New films out in the UK Friday 11 November 2016. Want to know what’s on? Read our list to find out.

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A list of the new films released across the UK, from Friday 11 November 2016. The big release is American Pastoral directed by and starring Ewan McGregor. Use the Film List website for details of which cinema nearest to you will show these movies.

American Pastoral

Actor Ewan McGregor makes his directorial debut with this adaptation of the Philip Roth novel. He also snags the lead role as a man who gives up everything to find daughter Dakota Fanning, who goes missing after she commits a terrorist act. Critical plaudits are already trickling in (McGregor has been nominated for Best Picture at the Hamburg and San Sebastian Film Festivals) and the trailer shows a slick production. Check the official website for more and screening locations.

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A Street Cat Named Bob (2016). 3/5 stars for this hope-filled account of a cat helping

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Film review by Jason Day of A Street Cat Named Bob, about the feline-led recovery of former homeless drug addict James Bowen. Starring Luke Treadaway, Ruta Gedmintas and Joanna Froggatt and directed by Roger Spottiswood.

Drama

3stars Good worth watching

 

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The Light Between Oceans (2016). Read my review for why this classy tear-jerker is a film to see.

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Film review by Jason Day of The Light Between Oceans, starring Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander and Rachel Weisz.

Drama

4stars - Very good lots to enjoy

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I, Daniel Blake (2016). Read this review to find out how it helped reform my opinion of Ken Loach.

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Film review by Jason Day of I, Daniel Blake, about a Newcastle based, former carpenter, and his travails through the UK employment benefit system after he suffers a life-changing injury. Starring Dave Johns and directed by Ken Loach.

Drama

4stars - Very good lots to enjoy

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Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016). The chills are multiplied in this short horror that punches above its weight.

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Film review by Jason Day of the horror movie Ouija: Origin of Evil about a fake seance which accidentally raises actual spirits from ‘the other side’. Starring Annalise Basso and directed by Mike Flanagan. 

Horror

3stars Good worth watching

 

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New films out in the UK Friday 28 October 2016. Start planning what you want to see with our list.

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A list of the new films released across the UK, from Friday 28 October 2016. The big release is The Light Between Oceans starring Michael Fassbender. Use the Film List website for details of which cinema nearest to you will show these movies.

The Light Between Oceans

Childless couple Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander discover a baby adrift on the sea in a row boat and raise her as their own daughter. Years later, the child’s real mother (Rachel Weisz) appears to reclaim her. A beautiful looking, Australian drama from writer/director Derek Cianofrance, form the novel by M.L. Stedman with a first rate cast. See Film List for your nearest cinema; the official Entertainment One Australia webpage has the trailer. Released on Tuesday 1 November.

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Trolls (2016). Read my review for why I gave the latest Dreamworks animation 3/5 stars.

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Film review by Jason Day of Trolls, the Dreamworks animation about a Troll princess and her companion who set out to rescue a friend from being eaten by their nemesis. Featuring the voices of Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake.

Animation

3stars Good worth watching

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Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016). Should Tom Cruise have just stayed at home in the latest Reacher film?

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Film review by Jason Day of the Tom Cruise starring action thriller Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, directed by Edward Zwick.

Action/Adventure/Fantasy

2stars - Fair/passes the time

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Inferno (2016). Tom Hanks returns as Robert Langdon, but is this mystery thriller white hot or damp squib?

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Film review by Jason Day of the adaptation of Dan Brown’s bestseller Inferno, starring Tom Hanks as Robert Langdon, Professor of Religious Iconology and Symbology in his latest adventure to stop a deadly global plot. Co-starring Felicity Jones and directed by Ron Howard.

Action/Adventure/Fantasy

2stars - Fair/passes the time

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War On Everyone (2016). An over-hyped film, read my review for why I’m not raving about this comedy.

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Film review of War On Everyone, a comedy about two corrupt policemen (Michael Pena and Alexander Skarsgard) who may have bitten off more than chew when they take on a criminal British Lord (Theo James). Written and directed by John Michael McDonagh.

2stars - Fair/passes the time

 


Comedy

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