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

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

“An ambitious sequel that deliberately subverts expectations”

“Expands the mythos into an interesting new era, while still not shying away from moral complexities & dilemmas”

“Not only an ‘important film’, but just as crucially, a genuinely entertaining & gripping movie too”

“Epic battle sequences aside, this biopic feels like it only scratches the surface of Napoleon’s story”

“More a taut race-against-the-clock drama or a tense political conspiracy thriller, rather than a straightforward life story”

“A surprisingly tense & thoughtful war drama that focuses on its characters & underlying political themes”

“Delivers emotional arcs for the characters & some of the most visually interesting boxing sequences of the entire franchise”

“A historical action drama with epic battle sequences and must-see performances from Viola Davis, Lashana Lynch & Thuso Mbedu”

“While it might never quite settle on a consistent tone between the drama & the comedy, Lady Gaga’s performance means it’s certainly never dull”

“Enjoyable as a historical epic with visceral action sequences & impressive location shooting, but also as an eccentric & unique piece of filmmaking”

“A great character-driven thriller with some amazing performances – even if it’s not at all what you may have been expecting”

“A historic character study exploring issues like perception & institutional misogyny, that’s sadly just as applicable today”

“A dark, melancholic, fantasy take on the Arthurian legend, that feels ripe for intellectual analysis & dissection”

“The cast is great, but many of the ideas feel familiar, & the film’s bleak tone won’t be to everyone’s taste”

“Delivers a powerful anti-hate message through an effective combination of absurdist comedy & genuine heart”

“Funny, gripping & poignant, with a complex & multi-layered friendship at its heart”

“An immersive cinematic experience unlike any other”

“Although Adam Sandler gives his all to this role, spending over two hours with his unsympathetic & unlikeable character is exhausting”

“A poignant & thoughtful crime epic from some of the greatest filmmakers of their generation”

“A true life sporting comedy/drama is both genuinely touching & genuinely funny”

“Brad Pitt’s nuanced performance carries this space-set character study”

“Balances its various elements well, offering something for both the heart & the head”