★★★
The cast of Ocean’s 8 are no strangers to a heist. Each of these leading ladies have, after all, been repeatedly robbed of equality throughout their respective careers. Gender-swapping the Oceans franchise marks a superficial step forward when the crew are almost entirely men. The film itself is fine.
★★★
Were it not for its winning central performance from Girls star Zosia Mamet, supported by a terrific ensemble, The Boy Downstairs would be forgotten midway through the first act, never mind the credits. Lightweight, to say the least, Sophie Brooks’ directorial debut is painstakingly sweet.
★★
Show Dogs feels like a film airlifted from the noughties and reincarnated for the streaming generation. Of course, it is the work of Beverley Hills Chihuahua director Raja Gosnell. The talking dogs are a big giveaway.
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