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Back to the Future at 40: the trilogy has never been remade – let’s hope that doesn’t change

The trilogy has thankfully avoided the common traps of remakes and the sprawling expanded universe trend, which has diluted so many other beloved...

27.06.2025 5

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Daniel O&39Brien

The Phoenician Scheme: a fun watch even though it’s the same journey in a different vehicle

Anderson is in danger of parodying his own style in his 13th film, but there’s still plenty to enjoy.

28.05.2025 5

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Opus: clunky satire about an evil celebrity cult has plenty to say – it just doesn’t know how to say it

Even though it brings together popular newcomer Ayo Adebiri with old Hollywood hand John Malkovich, this film about a celebrity cult feels confused...

14.03.2025 10

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One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest: 50 years on Jack Nicholson’s greatest performance is as fresh as ever

McMurphy becomes an unlikely leader to the asylum patients, helping them to discover self-belief and confidence.

03.03.2025 10

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A Complete Unknown: Chalamet’s brilliant performance captures the elusive essence of a young Dylan

Bob Dylan’s nonchalance and elusive nature is commendably portrayed by Timothée Chalamet with charm, vulnerability and authenticity.

18.01.2025 6

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A Complete Unknown: Chalamet’s brilliant performance captures perfectly the elusive essence of the young Dylan

Bob Dylan’s nonchalance and elusive nature is commendably portrayed by Timothée Chalamet with charm, vulnerability and authenticity.

17.01.2025 8

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Better Man: musical biopic of Robbie Williams as performing monkey will entertain you

I can remember the mixed feelings I experienced as a teenager in 1997, buying Life Thru A Lens – my first Robbie Williams album – cautious it was...

07.01.2025 8

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Daniel O&39Brien

Gladiator II: a wavering thumbs up for a rehashed sequel that can’t escape the ghost of Russell Crowe

“I will not be your instrument in this life or the next,” utters Paul Mescal’s Lucius halfway through Ridley Scott’s sequel to his 2000...

15.11.2024 3

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Daniel O&39Brien