“Fede Alvarez’s love-letter to the original Alien movies”
“A pure delight from beginning to end, delivering on its character arcs while also providing non-stop laughs”
“A 96-minute therapy session that is utterly entertaining & funny throughout”
“Original, slick & hugely enjoyable, powered by charismatic central performances & an inventive script”
“Pure, popcorn entertainment, with all the action & comedy you would expect, plus some emotional depth you might not”
“Dials back on the propulsive energy of ‘Fury Road’, but doubles down on the character-driven elements & action sequences”
“Expands the mythos into an interesting new era, while still not shying away from moral complexities & dilemmas”
“A masterclass in classic stunt-work, a damn funny rom-com, & a heartfelt love-letter to the stunt community”
“Playfully toys with the genre tropes, while delivering all of the blood & laughs you could ask for”
“An epic blockbuster that deserves to be seen on the big screen – a truly cinematic experience”
“Unashamedly fun, escapist, crowd-pleasing entertainment, providing all the excitement, laughs & action you could ask for”
“An utterly delightful family movie, packed full of comedy & heart”
“With its interesting premise & morally complex characters, this is a prequel that adds something worthwhile to the mythology”
“A visually stunning, character driven story told against the backdrop of a future war against AI, this is the best original sci-fi movie for some time”
“A witty & self-aware script, a unique visual style, and a talented voice cast make this an unexpected comedic treat”
“A hugely enjoyable sci-fi fantasy that is both a traditional fairytale of good-versus-evil, and an inventive subversion of those tropes”
“More a taut race-against-the-clock drama or a tense political conspiracy thriller, rather than a straightforward life story”
“A film that promised little, but delivered more than I could have possibly hoped for – from surreal humour to existential poignancy”
“You’ll be hard pressed to find a more propulsive, jaw-dropping, old-school action-thriller of a blockbuster this summer”
“A lovingly crafted ‘greatest hits’ swansong for a beloved character”
“More a character driven time-travel story than a traditional ‘superhero movie’, this is the most fun, light-hearted & comedic DC film for some time”
“Another masterpiece – a sequel that delivers on character & emotion, as well as visual invention & spectacle”
“A bittersweet & emotional farewell to the characters we have grown to love over the last decade”
“A joyous experience from beginning to end – this family-friendly fantasy adventure expertly balances its emotional, comedy & action elements”