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Certificate: 12A Running time: 106 minutes  Directed by: Christopher Nolan. What's it about: Set during the evacuation of Dunkirk. This film follows soldiers as they desperately try to find a way home, and is told from three perspectives - the land, air and sea. The verdict: Christopher Nolan is well known for his epic visuals, and non-linear storytelling style. Consequently, he is one of the highest-grossing directors in history. Despite this, when Christopher Nolan announced his intention to make a film about the evacuation of Dunkirk, many imagined that it would just be a rehash of Saving Private Ryan. However, this is not a case at all. This review is slightly harder to write because I am simultaneously in complete awe of this film, and also slightly dissatisfied with it. Firstly the cast are all very good, with relative newcomer Fionn Whitehead and Academy Award winner Mark Rylance particularly standing out. The cast is full of great actors,...

  10.) Baby Driver (15) A fun and original addition to the car chase genre, with a great soundtrack. The film has its flaws, but a couple of brilliant standout scenes means that this film has snuck into the top ten. I absolutely loved the choreography of the opening credits scene, and Ansel Elgort is definitely someone to keep your eye on. Read the full review here:  http://end-seat.blogspot.co.uk/2017/07/baby-driver-review.html 9.) A Monster Calls (12A) I absolutely loved this film. It's so captivating and engaging, and evoked a really strong reaction in me. It deals with serious and heartbreaking issues, with imagination and wonderful storytelling, and it packs an emotional punch. I really enjoyed the visuals as well, and the clever mix of everyday, dreary life with the magical escapism of fairytales. Read the full review here:  http://end-seat.blogspot.co.uk/2017/01/a-monster-calls-review.html 8.) Spider-Man: Homecoming (12A) The ...

Certificate: 12A Running time: 133 minutes  Directed by: Jon Watts. What's it about: After the events of Captain America: Civil War, Peter Parker, with the help of his mentor Tony Stark, tries to balance his life as an ordinary high school student while fighting crime as his superhero alter ego Spider-Man. The verdict: I think I was perhaps one of the very few people who didn't love Spider-Man's cameo appearance in Captain America: Civil War. This was purely because, I hated how he was in the trailer for the film. This ruined what could have possibly been one of the greatest, and biggest surprise moments in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. That was a great opportunity lost. However, that cameo gave us a taste of Tom Holland's Spider-Man and it also set up a good starting point for Spider-Man: Homecoming, as that is where the events of the film unfold from. Firstly, I really liked the plot. In this film, we are dealing with a restless fifteen year old Peter ...

Certificate: 15 Running time: 110 minutes  Directed by: Alex Kurtzman. What's it about: The evil spirit of an Ancient Egyptian princess is unleashed into the world, after her tomb is unearthed by soldier Nick Morton. The verdict: The Mummy is a reboot of The Mummy franchise, and the first instalment in the Dark Universe film series - Universal's planned revival and reboot of classic monster characters. While the most recent Mummy films were centred around explorer Rick O'Connell, the main character is now soldier Nick Morton who is played by Tom Cruise. Tom Cruise is joined by actors Russell Crowe, Jake Johnson, Annabelle Wallis and Sofia Boutella as the titular Mummy. On paper, this is a strong cast, but in reality the cast and characters are pretty weak. Tom Cruise's character, although quite funny at times, isn't necessarily that likeable. And in a film where the main character is in life or death situations, I do think it helps if you are rooting...

  Certificate: 15 Running time: 113 minutes  Directed by: Edgar Wright. What's it about: A talented, young driver relies on the beat of his personal soundtrack to be the best in the game. But after being coerced into working for a crime boss, he must face the music when a doomed heist threatens his life, love and freedom. The verdict: Edgar Wright is known for his quirky, action films and Baby Driver is no exception. The musical sequence which plays as the opening credits come up, could give La La Land a run for its money. The choreography is perfect, and sets the tone of the film really well. The cast is very good, and although no one puts in a career changing performance, everyone is well cast. Kevin Spacey is brilliant as crime boss 'Doc,' he actually has some of the best lines in the film and there is a great dynamic between him and Ansel Elgort's character 'Baby.' The rest of the  supporting cast is also strong, a lot of people will particularl...