Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence deliver acting masterclasses here. Not just when they share the screen, which demonstrates a screen chemistry which is intoxicating, but in their individual stories which takes a look at mental health without being a depressing, … Continue reading Silver Linings Playbook (2012) Review
There is a line in Men in Tights where Cary Elwes states that he is the only Robin Hood who can do an authentic English accent. As much as this is a very throwaway and not too clever little gag, … Continue reading Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993) Review
After the fantastic work that Neill Blomkamp did creating a believable and immersive world with District 9, you would be forgiven for having high hopes for a futuristic, dystopian world that he can build from the ground up. Unfortunately, as … Continue reading Elysium (2013) Review
The initial concept for Children of the Corn is a great one. The idea of a cult of children, killing anyone over the age of 18, is one with a fair amount of potential and in the beginning that potential … Continue reading Children of the Corn (1984) Review
The central idea for District 9 is a compelling one and once you’ve invested yourself into the initial scenario, you will find a story which is interesting and creative. Neill Blomkamp creates a South Africa that has been invaded by … Continue reading District 9 (2009) Review
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves is a classic 90s blockbuster. It has great action, perfectly timed humour, doesn’t take itself too seriously and feels the right amount of epic, even with a great pop song as part of the marketing. … Continue reading Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) Review
The “Groundhog Day” concept has been used so many times that it can be difficult to find a new way to present the idea. Edge of Tomorrow manages this by being well-plotted and having a decent story with plenty of … Continue reading Edge of Tomorrow (2014) Review
Robin Hood is in need of a big screen reboot. When people think of the movie version of the English legend, they either think back to a swashbuckling Errol Flynn or Kevin Costner playing the role far too seriously. This … Continue reading Robin Hood (2018) Review
Impractical Jokers is my favourite TV show. The chemistry between the friends, the improvised nature of the show and the way it remains as hilarious now as it ever was makes it one of the best comedies on TV. Unscripted … Continue reading Impractical Jokers: The Movie (2020) Review
By 1970, Disney had stumbled on to some winning formulas. Princesses were a must and had seen obvious success, as had adapting some literary classics. Another formula was the “fish-out-of-water” meeting of worlds movie, usually mixing the rich and the … Continue reading The AristoCats (1970) Review
