Barry Huddleston

Anyone who gives this one 5 stars has a limited understanding of a movie review and what aspects make a good movie. This film has nothing to recommend it. Far too long, a ridiculous plot, shaky dialogue and a tied looking Tom Cruise can only spell disaster. To spin the movie out, the underwater scene never ends (how does one hold on without breathing) and a strung out flying scene with laughable sequences. And to cap it all off, never-ending hours of a booming, overpowering movie score. I have enjoyed all the other Missions but this one is the bottom of the pack.

Now I reckon you either like Bob Dylan or you don't but if you don't, and you're a fan of the folk music boom of the early 60's, this is a must see. It's a stunning performance from Timothee Chalamet. He sucks you into his lyrical world and even though his relationships are distant, there's something mesmerising about him as you cling to his every word. And not forgetting the supporting ladies, in particular, Monica Barbaro whose voice as Joan Baez sends tingles down your spine. This film which has a look and presence along with grabs of Dylan's biggest hits with of course, the defining song which many critics say is one of the greatest ever recorded. This film will be one of the best this year and Timothee will be on the short list for an Oscar.

Ho ho Ridley Scott. Not this time. Bigger does not mean better. Yes, some special effects are scene stealers but the story line and dialogue can't hold the film together. And way too long.

Don't get excited about this movie. Action scenes are overacted and Mark Wahlberg once again fails to inject anything to convince me he is only a B grader. Halle Berry always looks great but she is capable of much better. The best I can say about this film is the tourist promotion it offers for Sydney.

Thelma is one for the over 70's and the film gives an overall perspective of how grandparents should be treasured. However, the film does have flat spots and is not helped by a pounding, overloud sound track. The dialogue could have made a better impact with the first half meandering aimlessly with little punch. There is a moral to the story but it offers only a small bang for your buck.

Don't expect any Michael Douglas/Kathleen Turner chemistry here. It never happens. Ryan Gosling mumbles his way through an inept script which appears to have been edited by a first time amateur. Overdone action scenes are never convincing whilst Emily Blunt always looks pretty but offers little. Gosling never takes full control of this one which should have been right up his alley. For me, this will be one of the worst films of the year.

Don't worry about the critics. Won't win an Oscar and the script could be classed as a little thin. However, very enjoyable watching some of our top class actors having a re-union, a chuckle and a few uncomfortable moments. Definitely worth a look.