William Nicholson

Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix are magnificent as the leads in this thoroughly engaging historical epic.

Cate Blanchett returns as a more mature and ethereal Elizabeth I in director Shekhar Kapur’s playful sequel.

Bill Nighy and Josh O’Connor star as father and son in a sob-inducing family drama.

Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy are on fiercely good form in Andy Serkis’ directorial debut.