Christopher Nolan's latest film is a mind bending action epic that warrants multiple viewings, if only to understand what is going on.

Eurovision, with its playfulness, glamour and surrealism, is fine escapist entertainment made for the cinema screen.

A stirring narrative buoyed by its honest and nuanced study of an archetypical protagonist.

A safe pick benefitting from the efforts of Tom Hanks, whose work distracts from a lack of concrete storytelling and character depth.

Despite visual splendour and complex themes, The Wind Rises never quite soars thanks to flat character work and sluggish storytelling.

The Old Guard entertains even though it somewhat lacks in action, drama and humour.

Despite pedestrian direction from Goro Miyazaki, From Up on Poppy Hill’s is still heartwarming and nostalgic enough to charm.

A filmed play that communicates a significant fraction of the power of an already exceptional musical.

Possessing charming animation and music, Arrietty reaches the visual heights of its predecessors but fails to match them narratively.

An impressive debut for director Max Barbakow, buoyed by sharp writing and strong performances from its cast.

A stylish and incisive piece of commentary on race in America, but one that sags under the weight of dissonant tones and themes.

A whimsical underwater fairy tale with lush visuals and vibrant animation, but lacking a little needed substance.

Goro Miyazaki’s debut keeps viewers at arms’ length with an oddly detached and restrained approach to sword-and-sorcery fantasy.

Offering enthralling visual spectacle to disguise a dense plot and lack of finesse; a mildly disappointing Studio Ghibli adventure.

A decent fairy tale that has the dubious distinction of being the only Studio Ghibli film to require some suspension of disbelief.

Just the latest in a long line of poorly handled YA novel film adaptations, Artemis Fowl is a waste of good source material.

Much like the waters in its famous bathhouse, creativity and spirituality flow abundantly in a film that's undoubtedly one of Ghibli's best.

A charming departure from traditional Studio Ghibli fare, but not the best experience for the uninitiated.

A spellbinding and complex fantasy with unusual nuance, and a powerful and timeless allegory.

Poorly structured, frequently incoherent and a little dull, Josh Trank’s Capone relies solely on Tom Hardy's oddly mesmerising performance.

A thoroughly generic film for kids that doesn't quite get why Scooby Doo is so compelling, despite offering a few good laughs.

A charming snapshot of teenage life and a stirring ode to the creative process, despite an awkward ending.

A lovingly crafted fable undermined by a long runtime and a tendency for its cultural references to get lost in translation.

A beautifully animated ode to classic films and a love letter to the early days of aviation.

Not the studio’s most sophisticated work, but a great film with plenty of charm, positivity and depth nonetheless.

Simple, pure and heartwarming animation, and an instant classic.

A true steampunk epic and one of animation's greatest adventures.

A wonderful heroine, timeless story and richly imaginative world remain compelling even today.

Marriage Story, with it's sharp script and excellent acting is a deep dive into a couple’s failing relationship that’s worth taking.

While it may not be for everybody, Guns Akimbo serves as mindless entertainment for those who want to pass some time.

A haunting and graceful fable with a bold and unforgettable visual style.

With imaginative aesthetic, solid story and earnest performances, Onward wins you over and proves Pixar’s staying power.

Riveting psychological horror, and a highly effective and timely reboot.

A short and sweet sleeper hit.

Newly reviewed for 2020: a curious and charming exploration of childhood that leads its audience by the arm on a journey back in time.

An artfully crafted slow-burning romance.

An unorthodox and fascinating world, but without the characters, story or charm to match.

A derivative and fragmented reboot offering only cheap scares and an unoriginal take on its source material.

Winning performances from a talented cast, and a frustrating reluctance to go beyond a surface-level retelling of events.

Read on for our picks for the best movies of 2019.

DC’s latest shines a little too infrequently to be truly great.

A terrifyingly intense war film thanks to stunning cinematography and editing, but one whose story and heart sometimes struggle to keep up.

Parasite is a great showcase of cerebral entertainment with a powerful story.

Just take your kids to the zoo instead.

It may not appeal to some, but Little Women’s phenomenal performances, accomplished direction and production design give it remarkable power

Delivers some good performances, scares and cinematography, but weakened by a hollow story.

A powerful take on coming-of-age comedy and a phenomenal director’s debut for Olivia Wilde.

The time has finally come.

A deeply flawed finale, despite having plenty of Star Wars magic to spare.

A slow-burning Mob epic with outstanding performances, and deft, skilful direction from Martin Scorsese.