The Lion King

Remake of the Disney classic looks stunning and by staying true to the original provides a nostalgic boost of enjoyment to this summer’s cinema offerings.

Spiderman: Far from Home

Another solid addition to the catalogue that doesn’t push the genre but gets the Marvel juggernaut back rolling after Avengers Endgame

Rocketman

Elton John’s musical biopic is ambitious, flamboyant but a little disjointed. Luckily the music keeps the film stomping through the story of one of the most iconic music stars of all time.

Long Shot

Long Shot gets our vote due to its charming lead pair and abundance of laughs sourced from a script that is as political as it is racy.

Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile

Extremely disjointed, shockingly unfocussed but strong performances and one-off scenes allow some reprieve in this tale of America’s most horrifying serial killer.

Detective Pikachu

Nostalgic, unquestionably cute with plenty of laughs, Detective Pikachu will have you wishing, as we all once did, to live in a world where Pokémon are real.

Shazam!

DC’s superhero comedy doesn’t quite have the charm to be a classic but is an amusing addition to the universe and a clear step away from their previous darker films

Dumbo

‘Disney’s latest re-boot gets the full Tim Burton treatment resulting in a film that is visually pleasing at times but lacks any real heart and detracts from the brilliant original’

Triple Frontier

Triple Frontier fires home in part due to a strong cast and tense sequences, but an uneven second half prevents it from taking home the full jackpot.

Captain Marvel

No amount of photon blasts can elevate the latest Marvel film above a growing list of fun but formulaic superhero origin stories.