“A highly entertaining & original film if you’re a fan of the genre”

“A very well-written, well-directed & well-acted psychological thriller with darkly comic undertones”

“An original sci-fi movie delivering laughs & suspense while also having something meaningful to say”

“High-quality, family-friendly popcorn entertainment, delivered with inventively idiosyncratic visual flair”

How many did I correctly predict?

“A funny & entertaining rom-com with surprising emotional depth”

Who do I think will win?

“The conspiracy thriller plot & great cast are the film’s main strengths”

“Evokes an unrelentingly unsettling atmosphere throughout”

“Ke Huy Quan gets a chance to exhibit his stunt credentials”

A selection of my favourite movies and moments from 2024

“A tense & immersive (if a little underwhelming) horror film”

“A lightweight spy action-comedy with an entertaining double-act”

“An amusing & uplifting story that encourages us all to reconnect with our inner child”

“A near-perfect adaptation, with career best performances from Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande”

“A definite improvement on the previous sequel”

“Very gripping both as a character drama & as a political thriller”

My most memorable moments from ‘event’ TV in 2024

A look ahead at what’s “coming soon” in 2025

“An unexpectedly good festive treat”

“Perhaps the most disappointing film of 2024”

“A fun put-your-brain-in-neutral-and-just-go-with-it ride”

“Despite some jarring tonal shifts, the performances are universally great”

“Another emotionally-impactful, family-friendly adventure, set against the backdrop of Polynesian mythology”