Deadpool 2 (2018). Film review of the wise-cracking, sweary superhero sequel.

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Film review by Claire Durrant of Deadpool 2, the Marvel comic based action film about the wise-cracking, potty mouthed superhero. Starring Ryan Reynolds and Josh Brolin.

Action/Adventure/Fantasy

star rating 3 out of 5 worth watching

 

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Black Panther (2018). Stunning comic-based film featuring a black super hero.

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Film review by Jason Day of Black Panther, based on the series of Marvel comics about a black superhero who lives in an isolated, technologically advanced African country. Starring Chadwick Boseman and Michael B. Jordan.

Action/adventure/fantasy

Image of 5 stars for an excellent film genius a classic movie

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Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2016). Film review of the action-packed fantasy about a ‘very reality’ game.

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Film review by Jason Day of Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, the comedy action adventure about people who are sucked into a computer game. Starring Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart.

Action/Adventure/Fantasy

star rating 3 out of 5 worth watching

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Thor: Ragnarok (2017). 4/5 stars for this fun Marvel comic adapted fantasy action film.

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Film review by Claire Durrant of Thor: Ragnarok, the latest instalment in the Marvel comic cinematic universe, starring Chris Hemsworth as the hero of Norse myth Thor and co-starring Cate Blanchett.

Action/adventure/fantasy

image four star rating very good lots to enjoy

 

 

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The Shape of Water (2017). A piece of art. Read our review for why.

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Film review by Claire Durrant of The Shape of Water, a fantasy adventure about a mute laboratory cleaner (Sally Hawkins) who strikes up a relationship with a ‘classified’ creature.

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War for the Planet of the Apes (2017). 4/5 stars for this intelligent slice of money business.

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Film review by Jason Day of War for the Planet of the Apes, the next addition in the rebooted Planet of the Apes franchise, starring Andy Serkis and Woody Harrelson.

Action/adventure/fantasy

4 star rating very good lots to enjoy

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Transformers: The Last Knight (2017).

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Film review by Jason Day of Transformers: The Last Knight, the latest addition to the blockbuster movie franchise about huge robots that disguise themselves as other machines. starring Mark Wahlberg and directed by Michael Bay.

Action/Adventure/Fantasy

1 Star/Awful/Give this one a miss

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Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017). 2/5 stars – your timbers will not be shivered!

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Film review by Jason Day of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Mean Tell No Tales (or Salazar’s Revenge), the latest instalment in the Johnny Depp starring pirate adventure franchise.

Action/adventure/fantasy

2 stars film review fair passes the time

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King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017). Film review; 3/5 stars for this laddish action movie.

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Film review by Jason Day of King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, starring Charlie Hunnam, Jude Law and Eric Bana. Directed by Guy Ritchie.

Action/Adventure/Fantasy

star rating 3 out of 5 worth watching

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Fast and the Furious 8 (The Fate Of the Furious) (2017). Film review, 3/5 for this very fast car chase.

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Film review by Jason Day of the car racing action movie The Fate Of the Furious, starring Vin Diesel and Michelle Rodriguez.

Action/Adventure/Fantasy

star rating 3 out of 5 worth watching

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