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 […]
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The Festival Review
Music festivals are a rite of passage for many in the UK and it serves as the setting for the British comedy The Festival. Upon graduating from university Nick (Joe Thomas) falls into a deep depression after breaking up with his long-term girlfriend Caitlin (Hannah Tointon). To get Nick out of his funk his best friend Shane (Hammed […]
The Producers (1967) Re-release Review
The Producers is one of Mel Brooks’ most famous films – a comedy that ended up being the basis for a musical which adapted into another film. Now the 1967 classic has been given a Blu-ray 4K restoration for a home re-release from StudioCanal. Max Bialystock (Zero Mostel) was a Broadway great who has fallen on hard times, […]
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again Review
Ten years ago the film adaptation of Mamma Mia was a huge hit, especially in the UK – it made $615.7 million from a $52 million budget. So a sequel has been made and somehow the filmmakers put a lot more effort into this film. Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again is both a sequel and a prequel […]
Ant-Man and the Wasp Review
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has grown to be a galaxy-spanning entity where billions of lives are at stake. The Ant-Man series acts as a counterbalance, offering smaller adventures within the universe. Following the events of the first Ant-Man film Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) and his daughter Hope (Evangeline Lilly) are given hope that they can save the original Wasp (Michelle Pfeiffer) from the Quantum Realm. They […]
Mission: Impossible – Fallout Review
Mission Impossible is one of Paramount’s most lucrative and popular franchises and proves that Tom Cruise is still a credible action star in his mid-50s. Now a sixth film is out it is one of the best the franchise has to offer. Two years after the event of Rogue Nation the reminding members of the Syndicate have reformed to […]