FILM REVIEW: PADDINGTON IN PERU (PG) ESP RATING: 4/5
From London to the heart of the Amazon, everyone’s favourite bear is back! I enjoyed the first two Paddington movies far more than any...
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Nov 92 min read
FILM REVIEW: HERETIC (15) ESP RATING: 4/5
Grant’s sinister turn in Heretic redefines the face of horror! Since seeing Hugh Grant play a cunning villain in The Gentlemen, I’ve...
Gavin Miller
Nov 42 min read
FILM REVIEW: VENOM – THE LAST DANCE (15) ESP RATING: 2/5
What has happened to superhero film ingenuity? It seems that Endgame was literally the beginning of the end when it came to the genre –...
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Oct 302 min read
FILM REVIEW: THE WILD ROBOT (U) ESP RATING: 4.5/5
A visually emotional masterpiece. The first thing that grabbed my attention when watching the trailer for The Wild Robot was the...
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Oct 262 min read
FILM REVIEW: TRANSFORMERS ONE (PG) ESP RATING: 4/5
Reawakening Childhood Memories! I walked into animation, Transformers One, with a bit of hesitation, and for that, I blame Michael Bay....
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Oct 222 min read
FILM REVIEW: TERRIFIER 3 (18) ESP RATING 4/5
Don’t forget your sick bag! When I first heard that cinemas were putting up warnings about people fainting and vomiting during...
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Oct 153 min read
FILM REVIEW: JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX (15) ESP RATING: 2.5/5
Writer/director Todd Phillips (The Hangover) could have taken a cue from Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight, in which Batman warns: “You...
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Oct 32 min read
FILM REVIEW: THE SUBSTANCE (18) ESP RATING: 4/5
Beauty comes at a deadly cost! 2024 is shaping up to be a strong year for horror films – though, of course, not all have been hits. One...
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Sep 302 min read
FILM REVIEW: STRANGE DARLING (18) ESP RATING: 4/5
A twisted thrill ride that keeps you guessing until the very end. The ‘spooky’ season is officially in full swing, and with it comes a...
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Sep 202 min read
FILM REVIEW: SPEAK NO EVIL (15) ESP RATING: 4/5
Two versions with two paths: one will haunt you, the other will thrill you. On a chilly night in 2022, a Danish horror film randomly...
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Sep 162 min read
FILM REVIEW: BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE (12A) ESP RATING: 3.5/5
A worthwhile nostalgic jaunt back to the bizarre and wonderful world that Tim Burton first brought to life more than 35 years ago. In...
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Sep 92 min read
FILM REVIEW: AFRAID (15) ESP RATING: 2/5
Artificial Intelligence that’s not smart enough! As a devoted fan of Blumhouse productions, it’s disheartening to witness the string of...
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Sep 23 min read
FILM REVIEW: BLINK TWICE (15) ESP RATING: 3.5/5
A thrilling descent into the illusion of paradise. I was intrigued by Blink Twice for several reasons. The trailer evoked those classic...
Gavin Miller
Aug 253 min read
FILM REVIEW: ALIEN ROMULUS (15) ESP RATING: 4/5
This is arguably the third best film in the Alien franchise. While there’s still an argument for the underrated Alien 3, this compelling...
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Aug 212 min read
FILM REVIEW: TRAP (15) ESP RATING: 3/5
A compelling thriller... until it gets caught in a trap! Watching an M Night Shyamalan film – director of such films as The Sixth Sense...
Gavin Miller
Aug 73 min read
FILM REVIEW: DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE (15) ESP RATING: 4/5
Marvel’s Cinematic Universe has been taken off ‘life support’ – due to a hilariously foul-mouthed movie tirade from messrs Deadpool and...
Gavin Miller
Aug 12 min read
FILM REVIEW: TWISTERS (12A) ESP RATING: 4/5
This standalone ‘spiritual’ sequel to 1996’s Twister is an incredibly enjoyable thrill-ride. Once again, Glen Powell – who starred in the...
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Jul 252 min read
FILM REVIEW: DESPICABLE ME 4 (U) ESP RATING: 4/5
Comedy and chaos by the bucket load! After writing a film review, I’ll often ‘take a peek’ to see what others are saying about the movie....
Gavin Miller
Jul 152 min read
FILM REVIEW: A QUIET PLACE – DAY ONE (15) ESP RATING: 4/5
This origin story to 2018’s breakout horror smash deserves immense kudos for trying to be something a little different. It could have...
Gavin Miller
Jul 82 min read
FILM REVIEW: THE BIKERIDERS (15) ESP RATING: 4/5
This autobiographical drama brings a welcome change of pace during the summer blockbuster season. It chronicles the escapades of a...
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