contrasting perspective of the Anglo-Boer War, but nonetheless a quite enjoyable movie experience

The first full-length feature from Anders Walter ably adapts Joe Kelly and Ken Niimura's graphic novel into a simple yet profoundly effective film on adolescence, acceptance and facing one's demons, and no amount of misleading advertising can keep this one down

Love, Simon is monumental in its banality: a funny, heartfelt, genuinely entertaining movie that succeeds in treating its subject, ground-breaking for a mainstream film, with light-hearted simplicity, making it as relatable as it is fresh

Andy Nyman's attempt to bring his stage play to the big screen is a solidly-made send-up to old horror tropes – but is lacking in both genuine scares and meaningful substance

Ready Player One is an exciting spectacle whose action sequences, rapid-fire references and breathtaking visuals keep its audience entertained

An adaptation of a decidedly sub-par novel is a decidedly pleasant surprise, as a master's touch elevates this VR adventure to unexpected and genuinely enjoyable heights

Steven S DeKnight's sequel to Guillermo del Toro's robo-blockbuster may be rusty in some ways compared to its predecessor – but it's still no less of an enjoyable, if basic, action romp

Nash Edgerton's attempt at a black comedy is an earnest effort - but this tale south of the border struggles to leave a mark