Mary Magdalene

Rooney Mara stars as the titular unsung apostle who opts for a life on the road with Jesus Christ (Joaquin Phoenix) in this austere Biblical drama from Lion director Garth Davis. It’s solemn and strange, but beautifully made and consistently well-acted, with a stirring soundtrack from the talented Icelandic composer Jóhann Jóhannsson, who passed away last month. Robbie Collin 12A cert, 120 min