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The best movie mustaches of all time: warning it gets hairy
By Jason Best published
In honour of A Haunting in Venice's arrival at the box office, we've looked back at the very best movie mustaches that have graced the big screen.

A Haunting in Venice review: Branagh's best Poirot yet
By Jason Best published
Kenneth Branagh gives Hercule Poirot’s little grey cells a good workout in this spooky Agatha Christie mystery.

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny review: A touching and fun farewell
By Jason Best published
Harrison Ford’s daredevil hero climbs back in the saddle for one last nostalgic adventure.

The Little Mermaid review: Halle Bailey shines in Disney remake
By Jason Best published
Disney's latest live-action, The Little Mermaid, hasn't quite managed to match the magic of the animated Disney classic.

Book Club: The Next Chapter review: star charisma shines
By Jason Best published
In our Book Club: The Next Chapter review, we argue that Jane Fonda, Diane Keaton, and co's charisma is what makes the film work.

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry review: British cinema can do road movies after all
By Jason Best published
In our The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry review, we argue that Hettie McDonald's road movie is anything but pedestrian.

Knock at the Cabin review: a tense and ambiguous thriller
By Jason Best published
Knock at the Cabin is the latest cinema offering by M. Night Shyamalan. But is it worth your time?

Avatar The Way of Water review: visually stunning but full of cliches
By Jason Best published
Avatar The Way of Water sees the return of James Cameron's sci-fi hit, but some parts haven't aged well.

The Menu review: the Ralph Fiennes black comedy is deliciously good fun
By Jason Best published
The Menu sees Ralph Fiennes playing celebrity chef Julian Slowik and his gastronomical movie hits the spot

Amsterdam review: A promising start but loses momentum
By Jason Best published
Amsterdam's all-star cast isn't enough to untangle this head-scratchingly baffling plot.

The Lost King review: a rousing, feelgood film
By Jason Best published
The king in the car park story is brought to life in this amusing tale.

Atomic Blonde review: Charlize Theron's badass British spy is a match for Bond and Bourne
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Atomic Blonde review: Charlize Theron's British spy is more than a match for Bond and Bourne.

Don't Worry Darling review: Florence Pugh shines in Stepford Wives-style thriller
By Jason Best published
Don't Worry Darling sees Florence Pugh as Alice, a woman trying to uncover the truth about her seemingly idealistic home.

The Age of Adaline review — Blake Lively brings cool, timeless poise to glossy romantic fantasy
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The Age of Adaline review — Blake Lively brings cool, timeless poise to glossy romantic fantasy.

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse: in the strikingly clever Oscar-winning animation a Brooklyn teen takes on Spider-Man’s mantle.

Minions movie review
By Jason Best last updated
Despicable Me's scene-stealing sidekicks, the minions, take their turn in the spotlight.

American Made review
By Jason Best last updated
In American Made, maverick pilot Tom Cruise takes us for a ride

Edge of Tomorrow review
By Jason Best last updated
Edge of Tomorrow review — Tom Cruise gets caught in the repeat cycle in a terrific sci-fi thriller

Elvis & Nixon film review — a summit in the White House
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Elvis & Nixon film review — a summit in the White House, for the President and the King

Alien: Covenant — Fun, but where are the frights?
By Jason Best published
Alien: Covenant lacks the screams of the classic original.

Star Wars: A New Hope (Episode IV) review: The ground-breaking original
By Jason Best, David Hollingsworth published
Star Wars is that rare thing, a film that changed movies forever.

'Avatar' review: A thrilling 3D ride through James Cameron’s virtual world
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Check out our original review of 'Avatar'.