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

“Evokes an unrelentingly unsettling atmosphere throughout”

A selection of my favourite movies and moments from 2024

“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”

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“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”

“A worthy sequel that genuinely adds something to the overall story, with spectacular action & a great cast”

“A very entertaining & consistently funny Christmas-themed family adventure”

“Fun, silly & funny throughout”

“Doesn’t quite match the brilliance of its predecessors, still a warm-hearted & entertaining family film”

“Although aimed at the younger audience, there’s certainly enough to keep older fans engaged too”

“A two-dimensional thriller with poorly written characters, a predictable plot & clumsy dialogue”

“Let down by disjointed storytelling & constantly shifting tones”

“Delivers some great comedic performances & some of the most creative fight sequences of the year”

“An ambitious sequel that deliberately subverts expectations”

“Fede Alvarez’s love-letter to the original Alien movies”

Focusing on comedy & character over plot, Tim Burton delivers all the dark fun you could want from a ‘Beetlejuice’ sequel”