Best News. Honest Reviews. Exclusive Interviews.
An OCD and manner-obsessed introvert’s nightmare, rife with biblical references – though it goes too far towards the end. A powerful allegory with a strong message, it’s a well-written, gorgeously shot film with excellent performances and an unrelenting feeling of unease and paranoia.
It’s truth time! Lots of laughs to be had, but is British comedy Mindhorn any good?
Gorgeous scenery, sets and costumes, decent acting, but all let down by clumsy structure, story and focus
TL;DR Wonderful cast and acting Interesting story with twists and turns that keep you interested Some plot points, twists and relationships between characters not always clearly explained so sometimes doesn’t have the impact it should and makes the pace drag in the first half Feels like a real shocking ending is robbed – the final […]
TL;DR Witty, enjoyable script Funny, likable characters which give the film heart Good cast, but comic genius Stephen Merchant criminally underused But not much happens and often feels like it’s lagging Nothing really feels special about the movie, but it’s comfortable and enjoyable enough ———————————————— Table 19 is a simple, refreshing comedy of which we […]
TL;DR Well-written and performed characters – key to a film set in such a small location where you need to care about them Quick pace to keep everything exciting but not so hurried as to detract from quality But nothing stands out and nothing is special – Gravity and Alien without the special ‘je ne sais quoi’ ————————————— […]
TL;DR Looks good – CGI is impressive, action scenes are slick and exciting But no heart and little engagement with characters or story Scarlett Johansson strong as Major, but can’t help feeling this part was made for an up-and-coming Asian actress ——————————————– Based on the original manga by Masamune Shirow in 1989, for some people […]
TL;DR Looks absolutely gorgeous – CGI and cinematography as magical as the film itself Amazing cast – some of the best talent we have today doing great work (some surprising even me) Different to Disney’s original cartoon – not worse, not better Not all new songs needed and some slightly boring – but brought something […]
