The original Predator is a cross-genre classic from the ‘80s, a film that blended sci-fi, action, and horror and considered one of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s best. There have been many attempts to expand the Predator movie universe and legendary screenwriter Shane Black has now had a crack with The Predator. Quinn McKenna (Boyd Holbrook) is a sniper and a Captain in the Army […]
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A Simple Favor Review
Based on a novel by Darcey Bell A Simple Favor is the latest film to capitalise on the rise of psychological thrillers as another small American town suffers another missing persons case. Stephanie Smothers (Anna Kendrick) is a single mum and a vlogger, a nerd who wears clothing with cats on them, overly eager to volunteer for […]
Crazy Rich Asians Review
Based on a novel by Kevin Kwan Crazy Rich Asians was a huge hit in the United States and the first major Hollywood movie since The Joy Luck Club to feature a predominately Asian cast, quickly becoming a cultural touchstone. Nick Young (Henry Golding) is the heir to the Young family fortune and the most eligible bachelor in Singapore. […]
Christopher Robin Review
A. A. Milne’s Winnie the Pooh is a one of the most popular children’s book and the character has had a long association with Disney. Disney has turned Winnie the Pooh and his friends into live-action characters for a sequel in Christopher Robin. In the Hundred-Acre Wood the residents host a farewell party for their friend Christopher Robin […]
King of Thieves Review
In 2015 the world was shocked when a group of elderly criminals committed the largest burglary in English legal history. This remarkable story has been given the cinematic treatment thanks to Working Title Films and Studiocanal. Brian Reader (Michael Caine) is a retired criminal whose wife passes away. Despite his promise he re-enters the criminal world – […]
The Meg Review
Over 40 years ago audiences were scared to swim in the ocean after the release of Jaws. Now the Jaws story has been given an injection of steroids due to The Meg. Deep below the Pacific Ocean a team of scientist explore an uncharted area of the Marianas Trench and discover pre-historic creatures that have been protected by a layer of […]
The Spy Who Dumped Me Review
The Spy Who Dumped Me is latest spy-comedy to come from Hollywood and sees Mila Kunis and Kate McKinnon team up as they get sucked into the world of international espionage. Audrey Stockton (Kunis) is a constant underachiever whose boyfriend dumped her in a text. In an act of revenge Audrey sets out to burn all his belonging […]
Winter Ridge Review
Winter Ridge is a low-budget crime drama shot in Devon, England that shows a lot of promise from the people involved. Ryan Barnes (Matt Hookings) is a young police detective in a small coastal town. His wife, Sara (Claudia Archer) has been in a coma for seven months after being hit by a drunk driver. […]
10 Directors Who Should Take Over Bond 25
Film fans the world over were shocked by the announcement on Twitter that Danny Boyle will be not directing Bond 25 with the reason being creative differences with Michael G. Wilson, Barbara Broccoli, and Daniel Craig. This is a big blow to Bond fans who were anticipating Boyle’s take on the franchise. Filming is set to start in three months and with […]
The Darkest Minds Review
Based on a novel by Alexandra Bracken The Darkest Minds is the latest young adult sci-fi film trying to chase after The Hunger Games’ success. In the near future a virus kills 90% of the United States’ children and the reminding 10% have been gifted various abilities such as super intelligence, telekinesis and mind control. The reminding children have been […]