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5/5
The Batman (2022) Andy Lea Pattinson is a perfect fit for the cowl and cape in this gritty, pacy and achingly stylish adventure
Posted Mar 02, 2022  Edit critic review
4/5
The Suicide Squad (2021) Andy Lea Pitched somewhere between a reboot and a sequel, this is a violent, foul-mouthed and gleefully bonkers attempt to right the wrongs of David Ayer's Suicide Squad.
Posted Jul 28, 2021  Edit critic review
2/5
F9 The Fast Saga (2021) Andy Lea Pointless cameos, cheesy dialogue and low-stakes CGI-enhanced mayhem. A fun franchise has got lost in space.
Posted Jul 27, 2021  Edit critic review
3/5
Off the Rails (2021) Andy Lea There's way too much Blondie shoehorned into the soundtrack but the performances are solid, the camaraderie is convincing and there's a smattering of witty lines.
Posted Jul 23, 2021  Edit critic review
3/5
Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway (2021) Andy Lea It's not just the rabbit who seems to have learned a lesson. Returning director Will Gluck has realised that a more toned-down hero makes for a superior and far less "polarising" sequel.
Posted May 20, 2021  Edit critic review
3/5
Those Who Wish Me Dead (2021) Andy Lea The pacing is off but the shoot-outs are tense, the scenery is spectacular and Jolie makes the most of her first action role since 2010's Salt.
Posted May 16, 2021  Edit critic review
2/5
Coming 2 America (2021) Andy Lea Too happy to coast along on cameo appearances, broad comedy and knowing callbacks to the original.
Posted Mar 06, 2021  Edit critic review
4/5
Pelé (2021) Andy Lea The archive footage is a thrilling testament to his talent. But the film also explores the dark side of the Brazilian nationalism he unwittingly unleashed.
Posted Feb 22, 2021  Edit critic review
3/5
Firedrake the Silver Dragon (2020) Andy Lea The animation is bright and breezy, the plot moves at a fair clip and Patrick Stewart is good value voicing a dragon-munching monster. Sadly, the characters are less finely drawn.
Posted Feb 12, 2021  Edit critic review
5/5
Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar (2021) Andy Lea After this, I won't be able to look at Morgan Freeman without thinking of a mournful crab or hear a lounge pianist without thinking of Mark Jonathan Davis's wildly inappropriate Richard Cheese.
Posted Feb 12, 2021  Edit critic review
3/5
A Glitch in the Matrix (2020) Andy Lea More intriguing is the notion that technology and popular culture are changing the way we view the world.
Posted Feb 05, 2021  Edit critic review
1/5
Twist (2021) Andy Lea The last time Caine did Dickens, he was Scrooge to Kermit the Frog's Bob Cratchit. This time, the muppets are behind the camera.
Posted Feb 01, 2021  Edit critic review
4/5
The White Tiger (2021) Andy Lea The pace sags a little in the middle, but the tension keeps us hooked as we hurtle towards the pitch black finale.
Posted Jan 21, 2021  Edit critic review
4/5
Persian Lessons (2020) Andy Lea While some aspects of the story stretch credulity, two brilliant lead performances keep us hooked.
Posted Jan 21, 2021  Edit critic review
3/5
Baby Done (2020) Andy Lea The episodic structure makes it difficult to get emotionally involved with the ups and downs of the couple's relationship but it does deliver accomplished physical comedy and some wonderfully snarky one-liners.
Posted Jan 21, 2021  Edit critic review
4/5
Wonder Woman 1984 (2020) Andy Lea The plot is a little sketchy but there are some spectacular action scenes including a flashback to a young Diana competing in an ancient pentathlon and a fun heist in an 80s shopping centre.
Posted Dec 15, 2020  Edit critic review
3/5
Billie (2019) Andy Lea For director James Erskine, journalist Linda Kuehl's mountain of cassettes is like a time capsule, allowing him to tell Holiday's story through the mostly dead voices of those who knew her best.
Posted Nov 13, 2020  Edit critic review
2/5
Mulan (2020) Andy Lea Disney has turned a fun, family musical into a po-faced war movie with a rather suspect message.
Posted Nov 13, 2020  Edit critic review
3/5
Borat Subsequent Moviefilm (2020) Andy Lea While nothing compares with the first film's naked wrestling scene, Kazakhstan's most famous son can still raise uncomfortable laughs.
Posted Nov 13, 2020  Edit critic review
4/5
Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (2020) Andy Lea At times it feels like this overstuffed stocking is in danger of coming apart at the seams but children of all ages should enjoy unpacking its many delights.
Posted Nov 13, 2020  Edit critic review
5/5
Lennox Lewis: The Untold Story (2020) Andy Lea A fascinating portrait of a genuine class act.
Posted Nov 13, 2020  Edit critic review
4/5
Tenet (2020) Andy Lea Bamboozling, bold, wildly spectacular - this could be the perfect curtain-raiser for this year's delayed blockbuster season.
Posted Aug 21, 2020  Edit critic review
4/5
Unhinged (2020) Andy Lea It's a simple set-up, but the plot is full of surprises and Crowe is genuinely terrifying.
Posted Jul 31, 2020  Edit critic review
3/5
Resistance (2020) Andy Lea Eisenberg's mime skills aren't up to scratch, the jumps in time and location are confusing and not all the action scenes are convincing.
