“A worthy sequel that genuinely adds something to the overall story, with spectacular action & a great cast”
“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”
“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”
“An enjoyable prequel, even if it lacks the humour & inventiveness of the earlier films”
“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”
“An epic fantasy that successfully combines cinematic battle sequences with the intimacy of Mulan’s personal journey”
“Captures the energy, creativity & excitement of the stage production & sets a new benchmark for live theatre recordings”
“Delivers a powerful anti-hate message through an effective combination of absurdist comedy & genuine heart”
“An immersive cinematic experience unlike any other”
“A poignant & thoughtful crime epic from some of the greatest filmmakers of their generation”
“More of a series of amusing anecdotes & vignettes, rather than a plot per se”
“An intimate and visceral tribute to the sacrifices that made Mankind’s greatest accomplishment possible”
“As a culmination of the character threads left dangling from the original trilogy, it’s very satisfying”
“Works as a visually impressive, stunt filled, historical action flick”
