“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”

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

“Evokes an unrelentingly unsettling atmosphere throughout”

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

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

“An unexpectedly good festive treat”

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

“An ambitious sequel that deliberately subverts expectations”

“A rollercoaster ride that delivers on its promise of excitement & spectacle, and adds surprisingly engaging characters too”

“An enjoyable, light-hearted & fun ride that provides the nostalgic greatest hits that fans wanted”

“Nothing you haven’t seen a hundred times before – Jessica Alba really deserves better”

“A touching character study that just happens to take place against the backdrop of an alien infestation”

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

“Original, slick & hugely enjoyable, powered by charismatic central performances & an inventive script”

“Pure, popcorn entertainment, with all the action & comedy you would expect, plus some emotional depth you might not”

“A masterclass in classic stunt-work, a damn funny rom-com, & a heartfelt love-letter to the stunt community”

“A beautifully shot, brilliantly acted, intentionally unsettling thriller that engages both the head & the heart”

“Bold, original & creative, Dev Patel’s directorial debut also sees him deliver an unflinchingly visceral action performance”

“A great Friday night movie – more subversive, knowing & humorous than I expected, with action sequences that pack a punch”

“A fairly straight-forward action/spy movie that doesn’t quite live up to its fun initial premise”

“Unashamedly fun, escapist, crowd-pleasing entertainment, providing all the excitement, laughs & action you could ask for”

“Delivers a little bit of everything – visceral action sequences, a streak of dark, deadpan humour, and elements of a procedural thriller”

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