Posted Jul 07, 2020  Edit critic review
2/5
Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020) Andy Lea But while the deliberately naff songs hit all the right notes, the comedy is painfully off-key.
Posted Jul 07, 2020  Edit critic review
1/5
Artemis Fowl (2020) Andy Lea A confusing mess populated by characters we hardly know and powered by a mythology we barely understand.
Posted Jun 15, 2020  Edit critic review
4/5
Days of the Bagnold Summer (2019) Andy Lea This charming coming-of-age drama uses stock comedy characters in some surprisingly subtle ways.
Posted Jun 08, 2020  Edit critic review
3/5
The High Note (2020) Andy Lea It's consistently entertaining, if a little lacking in soul. If this was a record, I'd have to file under "Easy Listening".
Posted Jun 01, 2020  Edit critic review
3/5
My Spy (2020) Andy Lea Bautista and Coleman make a great double act and Schaal gets some sharp lines.
Posted Mar 18, 2020  Edit critic review
4/5
The Shadow of Violence (2019) Andy Lea Rowland and screenwriter Joe Murtagh know how to balance the violence with tender drama, sharp dialogue and black comedy.
Posted Mar 11, 2020  Edit critic review
3/5
Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) (2020) Andy Lea A strangely enjoyable enough romp that's missing a standout action scene or a killer one-liner.
Posted Feb 05, 2020  Edit critic review
4/5
Little Women (2019) Andy Lea The costumes are sumptuous and the overlapping dialogue feels refreshingly authentic. The plot, however, can be a bit tricky to follow.
Posted Jan 07, 2020  Edit critic review
4/5
1917 (2019) Andy Lea A nerve-shredding, eye-popping odyssey through the horrors of World War One.
Posted Jan 06, 2020  Edit critic review
3/5
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) Andy Lea Disney plays it safe with a slick but predictable finale.
Posted Dec 23, 2019  Edit critic review
5/5
Joker (2019) Andy Lea The best film of 2019. If Phoenix doesn't take home an Oscar the villains will be sitting on the Academy.
Posted Oct 01, 2019  Edit critic review
2/5
It: Chapter Two (2019) Andy Lea As these set-pieces could be put in any order, the film feels more like a series of randomly assembled shorts than a coherent feature film.
Posted Sep 10, 2019  Edit critic review
Pokémon Detective Pikachu (2019) Ariane Sohrabi-Shiraz A seriously weird and heartfelt film jam-packed with action and chock full of Pokemon - what more could you ask for?
Posted Sep 10, 2019  Edit critic review
4/5
The Informer (2019) Andy Lea We know roughly where the pieces will fall in this very solidly-made slice of pulp fiction, but actor turned director Andrea Di Stefano assembles them in some very pleasing patterns.
Posted Sep 07, 2019  Edit critic review
4/5
Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) Andy Lea Thankfully, returning director Jon Watts makes sure our dorky hero doesn't get lost in the MCU's bloated mythology.
Posted Jun 27, 2019  Edit critic review
5/5
Stan & Ollie (2018) Andy Lea The film isn't just out to tickle our funny bones. At its heart, this is a tear-jerking love story - albeit one about two straight men in their 60s.
Posted Jan 14, 2019  Edit critic review
2/5
Aquaman (2018) Andy Lea Director James Wan keeps things moving but seems a little out of his depth when fishing for laughs.
Posted Dec 12, 2018  Edit critic review
4/5
After the Screaming Stops (2018) Andy Lea But in this touching and very funny film about last year's Bros reunion concert, Matt and Luke Goss don't seem in charge of a single shot. They rarely seem in control of themselves.
Posted Nov 09, 2018  Edit critic review
3/5
Dr. Seuss' The Grinch (2018) Andy Lea I suspect kids will prefer Jim Carrey's anarchic grouch. Being nice pays off at Christmas, but being naughty is just much more fun.
Posted Nov 08, 2018  Edit critic review
3/5
Mom and Dad (2017) Andy Lea It's a horribly clever idea which writer director Brian Taylor uses to craft some devilishly unsettling images.
Posted May 02, 2018  Edit critic review
2/5
The 15:17 to Paris (2018) Andy Lea The acting feels stilted and the setup seems aimless. Too often, it feels like you're watching a stranger's holiday videos.
Posted Feb 22, 2018  Edit critic review
3/5
Justice League (2017) Andy Lea After the excellent Wonder Woman, DC plays it safe with a very familiar debut mission for their superhero tag team.
Posted Nov 17, 2017  Edit critic review
3/5
The Ritual (2017) Andy Lea Bruckner summons up some nightmarish images before letting loose with a gleefully over-the-top finale.
Posted Oct 14, 2017  Edit critic review
5/5
Blade Runner 2049 (2017) Andy Lea Not quite a classic, but this smart and visually stunning sequel will still be poured over by fans for years to come. If this was a poisoned chalice, Villeneuve has grabbed it with both hands.
Posted Sep 29, 2017  Edit critic review
4/5
Goodbye Christopher Robin (2017) Andy Lea This moving and eye-opening biopic reveals life was no picnic for the creators of "the bear of very little brain".
Posted Sep 26, 2017  Edit critic review
2/5
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017) Andy Lea It's a film of a thousand mistakes and Besson's arrogant decision to write his own script is the biggest of them all.
Posted Jul 30, 2017  Edit critic review
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