Brilliantly inventive world building coupled with a sobering central message make this Disney film feel incredibly daring and distinct
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Hocus Pocus 2 Review: a Wickedly Good Time
The long-awaited sequel to 1993’s cult classic successfully balances nostalgia whilst offering audiences something fresh
“Beauty and the Beast” Review: A tale as old as time reinvigorated for the present
Disney’s new production of Beauty and the Beast, directed by choreographer Matt West, will have you wanting to Be Their Guest time and time again ★★★★★
Turning Red review: Unashamedly female
Pixar’s first female-directed film is a beautifully resonant coming-of-age tale
Frozen: The Musical is a bona fide spectacle
The stage adaptation of Disney’s massively successful 2013 animation possesses the same magic that made the original so beloved
‘Encanto’ weaves a magical, heartwarming and surprisingly pointed tale
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 60th feature film proves fresh, relatable and given heaps of energy with Lin-Manuel Miranda’s reverent soundtrack
Bedknobs and Broomsticks Review: It’s Time to Start Believing
Oft-overlooked Disney classic, Bedknobs and Broomsticks dazzles and delights in its World Premiere UK Tour
Luca review: Breezy, charming and cosy
Literal fish-out-of-water Luca (Jacob Tremblay) has a transformative summer with new friend Alberto (Jack Dylan Grazer) as he yearns to stretch his fins and explore greener, less aquatic, pastures
Cruella Review – Evil has never looked so good
Delightfully camp, and devilishly entertaining, Cruella is family friendly fun.
Raya and the Last Dragon is a sumptuous visual feast
Disney’s 59th animated feature film is loaded with charm, emotion and depth.
‘The One and Only Ivan’ Film Review
Based on a true story and originally intended for theatrical release, The One and Only Ivan is unsure where its chief conflict lies and takes far too long to get there
‘Secret Society of Second-Born Royals’ is ‘Spy Kids’ meets ‘Sky High’
The Disney+ original movie has all the typical hallmarks of a Disney Channel movie, with a brightly lit, squeaky-clean aesthetic and unchallenging, easy to follow plot
“Godmothered” Review: Enchanted, but with fairy godmothers
Jillian Bell stars as criminally out-of-touch Fairy-godmother-in-training who attempts to force an outdated concept of Happily Ever After onto a widowed Isla Fisher
“Mulan” Review: Live action remake doesn’t have the original’s heart
Originally released for an extra free on Disney+, the 2020 remake directed by Niki Caro is finally available for free
“Into the Unknown: Making Frozen II” Review: Pulling Back the Curtain on the House of Mouse
Director Megan Harding leads an unprecedented look at the workings of the secretive Walt Disney Animation Studios
Soul Review: One of Pixar’s finest
Pete Docter’s latest is a massively creative feat of world building
“Noelle” Review – Anna Kendrick is winning in this heartwarming, amusing Christmas flick
When new Santa Nick (Bill Hader) goes missing, little sister Noelle (Anna Kendrick) sets out in pursuit, finding herself a fish out of water in the real world
Freaky Friday: An infinitely rewatchable, toe-tapping hit
The beloved classic gets the musical treatment from the creative minds behind Broadway musicals If/Then and Next to Normal.
Leaving Storybrooke Review | Once Upon a Time Series Finale
You don’t do the right thing for a reward. You do it because it’s right. Rumple
Homecoming Review | Once Upon a Time Season 7 Episode 21
That is indeed a complicated story. Only a true author could weave such a tale. The Apprentice
Is This Henry Mills? Review | Once Upon a Time Season 7 Episode 20
Home isn’t a place. It’s the people in it. And they will always be with you. Henry Mills
Flower Child Review | Once Upon a Time Season 7 Episode 19
My mother told me never forget my roots, and thanks to you, I never will. Mother Gothel
The Guardian Review | Once Upon a Time Season 7 Episode 18
All magic comes with a price. Guess it was finally my turn to pay. Rumple
Chosen Review | Once Upon a Time Season 7 Episode 17
I’m not that person anymore. I’ve changed. Zelena
Breadcrumbs Review | Once Upon a Time Season 7 Episode 16
I can’t offer you a legend, but I can offer you my heart. Henry
Sisterhood Review | Once Upon a Time Season 7 Episode 15
Doesn’t this all seem weird? I mean, come on, you can’t deny how the universe keeps bringing us together. Henry
The Girl in the Tower Review | Once Upon a Time Season 7 Episode 14
You don’t have to worry about me anymore. ‘Cause I’m okay. I promise. Alice
Knightfall Review | Once Upon a Time Season 7 Episode 13
It’s all my fault. I found Henry and tricked him into coming here and now…now I’m going to lose him. Lucy
A Taste of the Heights Review | Once Upon a Time Season 7 Episode 12
Lives are at stake, you need a hero. Prince Naveen
Secret Garden Review | Once Upon a Time Season 7 Episode 11
If a life needs to be traded for Lucy’s, then you take mine. Victoria
The Eighth Witch Review | Once Upon a Time Season 7 Episode 10
I would do anything to save you, no matter how crazy. So, Lucy, if that means there’s some other world where I really am your dad, then I believe it, Lucy. I believe. Henry
One Little Tear Review | Once Upon a Time Season 7 Episode 9
Fairytales are real, but you don’t know the whole story. Victoria
Pretty in Blue Review | Once Upon a Time Season 7 Episode 8
I know where you come from, true love always wins. But mine is a world of broken promises where people never find each other. Ella
Eloise Gardener Review | Once Upon a Time Season 7 Episode 7
You have no idea what you just let crawl out into this world. Victoria
Wake Up Call Review | Once Upon a Time Season 7 Episode 6
I will do whatever it takes to stop you. Heroes can always break curses. Regina
Greenbacks Review | Once Upon a Time Season 7 Episode 5
Belief is a weed. It grows wild and deep. If you want to destroy it for good, you have to uproot it. Witch
Beauty Review | Once Upon a Time Season 7 Episode 4
It’s time to let me go. Belle
The Garden of Forking Paths Review | Once Upon a Time Season 7 Episode 3
Sacrifice that boy, or you sacrifice everyone. Lady Tremaine
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