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

“Perhaps the most disappointing film of 2024”

“Let down by disjointed storytelling & constantly shifting tones”

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

“A 96-minute therapy session that is utterly entertaining & funny throughout”

“A fascinatingly different approach to the character, with thought-provoking themes & well-drawn human characters”

“Playfully toys with the genre tropes, while delivering all of the blood & laughs you could ask for”

“An over-the-top, ridiculous pantomime in which Godzilla & Kong are frenemies in a Kaiju tag-team match”

“Although the tone is a little inconsistent, Millie Boddy Brown’s performance carries the film, while the script inventively subverts the genre cliches”

“A hugely enjoyable sci-fi fantasy that is both a traditional fairytale of good-versus-evil, and an inventive subversion of those tropes”

“A consistently funny (and gory) action comedy carried by Nicholas Hoult’s & Nicolas Cage’s central dysfunctional relationship”

“A joyous experience from beginning to end – this family-friendly fantasy adventure expertly balances its emotional, comedy & action elements”

“Absolutely must-see family entertainment – after over a decade away, this return to the Shrek-universe is a joy”

“A surprisingly dark fairy tale that explores grief, fascism, free will, individuality & parental love”

“A vampire action comedy where the inventive action sequences & odd-couple humour make up for a weak plot & inconsistent lore”

“Combines the epic thrills & joyful comedy of ‘Ragnarok’, with the more emotional & soulful elements of Thor’s journey in ‘Endgame’”

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

“A film that has something to offer everyone, and that can be enjoyed by viewers of all ages”

“It may not be the film that anyone was expecting, but it’s arguably all the better for it – a bold swing for the fences that has paid off”

“Despite its flaws, as a put-your-brain-in-neutral popcorn action flick, there is still fun to be had”

“A heartfelt & affectionate tribute which recapture the tone & spirit of the original films, while telling new characters’ stories”

“This millennia-spanning cosmic fantasy about galactic space-gods & immortal beings may divide audiences, although it benefits greatly from repeat viewings”

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

“Powered by Simu Liu’s charismatic central performance, this delivers all you could ask for in terms of martial arts action, epic fantasy adventure & family drama”