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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Aug 30, 20232 min read
FILM REVIEW: STRAYS (15) ESP RATING: 3.5/5
If you’ve heard there’s a new movie out about a group of adventuring dogs trying to find their way home and you’re thinking: ‘This could...
Gavin Miller
Jul 31, 20232 min read
FILM REVIEW: ELEMENTAL (PG) ESP RATING: 4/5
Pixar still prove they’re in their element when it comes to animation ingenuity. Their stock may have gone down somewhat after three out...
Gavin Miller
Jul 19, 20232 min read
FILM REVIEW: MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – DEAD RECKONING: PART ONE (12A) ESP RATING: 4/5
The second coming of Mission: Impossible shows the series is more alive than ever – as it continues the winning streak that started with...
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Jul 14, 20232 min read
FILM REVIEW: INSIDIOUS – THE RED DOOR (15) ESP RATING: 2.5/5
Entering The Red Door offers up a mixed bag of thrills and disappointments. While the film capitalises on ‘jump scares’ to keep audiences...
Gavin Miller
Jun 16, 20232 min read
FILM REVIEW: TRANSFORMERS – RISE OF THE BEASTS (12A) ESP RATING: 3/5
This is the best Transformers film since the 2007 original – which isn’t saying too much as the franchise has set a very low bar. Not...
Gavin Miller
Jun 15, 20232 min read
FILM REVIEW: SPIDER-MAN – ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE (12A) ESP RATING: 4.5/5
The box-office ‘Spidey Senses’ have definitely been tingling again with this exceptional sequel to 2018’s breakout animated blockbuster....
Gavin Miller
May 31, 20232 min read
FILM REVIEW: THE LITTLE MERMAID (PG) ESP RATING: 4/5
This live-action version of Disney’s much-loved 1989 animation deserves a lot of plaudits for having the guts to deviate from the norm....
Gavin Miller
May 24, 20233 min read
FILM REVIEW: FAST X (12A) ESP RATING: 3/5
The Fast & Furious franchise is allegedly one movie away from its main film series’ completion – and it needs to end so it can still go...
Gavin Miller
May 22, 20232 min read
DISNEY+ FILM REVIEW: PETER PAN & WENDY (PG) ESP RATING: 2.5/5
Just like with the recent Pinocchio and Disenchanted – Disney opted to forgo a cinematic release of JM Barrie’s classic tale. Probably...
Gavin Miller
Apr 11, 20232 min read
FILM REVIEW: THE SUPER MARIO BROS MOVIE (PG) ESP RATING: 3.5/5
The first cinematic animation for the world’s most famous plumber plays it affectionately safe – but innovatively so. This...
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Apr 7, 20232 min read
FILM REVIEW: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS – HONOUR AMONG THIEVES (12A) ESP RATING: 4/5
The most fun I’ve had in the cinema for quite a while! Right off the bat, I’ve never played D&D (though I’d love to learn if anyone is...
ESP Online
Mar 25, 20232 min read
FILM REVIEW: SCREAM VI (18) ESP RATING: 3/5
The original Scream still holds a special place in my heart. To really show my age, I watched my VHS copy so often that the tape...
Gavin Miller
Feb 20, 20232 min read
FILM REVIEW: KNOCK AT THE CABIN (15) ESP RATING: 3/5
Once again director M Night Shyamalan will split the room with this apocalyptic psychological thriller. Lauded as Hollywood’s brightest...
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Jan 30, 20233 min read
FILM REVIEW: BABYLON (18) ESP RATING: 3/5
If La La Land was a love letter to Hollywood – then this would be hate mail! Damien Chazelle is the writer and director of 2014’s...
Gavin Miller
Jan 21, 20232 min read
FILM REVIEW: M3GAN (15) ESP RATING: 4/5
How can a refreshingly exceptional sci-fi horror still carry a hint of disappointment? Answer: when it has been ‘dumbed down’ to cater...
Gavin Miller
Jan 17, 20232 min read
FILM REVIEW: A MAN CALLED OTTO (15) ESP RATING: 4/5
Early contender for the first potential ‘sleeper’ hit of the year – sees Oscar-winner Tom Hanks shine as a grumpy old cynic. He may just...
Gavin Miller
Jan 21, 20222 min read
FILM REVIEW: SCREAM (18) ESP RATING: 3.5/5
This semi-reboot of the Scream franchise deserves immense plaudits for revitalising the legendary horror series. It does descend into...
Gavin Miller
Jan 3, 20223 min read
FILM REVIEW: THE MATRIX – RESURRECTIONS (15)ESP RATING: 3/5
The best way to sum up this semi-reboot of the iconic Matrix franchise is that it starts out as the original, turns into Reloaded in the...
Gavin Miller
Oct 27, 20212 min read
FILM REVIEW: RON’S GONE WRONG (PG) ESP RATING: 3.5/5
Twentieth Century Fox’s fledgling animation company Locksmith show that others can compete with the ingenuity of Pixar – with this...
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