John Wick franchise keeps upping the ante
Just as movie number two in the Keanu Reeves-starring series of revenge thrillers bested the original, number three takes higher aim than its predecessors and hits a bullseye.
Leigh Paatsch
Five ways to stream Keanu Reeves at his best
With a third John Wick whack-’em-up biffing its way into cinemas this week, here’s five other ways to instantly stream star Keanu Reeves in all his action, romance and Matrix glory.
What you need to watch this weekend
A Melissa McCarthy comedy that is both funny and poignant, Zac Efron as a manipulative serial killer and Keanu Reeves in what could be the most beautiful bludgeon-fest ever filmed. Here’s what to watch.
The Hustle could be the worst movie Hathaway has done
Anne Hathaway lacks the comic timing to work up a winning double-act in The Hustle. And it’s as though she only realised halfway through shooting just what a slight it would be to play second banana to Rebel Wilson.
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Aussie tale to warm the heart
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Trainwreck takes Schumer to next level
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The man behind Big Bird revealed
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Viggo shines in buddy movie with soul
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Cruise’s Mission goes off the grid
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Reynolds still can’t catch a trick
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