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The Flash (12A)
Dir: Andy Muschietti Controversial star Ezra Miller returns as The Flash in yet another misfire in the DC Extended Universe. The latest instalment in the DCEU was always going to be fighting an uphill battle upon release, with there being issues behind the scenes with both the film’s lead and the franchise in general. The Read more
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Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (12A)
Dir: Steven Caple Jr. The latest film about giant space-robots smashing into each other is still loud and clunky, but is better than most of the entries in the franchise. This latest blockbuster, based on the classic Hasbro toys, does not reach the unexpectedly charming heights of 2018’s Bumblebee. However, it is a vast improvement Read more
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The Boogeyman (15)
Dir: Rob Savage The latest Stephen King adaptation is a relatively spooky horror film but ultimately a forgettable one. British writer-director Rob Savage broke to prominence during the pandemic with the release of the 2020 Horror film Host. The reason Host was so effective is that it took a scenario that the whole world was Read more
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Brooklyn 45 (18)
Dir: Ted Geoghegan The real horrors on show in this post war chamber-film are paranoia, guilt and blind patriotism. Brooklyn 45 is the latest exclusive release on Horror streaming platform Shudder and is billed as a wartime set supernatural horror. Spirits and other worldly phenomena do present themselves, but Brooklyn 45 is really a depiction Read more
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Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant (15)
Dir: Guy Ritchie Guy Ritchie’s Afghanistan War film is a thrilling tale of survival, sacrifice and unwavering loyalty. For the past 25 years Guy Ritchie has established himself in the film industry as a filmmaker with a very hyper-visual style. His best known works, such as Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch, Sherlock Holmes Read more
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Influencer (18)
Dir: Kurtis David Harder The social media thriller is well structured but does not get the most out if its smart and original premise. The latest ‘Shudder Original’ release asks the question – do you know who follows you on social media? In a world where celebrities and influencers can reach millions of people at Read more

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