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Certificate: 15 Running time: 104 minutes  Directed by: Jordan Peele. What's it about: Chris, a young African-American, goes with his Caucasian girlfriend to meet her parents on their vast family estate.  The verdict: This film has been making waves in America, as it resonates with issues currently being felt both socially and politically. Because of this, it has garnered a lot of attention and performed well at the box office. I thought the trailers for it were very effective, and although I was concerned it might be scary (I'm not a fan of scary films!), I was looking forward to seeing it.  The opening scene was brilliant, setting the tone of the film perfectly and making the audience feel uneasy. I don't think I'll be able to listen to the song that was playing in the opening scene in the same way again! This great opening to the film also hooked you from the start. The premise of the story is simple, a man going to meet his girlfriend's pa...

Certificate: PG Running time: 129 minutes  Directed by: Bill Condon. What's it about: A live action remake of the 1991 animated film of the same name. Beauty and the Beast follows Belle as she is taken prisoner by a beast, in an enchanted castle.  The verdict: Admittedly Beauty and the Beast isn't one of my favourite Disney films, but I do think it lends itself well to being adapted into a live action film. With that being said, I was looking forward to watching it. Visually it's wonderful. There is the feeling of it being on a set, but the sets are so beautiful, you don't mind. The costumes are well done and well suited to the characters. And whilst the CGI may not be as jaw dropping as other films - it is good, and very watchable.  The film is at its best when the musical set pieces are being played out. The cast come into their own then, and the numbers are fun and engaging. All the classics are there of course, but there are a few new songs as...

Certificate: 12A Running time: 118 minutes  Directed by: Jordan Vogt-Roberts. What's it about: A team of scientists and soldiers undertake a dangerous expedition to an uncharted island in the South Pacific. Once there, they discover that they have ventured into the territory of the mighty Kong. The verdict: I liked the trailers for Kong Skull Island and was looking forward to a fun, action packed film, that I was sure I would enjoy watching. Well the film was definitely action packed, but I can't say I enjoyed watching it. The premise is solid enough, an expedition to an uncharted island. The two scientists that are leading the mission then go about recruiting soldiers to escort them, including ex British Air Service Captain James Conrad played by Tom Hiddleston and Lieutenant Colonel Preston Packard played by Samuel L. Jackson. The start of the film jumps from place to place, and the main characters are introduced one by one, showing how they become involved...

Certificate: PG Running time: 127 minutes  Directed by: Theodore Melfi. What's it about: The true life story of three incredible women who worked at NASA, and played a vital role in the race to space whilst dealing with the prejudices of the time.  The verdict: One of the Oscar Best Picture nominees and a firm favourite during awards season - Hidden Figures has managed to capture audience's hearts, and minds. With that being said, I was really looking forward to seeing this film. The cast is fantastic, Hidden Figures won The Screen Actor's Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture and it is throughly deserved. Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monáe shine as the film's protagonists but the supporting cast of Kevin Costner, Mahershala Ali, Kirsten Dunst and Jim Parsons to name just a few, is also great. The characters are warm and likeable, and you find yourself rooting for them and wanting them to succeed. The f...

Certificate: 15 Running time: 137 minutes  Directed by: James Mangold. What's it about: In the not so distant future, a disillusioned and tired Logan cares for an ailing Charles Xavier. However his attempt to hide from the world is challenged when he discovers a young mutant, who desperately needs their help. The verdict: I am a massive X-men fan and so I went to see this with both high hopes, and trepidation. This was to be Wolverine's swan song, and I was curious to see how it would play out. Firstly the decision to make this film grittier and less family friendly has definitely paid off. Wolverine has always been a character with the potential to be dark and perhaps have a more mature film with him at the centre, and in 'Logan' we finally get to see that. There is nudity, insane amounts of violence, blood splatters and plenty of swearing. Even mild mannered Professor X gets in on the swearing, and I must admit there was some satisfaction in hearing him...