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Van Connor reviews the highly anticipated sequel to John Krasinski's horror A Quiet Place starring Emily Blunt and Cillian Murphy. Listen to the full two minute review and subscribe to 2 Minute Movies now for snappy rundowns of all the newest and biggest films in cinema and on demand. Don't forget to follow us @2minutepods and share our stuff too!

Van Connor reviews the latest Disney live-action take on an animated classic. This time it's Oscar winner Emma Stone stepping into the famous coat of Cruella.... Listen to the full two minute review and subscribe to 2 Minute Movies now for snappy rundowns of all the newest and biggest films in cinema and on demand. Don't forget to follow us @2minutepods and share our stuff too!

Van Connor reviews the newest chapter in the Saw franchise, starring Chris Rock and Samuel L. Jackson. Spiral is out now. Listen to the full two minute review and subscribe to 2 Minute Movies now for snappy rundowns of all the newest and biggest films in cinema and on demand. Don't forget to follow us @2minutepods and share our stuff too!

Van Connor reviews the self-proclaimed anti-rom com written by, directed by and starring Billie Piper (Doctor Who, I Hate Suzie). Listen to the full two minute review and subscribe to 2 Minute Movies now for snappy rundowns of all the newest and biggest films in cinema and on demand. Don't forget to follow us @2minutepods and share our stuff too!

Van Connor reviews the live action-animated hybrid sequel starring James Corden as the famous Beatrix Potter rabbit. Listen to the full two minute review and subscribe to 2 Minute Movies now for snappy rundowns of all the newest and biggest films in cinema and on demand. Don't forget to follow us @2minutepods and share our stuff too!

Van Connor reviews one of the year's biggest awards contenders in Emerald Fennell's BAFTA, Golden Globe winning and Oscar nominated Promising Young Woman, available to watch on Sky Cinema / Now TV. Listen to the full two minute review and subscribe to 2 Minute Movies now for snappy rundowns of all the newest and biggest films in cinema and on demand. Don't forget to follow us @2minutepods and share our stuff too!

Van Connor reviews the dystopian sci-fi movie Chaos Walking starring Tom Holland and Daisy Ridley. Listen to the full two minute review and subscribe to 2 Minute Movies now for snappy rundowns of all the newest and biggest films in cinema and on demand. Don't forget to follow us @2minutepods and share our stuff too!

The latest live-action animated hybrid sees Warner remake classic cartoon Tom and Jerry, but it feels a bit more like Yogi Bear than Roger Rabbit. It's available to watch on digital platforms. UK Release Date: 25th March 2021 Platform: Digital Rent & Buy Director: Tim Story Starring: Chloe Grace Moretz, Michael Pena, Rob Delaney, Tom, Jerry Listen to the full two minute review and subscribe to 2 Minute Movies now for snappy rundowns of all the newest and biggest films in cinema and on demand. Don't forget to follow us @2minutepods and share our stuff too!

Nowadays A-listers seem to be climbing over themselves to churn out one highbrow serialised thriller after another, destined for television and streaming platforms, with even Oscar winners getting in on the TV game... UK Release Date: 11th March 2021 Platform: HBO Max Director: John Lee Hancock Starring: Denzel Washington, Jared Leto, Rami Malek Listen to the full two minute review and subscribe to 2 Minute Movies now for snappy rundowns of all the newest and biggest films in cinema and on demand. Don't forget to follow us @2minutepods and share our stuff too!

If we're honest, the movie is less and less surprising these days, so the fact someone would try and reboot the now nearly 20 year old trash horror franchise that is Wrong Turn is actually pretty unsurprising... UK Release Date: 26th February 2021 Platform: Digital Director: Mike P. Nelson Listen to the full two minute review and subscribe to 2 Minute Movies now for snappy rundowns of all the newest and biggest films in cinema and on demand. Don't forget to follow us @2minutepods and share our stuff too!

Originally set up as a Neill Blomkamp before, shock, Blomkamp dropped out, you can be forgiven for taking a glance at the marketing for disaster movie Greenland and expecting a lower tier, more practical effects driven take on an Emmerich movie. UK Release Date: 4th February 2021 Directed By: Ric Roman Waugh Starring: Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin, Roger Dale Floyd, Scott Glenn Listen to the full two minute review and subscribe to 2 Minute Movies now for snappy rundowns of all the newest and biggest films in cinema and on demand. Don't forget to follow us @2minutepods and share our stuff too!

