Director: Dan Trachtenberg Starring: John Goodman, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, John Gallagher Jr. Please note: I firmly believe it is best to go into this film knowing as little as possible, and whilst I will absolutely avoid posting very specific spoilers, there will be some plot details that you might prefer not to know. That being... Continue Reading →
Anomalisa Review
Director(s): Duke Johnson & Charlie Kaufman Starring: David Thewlis, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Tom Noonan The Overview Michael Stone (Thewlis) is a motivational speaker in the customer service industry. Feeling overwhelmingly disjointed from the world, he attempts to reconnect with an old love, before meeting Lisa (Leigh), a woman who stands out like no one else... Continue Reading →
Zootropolis Review
Director(s): Byron Howard, Rich Moore, Jared Bush Starring: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Idris Elba, J.K. Simmons The Overview Judy (Goodwin) is a bunny who dreams of more than being a carrot farmer like her parents, and she follows her dreams of being a police officer in the big city of Zootropolis. On the case for... Continue Reading →
Kung Fu Panda 3 Review
Director: Alessandro Carloni & Jennifer Yuh Starring: Jack Black, JK Simmons, Dustin Hoffman, Bryan Cranston, Angelina Jolie The Overview Dragon Warrior and Kung Fu Master, Po (Jack Black), faces a new threat and must once again save the day. Along the way Po must learn some new skills but also learn how to be a... Continue Reading →
Hail, Caesar! Review
Director(s): Joel & Ethan Coen Starring: Josh Brolin, George Clooney, Alden Ehrenreich, Scarlett Johansson, Tilda Swinton, Ralph Fiennes, Channing Tatum The Overview Whilst filming the biblical epic “Hail, Caesar! - A Tale of The Christ”, movie star Baird Whitlock (Clooney) is kidnapped, and it is down to hard-working studio boss Eddie Mannix (Brolin) to try... Continue Reading →
How to be Single Review: Rebel is a Riot
Director: Christian Ditter Starring: Dakota Johnson, Rebel Wilson, Leslie Mann, Alison Brie The Overview After suggesting a break from her long-term partner, Alice (Johnson) moves to New York in a bid to find herself and prove she can make it on her own. After befriending her motor-mouthed colleague Robin (Wilson), Alice learns what it takes... Continue Reading →
Concussion Review: Smith Vs the NFL
Director: Peter Landesman Starring: Will Smith, Alec Baldwin, Albert Brooks, Gugu Mbatha-Raw The Overview In Pittsburgh, accomplished pathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu (Smith) uncovers the truth about brain damage in football players who suffer repeated concussions in the course of normal play. (Source: IMDB) The Good Without his charisma-vacuum offspring in tow, Will Smith gives his... Continue Reading →
Deadpool Review: Time to Make the Chimichangas!
Director: Tim Miller Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Ed Skrein, T.J. Miller, Morena Baccarin The Overview A former Special Forces operative turned mercenary is subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopting the alter ego Deadpool. (Source: IMDB) The Good Most superhero movies are named after their central characters (Captain America, Spider-Man... Continue Reading →
Creed Review: It’s a Knock-Out!
Director: Ryan Coogler Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson The Overview After spending his childhood in and out of prison and foster homes, Adonis Johnson (Jordan) finally decides to follow in his father's footsteps and become a boxer. Whilst simultaneously trying to live up to and escape the name "Creed", Adonis seeks the... Continue Reading →
Spotlight Review: Getting the Job Done
Director: Tom McCarthy Starring: Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo, Rachel McAdams, Brian d’Arcy James Please note, this review contains minor spoilers, but it’s a true story so I don’t feel too bad about spoiling some things! The Overview The true story of the Boston Globe investigative news team, “Spotlight”, who tirelessly worked to uncover a huge... Continue Reading →
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