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FIFTY SHADES DARKER (MA15+) This is something of a same-again, lamer-thanbefore sequel adapted from the middle instalment of EL James’ trilogy of heavybreathing howlers. Plenty of pants down, tops up action to distract viewers from the fact there’s not much of a plot. But for those who loved the books, that won’t matter. RESIDENT EVIL: THE FINAL CHAPTER (MA15+) Maybe the last chapter in the samey, gamey movies that concentrate on the heroine carving up zillions of zombies for our viewing pleasure. Or maybe not. Who knows? Who cares? A slightly more interesting element in this latest instalment. PATRIOTS DAY (M) An extremely well-handled retelling of the bombing of the 2013 Boston Marathon. Mark Wahlberg plays a cop loosely based on several officers who worked on the case, and his perspective is blended with that of the perpetrators and bystanders. GOLD (M) This is inspired by the true story of Kenny Wells, a mining trader who obtained first rights to a huge deposit of gold in Indonesia. But after getting very, very lucky, he gets unlucky in even swifter fashion. Although this is no Wolf of Wall Street, Matthew McConaughey is excellent as the lead. SPLIT (M) A wacky story about a man with a severe splitpersonality disorder (he has 24 personalities, to be precise), expertly played by James McAvoy. One of those personalities has the makings of a serial killer. Or might already be one — he has three teenage girls held hostage ... LION (PG) An amazing tale based on the true story of Saroo, a five-year-old who gets separated from his family in India, ends up in an orphanage and is then adopted by an Australian couple and taken to Tasmania. As an adult he attempts to track down his blood family, resulting in an inspiring, hopeful offering. An absolute pleasure to watch.