From the moment the movie begins you can sense the “magic” of the world of Harry Potter. It is a credit to JK Rowling that she is able to create such an imaginative place and then for director Chris Columbus to … Continue reading Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (2001) Review
It is strange to look back at a time when Tim Allen was a draw for something other than voicing a famous toy spaceman. The Santa Clause doesn’t just capture that moment but also demonstrates why, showing the comedy talents of … Continue reading The Santa Clause (1994) Review
Christmas is a time to watch all the classic movies, from Home Alone to It’s a Wonderful Life. This year, Views from the Sofa is taking a more unconventional look at Christmas with five movies which may not exactly spread … Continue reading Unconventional Christmas Movies: Rare Exports (2010) Review
Christmas is a time to watch all the classic movies, from Home Alone to It’s a Wonderful Life. This year, Views from the Sofa is taking a more unconventional look at Christmas with five movies which may not exactly spread … Continue reading Unconventional Christmas Movies: Krampus (2015) Review
Christmas is a time to watch all the classic movies, from Home Alone to It’s a Wonderful Life. This year, Views from the Sofa is taking a more unconventional look at Christmas with five movies which may not exactly spread … Continue reading Unconventional Christmas Movies: Coopers’ Camera (2008) Review
There is a stark, realistic charm to director Jeff Nichols Mud. Where his other movies like Take Shelter and Midnight Special had an almost supernatural feel to them, Mud grounds itself in the harsh realities of life in America’s deep south, … Continue reading Mud (2012) Review
The Boy will pleasantly surprise and then hugely disappoint in equal measure. It is a rare horror movie which has a very clever premise, one with plenty of potential, and then manages to deliver on that potential… somewhat. Those that go into … Continue reading The Boy (2016) Review
There is a very jarring moment at the beginning of Rogue One when the famous words “A Long Time Ago in a Galaxy Far Far Away” appear on-screen and then are not followed by John Williams’ rousing score or scrolling … Continue reading Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) Review
There is an unusual, excellent movie in Lake Mungo, however it is hidden underneath some confused story-telling and weird, muddled narrative. The ideas that Lake Mungo want to express are clearly original, directly from the documentary style opening which demonstrates that people … Continue reading Lake Mungo (2008) Review
Some movies are about one performance and nothing else seems to matter. There doesn’t have to be a great story, a strong narrative or even a lot for a character to do. In rare cases, one performance can captivate an audience … Continue reading The Elephant Man (1980) Review
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