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★★★★ – Empire. Journey to the fantasy world of Kumandra, where 500 years ago dragons and humans united to defeat an ancient evil. Now, that evil has returned and the fate of humanity rests on Raya (Kelly Marie Tran, The Last Jedi), a lone warrior on a quest to track down the legendary last dragon.
★★★★ – Guardian. Roald Dahl meets Wes Anderson in this colourful and charming comedy, based on the children’s book My Life as an Alphabet by Barry Jonsberg. Candice is a precocious, intelligent 12-year-old girl with a unique view on the world. Inspired by the strange new boy she befriends at school, Candice sets out a mission – to inspire happiness in those around her, especially her broken family.
★★★★ – Empire. This gorgeous musical animation arrived on Netflix with little fanfare, but has quickly become one of their most popular family films. When Fei Fei loses her mother, she takes heart from a fairytale about a mystical goddess who waits for her beloved on the Moon. Years later, and with her father due to remarry, Fei Fei decides to build a rocket to meet the Moon goddess herself.
Take a journey back to when the most offensive insult you’d ever heard was “scuz-bucket” with this classic sci-fi adventure. When 12-year-old David falls and is knocked unconscious on the way to pick up his brother, he is mysteriously transported eight years into the future. Discovering that only an alien spacecraft can take him back, he’s in for the trip of a lifetime.
★★★★ – Observer. Fans of Harry Potter and Studio Ghibli will adore this enchanting animation about a young girl who gains magical powers from a rare and mysterious flower she finds in the woods. This delightful animation has featured previously in our recommendations, and happily it’s just reappeared on All4 – so if you haven’t seen it, now’s your chance.
What could be better than a trip to Hogwarts for the holidays? ITV2 is showing the entire saga of Gryffindor’s greatest over Easter, beginning with a double bill of The Philosopher’s Stone and The Chamber of Secrets on Good Friday and culminating with The Half-Blood Prince and The Deathly Hallows parts one and two the following weekend. Let the magic begin.
“Joyous and courageous” – Paste Magazine. The latest film from Studio Ponoc showcases breathtaking animation and unique storytelling. Modest Heroes is an ambitious anthology of three short stories: two children search for their missing father in a fantastical underwater world, a young boy who is battling against his potentially lethal allergy, and an invisible salesman who is trying to become a hero.
Legendary animators William Hanna and Joseph Barbera’s beloved creations reach their ninth decade with this feature length adventure. Seamlessly blending live action and animation, their rivalry is transported to New York City when Jerry moves there after seemingly burying the hatchet with his old foe. But the owners of his new home, the Royal Gate Hotel, are not happy with the mouse’s presence. Enter Tom Cat.
★★★★ – Empire. Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda shine in this glorious Disney sequel, with Blunt masterfully keeping the nostalgic viewer happy but also making the role her own. Magical nanny Mary Poppins returns to the Banks household to help the family evade grave dangers by taking them on more magical adventures. Also available to rent on Amazon Prime.
Adapted from David Walliams’ highly successful children’s book, Billionaire Boy follows the rags to riches tale of Joe Spud and his father, Len. After his dad becomes an overnight billionaire when he invents a new toilet roll, Joe finds he suddenly has everything he ever wanted – except a friend. Hilarious and touching in equal measure.
“★★★★ – gloriously funny” – Observer. Aardman Animations went prehistoric in 2018 with their first feature film since Oscar-winner The Curse of the Were-Rabbit. When Plucky caveman Dug and his sidekick Hognob are faced with losing their home to the dastardly Lord Nooth and his Bronze Age City, they must unite their tribe to defeat the enemy.
★★★★★ – Independent. Released on Christmas Day, we were sad to not be able to show it on the big screen, but the latest Pixar film is a delight to discover on Disney+. School teacher Joe dreams of getting his big break as a jazz musician, but after an accident he finds himself in the “Great Beyond” – a place for lost souls. Tasked with training a cynical soul, Joe becomes determined to find his way back to his life.
★★★★ – Telegraph. From the director of Carol comes this touching film telling the intertwined stories of two deaf children, Ben and Rose, living fifty years apart, who set out to change their lives. Todd Haynes brings a typically imaginative, playfully cinematic eye to his adaptation of Brian Selznick’s acclaimed young adult novel, starring Julianne Moore.
★★★★ – Guardian. Another awesome Lego movie, this time featuring the Caped Crusader himself. Surprise, surprise – the Joker’s planning another hostile takeover of Gotham City. Can Batman save the day? Most likely, but only if he learns the art of teamwork… somewhat tricky for a lone vigilante! Packed with action and gags, it is a “LOL” family favourite.
★★★★ – Guardian. Tomm Moore’s (The Secret of Kells, Wolfwalkers) Oscar-nominated animation is an evocative tale of Celtic magic and folklore. Ben and his little sister Saoirse – the last Selkie – embark across a fading world of ancient legend in an attempt to return to their home by the sea. An entrancing, enchanting family delight.
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A film ‘Easter Egg’ is a reference hidden within a scene. Test your Pixar knowledge with our very own Pixar Easter Egg hunt. How many will you be able to spot?
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Stop Joker’s escape, enter into a lobster thermidor cook-off, or help Alfred take pics of Batman and his chums, with these fun online Lego games.
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