Movie Reviews

Color Out of Space (2019)

Color Out of Space (2019)

Color Out of Space (2019) - Movie Review 6th May 2020 Written by Peter Walkden Based on a short story written by the famous H.P. Lovecraft. Color Out of Space follows the Gardner family. The family live on an isolated farm living a quiet life since leaving the noisy...

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Come To Daddy (2019)

Come To Daddy (2019)

Norval (Elijah Wood) receives a strange and mysterious handwritten letter from his father. The reason why it's odd is because Norval hadn't heard from his father since he disappeared 30 years ago when Norval was just five years old. Norval accepts the invitation and...

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VFW (2019)

VFW (2019)

Fred (Stephen Lang) is an old man and a ex-war veteran. Today is his birthday! He and his fellow war buddies are getting together for some heavy drinking and talking about the good old days when they were on the battlefield. They decided to meet up at a bar also known...

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The Haunting (1999)

The Haunting (1999)

Eleanor (Lili Taylor) is struggling in life. With her mother's recent passing away and her siblings leaving her without a home, Eleanor is broke and homeless, with only an old car. Shortly after a debate with her family, she receives a phone call suggesting she...

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The Parts You Lose (2019)

The Parts You Lose (2019)

A young boy named Wesley (Danny Murphy) is hearing impaired. Wesley can communicate with others by reading lips or through the use of sign language. He doesn’t speak and generally keeps to himself. Wesley attends a local school and daily puts up with bullying from...

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Buoyancy (2019)

Buoyancy (2019)

A 14-year-old boy, Chakra (Sarm Heng), is tired of working hard and receiving only a small amount of money from his family. Chakra believes he is the hardest worker within the family and wants something more. He decides to run away from home and work elsewhere. His...

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Clue (1985)

Clue (1985)

Based on the well-known board game, six strangers come together to meet at a mysterious mansion. The head butler of the home, Wadsworth (played by Tim Curry), reveals to the six strangers that they all have something in common. His boss has been blackmailing all 6 of...

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The Merger (2018)

The Merger (2018)

After a town discovers their football team is falling apart, they need fresh leadership to rebuild the organisation or else they will have no choice but to let go of the legacy of having a football team. The town soon decides to take a vote, and they select a man who...

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Cargo (2017)

Cargo (2017)

After the world has been taken over by some type of Zombie outbreak, this film focuses on a man named Andy, who is located in Australia with his wife and toddler. Andy’s mission is to protect his daughter and find someone who will be willing to protect her. To avoid...

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Review List

Paddington 2 (2017)

Continuing on where we last left Paddington, our little bear presently lives peacefully as one the members of the Brown family. Paddington overdue time has also become rather popular and has gained new friends within his street and the community he encounters daily....

The Snowman (2017)

Based on the best selling novel, detective Harry Hole (Michael Fassbender) begins to investigate murders by an unknown serial killer. The killer, for whatever reason, is targeting Harry by posting him postcards at the police station as well as leaving behind a Snowman...

Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool (2017)

This movie is the story of the romance between a young male actor named Peter (Jamie Bell) and the famous actress Gloria Grahame (Annette Bening).   The film opens with Gloria preparing for the evening in her dressing room (makeup etc). Shortly after getting...

Tomb Raider (2018)

Lara Croft has always been known as the daughter of a missing adventurer. Lara is currently struggling in life with both the law and finances. After a new clue about the death of her father is revealed, Lara has hope that she may finally understand what happened to...

Murder on the Orient Express (2017)

For those who are unaware, this film is a remake of an old film, Murder On The Orient Express which was in cinemas in 1974. This film is also based on the best selling novel written by the well-known author “Agatha Christie”. Respectably known as the world’s greatest...

Annihilation (2018)

After the disappearance of her husband from a top-secret mission, Lena (Natalie Portman) is called to join an expedition to help investigate an unknown area, which has been called “The Shimmer”. The U.S. government has completely blocked off the Shimmer. Many teams...

