Film review: Moonrise Kingdom is charming but lacks passion, say critics

Wes Anderson's new film, Moonrise Kingdom, has opened Cannes. Is it twee or terrific, or both?

56 Up: Documentary maker Michael Apted’s longitudinal study of British society is still going strong

British documentary maker Michael Apted's latest instalment in his long-running 7 Up project has once again fascinated the critics.

The Dictator: How good is Sacha Baron Cohen’s follow-up to comedies Bruno and Borat?

The Dictator marks a slight change of tack for Sacha Baron Cohen, the UK comedian behind Borat and Bruno. Here's the verdict from the key critics.

Paddington Bear to hit the big screen: What we know

The beloved character Paddington Bear will hit the big screens soon, produced by David Heyman of Harry Potter fame. Here's what we know about it already - and here's what people ar…

Film review: Alexandr Sukorov’s Faust is eerie and magnificent, critics agree

Russian film director Alexandr Sokurov's new version of Faust discusses power and destiny, says an amazed set of critics.

Film review: Jeff, Who Lives at Home is amiable, say critics

Jeff, Who Lives at Home is a harmless piece of mumblecore, say (most) critics in this review round-up.