They don’t make movies like Austin Powers any more. This is a film which is unashamedly a spoof and from the outset a comedy. There isn’t any deeper meaning here, or attempt to be heartfelt or meaningful. This isn’t trying … Continue reading Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997) Review
Its difficult to adapt a book as well known and beloved as Roald Dahl’s The Witches and even harder when there is already a film so clear in the consciousness of the book’s fans. This latest adaptation of The Witches … Continue reading The Witches (2020) Review
Erin Brockovich is how you tell a true story of the under-dog versus The Man. It is a well-told, well-acted and perfectly pitched story which has a chilling tale to tale but does so without getting too melodramatic. It also … Continue reading Erin Brockovich (2000) Review
Not many movies have such a cultural impact as The Truman Show. The central idea of a man being born, raised and observed in a TV show, housed in a studio so big you can see it from space, but … Continue reading The Truman Show (1998) Review
Face/Off is a quintessential 90s action movie. Its directed by a classic 90s action director in John Woo. It stars two actors at the height of their action hero credentials in John Travolta and Nicholas Cage. It is also a … Continue reading Face/Off (1997) Review
Against all logic, Jim and Andy is not for the Jim Carrey fans. While it offers a unique insight into his views, philosophy and some great behind-the-scenes footage from one Carrey’s best performances, it also demonstrates a man who is … Continue reading Jim and Andy (2017) Review
Hairspray was a musical written back in the 80s and it shows. Not because of the comedy or the songs, both of which are passable and certainly catchy, but because it delivers a story which is more than a little … Continue reading Hairspray (2007) Review
I shouldn’t have to type “what is I’m Thinking of Ending Things about” into Google to enjoy the movie. Unfortunately, this is exactly the case with the film and rather than doing this because I was intrigued, wondering whether my … Continue reading I’m Thinking of Ending Things (2020) Review
They don’t make movies like Kindergarten Cop anymore. The movie tows the line between action-star vehicle and high-concept comedy and for the most part, does this very well. It helps that there are cute, adorable children to bring the laughs. … Continue reading Kindergarten Cop (1990) Review
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
