Why new Alien movie is truly terrifying
The latest Alien film is not a sequel-ish reboot. It really is a terrifying addition to the franchise, writes Leigh Paatsch.
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Trashy fun in serial killer thriller
Josh Hartnett flips between goofy and sinister as a serial killer dad in Sixth Sense director M. Night Shyamalan’s latest trashy, twisty-turny thriller, Trap.
Guy Ritchie action romp leads top movies to stream
From a true-ish WWII tale turned into a fun action romp, to an inspirational sporting story and a gorgeous looking romance, Leigh Paatsch reviews top streaming movies.
How Johansson, Tatum pairing gives retro rom-com lift-off
While Fly Me To the Moon does not always take the most direct or smooth route, an excellent lead pairing of Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum never falters, writes Leigh Paatsch.
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‘Very unlikeable’: Blunt, Evans star in Netflix flop
Pain Hustlers – starring Emily Blunt and Chris Evans – gets very unlikeable, very quickly, writes Leigh Paatsch. See why.
‘Gently gripping’: Why no-frills, low-thrills affair pays off
While the stakes are undoubtedly high in The Dive, the intensity levels delivered by this underwater thriller are lower than many will expect – and all the better for it, writes Leigh Paatsch.
Why Michael Fassbender’s assassin is ‘brilliant’
The immaculately designed The Killer is a compelling journey deep inside the head of its subject, writes Leigh Paatsch.
‘Distinctly mis-focused’: Why Scorsese misses marks
A compromised Killers Of the Flower Moon is saved by the terrifying true story it is privileged to tell, writes Leigh Paatsch.
Expend4bles nails gory glory days of action
Expend4bles ain’t about to go messing with the winning, wincing formula of he-men, optional dialogue and high body count, writes Leigh Paatsch.
‘Worthy addition’: Why devil franchise is back in business
The Exorcist was one of the scariest mainstream motion pictures of all time. With this new sequel, you will have no choice but to listen, and no choice but to be scared, writes Leigh Paatsch.
‘Breathtaking’: Why attack on AI weapon is powerfully memorable
The Creator will come to be regarded by most sci-fi enthusiasts as an honourably flawed, yet a totally admirable movie experience, writes Leigh Paatsch.
Nerve-shredding: How Liam Neeson redeemed himself
Liam Neeson redeems himself admirably with his latest 70-year-old-bloke-about-to-snap opus, writes Leigh Paatsch.
Why Branagh’s A Haunting in Venice may be the best Poirot yet
Kenneth Branagh is back as famous detective Hercule Poirot and the mysteries are twistier than ever, writes Leigh Paatsch.
Why Denzel’s new Equalizer film is best in franchise
Denzel Washington knocks it out of the park with a riveting performance in The Equalizer 3, writes Leigh Paatsch.
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