Mortal Engines (2018). Stunning visuals and performances in this Brexit-based fantasy

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Film review, by Jason Day, of Mortal Engines, the futuristic action adventure about warring, mobile city states. Starring Hera Hilmer and Hugo Weaving, co-written by Peter Jackson.

star rating 3 out of 5 worth watching

 

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The Limehouse Golem (2018). A cracking spin on creaky Victorian thrillers, starring Bill Nighy.

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Film review by Jason Day of The Limehouse Golem, a Victorian thriller about gruesome murders starring Bill Nighy, Olivia Cooke, Eddie Marsan and Douglas Booth. 

Thriller/Suspense/Film Noir

image four star rating very good lots to enjoy

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Peppa Pig: My First Cinema Adventure (2017). Film review: 3/5 stars for this ‘keeps the kids quiet’ fun.

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Film review by Jason Day (and my three year old niece Isla) of Peppa Pig: My First Cinema Adventure.

Animation

star rating 3 out of 5 worth watching

 

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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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Legend (2015)

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Film review of the crime film about the Kray twins, gangsters in 1960’s East End London. Starring Tom Hardy as twins Ronnie and Reggie Kray, the film is directed by Brian Helgeland.

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Crime

4 Stars Very Good/Lots to enjoy

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