FILM REVIEW: THE COLOR PURPLE (12A) ESP RATING: 3.5/5
This vibrant musical remake of the classic novel/film has its moments – but ultimately softens the story’s harsh realities. Just like new...
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Gavin Miller
Jan 262 min read
FILM REVIEW: MEAN GIRLS (12A) ESP RATING: 3.5/5
This musical re-imaging of the cult American teen comedy – just about does enough to differentiate itself from the original film twenty...
Gavin Miller
Jan 222 min read
FILM REVIEW: POOR THINGS (18) ESP RATING: 4.5/5
Emma Stone absolutely shines in this bizarrely hypnotic Frankenstein-esque tale. She’ll be battling it out with Killers of the Flower...
Gavin Miller
Jan 53 min read
FILM REVIEW: REBEL MOON: PART ONE – A CHILD OF FIRE (15) ESP RATING: 3/5
Divisive director Zack Snyder has never been bothered by the critics – and the backlash for his new space opera has been a bit harsh. For...
Gavin Miller
Dec 30, 20232 min read
FILM REVIEW: AQUAMAN & THE LOST KINGDOM (12A) ESP RATING: 3/5
While the ending to the current DC Comics’ universe is as generic as they come – this is also a lot of fun. In fact, a very passable...
Gavin Miller
Dec 15, 20232 min read
FILM REVIEW: WONKA (PG) ESP RATING: 3.5/5
While this may split the room with its reliance on musical numbers – there’s no doubting Timothee Chalamet shines as the lead star. The...
Gavin Miller
Dec 12, 20232 min read
FILM REVIEW: NAPOLEON (15) ESP RATING: 3/5
Ridley Scott’s Napoleon story only succeeds on a certain level. As a love story – with a superb acting chemistry between leads Joaquin...
Gavin Miller
Dec 5, 20232 min read
FILM REVIEW: WISH (U) ESP RATING: 2.5/5
What a generic Wish. It’s hard to know what’s happening at Disney and Marvel at the moment, but the quality of both their animation and...
Gavin Miller
Nov 23, 20232 min read
FILM REVIEW: THE HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS & SNAKES (12A)ESP RATING: 3/5
Up until the final act this was arguably the ‘third best’ The Hunger Games film in the franchise – behind the stellar first two entries....
ESP Online
Nov 23, 20232 min read
FILM REVIEW: THANKSGIVING (18)ESP RATING: 4.5/5
“I'm thankful for this nostalgic slasher – oozing with heart and soul!” If you're a fan of nineties ‘slasher’ films such as I Know What...
Gavin Miller
Nov 21, 20232 min read
FILM REVIEW: THE MARVELS (12A)ESP RATING: 3.5/5
The latest movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has unfairly received a ‘bad rap’ – despite it actually being an enjoyable ride. With...
Gavin Miller
Nov 21, 20232 min read
FILM REVIEW: FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S (15)ESP RATING: 3/5
At the screening to this movie iteration of the iconic teenage video game – you saw the main problem first hand. Even though several of...
Gavin Miller
Nov 21, 20232 min read
FILM REVIEW: KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON (15)ESP RATING: 4/5
A breathtaking piece of cinema – that won’t quite appeal to everyone. Everything from top to bottom in Martin Scorsese’s...
ESP Online
Nov 21, 20232 min read
FILM REVIEW: PAW PATROL – THE MIGHTY MOVIE (U)ESP RATING: 4/5
Paw Patrol mightily provides an engaging movie from start to finish. I ventured into the screening with my incredibly energetic...
Gavin Miller
Oct 14, 20232 min read
FILM REVIEW: THE CREATOR (12A) ESP RATING: 3.5/5
Director Gareth Edwards gets some sci-fi redemption after his fractured experience with the much-lauded Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. In...
Gavin Miller
Oct 9, 20232 min read
FILM REVIEW: SAW X (18) ESP RATING: 3/5
Arguably the best film in the franchise since the very first – this prequel iteration of Saw actually does something unique. Instead of...
Gavin Miller
Sep 28, 20232 min read
FILM REVIEW: A HAUNTING IN VENICE (12A) ESP RATING: 3/5
It may not have the glitz and glamour of the Orient Express or a sun-kissed Nile – but this is arguably Kenneth Branagh’s most...
ESP Online
Sep 18, 20232 min read
FILM REVIEW: MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING 3 (12A) ESP RATING: 3/5
This third helping of my Big Fat Greek Wedding takes viewers on a delightful journey down memory lane – offering a pleasant watch that...
Gavin Miller
Sep 8, 20232 min read
FILM REVIEW: THE EQUALIZER 3 (15) ESP RATING: 3.5/5
Denzel Washington completes his impressive The Equalizer trilogy in pretty-much the same way he started it – with an entertaining bang....
Gavin Miller
Sep 4, 20232 min read
FILM REVIEW: BLUE BEETLE (12A)ESP RATING: 3/5
The penultimate DC movie from the current universe before the James Gunn/Peter Safran re-launch – just about hits more than it misses....
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