Johnny Depp has lost his charm in Pirates sequel
Five films into the Pirates of the Caribbean series, the truth must be faced: Jack Sparrow is no longer charming.
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Jake Wilson
Jake Wilson was born in London and grew up in Melbourne. He got his start reviewing movies for various websites and has been writing for the Age since 2006.
Cuteness and whimsy blunt wartime film's edge
The film's fairytale style jars against the dark subject matter of Nazi genocide.
A Dog's Purpose review: Paw exploration of life, friendship
The 'glurge' factor is amped up with reincarnated dogs and non-threatening values.
Evil clowns, talking emoji: 10 upcoming movies to get excited about
With the mercury dropping, there's no better time to break out the popcorn. Here's our pick of the season.
Guardians of the Galaxy 2 suffers from arrested development: review
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, there's always room for another sequel, which regrettably means nothing ends for good.
Going in Style: One-note comedy relies on veterans' charisma
Zach Braff's new film as director is the kind of old-fashioned entertainment that gives old-fashioned entertainment a bad name.
Their Finest review: Bill Nighy scores the best bits of this Blitz pic
Gemma Arterton plays a feminist of her time in this nostalgic war flick.
Commercial gloss of The Fate of the Furious a bit too shiny for villainous fun
Charlize Theron joins the action franchise as a slinky dreadlocked hacker, but after her spectacular work in Mad Max: Fury Road, it's disappointing.
Anne Hathaway makes monstrous in a film like no other
Godzilla comes home to Mainland in Nacho Vigalondo's monster mash-up.
Not even Daleks and Voldemort can save The Lego Batman Movie
Poorly crafted in-jokes and borrowed baddies make a disappointing spinoff to the successful Lego Movie.
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