Adventure Reviews — Page 2

Gladiator (2000)

Gladiator Review: Ridley Scott Revives the Epic

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

The Lion King (1994)

The Lion King Review: Disney's Majestic Circle of Life

Disney's animated epic of a lion cub's exile and return remains a triumph of music and storytelling. 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.

WALL·E (2008)

WALL·E Review: A Robot Love Story with Heart

Pixar's tale of a lonely trash-compacting robot is wordless, witty and wonderfully touching. 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.

Dune: Part Two (2024)

Dune: Part Two Review: Epic Science Fiction on a Grand Scale

Denis Villeneuve's sequel delivers awe-inspiring spectacle and a darker turn for Paul Atreides. 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.

Avengers: Endgame (2019)

Avengers: Endgame Review: A Hugely Satisfying Finale

Marvel's three-hour finale to its first chapter is a crowd-pleasing, emotional farewell. Our verdict.

Coco (2017)

Coco Review: Pixar's Vibrant Celebration of Family

Pixar's colourful Day of the Dead adventure is a beautiful, emotional story about family and memory. Our verdict.