Some films don’t need major moments of drama or huge action sequences to be entertaining. Some movies work perfectly because they make you feel good. Sometimes you want to watch a movie where you are seeing someone do something they … Continue reading Chef (2014) Review
There are some topics that would be considered “off-limits” for comedy and one of them may be terrorism and terrorists. Chris Morris has never been one to shy away from this type of topic though and if it is a … Continue reading Four Lions (2010) Review
You seem to get two kinds of horror movie from Blumhouse studios. The first is the traditional, dark, creepy and “jump-scare” filled movie which they’ve made a name for and produce very well to great effect. Every now and again … Continue reading The Invisible Man (2020) Review
Midsommar is perfectly unnerving. It is horror in its purest sense, in that you are never really scared, there are no “cattle-prod” scares that jolt you in your seat or force a weak scream. Instead this film presents you with … Continue reading Midsommar (2019) Review
Every “kids movie” has to navigate that fine balance between being entertaining enough for kids to be engrossed for 90 minutes but not be too corny and super sweet that parents can’t enjoy it too. Pixar knows how to do … Continue reading Trolls (2016) Review
Taron Egerton is fast becoming one of the most exciting stars in Hollywood. From Eggsy in Kingsman through to Robin Hood, he has shown he has the required action credentials but it his work here as Elton John which shows … Continue reading Rocketman (2019) Review
You can rely on Disney to do “classic” stories well. Since this 1953 version, Peter Pan has been brought to the big screen on numerous occasions, each trying somethings new. This version is a solid one, not taking many risks … Continue reading Peter Pan (1953) Review
Disney don’t do many sequels to their animated movies which make it to the theatres. This is probably because it is difficult to follow “Happily Ever After” in any sort of meaningful way but things were different with Frozen. It … Continue reading Frozen 2 (2019) Review
You’d be forgiven for dismissing a movie about two dogs falling in love as a “kiddie-centric” movie with little depth. It would be a mistake though because Lady and the Tramp is a good showcase for Disney’s writing ability. The … Continue reading Lady and the Tramp (1955) Review
Clint Eastwood has a great eye for a story and a directing style that often fits the kind of dramatic tale that Richard Jewell retells perfectly. Eastwood has a no-frills, straight directing style which means that the story can tell … Continue reading Richard Jewell (2019) Review