A Street Cat Named Bob (2016)

A man named James spends his days as a busker, playing his guitar and singing in the street of London. James is also a recovering drug addict and begins the new steps towards getting his life back on track. James soon meets a ginger stray cat who will possibly...

Game Night (2018)

Three couples (all friends) regularly meet for "Game Night". Game Nights includes the involvement of classic group games such as LIFE, Pictionary and charades etc. But this time, one of the members takes Game Night to the next level as the night starts as off with new...

The Lego Ninjago Movie (2017)

Six young teenage Ninjas call upon themselves to protect their home island of “Ninjago”. Our heroes go to school by day and fight crime at night. Using all sorts of awesome skills and robots they save the world daily. Our heroes must soon fight a new ultimate enemy...

Winchester (2018)

Dr Eric Price (Jason Clarke) is hired to investigate a well-known firearm heiress, Sarah Winchester (Helen Mirren). Dr Eric Price is welcomed to stay in her large and unique Mansion in California while he conducts his interrogation/investigation. Sarah Winchester...

Black Panther (2018)

T’Challa (also known as the Black Panther) returns to his homeland after the loss of his father (as we saw in Captain America - Civil War). T’Challa accepts the crown and becomes king of Wakanda, but his position is soon challenged by a new threat.   Unlike the...

The Cloverfield Paradox (2018)

Introducing the third Cloverfield film, which is a new story set in the same “Cloverfield Universe”. I must confess I was rather excited once I heard about the unexpected announcement from Netflix that both the trailer and the actual full feature instalment would...

Mother! (2017)

This is quite possibly one of the most hardest Movie Reviews I’ve to write and score to date. Mother! Is a very dramatic and overall disturbing film. The MA+ rating in my option should be considered being lifted up to R18+ level. You have been warned. Have a nice day....

Lady Bird (2017)

Meet Lady Bird. Needless to say, this is not her real name, but it the name she has selected for herself. This movie is the story of “Lady Bird” coming to age in Sacramento, California.  The year is 2002. Lady Bird attends a local school and like any teenager,...

Loving Vincent (2017)

A man visits the residence of a well-known painter “Vincent Van Gogh” to deliver the artist’s final letter. The man soon discovers there is more to know about Vincent’s death (and life) and starts his own curious investigation in regards to Vincent’s death.  ...

Gun Shy (2017)

Turk (Antonio Banderas) is an aged, old rock ‘n roll star. He lives in a beautiful mansion where he refuses to do anything with his life other than walking around his house, angry and frustrated with life. His wife, Sheila (Olga Kurylenko), convinces him to go on...

Phantom Thread (2017)

Set in 1950s London, the film follows two main characters. Reynolds Woodcock (Daniel Day-Lewis) is a respected Dressmaker and Artist. After he gets rid of his current guest and dress model, he soon discovers a young waitress Alma (Vicky Krieps). Shortly after meeting...

The Shape of Water (2017)

Set in the year 1950, a Research facility brings in a new, top-secret amphibious creature which is now held prisoner and is soon... tortured. A lonely cleaner who works at the facility soon discovers this creature... As far as plot is concerned there will be no major...

Good Time (2017)

Two brothers rob a bank, which has the results of one of them ending up behind bars. The other brother, Connie, manages to escape from the police. Connie (played by Robert Patterson) now has concerns and fears about his handicapped brother, now behind bars. Connie has...

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017)

Mildred (Francis McDonald) decides to challenge the local authorities as they have yet to find the murderer that took the life of her daughter. She one day discovers three unused billboards and makes a commitment to hire them for a full year and use the billboards to...

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017)

Special Operatives, agents Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline (Cara Delevingne), are assigned to retrieve an invaluable item. During this mission, they soon discover a new major threat against Alpha and also the whole universe. This film is directed by Luc Besson,...

The Foreigner (2017)

Quan (Jackie Chan) seeks revenge after his daughter is killed during an act of Terrorism. Quan soon discovers the key to his revenge is a man named Liam Hennessy (Pierce Brosnan), a government official who may carry the hidden clues and identity of the terrorists who...

