The first Paddington film was a delightful surprise, and the sequel has arguably a better repetition. With Paddington in Peru now out, it is worth looking at why Paddington 2 is so beloved. Paddington (Ben Whishaw) has settled into life in London with the Brown family. He has become a popular resident in Windsor Gardens […]
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Heretic Review
Heretic is a religious horror film produced by A24. It sees the creators of 65 take a new direction for their follow-up film. Sister Barners (Sophie Thatcher) and Sister Paxton (Chloe East) are Mormon missionaries, tasked to find new converts to their religion. They go to the home of Mr. Reed (Hugh Grant), an intelligent […]
Wonka Review
Willy Wonka is probably Roald Dahl’s most recognisable character, appearing in two novels, two adaptations of Charlie of the Chocolate Factory, and the Gene Wilder version being lovingly parodied in numerous American shows. The team behind the Paddington Movies aims to make a prequel about Willy Wonka and how he became the famous chocolatier. Willy Wonka (Timothée Chalamet) arrives in […]
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Review
Dungeons & Dragons is one of the most recognisable fantasy franchises. Paramount and Hasbro bring the series to the big screen with Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. Edgin Darvis (Chris Pine) is the leader of a crew of thieves that includes Holga Kilgore (Michelle Rodriguez) the barbarian, Simon Aumar (Justice Smith) the sorcerer, Forge Fitzwilliam (Hugh […]
The Gentlemen Review
After many years away, Guy Ritchie returns to the gangster genre with his latest film The Gentlemen. Mickey Pearson (Matthew McConaughey) is an American crime lord who built up a cannabis empire in the UK. After many years in the business, Mickey decides to retire and sell his business to another American, Matthew Berger (Jeremy Strong). […]