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A vicious, engaging horror movie

“A hastily-assembled remake of the Spanish horror gem Rec, 2008's Quarantine failed to make much of an impact or justify its existence, as it merely recreated memorable moments from the original film without sufficient intensity or panache. Rec spawned three sequels, making it relatively unsurprising” read more

Full of campy '80s horror goodness

“Horror luminary Stephen King's first (and, to date, only) directorial undertaking, 1986's Maximum Overdrive finds the author-cum-filmmaker adapting one of his own short stories for the big screen. A critical and commercial failure, Maximum Overdrive has a lousy reputation in serious cinephile circle” read more

One of the best Batman films

“A theatrical expansion of Batman: The Animated Series, 1993's Batman: Mask of the Phantasm is often regarded as one of the best motion picture incarnations of the iconic Caped Crusader, and for good reason. Breaking free of the restraints of television, Mask of the Phantasm is not a movie for childr” read more

A sharp, darkly comic fable with exemplary acting

“The Banshees of Inisherin is the long-awaited reunion of In Bruges writer-director Martin McDonagh with actors Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson, but this is a vastly different movie than their earlier collaboration. Both films are morality tales with solemn philosophical themes, but whereas In Brug” read more

An entertaining throwback sci-fi action flick

“Like 2008's Taken and several other recent action films produced by French filmmaker Luc Besson, Lockout feels like a cinematic relic from the 1980s or 1990s, and in no way is that a bad thing. With modern blockbusters becoming too overcomplicated and too reliant on digital effects (see John Carter,” read more

An entertaining but overstuffed sequel

“With Ghostbusters: Afterlife sparking the decades-old franchise back to life in 2021 under the direction of Jason Reitman, 2024's Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire continues the series, bringing back as many returning actors as possible for another round of supernatural comedy. Taking the directorial rein” read more

An underrates sequel that deserves reappraisal

“With its incomparable combination of uproarious comedy and state-of-the-art special effects, 1984's Ghostbusters was a lightning-in-a-bottle project, and a sequel was inevitable considering its immense commercial success. Eventually released five years after its predecessor and three years after the” read more

It delivers bombastic action and hilarious comedy

“After successfully resurrecting the Bad Boys franchise on an unexpected high in 2020, directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah return for another round of comedic, action-packed mayhem in 2024's Bad Boys: Ride or Die. Most franchises grow stale and dull by the fourth instalment (see Die Hard, Termin” read more

An action-packed blast with Statham in fine form

“The purest and most satisfying Jason Statham action vehicle in years, 2024's The Beekeeper is a delirious blast of competent, action-packed, unpretentious fun, with director David Ayer (Fury, End of Watch) and screenwriter Kurt Wimmer (Equilibrium) using intriguing John Wick-esque lore to spice up a” read more

Bland, forgettable streaming content

“Another remake of a beloved '80s classic, 2024's Road House is an overlong misfire that lacks the charm, personality and appeal of Rowdy Herrington's wildly enjoyable 1989 cult classic. Although director Doug Liman, who works from a script by Anthony Bagarozzi and Chuck Mondry, tries to create a fre” read more

A stunning technical exercise with bad characters

“After Ridley Scott's polarising Alien prequels that strayed from the franchise's formula with its philosophical and religious undertones, 2024's Alien: Romulus is a safe, generic return to the Alien universe, with director Fede Alvarez (Don't Breathe, 2013's Evil Dead remake) fundamentally creating ” read more