Eleanor Reviews

**** The once-dormant volcano at the heart of Isla Nublar is once again active, and it threatens to destroy all life there. Reuniting with raptor trainer Owen (Chris Pratt), Claire (Bryce Dallas Howard) returns to the island to track and save the remaining dinosaurs, but the operation isn't all it appears to be... One night, when I was a child, Jurassic Park was on the TV. Allowed to stay up late (it must have been a weekend!), I remember sitting in my pyjamas and watching the fuzzy, pixelated as a helpless goat was slowly lowered into a pit to be munched on. At that point, I decided I didn't really like dinosaurs and was hurriedly escorted to bed. It wasn't until later that I watched the whole film, and even then it terrified me! Fast forward to now, and the thought of being chased and eaten by a ferocious reptile is still thrillingly scary, as I discovered when my heart rate reached dangerous levels whilst watching Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom . With

**** When her assumed-dead husband returns suddenly from an undisclosed mission, Lena finds herself drawn to the strange, fantastical world of The Shimmer. Joining forces with a small group of fellow scientists, she sets out to discover what lies within the unknown realm. In his directorial debut, Ex Machina , Alex Garland discussed the tricky themes of humanity: what does it mean to be human? When does an AI become human? Taking similarly ponderous topics in his visually stunning follow-up, Annihilation focuses on the frailty of mankind: the self-destructive tendencies that can be found all the way from our foundations, our cells, to our emotional reactions and relationships. Set, once again, against a science fiction backdrop, these discussions are intertwined with moments of wonder, fear and confusion, making for a tale that's as multi-faceted as The Shimmer itself. Far less a story of the phenomenon, or catalyst, itself and more a study of human nature, Annihi

*** Before he was the captain of the Millennium Falcon and a part of the Rebellion, Han Solo lived as part of the criminal underworld. Taking part in his first big heist, Han hopes to earn enough money to return to his homeland and rescue his long lost love, before jetting off into the stars... The Star Wars universe has given birth to many a memorable character, from Darth Vader to Yoda, Princess Leia to the infamous Jar Jar Binks (yep, we couldn't miss him out!). Arguably the most iconic of the extensive list, however, is Han Solo. The role that launched Harrison Ford's career, this space King of Cool with a heart of gold is as enigmatic as he is unforgettable; as problematic as he is forgivable. Stepping into the boots of this pop-culture hero is relative-newcomer Alden Ehrenreich, previously seen in Beautiful Creatures and Hail, Caesar! . Exuding something of a young Leonardo DiCaprio, he brings both swagger and playfulness to the role, but, ultimately, he