“A fun put-your-brain-in-neutral-and-just-go-with-it ride”
“Although aimed at the younger audience, there’s certainly enough to keep older fans engaged too”
“Fede Alvarez’s love-letter to the original Alien movies”
“An improvement on the originally released version, providing a more satisfying & engaging viewing experience”
“Unlikely to win over new fans, but this R-rated version feels like the director’s unfettered vision for the story”
“A touching character study that just happens to take place against the backdrop of an alien infestation”
“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”
“An objectively flawed guilty pleasure, with enough interesting ideas that it never feels entirely predictable”
“An over-the-top, ridiculous pantomime in which Godzilla & Kong are frenemies in a Kaiju tag-team match”
“While the film is flawed in terms of an overstuffed cast, it’s still a hell of a lot of fun, with plenty for fans of the previous films to enjoy”
“An epic blockbuster that deserves to be seen on the big screen – a truly cinematic experience”
“Its sense of fun make this one of the better movies in the series, although it’s still only like to appeal to fans”
“Interesting world building, beautifully shot action sequences, and a cast that throws themselves into their roles make this a blast”
“With its interesting premise & morally complex characters, this is a prequel that adds something worthwhile to the mythology”
“A standalone adventure with more than enough laughs & action to keep new & old viewers entertained”
“Despite its flaws, this is still an enjoyable, tightly-paced 90-minute original movie”
“A surprisingly inventive & original sci-fi thriller that isn’t afraid to take some risks, and is all the better for it”
“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”
“Surprisingly funny & enjoyable, as the movie’s cast & comedy make up for its plot shortcomings”
“A satirical, sci-fi-conspiracy comedy/thriller – like a cross between The X-Files & Black Mirror, shot through with a hefty dose of Shaft”
“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 character driven time-travel story than a traditional ‘superhero movie’, this is the most fun, light-hearted & comedic DC film for some time”
