The Witch in the Window could have been a fantastic horror movie or a fantastic mystery thriller. The problems arise when it tries to be both and doesn’t quite do either of them very well. Its a shame because the … Continue reading The Witch in the Window (2018) Review
I know I am in the minority but I can not get on-board with Studio Ghibli. From watching my first “proper” Ghibli movie in My Neighbor Totoro, it soon become apparent that the dream-like worlds, the bizarre characters and the … Continue reading Spirited Away (2001) Review
The prospect of seeing two of movie’s greatest screen monsters battling it out is an exciting one. To its credit, once the monsters are actually battling, Godzilla vs Kong is a movie that is worth the big screen, blockbuster experience. … Continue reading Godzilla vs Kong (2021) Review
When delivering big monster movies to the screen, screenwriters and directors can often forget that what people want to see are cool monster moments. This unfortunately means that we get a lot of human characters we don’t really care about, … Continue reading Godzilla: King of Monsters (2019) Review
LA Confidential is a love letter to the pulp, cops and gangsters movies of the 1950s which had righteous cops, dirty cops, ominous villains and usually some far reaching conspiracy. Just like those movies, LA Confidential has the same, but … Continue reading LA Confidential (1997) Review
In a business which is constantly looking for the next biggest stars, Malcolm & Marie showcases two powerhouse performances. From the moment they appear on-screen, they are the only characters we see and they hold your attention throughout, delivering performances … Continue reading Malcolm & Marie (2021) Review
There is a frustrating conflict at the heart of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. On one hand this is a generic horror movie, with forgettable teenagers forced to deal with a supernatural curse/power which nobody else believes and … Continue reading Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019) Review
If they had cast “an unknown” in the main role of Nomadland rather than Frances McDormand , you could comfortably believe this was a fly-on-wall documentary. The “realism” of Nomadland is its biggest strength, as each scene feels authentic and … Continue reading Nomadland (2020) Review
Every once in a while, a movie comes along that changes everything. There is a distinct shift in Hollywood and culture from the time The Matrix was released and its impact can still be felt on movies today. This is … Continue reading The Matrix (1999) Review
Some films can hinge on the anticipation of two characters sharing the screen. Insomnia builds to these moments perfectly, pitching the arrogant but brilliant detective Will Dormer against the cold and calculated killer Walter Finch. What helps this dynamic further … Continue reading Insomnia (2002) Review
