Movie reviews: From Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. Dunkirk, summer films that sparkled. From Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. Wonder Woman, there were plenty of films that made it worth going to the movies this summer, writes Richard Crouse.

Read on for more on his exhaustive list. THE BLOCKBUSTERS: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL.

STARS. Set to a soundtrack of 7. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. With the origin tale out of the way, it focuses on the characters and their relationships. Director James Gunn doesn’t allow the characters to become overwhelmed by the computer- generated imagery. From Rocket’s wisecracks to Peter the semi- inept action hero and Gamora’s pragmatism—“If he does turn out to be evil, just kill him.”—the characters are front and center. Like the true scavengers they are, Drax—with Bautista’s deadpan delivery—and Baby Groot—“He’s too adorable to kill,” says Taserface (Chris Sullivan)—steal the show. Fans will get what they expect—loads of goofy, gross and gooey cartoon action and cool Day- Glo creatures—but it’s the characters that make it so enjoyable.

They spend as much time laughing as they do in action, bringing with them an infectious joyfulness. Watch Taken 3 IMDB. The movie is at its best when the characters are hanging out, when Peter finally gets to play catch with his dad with a ball made of pure energy, when Drax is ribbing Mantis (Pom Klementieff) or when Baby Groot is perched on the shoulders of his Guardian pals.

There will be a time when the “Guardian of the Galaxy’s” formula of 7. WONDER WOMAN: 4 STARS. Equal parts Amazon sword and sandal epic, mad scientist flick, war movie and rom com, “Wonder Woman” is a crowd pleaser that places the popular character front and centre. As played by Gal Gadot, Diana is charismatic and kick ass, a superhero that is both truly super and heroic. Like Superman she is firmly on the side of good, not a tortured soul à la Batman.

Naïve to the ways of the world, she runs headfirst into trouble. Whether she's throwing a German tank across a battlefield, defying gravity to leap to the top of a bell tower, tolerating Trevor’s occasional mansplaining or deflecting bullets with her indestructible Bracelets of Submission, she proves in scene after scene to be both a formidable warrior and a genuine, profoundly empathic character. The action scenes are cool. The Lasso of Truth sequences look like a glow- in- the- dark Cirque du Soleil scarf dance and the iconic Wonder Woman battle poses placed against the terrible beauty of the First World War frontlines are stunners, but it’s ultimately her strength of character that keeps the movie interesting. Even the prerequisite CGI overkill at the end is made palatable by her potent message that only love can save the world.

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It’s a welcome and refreshing change from the deep, dark pit the DC movies seem to have fallen into of late. Wonder Woman” works because it maintains a human core in a fantastical good vs. As Diana’s understanding of heroism and mankind deepens, so does the movie. As she questions authority and man’s capacity for cruelty, there are several very funny moments—her “How can a woman possibly fight in this?” routine at Selfridge’s clothing department is very funny, but Jenkins wisely and wonderfully keeps the character true to her self- confident, mythic comic book roots.

This image released by Warner Bros. Entertainment shows Gal Gadot in a scene from "Wonder Woman." (Clay Enos/Warner Bros. Entertainment via AP)WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES: 4 ½ STARS. War for the Planet of the Apes” is a summer tentpole movie that fits into the franchise but can be enjoyed as a standalone.

Director Matt Reeves creates exciting action sequences but there's more to the movie than explosions and gunfire. A brief recap brings us up to speed, and then we’re thrown into the world. Cesar wants to be left alone but the murder of his family ignites within him complex, contradictory emotions, the desire to protect his ape herd while getting revenge. Those feelings are the engine that drives the movie but they are wrapped around a blockbuster that doesn't feel like a blockbuster. It's quiet - - most of the apes speak in sign language - - with a philosophical edge not usually found in big summer releases. Much of that is due to a brilliant Mo. Cap performance from Andy Serkis.

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In a genre not known for subtlety, he brings a range of emotion to Cesar. Selfless, melancholic and compassionate, his take on the ape character is layered and made all the more remarkable given the computer generated process that goes into creating it. Like all good speculative fiction, “War for the Planet of the Apes” isn’t just a movie about the wild idea of apes vs. With deeply rooted ideas about the nature of compassion and community, it also contains timely ideas for a troubled world. In one tense scene, child sidekick Nova (Amiah Miller) risks everything to bring food and water to Cesar, subtly suggesting that even in the darkest times kindness can still exist. It’s a rare movie, an intimate epic brimming with food for thought while simultaneously satisfying the need to watch apes on horseback.

DUNKIRK: 4 ½ STARS. Dunkirk," the new war epic from director Christopher Nolan, could be one of those rare movies—rare like a unicorn or a modest Kardashian—that comes out in the summer and earns a Best Picture nomination.

It is a complete cinematic experience, immersive, intense showing us things rather than telling us things. With a minimum of dialogue, electrifying visuals and ear- splitting sound design—the rumble of the spit fire engines will make your chest shake—Nolan has made a movie best seen large and loud.

He uses the power of the image to create an immersive cinematic experience that offers up not only vicarious thrills but also ethical dilemmas, honour and personal drama. It is not a typical war movie. You never see the Germans and there is no victory march at the end. Instead it is a large- scale examination of the workings of war and warriors that blends epic filmmaking with intimate character work. This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows James D'Arcy, left, and Kenneth Branagh in a scene from "Dunkirk." (Melissa Sue Gordon/Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)"Dunkirk" is an intense movie but it is not an overly emotional one. Watch Revolution Summer Dailymotion there.

The cumulative effect of the vivid images and sounds will stir the soul but despite great performances the movie doesn't necessarily make you feel for one character or another. Instead its strength is in how it displays the overwhelming sense of scope of the Dunkirk mission. With 4. 00,0. 00 men on the ground with more in the air and at sea, the sheer scope of the operation overpowers individuality, turning the focus on the collective. Nolan's sweeping camera takes it all in, epic and intimate moments alike. THE DOCUMENTARIES: JEREMIAH TOWER: THE LAST MAGNIFICENT: 3 ½ STARS.

Jeremiah Tower is the most famous celebrity chef you have never heard of. Martha Stewart calls him “a father of the American cuisine.” Anthony Bourdain says he changed the world and Mario Batali calls him “the darling, the glamour puss, the sexy guy, the smart guy and the innovative chef that everybody wanted to know something about.”. Jeremiah Tower: The Last Magnificent” isn’t a food network special.

There’s no cooking competitions or Top Five Moments in the Career of Jeremiah Tower. Watch Breaking Point Streaming more. Instead we’re offered a methodical look at the man behind a foodie revolution. Like a chef who over perfumes everything with truffle oil, director Lydia Tenaglia overuses recreations of Tower’s young life.