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Does ‘Life of the Party’ have what it takes to be the next ‘Bridesmaids’?
It may not seem like the most promising film of the summer, but we still hope it delivers some laughs and amusement.
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With its suffocating silence, ‘A Quiet Place’ is one of the best thrillers to come along in a while
It’s an intriguing setting and a unique plot with stellar acting, and its simplicity is absolutely mesmerising.
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Derivative and predictable, ‘The Darkest Minds’ marks the death of Hollywood’s originality
There is still reason to be hopeful, thanks to the fact the film comes from the creators of Stranger Things & Arrival.
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Ready Player One’s virtual reality will make you want to escape back to the real world
Whatever you do, don’t make the mistake of analysing the film, or you'll be underwhelmed by the banality of it all.
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The Spy Who Dumped Me won’t be winning any Oscars, but its leading ladies will definitely entertain
The concept isn’t highbrow or original, but it provides the chance to see Kunis and McKinnon at their goofball best.
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‘The Grinch’ is proof that Hollywood has officially run out of original ideas
Do we really need another adaptation of something we have already seen before? It seems unnecessary and underwhelming.
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Tully: A not so rosy, honest and realistic look into motherhood
The comedy drama tackles motherhood and its complicated realities, with the help of Theron’s convincing performance
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Intense and daring, Al Pacino’s ‘Paterno’ brings to light the aftermath of a child sex abuse scandal
Pacino is no stranger to playing controversial characters, and promises another strong performance as the head coach
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Battle of the Sexes: When too many narratives and ideological boxes spoil the broth
Based on the famous tennis showdown, it benefits from its fascinating story but suffers due to its unfocused execution
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Silly, zany and utterly delightful, Paddington 2 is a masterclass of children films
A brilliant example of what filmmakers can achieve with simplicity without overloading with excessive visual effects.