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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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Pulse (2006) directed by Jim Sonzero
3 star rating
Something is up with the computers, and a psychology student tries to find out why despair is spreading through the campus like an infection.
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A Scanner Darkly (2006) directed by Richard Linklater
2 star rating
This adaptation of a Philip K. Dick novel depicts a man struggling with madness, paranoia and addiction in a near-future dystopia.
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Eragon (2006) directed by Stefen Fangmeier
2 star rating
A young farm boy discovers a dragon egg, and finds that everything changes. Including most of the original plot of the book.
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Highlander 5 : The Source (2006) directed by Brett Leonard
2 star rating
The fifth instalment in the Highlander series.
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Dragon (2006) directed by Leigh Scott
0 star rating
A princess makes her way through a forest and past the perils of evil elves and a fire-breathing dragon.
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Mirrormask (2005) directed by Dave McKean
5 star rating
Weirdness abounds in this story of a girl, her mother, and a very peculiar dream.
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Batman Begins (2005) directed by Christopher Nolan
5 star rating
The story of the origins of the Dark Knight is retold.
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Star Wars Episode III : Revenge of the Sith (2005) directed by George Lucas
4 star rating
Darth Vader rises, and everything goes pear-shaped for the Jedi.
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The Island (2005) directed by Michael Bay
4 star rating
Ewan McGregor and Scarlett Johannson fight to stay alive when they discover they are spare part clones.
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Serenity (2005) directed by Joss Whedon
4 star rating
Why is capturing River Tam so important to the Alliance?
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The Brothers Grimm (2005) directed by Terry Gilliam
4 star rating
This is one fairy tale that defys our expectations.
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) directed by Mike Newell
4 star rating
Harry discovers the joy of Yule Balls.
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Constantine (2005) directed by Francis Lawrence
4 star rating
John Constantine struggles to avoid the clutches of Hell and solve a supernatural mystery.
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Night Watch (2005) directed by Timur Bekmambetov
4 star rating
The Night Watch guard against the forces of darkness in this Russian supernatural fantasy.
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The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy (2005) directed by Garth Jennings
3 star rating
Wherever you go in the galaxy, somebody wants you to fill in a form.
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Stealth (2005) directed by Rob Cohen
3 star rating
An AI controlling a stealth fighter plane goes haywire, bringing the world to the brink of a major war.
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) directed by Alfonso Cuaron
4 star rating
Will Harry's third year at Hogwarts see his worst fears realised?
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