Simon Morris notes the lack of independent movie “auteurs” at the moment, but welcomes one in the shape of Darren Aronofsky. He also welcomes a less elevated thriller, and one from a British A Team.
American Assassin revives the old-fashioned spy thriller. Starring Michael Keaton and Dylan (Maze Runner) O’Brien.
Victoria & Abdul reunites reliable English director Stephen Frears with his Philomena star, Dame Judi Dench playing Queen Victoria again, 20 years after Mrs Brown.
And the controversial mother! Is Darren Aronofsky's drama/allegory a breath of fresh air or one of the worst films ever? Stars Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem and Michelle Pfeiffer.
