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Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)

Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope Review: Where It All Began

George Lucas's space fantasy remains a thrilling, charming adventure and a cultural landmark. Our verdict.

Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair (2003-2004)

Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair Review: Tarantino's Revenge Epic in One Piece

Quentin Tarantino's martial arts revenge saga combines both volumes into a stylish, bloody ride. Our verdict.

Gladiator (2000)

Gladiator Review: Ridley Scott Revives the Epic

Russell Crowe's vengeful Roman general anchors a rousing, brutal historical epic. Our verdict.

Harakiri (1962)

Harakiri Review: A Bitter Samurai Tragedy

Masaki Kobayashi's slow-burning drama questions the honour of the samurai code. Our verdict.

Léon: The Professional (1994)

Léon: The Professional Review: A Hitman and His Unlikely Ward

Luc Besson's stylish thriller teams Jean Reno's lonely assassin with a young Natalie Portman. Our verdict.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023)

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Review: An Animated Visual Feast

The sequel to Into the Spider-Verse dazzles with a kaleidoscope of animation styles and heartfelt storytelling. Our verdict.

Django Unchained (2012)

Django Unchained Review: Tarantino Takes On the Antebellum South

Quentin Tarantino's Western revenge fantasy is violent, funny and powered by great performances. Our verdict.

Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

Avengers: Infinity War Review: A Blockbuster That Dares to Hurt

Marvel's huge crossover pits the heroes against Thanos in a bold, brutal and satisfying blockbuster. Our verdict.

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)

Raiders of the Lost Ark Review: The Thrill-Ride That Defines Adventure

Steven Spielberg and George Lucas's Indiana Jones debut is a breathless blend of serial thrills and wit. Our verdict.

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Review: A New Look for Superhero Cinema

This Oscar-winning animation introduced Miles Morales with a comic-book style that broke the mould. Our verdict.