Dir: Dev Patel Cast: Dev Patel, Sharlto Copley, Pitobash, Vipin Sharma, Sikandar Kher, Adithi Kalkunte, Sobhita Dhulipala, Ashwini Kalsekar, Makarand Deshpande, Jatin Malik, Zakir Hussain Despite a troubled production, Dev Patel manages to give everything he has got, both in front and behind the camera, in this gloriously bloody revenge thriller ★★★★ Having seen 'Monkey... Continue Reading →
Dir: Doug LIman Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Daniela Melchior, Billy Magnussen, Jessica Williams, Joaquim de Almeida, Austin Post, Connor McGregor This modern update of the cult classic recaptures the brawn over brains appeal over the original, resulting in an incredibly dumb but surprisingly fun action flick. ★★★ 35 years ago, audiences were treated to the brutal... Continue Reading →
There has been plenty of buzz recently following the release of Dune: Part Two, with many fans of the film stating it is the greatest sequel of all time. I do agree with the consensus that the film is indeed superior to its predecessor and should go down in cinematic history as one of the... Continue Reading →
To celebrate the critical and commercial success of the magnificently epic Dune: Part Two, I have decided to rank the filmography of Denis Villeneuve. With the release of his ambitious sci-fi sequel this past weekend, the French-Canadian filmmaker has established himself as one of the most talented directors working in the industry today, who has... Continue Reading →
Dir: Reinaldo Marcus Green Cast: Kingsley Ben-Adir, Lashana Lynch, James Norton Kingsley Ben-Adir excels as Bob Marley in this safe but serviceable tribute to one of the all time great music icons 2024 has been somewhat underwhelming thus far when it has come to its major cinematic releases. With the exception of a handful of... Continue Reading →
Dir: Sean Durkin Cast: Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson, Maura Tierney, Holt McCallany, Lily James Zac Efron produces a career defining performance in this devastatingly powerful real-life wrestling drama For almost fifty years the film industry has continued to follow the same template when it comes to producing sports dramas. The vast majority... Continue Reading →
Dir: Matthew Vaughn Cast: Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Bryan Cranston, Catherine O'Hara, Henry Cavill, Sofia Boutella, Dua Lipa, Ariana DeBose, John Cena, Samuel L. Jackson This ludicrously over-the-top spy caper remains relatively entertaining despite a convoluted plot, shoddy visual effects and a plethora of increasingly predictable twists Ever since his big screen debut in... Continue Reading →
Dir: Alexander Payne Cast: Paul Giamatti, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Dominic Sessa Whilst it may not have had the emotional impact I was anticipating, Alexander Payne returns to form with this bittersweet festive dramedy Despite his work on several critically admired works over the years, I have never truly got on board with Alexander Payne as... Continue Reading →
Dir: Andrew Haigh Cast: Andrew Scott, Paul Mescal, Jamie Bell, Claire Foy Andrew Haigh's fantasy drama is a wonderfully acted and beautifully sombre meditation on love and loss Following the recent announcement of the Academy Award nominations for the forthcoming ceremony in March, there has been a huge backlash towards AMPAS regarding their "Oscar-worthy" selections.... Continue Reading →
After a stacked month at the cinema, following the long awaited releases of award contenders Poor Things, The Holdovers, The Color Purple and All of Us Strangers, February will see the first major cinematic releases of 2024 films. Both Matthew Vaughn's Aryglle and Sony's Madame Web are big budget action blockbusters, hoping to kick the... Continue Reading →
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