Gremlins uses its run-time perfectly and does what most modern mainstream movies forget to do and takes its time. It doesn’t rush to the reveal or try to put the best aspects in the first act of the movie. Instead, … Continue reading Gremlins (1984) Review
Films are designed to be that little piece of escapism and although some go to Middle Earth or Pandora to find their get-away, taking a glimpse into the lives of the rich and famous can be just as satisfying. That … Continue reading Crazy Rich Asians (2018) Review
There is nothing particularly new or original about Greta as it follows the classic “stalker” movie trope we have seen many times before. Its saving grave is the fact that it is done very well, although this isn’t enough to … Continue reading Greta (2018) Review
People will know Joe Pesci as one of two actors. He is either the unhinged, terrifying gangster from films like Goodfellas or the slapstick buffoon from movies like Home Alone. Its easy to look past the fact that this shows … Continue reading My Cousin Vinny (1992) Review
The Nightingale is brutal and uncomfortable viewing. It has to be if it is going to do the excellent story it is telling justice and these moments do add to that tale overall but for many it will be too … Continue reading The Nightingale (2018) Review
The Boy was a standard possessed doll horror movie which managed to be an extra level of creepy and ultimately pull the rug out from under the viewer with an effective final act twist. It was also the kind of … Continue reading Brahms: The Boy 2 (2020) Review
One aspect of Almost Famous that makes it so watchable is the fact that it feels like it could have been a true story. It wouldn’t surprise me if there were many bands watching this movie and recognising the different … Continue reading Almost Famous (2000) Review
Denzel Washington is the sort of actor who can do anything. He is convincing as a dramatic actor, can lose himself in a transformative role and is more than capable when it comes to action movies. He doesn’t necessarily jump … Continue reading The Equalizer (2014) Review
Shang-Chi had its work cut out for it as a Marvel Movie. While Black Widow ended the stories and strands left by Avengers: Endgame (while introducing some potential new characters) Shang-Chi is the first of Marvel’s new “phase” and setting … Continue reading Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) Review
From the very outset of Black Widow, it is clear that Marvel wants to go somewhere a little darker with this movie. After a blistering and very well-staged action opener, which sets-up some of the future players very well, we … Continue reading Black Widow (2021) Review
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