Essentially Training Day by way of Chappie, Mikael Hafstrom's back with the decidedly ropey Outside the Wire, the latest handsomely produced but ultimately hollow feature exercise from Netflix. UK Release Date: 15th January 2021 Platform: Netflix Directed By: Mikael Hafstrom Starring: Anthony Mackie, Damson Idris, Emily Beecham, Pilou Asbaek, Michael Kelly Listen to the full two minute review and subscribe to 2 Minute Movies now for snappy rundowns of all the newest and biggest films in cinema and on demand. Don't forget to follow us @2minutepods and share our stuff too!

Having clearly learned nothing from the failed Jimmie Hendrix biopic back in 2013, Gabriel Range attempts to bring the story of David Bowie to the screen in Stardust - a snapshot biopic that chronicles the musical legend's journey of self-discovery. UK Release Date: 15th January 2020 Platform: Digital Directed By: Gabriel Range Starring: Johnny Flynn, Marc Maron, Jena Malone, Derek Moran Listen to the full two minute review of Stardust and subscribe to 2 Minute Movies for more snappy reviews of all the newest and biggest films.

Animated adventure Soul is here to take up the mantle of this season's Pixar best animated feature nominee at the upcoming Oscars, delivering Wreck-It Ralph in the afterlife. UK Release Date: 25th December 2020 Platform: Disney Plus Directed By: Pete Docter and Kemp Powers Cast: Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey, Graham Norton, Rachel House, Alice Braga Listen to the two minute review, stream it now on Disney Plus and subscribe to 2 Minute Movies for reviews in less time than it takes to wave your magic wand.

One of the few mainstream stars of this century alongside, say, Seth Rogan to effortlessly establish himself as equally poised on both sides of the camera, George Clooney throws on his occasional second hat to direct himself for the first time since 2014's The Monuments Men. UK Release Date: 23rd December 2020 Platform: Netflix Directed By: George Clooney Cast: George Clooney, Felicity Jones, David Oyelowo, Caoilinn Springall, Kyle Chandler Listen to Van Connor's review of The Midnight Sky and subscribe to 2 Minute Movies for more reviews in less time than it takes to make a coffee.

"Well what do you know. Turns out the only good movie of the entire OGDCU franchise went and spawned itself the brand's first genuinely good sequel too" - Wonder Woman 1984 is the highly anticipated sequel from director Patty Jenkins, with Gal Gadot reprising her role as the title character plus added 80s retro and a whole ton of glittery CGI to boot. UK Release Date: 16th December 2020 Platform: Theatrical Directed By: Patty Jenkins Cast: Gal Gadot, Kristen Wiig, Chris Pine, Pedro Pascal, Lilly Aspell Listen and subscribe to 2 Minute Movies for reviews of all the newest and biggest films in less time than it takes for the special effects credits to roll in a superhero movie.

Doing for fairies what Elf did for... elves, Godmothered marks the single finest feature film thus far of Disney Plus. And it garners that honour despite being inanely predictable, sporting a bevvy of lacklustre visual effects, and ultimately being nothing more than gender-flipped take on Elf. UK Release Date: 4th December 2020 Platform: Disney Plus Directed By: Sharon Maguire Cast: Isla Fisher, Jillian Bell, Santiago Cabrera, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, June Squibb Listen to Van's review now, and subscribe to 2 Minute Movies for more reviews of the latest movies in less time than it takes to say "bibbidi bobbidi boo".

If the global pandemic has been kind to anyone, it's Netflix, who release yet another big awards contender in David Fincher's Mank - a black & white ode to the golden age of Hollywood starring Gary Oldman, Amanda Seyfried and Lily Collins. UK Release Date: 4th December 2020 Platform: Netflix Directed By: David Fincher Cast: Gary Oldman, Amanda Seyfried, Lily Collins, Tom Pelphrey, Arliss Howard Listen to Van's review of Mank and subscribe to the show for more reviews of the latest films in less time it takes to make a coffee.

