This prequel to a re-make "never picks up momentum" – "Don't the talented artists involved have anything better to do with their time?"

Despite its "kinetic performances and irresistible music" from star Timothée Chalamet and cast, James Mangold's Dylan biopic is disappointingly unambitious.

BBC film critics Nicholas Barber and Caryn James pick their highlights of the year.

Robert Eggers's remake of FW Murnau's silent 1922 classic stars Lily-Rose Depp, Nicholas Hoult, and has its "share of gruesome shocks".

The Moana follow-up is a "hurtling Disneyland rollercoaster ride" but it lacks the joy and refreshing originality of its predecessor.

There are decent performances from Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande – but this flat opening instalment of The Wizard of Oz prequel may not convert those who aren't already super-fans.

Paul Mescal is the "mesmerising centre" of Ridley Scott's long-awaited Gladiator sequel, which balances emotional drama and social themes with all-out action spectacle.

The third instalment in the Paddington franchise is "a wholesome, richly coloured adventure yarn" however it can't quite replicate the "blissful magic" of its predecessor.