Though it has its moments, James Mangold's bid to recapture the franchise magic mostly feels like an act of imitation over inspiration
David Lowery brings his earthy sensibilities to another remake in a muddled but thematically interesting swashbuckling adventure
The strange new genre of "corporate biopic" gets off to a decent start thanks to a charmingly optimistic turn from Taron Egerton
Sam Mendes' first film as writer-director proves misguided, failing as both a love letter to cinema and as an exploration of societal ills
An enticingly snowy and spooky premise is wasted on an overlong, unsatisfying, and poorly acted murder-mystery from Scott Cooper
Despite some bold and interesting visual touches, the Madeline's Madeline director delivers a predictable, trope-heavy adaptation
The I Hate Suzie actress' directorial debut broaches modern womanhood with real style, but is let down by a disjointed narrative
Kelly Reichardt's subversive western about two friends selling oily cakes in 1820s Oregon is heartwarming, sad, and singular
Dave Franco's directorial debut is an impressively lean thriller that makes time to give depth and authenticity to its characters
As the strangest of cinematic years draws to a close, our writers pick their favourite films, from unconventional biopics to essential docs