Not every great film needs a remake, as bad sequels like Dolphin Tale prove. Here are this year’s worst offenders Plus, the pop culture backlashes of the year
October 2014
Gone Girl scares up $38m to top US box office and stalk past horror prequel Annabelle
Crime thriller starring Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike records best ever figure for director David Fincher, while The Equalizer drops to third
Dolphin Tale 2 review – winning drama above and below the waterline
The continued adventures of Winter the dolphin are heartwarming stuff, if not making quite the splash of the original, writes Mark Kermode
Dolphin Tale 2 review – treading water
Back in the pool with a cute dolphin, like Blackfish never happened. Mild fun, but no more, despite comedy pelican, writes Mike McCahill
September 2014
The Maze Runner outwits Liam Neeson to reach US box office summit
Box office analysis: US
Guardians of the Galaxy hits $300m but won't save 2014's limping US box office