Uncle Frank is a 70s set dramedy in which out and proud New York college professor Frank embarks on a road trip with niece Sophia Lillis to return home for his father's funeral and face the demons of his homophobic upbringing. Listen to Van's 5 star review, subscribe to the podcast, and stream Uncle Frank now. UK Release Date: 25th November 2020 Platform: Amazon Prime Video Director: Alan Ball Cast: Paul Bettany, Sophia Lillis, Peter Macdissi, Judy Greer, Steve Zahn

Throw together equal parts The Greatest Showman, Disney's live-action Nutcracker and, I sh*t you not, Earth to Echo, and the results will be pretty close to Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey - Baggage Claims's David E. Talbert's new bright and colourful all singing, all dancing Christmas romp for Netflix. UK Release Date: 13th November 2020 Platform: Netflix Directed By: David E. Talbert Cast: Forest Whitaker, Keegan-Michael Key, Hugh Bonneville, Anika Noni Rose, Madalen Mills Listen to Van's two minute review and subscribe to the podcast now for reviews of all the latest films in less time than it takes to make a coffee.

The Last Black Man in San Francisco was one of the breakout success stories of 2019's festival circuit. Listen to Neil Ramjee's review in support of Black History Month UK.

The latest offering from Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon, Wolfwalkers is an animated fantasy romp involving wolves, astroprojection and Sean Bean, and it's available to stream on Apple TV+ UK Theatrical Release Date: 30th October 2020 UK Home Release Date: 11th December 2020 Platform: Apple TV+ Directed By: Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart Cast: Honor Kneafsey, Eva Whittaker, Sean Bean, Simon McBurney, Tommy Tiernan Listen to the Van's two minute review and subscribe to the podcast for more reviews of the latest films in less time than it takes to draw a stick man.

Shirley is a film about the writer of a book that became a series which spawned a sequel and now this biographical thriller starring Elisabeth Moss (The Handmaid's Tale, The Invisible Man), and it gets five shiny golden stars from Van. Listen and subscribe now.

Courtesy of Blumhouse, The Craft: Legacy gives one of the biggest cultural influences of the 1990s a fresh makeover. Check out Van's two minute review and subscribe to the show now.

Relic is a new horror starring Emily Mortimer (The Newsroom) tackling mental health issues as the family home is haunted by manifestations of their grandmother's dementia. Listen to Van's two minute review, and subscribe to the podcast now.

Borat is back, as Sacha Baron Cohen takes to the roads of the USA once again, this time ahead of one of the most divisive US elections in history. Listen to Van's review now and stream Borat: Subsequent Moviefilm on Amazon Prime Video.

Netflix have turned to classic literature turned Oscar winning films for their next inspiration. Starring Lily James and Armie Hammer, Rebecca gives a fresh look to a true classic. Listen to the review from Van Connor and subscribe now.

Uncorked tells the story of Elijah, whose dream of becoming a master sommelier is compromised by his father, who expects him to take over the family business. Listen to Ros' review in support of Black History Month 2020.

Dolemite Is My Name is the biographical drama about filmmaker Rudy Ray Moore, with Golden Globe nominated title performance from Eddie Murphy. Special guest Josh Parham reviews in support of Black History Month UK. Listen and subscribe to the podcast for more.

The Trial of the Chicago 7 sees writer/director Aaron Sorkin (The Social Network, Molly's Game) turn his hand to courtroom dramas. Starring Eddie Redmayne, Mark Rylance, Joesph Gordon-Levitt, Jeremy Strong and more, expect this to be around come Oscar season. Listen to the review now.

"Gleefully gory, vehemently vicious and compellingly cathartic" Becky is the new horror film starring Lulu Wilson and Kevin James. Listen to the review now.

Schemers is first film from writer/director Dave Mclean about a ex-footballer turned music promoter, and stars Conor Berry and Sean Connor. It hits UK cinemas from September 2020 and gets four stars from Van Connor.

Bill & Ted return in the threequel many years in the making, and Van Connor gives you the essential lowdown in two minutes. Totally awesome. Bill & Ted Face the Music is in UK cinemas from 16th September 2020.

The New Mutants is the latest instalment in the long-running X-Men franchise, this time directed by Josh Boone and starring Maisie Williams and Anya Taylor-Joy. It's in cinemas and it gets one lousy star from Van.

