Fantasy Reviews
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Review: An Epic Finale
Peter Jackson closes his trilogy with huge battles, genuine emotion and an ending that takes its time. Our verdict.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Review: A Perfect Start to the Journey
Peter Jackson's first Middle-earth film is a gloriously realised, richly detailed adventure. Our verdict.
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Review: The Darkest, Boldest Chapter
The middle film of Peter Jackson's trilogy delivers the epic Battle of Helm's Deep and introduces Gollum. Our verdict.
It's a Wonderful Life Review: The Warmest Christmas Classic
Frank Capra's festive fable is far darker and more moving than its reputation suggests. Our verdict.
The Green Mile Review: A Gentle Giant on Death Row
Frank Darabont's Stephen King adaptation is a long, emotional drama with a touch of the supernatural. Our verdict.
Spirited Away Review: Miyazaki's Dreamlike Masterpiece
Studio Ghibli's Oscar-winning fantasy is a wondrous, strange and moving coming-of-age story. Our verdict.
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.
Your Name. Review: A Time-Bending Teen Romance
Makoto Shinkai's gorgeous anime is a heartfelt body-swap romance with a bittersweet twist. Our verdict.
Princess Mononoke Review: Nature and Industry at War
Hayao Miyazaki's darker fantasy is an epic about the cost of progress and the rage of the forest. Our verdict.
Avatar: The Last Airbender Review: Nickelodeon's Modern Classic
This animated fantasy about a boy who can bend the four elements is warm, funny and unexpectedly profound. Our verdict.