The Greatest Showman (2017)

P.T Barnum became orphaned at a young age, left all alone in the world and poor. But that never stopped him from being creative and full of imagination, or a desire to become something memorable in the world. After marrying his childhood sweetheart and being a proud...

Wind River (2017)

Cory (Jeremy Renner) is a veteran Wildlife tracker. After discovering the body of a young Native American woman in the snow, Cory is requested to assist a solo FBI agent, Jane (Elizabeth Olsen) in the investigation. The two must work together to figure out the cause...

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)

Continuing on from where the original 1995 Jumanji film left off, our new film introduces us to four high school students. After a day at school, these four students all end up in detention together. Their punishment is to clean up a room of old tech and magazines....

Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi (2017)

Continuing right after where the previous instalment left us (Star Wars: The Force Awakens), Rey finally discovers Luke Skywalker and begins to question him about her unknown abilities. Meanwhile, the Resistance (which includes Leia, Finn, Poe etc) are under heavy...

The Disaster Artist (2017)

Many of us today have seen at least one movie that’s truly awful in every aspect (bad acting, directing etc), but to you personally, it’s somehow enjoyable. Or, maybe it’s a film that’s lots of fun to watch when you have the right group of friends around the flat...

War for the Planet of the Apes (2017)

Caesar (played Andy Serkis) continues to be on the run with his fellow apes. The group’s goal is to find a location where they can live, away from any problems or further loss of life of his family of apes. This of course, doesn’t last long when a new army of humans...

Daddy’s Home 2 (2017)

Continuing on 2 years after when we last saw these two crazy dads, Brad (Will Ferrell) and Dusty (Mark Wahlberg) are now finally used to each other’s existences and are now the best of friends. They have worked out some perfect patterns in regards to taking care of...

A Ghost Story (2017)

A Ghost Story stars academy award winner Casey Affleck as C and actress Rooney Mara as M. It’s clear from the start that C & M are in love and share a home together. We see them as a couple, having deep conversations and also falling into disagreements about past...

Justice League (2017)

Continuing from where Batman V Superman left off, Bruce Wayne (aka Batman) has concerns about the safety of Earth. He is investigating a new enemy that has turned up. Working with his newfound ally, Diana (Wonder Woman), the two begin to seek and enlist new members...

Jigsaw (2017)

For those unaware, this is the eighth instalment of the well-known horror franchise: “Saw”. I have seen every SAW film in the cinema, except for the first film I discovered on DVD after it was recommended by one of my friends back in 2004. Having the first film launch...

Jungle (2017)

Based on a true story, Jungle shares the tale of Yossi Ginsberg (Daniel Radcliffe) and his group of friends who set off from the Bolivian city of La Paz seeking an adventure. As they are led into the Amazon by a guide, the trip soon becomes a disaster. Will, all the...

Suburbicon (2017)

Introducing you to the newest family-friendly suburb, “Suburbicon”; a place that is perfect for any family (big or small) and many people are willing to travel from afar to be a part of one of the world’s newest developments. The year is 1959. The film opens up...

Happy Death Day (2017)

A teenage girl, Tree (Jessica Rothe), wakes up in bed with a horrible hangover and can’t remember the night before. Nor can she remember the man’s name who is in the same room as her... Today is no normal day. Today is Tree’s birthday and soon she will realise that...

Thor: Ragnarok (2017)

Shortly after returning home to Asgard, the mighty Thor is introduced to a new threat which could cost the lives of many. To make matters worse, Thor soon finds himself imprisoned on the other side of the universe and is forced to enter a deadly gladiatorial game that...

The Village (2004)

Directed by M.Night Shyamalan (director of Sixth Sense, Signs, Unbreakable), The Village tells a story of a small, isolated group located in the countryside, whose beliefs become tested. The group live by strict rules, including not being allowed to walk outside of...

Security (2017)

Previously served his country as an army captain, Eddie (Antonio Banderas) is unable to find a job. He gets to the point of desperation, where he will take any position that he can get. He soon accepts night work as a security guard at a local shopping centre. After...