Mulan is the much hyped live action adaptation of Disney's animated classic, and it's heading straight to Disney Plus (for a small extra fee). It gets 5 stars from Van Connor.

Tenet is the new blockbuster from legendary Sci-Fi director Christopher Nolan (Inception, Batman Begins), and hailed as the big comeback for theatrical releases in 2020. An "engaging, exceptional blockbuster" says Van Connor, but ultimately "not worth dying for".

The One and Only Ivan stars Sam Rockwell voicing the title role, as a gorilla in captivity hatches his escape with friend Stella on an emotional rollercoaster of self discover, available now on Disney Plus.

The Sleepover is Netflix's new action adventure spy film starring Malin Akerman and Joe Manganiello. Listen to Van Connor's 2 minute review and subscribe for more of the latest and biggest films.

When a pill that gives its users unpredictable superpowers for five minutes hits the streets of New Orleans, a teenage dealer and a local cop must team with an ex-soldier to take down the group responsible for its creation Project Power is the new action/crime/sci-fi movie starring Jamie Foxx and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Check out Van Connor's review and subscribe for more of the latest films in cinema and on demand, in two minutes or less

Babyteeth is a comedy drama movie starring Eliza Scanlan as Milla, a seriously ill teenager who falls in love with drug dealer Moses, and it's in cinemas from August 14th. Listen to Van Connor's review and subscribe for more of the newest and biggest films in cinemas and on demand.

An American Pickle is the new comedy starring Seth Rogan (Knocked Up, Superbad) and it arrives in cinemas - yes, actual open cinemas - from 7th August. Check out Van's review and subscribe for more of the newest and biggest films in two minutes or less.

Saint Frances is the new comedy drama directed by Alex Thompson, described as a conceptual mash up of Amy Schumer's Trainwreck and The Florida Project, and it's available to download on digital now. Listen to more 2 Minute Movie reviews from Van Connor to get your ultimate snappy lowdown of the latest, biggest, and best films in cinemas and on demand.

How to Build A Girl is the new comedy written by Caitlin Moran, and starring Beanie Feldstein (Lady Bird, Booksmart) as a teenager living with her working-class family on a council estate in Wolverhampton, who grows up to become a popular but conflicted music journalist. Listen and subscribe to 2 Minute Movies to hear more of Van Connor's take on the biggest, best and newest films in cinema and on demand.

Three young men with disabilities hit the road with a jaded nurse driver to a brothel in Montreal catering to people with special needs, in this remake of the acclaimed Belgian film 'Hasta La Vista'. Come As You Are is available to download now. Subscribe to 2 Minute Movies for reviews of all the newest, biggest and best films in cinema and on demand.

Clemency is the Sundance winning drama available to watch now and, according to Van Connor, the one that got away at the 2020 Oscars. Catch the full review and subscribe for more of the biggest, best and newest films reviewed in two minutes or less.

Finding the way back stars Ben Affleck as a former high school basketball star turned alcoholic, brought back to coach a class of misfits in a true underdog story. Listen to Van Connor's full two minute movie review and subscribe for more reviews of the biggest and newest films.

The Old Guard is the new sci-fi action film starring Charlize Theron, and it's available to stream now on Netflix. Listen to the full 2 Minute Movie review from Van Connor, and subscribe for reviews of all the biggest and newest films in cinema and on demand.

The release of Alex Pettyfer's Back Roads is two years in the making, but it's finally available on digital from 6th July. Hear Van's review and subscribe for more of all the latest and biggest new movies.

Desperados is available to stream on Netflix now. Listen to the review, and subscribe for more of the latest and biggest film reviews.

Initially slated for a 2021 release, Disney's filmed performance of Hamilton starring Lin-Manuel Miranda is available to stream now on Disney+. Check out our 8/10 review, and subscribe to the podcast for more 2 minute reviews of all the latest films and shows.

Will Ferrell's latest film makes a laughing stock of, well, a laughing stock as he plays a hopeful in the Eurovision Song Contest. Directed by David Dobkin, the film also stars Rachel McAdams (Mean Girls, Wedding Crashers) and Dan Stevens (Beauty and the Beast) and is available to stream on Netflix.