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Film Reviews

These reviews cover some of the latest fantasy and science fiction movies, including some blockbusters, and some lesser-known films. They are written to be spoiler-free reviews so you can still enjoy the movie.

Film Reviews

The Dark Knight (2008) directed by Christopher Nolan
5 star rating
In the second instalment of Christian Bale's take on Batman, the caped vigilante of Gotham City takes on The Joker.
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Hancock (2008) directed by Peter Berg
4 star rating
Can a down and out superhero find a reason to change his lifestyle?
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The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008) directed by Andrew Adamson
4 star rating
The second film in the Chronicles of Narnia series, adapted from the novels of C. S. Lewis, sees the Pevensie siblings return to a Narnia they don't recognise.
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Jumper (2008) directed by Doug Liman
3 star rating
Hayden Christensen stars in this film about a young man who discovers he has the ability to teleport at will.
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The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep (2008) directed by Jay Russell
3 star rating
Adopting a pet rock isn't the safest of hobbies for boys who live on the shores of Loch Ness.
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The Clone Wars (2008) directed by Dave Filoni
3 star rating
In the midst of the Clone Wars Anakin Skywalker has to rescue a kidnapped Hutt in this animated film set in the Star Wars universe.
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The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008) directed by Mark Waters
3 star rating
When his family moves to an old Victorian house, Jared finds a book full of forbidden knowledge about fairies. But is the price of this information too high?
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WALL-E (2008) directed by Andrew Stanton
2 star rating
A small, lonely robot cleans up a future Earth devastated by mountains of rubbish.
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Pirates of the Caribbean : At World's End (2007) directed by Gore Verbinski
5 star rating
In the third film in the Pirates of the Caribbean series can the crew rescue Jack Sparrow and keep Lord Beckett from eliminating piracy forever?
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Bridge To Terabithia (2007) directed by Gabor Csupo
4 star rating
In this adaptation of Katherine Paterson's novel two friends create an imaginary kingdom.
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Shrek The Third (2007) directed by Chris Miller
4 star rating
The grumpy green ogre faces his biggest challenge yet: fatherhood.
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Stardust (2007) directed by Matthew Vaughn
4 star rating
Life is hard for a star: there's no privacy, you get hounded wherever you go, your heart cut out and eaten...
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Beowulf (2007) directed by Robert Zemeckis
4 star rating
An adaptation of the classic Anglo-Saxon poem about Beowulf's defeat of Grendel, done entirely in 3D.
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The Golden Compass (2007) directed by Chris Weitz
4 star rating
Northern Lights is adapted for film in this lavish CGI feast featuring armoured bears and daemon companions.
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Perfect Creature (2007) directed by Glenn Standring
4 star rating
In an alternate late industrial-age world vampires and humans live together peacefully, but one of them has become a bloodthirsty killer.
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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) directed by David Yates
3 star rating
Harry faces his fifth year at Hogwarts and the terror of exams, Death Eaters, and a sadistic teacher obsessed with kittens.
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Arthur and the Invisibles (2007) directed by Luc Besson
3 star rating
A boy shrinks to the size of an insect and goes on an adventure in order to rescue his home.
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Spider-Man 3 (2007) directed by Sam Raimi
3 star rating
The third episode of the Spider-Man films finds Peter Parker fighting his own dark side.
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Enchanted (2007) directed by Kevin Lima
3 star rating
Fairytale characters meet the real world in this lighthearted romantic fantasy.
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I Am Legend (2007) directed by Francis Lawrence
3 star rating
A loose adaptation of Richard Matheson's novel sees Will Smith as the last man on Earth, struggling against monsters and loneliness.
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The Reaping (2007) directed by Stephen Hopkins
3 star rating
A couple of scientists investigate strange phenomena in a small town in Louisiana.
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The Invasion (2007) directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel
3 star rating
The Invasion of the Body Snatchers is remade and updated for 2007.
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1408 (2007) directed by Mikael Håfström
3 star rating
An occult author checks in to room 1408 of the Dolphin Hotel, expecting another paranormal hoax.
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28 Weeks Later (2007) directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo
2 star rating
The sequel to 28 Days Later.
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Fantastic Four : Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007) directed by Tim Story
2 star rating
In this sequel to the 2005 Fantastic Four movie, the four face an alien entity capable of destroying the Earth.
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The Dark Is Rising (2007) directed by David L. Cunningham
2 star rating
In this adaptation of a novel by Susan Cooper, Will Stanton discovers he is destined to play a part in the epic struggle against the dark.
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Sunshine (2007) directed by Danny Boyle
2 star rating
The sun is dying, so a group of astronauts set out on a mission to re-ignite it and save humanity.
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Planet Terror (2007) directed by Robert Rodriguez
2 star rating
In this Grindhouse feature, people in a Texan town face an outbreak that turns infected victims to rampaging zombies.
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Southland Tales (2007) directed by Richard Kelly
2 star rating
In this near-future story an amnesiac politician and a soldier with a twin find themselves faced with the Apocalypse.
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Aliens Vs Predator - Requiem (2007) directed by Colin and Greg Strause
1 star rating
When a Predator spaceship crash-lands in America a small town has to deal with Alien infestation.
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Mr Magorium's Wonder Emporium (2007) directed by Zach Helm
1 star rating
Mr Magorium runs a fantastic toy store, but it is time for him to hand it over to a successor.
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Gabriel (2007) directed by Shane Abbess
1 star rating
An angel is sent to Earth in human form to fight to return the light and save the souls of the people who live there.
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V For Vendetta (2006) directed by James McTeigue
5 star rating
For Evey Hammond, the 5th of November will never be the same again.
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Day Watch (2006) directed by Timur Bekmambetov
5 star rating
The second episode in the series adapting Sergei Lukyanenko's Night Watch novels.
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Final Fantasy VII : Advent Children (2006) directed by Tetsuya Nomura
4 star rating
The movie sequel to Final Fantasy VII reintroduces some old friends in new guises.
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Superman Returns (2006) directed by Bryan Singer
4 star rating
Nostalgia abounds as the fashion for underpants worn over tights makes a comeback.
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Hogfather (2006) directed by Vadim Jean
4 star rating
The midwinter festival of Hogswatch takes a deadly turn in this adaptation of a Terry Pratchett novel.
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Pan's Labyrinth (2006) directed by Guillermo del Toro
4 star rating
In the Spain of 1944 young Ofelia finds a kingdom of fairies and magic.
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Underworld Evolution (2006) directed by Len Wiseman
3 star rating
Kate Beckinsale fights vampires and werewolves whilst never getting a hair out of place.
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Children of Men (2006) directed by Alfonso Cuaron
3 star rating
Humanity faces extinction through infertility in this adaptation of a P.D. James novel.
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