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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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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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...
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...
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Jun 242 min read
FILM REVIEW: INSIDE OUT 2 (PG) ESP RATING: 4/5
This stands out as a rare gem among sequels – and is a welcome return to form for Pixar. It offers a storyline that feels like a natural...
Gavin Miller
Jun 142 min read
FILM REVIEW: BAD BOYS – RIDE OR DIE (15) ESP RATING: 3.5/5
The Bad Boys have saved the summer – by doing what they do best! There doesn’t seem to have been any ‘Oscar-gate’ hangover for Will...
Gavin Miller
Jun 113 min read
FILM REVIEW: FURIOSA – A MAD MAX SAGA (15) ESP RATING: 4/5
It’s such a shame that another slice of George Miller magic may actually grind the Mad Max franchise to a shuddering halt. And that...
Gavin Miller
May 312 min read
FILM REVIEW: IF (U) ESP RATING: 3/5
The heart is in the right place for this emotive family flick. It may have a bit of a disjointed plot, but a stellar performance from...
Gavin Miller
May 192 min read
FILM REVIEW: KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES (12A) ESP RATING: 3.5/5
This relaunch of The Planet of the Apes series adds a solid branch to the franchise tree. Aiming to be at least another three-parter –...
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May 112 min read
FILM REVIEW: CHALLENGERS (15) ESP RATING: 4/5
Zendaya’s first major headlining acting vehicle is a compelling match on and off the court. Challengers, the latest film from renowned...
Gavin Miller
Apr 192 min read
FILM REVIEW: GODZILLA X KONG – THE NEW EMPIRE (12A) ESP RATING: 3/5
This fifth film in the MonsterVerse franchise proves to be another fun outing that does exactly what’s expected – by providing...
Gavin Miller
Apr 191 min read
FILM REVIEW: KUNG FU PANDA 4 (PG)
Bar one or two exceptions – Toy Story 4 for example – this had no right to ‘kick butt’ as well as it does. A lot of historical animation...
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Mar 192 min read
FILM REVIEW: IMAGINARY (15) ESP RATING: 2.5/5
Imaginary presents a promising concept that unfortunately fails due to its lacklustre execution. The story sees Jessica (Jurassic World:...
Gavin Miller
Mar 132 min read
FILM REVIEW: DUNE: PART TWO (12A) ESP RATING: 4/5
The second part of Denis Villeneuve’s space opera definitely has a more mainstream appeal than the methodical first outing. That doesn’t...
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