special Festive films
THE GRINCH
Dr Seuss’s green grump is back in this animated remake of the 2000 Jim Carrey classic, with Benedict Cumberbatch voicing a slightly more lovable Grinch. When the Whos declare they’re making Christmas three times bigger, the Grinch realises he must steal Christmas – posing as Santa Claus complete with reindeer! A really enjoyable festive fantasy. ★★ ★ ★ ★
FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD
Eddie Redmayne and Johnny Depp reprise their roles as magizoologist Newt Scamander and dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald in the second instalment of the
Fantastic Beasts franchise. In an effort to stop Grindelwald’s attempts to rule over the Muggle [human] world, Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) sends Scamander to Paris to seek out the person who could be the key to it all. Magically action-packed from start to finish. Harry Potter fans will be spellbound. ★★ ★ ★ ★
SURVIVING CHRISTMAS WITH THE RELATIVES
Two sisters spend Christmas with their families in their recently deceased parents’ ramshackle country pile. Sibling rivalies flare up again with hilariously chaotic consequences. Starring Joely Richardson and Patricia Hodge. ★★ ★ ★★