Three Identical Strangers holds one of those rare but interesting documentary traits of being too good to be true. The story of two men who discover, much later in their life, that they are twins separated at birth, is a … Continue reading Three Identical Strangers (2018) Review
The best documentaries rely on credible and accurate information. If Fyre hadn’t been a documentary and hadn’t been filled with talking head interviews from people that witnessed the chaos and bizarre event first-hand, you’d think this was a wacky Seth … Continue reading Fyre (2019) Review
The Snowman starts strongly and creepily. It has a great opening which seems to set the scene for the mystery which is about to play out and creates a terrifying, snowman building serial killer. Even better is the type of … Continue reading The Snowman (2017) Review
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