Final Portrait (2017)

Directed by the well-known actor Stanley Tucci, Final Portrait tells the story of the painter and sculptor "Alberto Giacometti" (Geoffrey Rush). While being involved in an art gallery show, Alberto meets a young writer; James Lord (Armie Hammer). Alberto offers to...

It Comes At Night (2017)

While an unnatural threat terrorizes the world, Paul (played by Joel Edgerton) has managed to live in a secure home along with his wife and son. As the viewer, we really don't really understand what the actual threat is that's taking over the world, but we do know...

The Hitman’s Bodyguard (2017)

After a previous mission turns out for the worst, professional bodyguard, Michael (Ryan Reynolds), accepts a new client to protect. The catch here is that Michael's latest client is Darius Kincaid (Samuel L. Jackson), a hitman who needs to arrive safely at the...

Blade Runner 2049 (2017)

Blade Runner 2049 is a Sequel to the well-known sci-fi classic Blade Runner. The original Blade Runner was made in 1982 and was directed by Ridley Scott (Aliens, Gladiator). This time around we have a new director, and a new lead character and most importantly, a new...

Kong: Skull Island (2017)

A group of soldiers and scientists explore a newly discovered (and beautiful) island. It's not long until this team meet the legendary and mighty KONG! This leads to an ultimate battle against many creatures (and the big ape himself) on the island. What are the...

It (2017)

A group of young friends team up together when they discover a demon is appearing within their town: a demon who has the appearance of a clown. This demon type figure, "Pennywise", begins to hunt for children.   For those who are unaware, 'It' is based on a...

Victoria & Abdul (2017)

Queen Victoria (Judi Dench) is bored and lazy. Her servants daily have to pull her out of bed and dress her, she attends important ceremonies only to fall asleep and she overall displays loneliness and lifelessness. This begins to change as an unlikely friendship...

My Cousin Rachel (2017)

The year is 1973 and an Englishman, Philip (Sam Clafin), seeks revenge on his late cousin's beautiful wife 'Rachel' (Rachel Weisz), a very mysterious woman. Philip believes she is actually responsible for his cousin's death. Will Philip fall for Rachel's charms? Is...

Paris Can Wait (2016)

Anne (Diane Lane) is travelling with her busy husband Michael (Alec Baldwin) who works with motion picture films. Due to an urgent situation, Michael is called to fly to Paris to assist with a film production that is having issues. The only catch is Anne is suffering...

The Mummy (2017)

A Egyptian princess is discovered asleep in her crypt, deep under a desert. The princess, who of course is awakened in this movie, was once betrayed and now she is awake again, she is full of determination to take what she feels is rightfully hers. The film's main...

The Dark Tower (2017)

Based on the well-written novels by Stephen King, The Dark Tower is a story of the last Gunslinger, Roland (Idris Elba). Roland is locked in an eternal battle with Walter, aka The Man in Black (played by Matthew McConaughey), who continues to try and takedown "The...

Dunkirk (2017)

This film is set from May the 26th to the 4th of June, the year is 1940 and it is about a battle placed in World War II. The Allied forces are evacuating from the beaches of Dunkirk and are cut off and surrounded by the German army.  Unlike many other war films...

Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)

Out of a long list of characters from the Marvel Universe (and still more coming our way), Spider-Man has always been a favourite superhero of mine even at a very young age. In fact, back in the year 2002, I was so pumped to see a new Spider-Man film on the big screen...

Predestination (2014)

Directed by Michael Spierig and Peter Spierig (known for bringing us the vampire film Daybreakers in 2009) comes a new film that contains plenty of mystery, Sci-fi, suspense and consistent question about the film's plot until the credits roll down the screen. Without...

The Walk (2015)

"The Walk" is based on a true story. Set in 1974, we are introduced to Philippe Petit, brilliantly acted by Joseph Gordon Lovett (Don Jon, Looper, and, if you remember, 10 Things I Hate About You). He plays a high-wire artist who recruits a team to achieve his dream...