Daddy’s Home 2 **
Daddy’s Home 2 does bring more daddies into the domestic fray with a couple of snatched laughs – more in disbelief at what is being delivered on screen with hindsight.
Category: Comedy
Paddington 2 *****
Good-value family entertainment, with all kinds of characters in the mix. Do catch this if you can!
Cars 3 ***
It’s not so much the McQueen character progression here, but whether you want action scenes verses lovable character moments for committed fans. Indeed, those craving more Mater moments will be disappointed.
Despicable Me 3 ***
The real fun comes from Bratt and his 80s obsessions, which allows those of us who remember those days first time around to indulge in 80s fever.
Baywatch ****
Baywatch is not out to smash stereotypes but embrace and mock them for pure pleasure. It’s self-depreciating too, allowing anything to happen without judgment.
Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar’s Revenge (3D) **
A CGI triumph and a character fail, with a story/adventure worth telling far, far better.
The Lego Batman Movie ****
A marvel of an animation with a good pounding heart – you’ll all be quoting Batman in Arnett’s gruff tones for days to come.
BFI LFF 2016: Prevenge ***
Another great showpiece for Lowe’s acting talents in a directorial debut, while boldly using the serious subject of antenatal depression as its emotive vehicle.
Why Him? ****
Obvious in its story direction – totally predictable in fact. The skill is how well it gets there and produces ample belly laughs to really enjoy along the way. For Cranston fans, it shows this great actor’s chameleon acting skills.