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...
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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 –...
Gavin Miller
May 112 min read
FILM REVIEW: THE FALL GUY (12A) ESP RATING: 3.5/5
This modern-day re-imagining of the legendary TV series reaches some stellar heights – mainly due to the electric chemistry between its...
ESP Online
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...
ESP Online
May 12 min read
FILM REVIEW: CIVIL WAR (15) ESP RATING: 4/5
This dystopian drama from the mind of Alex Garland – writer/director of acclaimed works such as Ex Machina, Annihilation and 28 Days...
ESP Online
Apr 282 min read
FILM REVIEW: MONKEY MAN (18) ESP RATING: 4.5/5
Slumdog Millionaire star Dev Patel swings into the director’s chair for Monkey Man – a violently action-packed John Wick-esque...
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...
ESP Online
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...
Gavin Miller
Mar 62 min read
FILM REVIEW: MADAME WEB (12A) ESP RATING: 2/5
What an earth has happened to super-hero movies recently? Aquaman 2, Shazam 2, The Marvels, Blue Beetle, The Flash, Black Adam, Morbius,...
ESP Online
Feb 282 min read
FILM REVIEW: BOB MARLEY – ONE LOVE (12A) ESP RATING: 3/5
A solid musical journey through triumph and turmoil. This biopic based on the life of the legendary reggae star appropriately begins and...
Gavin Miller
Feb 202 min read
FILM REVIEW: THE IRON CLAW (15) ESP RATING: 4/5
This impressive piece of cinema does well in showcasing the tragic true events of the legendary Von Erich family – but like that...
Gavin Miller
Feb 131 min read
FILM REVIEW: MIGRATION (PG) ESP RATING: 3/5
Despite being fairly generic stuff, this colourful animation still has enough wings for its target demographic. From the makers of...
ESP Online
Feb 82 min read
FILM REVIEW: ARGYLLE (12A) ESP RATING: 2.5/5
A ‘flashy’ but disappointing spy romp – from the director of Kingsman. The latest action offering from director Matthew Vaughn – known...
ESP Online
Feb 52 min read
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...
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...
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