War
When reviewing a film, I usually like to find similar films to compare it to. In the case of War, the film it is most like is Groundhog Day, not […]
Sea of Love
It seems almost boring to review an Al Pacino film and praise his performance, but in Sea of Love he once again shows why he has a reasonable claim to […]
A Scanner Darkly
Before Before Midnight, Richard Linklater wrote and directed A Scanner Darkly, a true cinematic oddity from 2006. Like most good sci-fi it’s based on a Philip K. Dick novel, and […]
Dracula Has Risen From the Grave
When a Monsignor of the Catholic Church visits the town that sits in the shadow of Dracula’s castle, he inadvertently resurrects the monster, and severely pisses him off by attaching […]
I Don’t Need A Hero
Man of Steel flew into cinemas this summer and disappointed audiences with its endless fight scenes and pompous dialogue. But it’s not all Superman’s fault – the main problem is that Man […]
Exam or The Apprentice: The Movie
This 2009 thriller sees eight candidates take an unconventional exam for a mysterious corporate job, but each begins to unravel as the stakes continue to rise. The back of the […]
Shame
Steve McQueen explores sex addiction in this 2011 film starring Michael Fassbender. Shame is like a stripped back American Psycho. Its main character, Brandon (Fassbender) lives in a minimalist yet […]
Righteous Kill
Only once before in the illustrious careers of Robert De Niro and Al Pacino had the paths of the two men crossed, in Heat, but in 2008 it happened again, […]
The World’s End and Trilogies
I often wonder what my favourite movie trilogy is, and worry that they all seem to fall at the last hurdle. It can’t be the Godfather trilogy because of The Godfather […]
Monsters University: What’s That Coming Over The Hill, Is It A Disappointing Prequel?
Monsters, Inc. is one of Pixar’s finest creations. Funny, charming and imaginative, it’s one of those films you could watch again and again. It’s a shame, then, that this summer’s […]
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